Halle Berry criticizes Drake for using image of her for single cover: "Not cool"

A social media user asked Berry how she felt about Drake using an image of her at the 2012 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards as promo art for his new single.

• Sep 18, 2023

"Barbie" nearly in top 10 highest grossing films in U.S.

All of the films among the top 20 highest-grossing domestically are directed by men – except "Barbie," making it the highest-grossing film directed by a woman ever.

• Sep 18, 2023

U.K. police say sex assault claim lodged against comedian Russell Brand

British news outlets reported claims of rape and abuse by 4 women against the actor and comedian, and now police say they've received a report.

• Sep 18, 2023

BET co-founder says writing new memoir helped her heal

Johnson and her then-husband Robert Johnson made history in 1980 when they launched BET.

• Sep 18, 2023

Russell Brand makes first public appearance since sex assault allegations

"There are obviously some things that I absolutely cannot talk about," the 48-year-old comedian told the audience at his sold-out show on Saturday.

• Sep 17, 2023

Billy Miller, "The Young and the Restless" actor, dies at 43

Miller died on Friday, Sept. 15, in Austin, Texas, just two days before what would have been his 44th birthday.

• Sep 17, 2023

Drew Barrymore says talk show will not return until "strike is over"

"I have listened to everyone, and I am making the decision to pause the show's premiere until the strike is over," Barrymore wrote on Instagram.

• Sep 17, 2023

The alchemy of Carlos Santana

The guitar legend, subject of a new documentary, "Carlos," talks about his art; his spirituality; making music with drummer Cindy Blackman, his wife of 13 years; and why he's not interested in becoming "a ghost on a jukebox."

• Sep 17, 2023

The Book Report: Washington Post critic Ron Charles (September 17)

Recommendations from our book reviewer of new fiction and non-fiction titles, including a controversial new biography of Elon Musk.

• Sep 17, 2023

Book excerpt: "The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store" by James McBride

The award-winning novelist and memoirist returns with a tale of a Jewish and African American community that becomes the focus of a murder mystery.

• Sep 17, 2023

Book excerpt: "The Bee Sting" by Paul Murray

The Irish novelist, the acclaimed author of "Skippy Dies," returns with a tragicomedy about the changing fortunes of a prosperous family.

• Sep 17, 2023

Book excerpt: "The Fraud" by Zadie Smith

In her latest novel, the bestselling author of "White Teeth" revisits a real-life 19th century legal trial that divided England.

• Sep 17, 2023

Jann Wenner removed from board of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Wenner, the co-founder of Rolling Stone magazine, also co-founded the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1987.

• Sep 16, 2023

Russell Brand accused of sexual assault; comedian denies allegations

The allegations against Russell Brand were made by four women who knew him over a seven-year period, according to British news organizations.

• Sep 16, 2023

Ashton Kutcher resigns from nonprofit over Danny Masterson character letter

Acting couple Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis received criticism over letters of support they penned to a Los Angeles County judge on behalf of their former "That '70s Show" co-star.

• Sep 15, 2023

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