Spaghetti Western movie composer Ennio Morricone dead at 91

Italian composer Ennio Morricone, who created the coyote-howl theme for the iconic Spaghetti Western “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” and the soundtracks such as classic Hollywood gangster movies as “The Untouchables,” has died.

Illinois museum says 'Dukes of Hazzard' car with Confederate flag to stay

A northern Illinois auto museum has no plan to stop displaying a Dodge Charger from the “Dukes of Hazzard” television show with the Confederate battle flag painted atop the vehicle.

British actor Earl Cameron, a breaker of entertainment barriers dead at 102

Earl Cameron, who was one of the first Black actors to perform in mainstream British film, died Friday at his home in Warwickshire, England. He was 102.

Neil Young upset Trump event used his song: ‘This is NOT ok with me’

Neil Young made clear once again Friday that he doesn’t like it when one of his songs is used during a public appearance by President Trump.

Comedian Aries Spears performing live in Addison this weekend
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Why not escape the heat and the depressing news of the day with laughter. Comedian Aries Spears has several live shows Thursday through Sunday at the Addison Improv. More: improvtx.com/addison/comic/aries+spears/

Jury awards Weinstein survivors $19M settlement

The women who experienced sexual misconduct and harassment by Harvey Weinstein, were awarded a nearly $19 million settlement on Tuesday in New York.

TMZ: Carl Reiner dies, country star Chase Rice criticized
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TMZ's Harvey Levin reports live from LA on the death of producer and director Carl Reiner. Plus, Dr. Dre and his wife are calling it quits after 24 years of marriage and country music star Chase Rice is facing criticism for the lack of social distancing at his Tennessee concert. More: tmz.com

AMC pushes back movie theater reopening by 2 weeks

AMC Theaters, the nation’s largest chain, is pushing back its plans to begin reopening theaters by two weeks.

Critics slam country artists for playing for unmasked crowds amid COVID-19 pandemic

Country singer Chase Rice posted video of his concert in East Tennessee with the words “We Back," on the same week state health officials reported the biggest one-day jump in people testing positive for the coronavirus.

Colin Kaepernick's life story is coming to Netflix

Netflix announced Monday that the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback and award-winning filmmaker Ava DuVernay have teamed up to create a series about his life.

Rolling Stones threaten to sue Trump over using their songs at rallies

The Rolling Stones are threatening President Donald Trump with legal action for using their songs at his rallies despite cease-and-desist directives.

Rapper Huey dead at 32 from a gunshot wound

Rapper Huey, best known for the track “Pop, Lock & Drop It,” was fatally shot Thursday in Missouri. He was 32.