Stephen Sondheim, legendary Broadway composer, dies at 91

Stephen Sondheim, the songwriter who reshaped the American musical theater in the second half of the 20th century, has died.

Illinois families file lawsuit against Travis Scott, Live Nation

The families of Jacob "Jake" Jurinek, 20, and Franco Patino, 21, are among the latest to file lawsuits as a result of the Nov. 5 Astroworld concert tragedy.

Video: Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson surprises SoCal Navy vet with truck

The holiday shopping season is just getting underway, but Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is already handing out Christmas presents to his fans.

'Hamilton' Tuesday Dallas show canceled due to COVID-19 outbreak

Due to an outbreak of breakthrough COVID-19 cases, Tuesday’s show in Dallas was canceled. No further details were released. Future shows are expected to happen as planned.

2022 Grammy nominations announced

Jon Batiste might be the Grammys biggest surprise: The multi-genre performer and recent Oscar winner made such an impression on voters that he scored the most nominations with 11 on Tuesday.

American Music Awards: BTS crowned artist of the year

The South Korean superstars were also named favorite pop duo or group and got the favorite pop song award for “Butter.”

'Tiger King' Joe Exotic diagnosed with cancer, moved to North Carolina facility

Joe Exotic, whose real name is Joseph Maldonado-Passage, was flown on a plane to be transferred from a federal medical center in Fort Worth, Texas, to a federal medical center in Butner, North Carolina, late Tuesday or early Wednesday.

Art LaFleur, 'Sandlot' and 'Field of Dreams' actor, dead at 78

Art LaFleur, who was best known for playing Babe Ruth in "The Sandlot," has passed away after a 10-year battle with Parkinson's disease, his wife said

Netflix partners with arts high schools to celebrate 'Tick, Tick... Boom!'

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s highly anticipated movie musical “tick, tick...BOOM!” has arrived on Netflix. To celebrate, the streamer brought together five performing arts high schools and programs from across the country to create a unique rendition of “Louder Than Words,” one of the beloved numbers from the cult classic stage-show-turned-movie-musical.

New Astroworld lawsuits ask for $2.75 billion total in damages

Two major lawsuits seeking a total $2.75 billion were filed this week on behalf of victims of the Astroworld tragedy, which left 10 people dead and hundreds more injured.

Comedian Sarah Colonna returns to the Addison Improv
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Known for keeping it real about love and about life, comedian, actress and best-selling author Sarah Colonna returns to North Texas this weekend for several shows.

Rapper Young Dolph shot, killed at Memphis cookie shop

Officials say rapper Young Dolph has been fatally shot at a cookie shop in his hometown of Memphis, Tennessee, and a search is underway for the shooter.

Nike postpones Travis Scott sneaker launch amid Astroworld tragedy

Travis Scott’s Air Max 1 x Cactus Jack sneakers were reportedly set to launch next month but have been postponed in wake of the Astroworld tragedy.

Love Betty White? Here’s how you could earn $1K watching her best work

Choice Mutual Insurance Agency is looking to pay a Betty White fan $1,000 to watch 10 hours of her best work in honor of her upcoming 100th birthday.

Extra's Rachel Lindsay reports on Travis Scott, Halle Berry and Paris Hilton
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Extra's Rachel Lindsay, who is from Dallas, talked to Travis Scott's attorney about the future of his career following the Astroworld tragedy. Also, Halle Berry has a new film out soon that she is directing and Paris Hilton is having another wedding.