Governor Pritzker defends his decision to cancel 'Confederate' band show

Country rock band Confederate Railroad has been barred from performing at an Illinois state fair because of its use of the Confederate flag, setting off a firestorm by southern Illinois fans who believe they're under Chicago liberals' thumb of political correctness.

3 vehicles owned by Elvis Presley going up for auction

Elvis Presley fans can take to the road in his personal stretch limousine, on his last motorcycle or in a pickup truck if they have the money, an auction house announced Wednesday.

Emmy-winning actor Rip Torn has died at the age of 88

Award-winning television, film and theater actor Rip Torn has died at the age of 88, according to his publicist.

‘Magical find': Rare Harry Potter first-edition book bought for $1 could sell for up to $34K

A rare first-edition copy of “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone,” only one of 500 in the world, was bought for about $1, but could now sell for up to $34,000 at a U.K. auction. 

‘The Wire' star arrested on gun charge in DC, reports say

“The Wire” star Anwan Glover is facing charges in D.C. after police allegedly discovered a gun illegally in his possession in June.

'Floribama Shore' cast member arrested in St. Pete

A cast member on the MTV show 'Floribama Shore' was arrested early Saturday morning in St. Petersburg.

8 Frank Lloyd Wright buildings added to World Heritage list

The work of famed American architect Frank Lloyd Wright was recognized Sunday as eight of his buildings, including the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York City, Los Angeles' Hollyhock House and the Unity Temple in suburban Chicago, were added to the UNESCO World Heritage list.

Stevie Wonder says he's getting a kidney transplant in fall

Stevie Wonder surprised concertgoers in London Saturday night by announcing that he will take a break from performing so that he can receive a kidney transplant this fall.

Build-A-Bear releases new 'Lion King'-themed plush toys

The highly-anticipated, star-studded live-action version of Disney’s “The Lion King” is set to hit theaters on July 19 and the Build-A-Bear Workshop is offering a new line of plush toys to tide you over until you’re hearing “Hakuna Matata” again.

Halle Bailey tapped to play Ariel in 'The Little Mermaid'

Halle Bailey, half of the sister duo Chloe x Halle, will next be going under the sea, starring as Ariel in the upcoming adaptation of "The Little Mermaid."

New fly species named after ‘Game of Thrones' villain

“Game of Thrones” may have finished up its final winter this past May, but its infamous villain, the Night King, lives on - through a fly.

Rapper A$AP Rocky detained in Sweden after street fight

STOCKHOLM (AP) — Swedish prosecutors say rapper A$AP Rocky has been detained for a suspected attack on an unknown person in downtown Stockholm.

'Stranger Things' star David Harbour talks about season 3

A wildly popular TV series on the streaming site Netflix is back this week. The series “Stranger Things” will debut its third season.