ESPN, Bill Simmons part ways
NEW YORK (AP) — ESPN says that it is parting ways with Bill Simmons, one of its top personalities who created the Grantland website and was instrumental in the network’s documentary series.
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Marcia Brown, award-winning book illustrator, dead at 96
NEW YORK (AP) — Marcia Brown, a celebrated author and illustrator of children’s books and three-time Caldecott Medal winner whose work ranged from the bold strokes of “Once a Mouse” to the more abstract and lyrical sketches of “Cinderella,” has died.
Stars weigh in on how far 'Girl Meets World' will go
NEW YORK (AP) — When Ben Savage starred on ABC’s “Boy Meets World” for seven seasons in the ’90s, we saw his character Cory Matthews go from awkward sixth grader to a college student married to his high-school sweetheart Topanga (played by Danielle Fishel.)
Bill Clinton, Oprah Winfrey on Letterman next week
NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Bill Clinton, Oprah Winfrey, Howard Stern and Julia Roberts will be among the guests during the final full week of David Letterman’s reign as a late-night host.
Shonda Rhimes increasing her empire at ABC
NEW YORK (AP) — Megaproducer Shonda Rhimes is increasing her real estate on ABC.
Blur's accidental reunion pays big dividends
NEW YORK (AP) — Most rock ‘n’ roll reunions are accompanied by great fanfare and, let’s face it, lousy music. Blur has turned that equation on its head.
Helen Hunt talks new film 'Ride' and plotting her TV return
NEW YORK (AP) — When Helen Hunt met with Australian actor Brenton Thwaites to audition for the role of her son in “Ride” — a movie she wrote and directed — the actress liked him but didn’t think he was right for the part.
'Stand By Me' singer Ben E. King memorialized, celebrated
ENGLEWOOD, N.J. (AP) — More than 600 people filled a church in northern New Jersey to pay final respects and celebrate the life of singer Ben E. King.
Rock in Rio USA arrives in entertainment-filled Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A music festival replete with a Ferris wheel, multiple stages and top entertainment is coming to the Las Vegas Strip.
Appeals court grants bail to Indian movie star
MUMBAI, India (AP) — A court on Friday granted bail to one of India’s biggest movie stars until it hears his appeal challenging his conviction in a drunk-driving hit-and-run case more than a decade ago.