New Miss America glad she didn't have to don swimsuit to win

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - The first woman to win the Miss America crown without having to don a swimsuit says she's glad she didn't have to. Nia Imani Franklin, who won the title Sunday night in Atlantic City while competing as Miss New York, said the changes in the 98-year-old pageant are a welcome modernization. Meeting reporters soon after winning the crown, Franklin said she's...

Rapper Mac Miller dies at 26

Rapper Mac Miller has died of an apparent overdose, according to TMZ. He was 26.

Burt Reynolds, star of film, TV and tabloids, dead at 82

NEW YORK (AP) - Burt Reynolds, the handsome film and television star known for his acclaimed performances in "Deliverance" and "Boogie Nights" and for an active off-screen life which included relationships with Loni Anderson, Sally Field and Dinah Shore, has died at age 82. His death was confirmed Thursday by his agent Todd Eisner, who did not immediately have further details.

Academy scraps `Popular Film' category -- for now

Next year's Oscar ceremony won't be including a new prize honoring ``popular film'' after all.

Musical Guest: The Peterson Brothers

Grammy-winner Maren Morris is the honorary chair of the Texas Music Project. And brothers Glenn and Alex Peterson are the new ambassadors. They joined Good Day Thursday for a performance. They've also got a free show Friday night at Legacy Hall in Plano.

Inquest: Cranberries singer O'Riordan drowned after drinking

The Cranberries singer Dolores O'Riordan accidentally drowned in a bathtub after drinking, a coroner's inquest concluded Thursday.

Trump says Nike getting 'killed' over Colin Kaepernick deal

(AP) -- President Donald Trump says Nike is getting "killed" over an endorsement deal with Colin Kaepernick.

Stolen ruby slippers from 'Wizard of Oz' recovered in sting operation

Federal authorities say they have recovered a pair of sequined ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in 'The Wizard of Oz' that were stolen from a museum in her northern Minnesota hometown 13 years ago.

TMZ: Colin Kaepernick, Demi Lovato's drug dealer

Nike is now using former NFL player Colin Kaepernick for its new campaign. Good or bad move? No matter what you think, everyone's talking about it. And the drug dealer who claims he is the guy who gave Demi Lovato the drugs she overdosed on won't be facing any charges. TMZ's Harvey Levin explains why.

State Fair of Texas Rodeo returns to coliseum

The State Fair of Texas’s rodeo is making a big comeback after being away for more than two decades.

The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin's funeral to fuse spirit with star power

Organizers of Aretha Franklin's funeral insist it will be a service, not a show. Yet the Queen of Soul's final send-off on Friday certainly will encompass many elements, emotions and grand entrances that were hallmarks of her more than six decades on sacred and secular stages.

LIVE COVERAGE: How to watch Aretha Franklin's funeral

Aretha Franklin had admirers all over the world, but she made Detroit her home. After a multi-day celebration in the Motor City, the Queen of Soul will be laid to rest Friday. 

Wendy Williams celebrating 10 years on TV with a stop in Dallas

It's been 10 years of "How you doin'?" for talk show host Wendy Williams. She's doing a 10-city tour with a stop at the House of Blues in Dallas tonight to celebrate her show's anniversary. She also sat down with Good Day's Lauren Przybyl to talk about the upcoming season and a little "Ask Wendy."

Prince Harry, Meghan join Lin-Manuel Miranda at 'Hamilton'

LONDON (AP) - Prince Harry sang and joked with Lin-Manuel Miranda on the stage of "Hamilton," after he and his wife Meghan joined audiences for a gala charity performance of the smash-hit musical in London's West End. The royal couple sat in the royal circle at Victoria Palace Theater during the performance, and afterward they joined Miranda, the show's creator, on stage to...