Category: Entertainment News

Neil deGrasse Tyson celebrates birthday with KTLA, talks new book and Superman

Renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson spent part of his own birthday morning with the KTLA Morning News team Thursday to discuss his newest book and answer burning questions about the universe, extraterrestrial life — and Superman. KTLA’s Melvin Roberts introduced Tyson as “one of the great minds of this generation” Read More

Planning to skip work for Taylor Swift’s album drop? You’re not alone

As everyone knows “All Too Well,” Taylor Swift’s 12th studio album, titled “The Life of a Showgirl,” is set to release Friday night. And according to a new survey by HR company BambooHR, workplaces might see a Swift Shift during this album drop. The company surveyed 1,500 adults who are Read More

These top ’80s baby girl names are ‘totally’ unpopular now

(NEXSTAR) — We’re nearly 40 years removed from the totally tubular 1980s and a lot has changed since then — including people’s names. While some names will always be timeless, other monikers pass like fads. Using data from the Social Security Administration, we tracked the popularity of the top 10 Read More

‘Reading Rainbow’ returns to PBS with viral librarian as new host

Take a look, it’s in a book. “Reading Rainbow,” the renowned children’s educational program, is returning to PBS after nearly 20 years. Mychal Threets will serve as the show’s new host. He’s a former librarian from Northern California who went viral in recent years for sharing daily interactions at his Read More

Fran Drescher receives Hollywood Walk of Fame star

Fran Drescher has style, she has flair and now she’s forever cemented in Hollywood history. “The Nanny” actress received the 2,822nd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday afternoon. Her star is in the Motion Pictures category. The former SAG-AFTRA president accepted the honor while decked out in Read More

Hundreds of fans chase popular YouTube streamer around Hollywood streets

Hundreds of fans flocked to the streets of Hollywood on Tuesday afternoon, interrupting traffic for a chance to meet viral YouTube streamer IShowSpeed. The 20-year-old social media personality, often referred to by the name “Speed,” adventured around Hollywood Boulevard, livestreaming what his channel said was the last day of his Read More