The essential musicals of 2021: “West Side Story,” “Encanto,” “In the Heights” and more

As “West Side Story,” “Encanto” and “Bo Burnham: Inside” make clear, 2021 may not have been a year worth singing about, but it was certainly a year with no shortage of singing.

Dallas Theater Center cancels performances due to COVID-19 case

The Dallas Theater Center has canceled several ‘A Christmas Carol’ performances after a company member tested positive for COVID-19.

Chris Noth denies sexual assault claims made by 2 women

“Sex and the City” alumnus Chris Noth is facing sexual assault claims made by two women — accusations he firmly denied in a statement released to FOX News.

North Texas actress lands big role in 1883
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1883, the prequel to the streamed series Yellow Stone, tells in part a Texas story with a beautiful Texas scenery shot in Fort Worth and Granbury. Emma Malouff, a young actress who grew up in Texas, is part of the star-studded cast that includes Sam Elliot, Faith Hill, Billy Bob Thornton and Tim McGraw.

Betty White's 100th birthday celebration coming to theaters nationwide

Betty White’s 100th birthday celebration is being honored with a film honoring her best TV moments and more. Here’s how to get tickets.

'Compression asphyxia': Cause of death for all 10 Astroworld victims in Houston, TX

'Compression asphyxia' is the cause of death for all 10 victims of the Astroworld tragedy in Houston, Texas. Danish Baig also had another contributory cause.

‘Being The Ricardos’ review: ‘I Love Lucy’ inspires Aaron Sorkin’s best work in years

Writer/director Aaron Sorkin is a perfect match for a behind-the-scenes show business drama about Lucille Ball (Nicole Kidman), Desi Arnaz (Javier Bardem) and the week from hell they experienced on their groundbreaking sitcom “I Love Lucy.”

Golden Globes announces nominations to a skeptical Hollywood

With Snoop Dogg taking the stage to read some of the nominees during an early-morning livestream, the embattled Hollywood Foreign Press Association Monday announced its nominees for the 2022 Golden Globe Awards.

'One of my heroes': George Strait honors Vicente Fernández after Mexican icon's death

From the King of Country to El Rey de la Música Ranchera, George Strait honors Vicente Fernández calling the late Mexican icon, who died over the weekend, one of his "heroes."

Chris Wallace announces departure from FOX News, joining CNN

After 18 years, Chris Wallace announced on ‘FOX News Sunday’ that he’s leaving the network, saying he’s “ready for a new adventure.”

Anne Rice, 'Interview With the Vampire' author, dies at 80

Anne Rice was the author of the 1976 novel “Interview With the Vampire,” which was adapted into the 1994 movie and is also set to be adapted again in an upcoming TV series.

Vicente Fernández, beloved Mexican singer, dies at 81

Vicente Fernández,was known for hits such as “El Rey,” “Volver, Volver” and “Lástima que seas ajena,” and his command of the ranchera and mariachi styles of music attracted fans far beyond Mexico’s borders.

The essential animated movies of 2021: Disney's Encanto, Pixar's Luca, Sony's Vivo and more

Despite the hurdles of the pandemic, 2021 delivered a great slate of animated features aimed at children and adults alike. Animation powerhouses like Disney and Pixar released hits like "Encanto" (arriving soon on Disney+, and in theaters now) and "Luca" (streaming on Disney+). Meanwhile, Sony Pictures Animation (home of the beloved "Spider-Verse" franchise) gave us “Vivo” and continued to push animation forward with its innovative sci-fi family comedy, "The Mitchells vs. the Machines."