Gypsy Rose Blanchard's partner, Ken Urker, dies at 34

Gypsy Rose Blanchard and Ken Urker connected while she was in prison for the 2015 murder of her mother, Clauddine "Dee Dee" Blanchard.

• 15h ago

Billy Bullion, Chicago stage director, actor, and off-Loop theater fixture, dies at 63

Billy Bullion, an esteemed Chicago actor, stage director, and writer who was a fixture in Chicago's off-Loop theater scene, died last week.

• Sep 30

Dennis Haskins, who played Mr. Belding on "Saved by the Bell," has died

Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Richard Belding in "Saved By The Bell," has died. He was 75.

• Sep 29

Illinois Rock & Roll Hall of Fame brings induction ceremony to Chicago

Survivor, Koko Taylor, The Plain White T's and REO Speedwagon's Kevin Cronin were among those honored Sunday night at the Harris Theater. The ceremony is the hall's largest fundraiser.

• Sep 28

2026 MTV VMAs highlights include Madonna, Taylor Swift

Madonna won Artist of the Year while Taylor Swift became the most awarded artist in Video Music Awards history.

• Sep 27

The New York Film Festival returns with obsessions, deceptions and monsters

Challenging documentaries and award-winning features are among the offerings of New York City's leading cinema event, starring such luminaries as Pedro Pascal, Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore and Godzilla.

• Sep 25

Taylor Swift to debut "Patient Zero" music video at VMAs. Watch a preview.

Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.

• Sep 24

Dolly Parton's estate granted restraining order against her nephew

A Tennessee judge granted Dolly Parton's estate a temporary restraining order Wednesday against the late singer's nephew Bryan Seaver and his private security company.

• Sep 23

Hayden Panettiere died from accidental overdose, autopsy finds

An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.

• Sep 22

Converse pulls sneaker ad after critics say it uses racist imagery

Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."

• Sep 22

Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, dies at 27

Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.

• Sep 21

Duncan Sheik, singer-songwriter of "Barely Breathing," dies at 56

Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.

• Sep 18

Ed Sheeran's supporting acts pull out of tour after Macklemore was dropped

Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.

• Sep 15

Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour following pro-Palestinian remarks

Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.

• Sep 15

Iconic designer Bob Mackie dies at 87. See photos of legendary stars he dressed.

Dubbed the "Designer to the Stars," Bob Mackie won nine Emmy Awards, a Tony Award and was nominated for three Oscars.

• Sep 14

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