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Actor James Tolkan of 'Top Gun' and 'Back to the Future' fame dies at 94

Actor James Tolkan of 'Top Gun' and 'Back to the Future' fame dies at 94

  • Associated Press

In "Back to the Future," Tolkan portrayed the bow tie-wearing vice principal Gerald Strickland of the fictitious Hill Valley High School.

Lisa Kudrow returns as the fearless actress in ‘The Comeback’

Lisa Kudrow returns as the fearless actress in ‘The Comeback’

  • Bruce R. Miller Lee Enterprises

Lisa Kudrow needed a reason to revisit Valerie Cherish and “The Comeback,” and she found it in the emergence of artificial intelligence in Hollywood.

Review: ‘The Comeback’ sharpens its blades for artificial intelligence

Review: ‘The Comeback’ sharpens its blades for artificial intelligence

  • Bruce R. Miller Lee Enterprises

While “The Comeback” runs only four episodes, it’s worth every minute.

Composer of iconic 'Lion King' chant sues comedian over 'Circle of Life' translation

Composer of iconic 'Lion King' chant sues comedian over 'Circle of Life' translation

  • SAFIYAH RIDDLE Associated Press

The Grammy-award winning South African composer of the chant that opens “The Lion King” is suing a comedian, saying he denigrated the “Circle of Life” song with an intentional mistranslation.

Alessandro Nivola talks Calvin Klein, 'Love Story' and son's career | Streamed & Screened

Alessandro Nivola talks Calvin Klein, 'Love Story' and son's career | Streamed & Screened

  • BRUCE MILLER and TERRY LIPSHETZ Lee Enterprises

The Oscars are in the rearview mirror, which gives us an opportunity to turn our attention back to television and streaming programs.

Review: Ryan Gosling scores a touchdown with ‘Project Hail Mary’

Review: Ryan Gosling scores a touchdown with ‘Project Hail Mary’

  • Bruce R. Miller Lee Enterprises

“Project Hail Mary” is the first must-see film of 2026.

What to Stream: Charlie Puth, Robyn, James Marsden and a 'Hannah Montana' special

What to Stream: Charlie Puth, Robyn, James Marsden and a 'Hannah Montana' special

  • THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Also streaming this week: The Oscar-winning drama "Sentimental Value" and Daniel Day-Lewis is out of retirement for "Anemone."

Tina Turner's name, image, likeness and most music catalog rights acquired by Pophouse

Tina Turner's name, image, likeness and most music catalog rights acquired by Pophouse

    Pophouse Entertainment Group has acquired Tina Turner's name, image and likeness rights as well as the majority of her music catalog rights from music company BMG.

    Ryan Gosling jokes about working with Rocky in 'Project Hail Mary'

    Ryan Gosling jokes about working with Rocky in 'Project Hail Mary'

      Ryan Gosling jokes about Rocky the puppet being a diva on set of "Project Hail Mary"

      An AI-rendered Val Kilmer will posthumously appear in a new film

      An AI-rendered Val Kilmer will posthumously appear in a new film

        A year after the actor's death, a generative AI version of Val Kilmer will co-star in an independent film.

        Pablo Castelblanco finds a happy place on Reba McEntire’s series

        Pablo Castelblanco finds a happy place on Reba McEntire’s series

          Pablo Castelblanco went from school plays in Colombia to co-starring with Reba McEntire. Now, he says “Happy’s Place” feels like exactly where he belongs.

          Chuck Norris, martial arts master and actor whose toughness became internet lore, dies at 86

          Chuck Norris, martial arts master and actor whose toughness became internet lore, dies at 86

            Chuck Norris, whose roles in "Walker, Texas Ranger" and other television shows and movies made him an iconic tough guy — sparking internet parodies and presidential adoration — has died.

            CA: HBO's THE COMEBACK Los Angeles Premiere - Arrivals

            CA: HBO's THE COMEBACK Los Angeles Premiere - Arrivals

              Los Angeles, United States - March 19, 2026 (L-R) Michael Patrick King, Lisa Kudrow, Amy Gravitt, EVP, Comedy Programming, HBO and Casey Bloys, Chairman and CEO, HBO and Max Content at the HBO's THE COMEBACK Los Angeles Premiere held at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in …

              ABC cancels 'Bachelorette' season with Taylor Frankie Paul amid domestic violence investigation

              ABC cancels 'Bachelorette' season with Taylor Frankie Paul amid domestic violence investigation

                Thursday's unprecedented cancellation of the already filmed season of the long-running reality television show comes days before it was to premiere, on Sunday.

                Movies

                Actor James Tolkan of 'Top Gun' and 'Back to the Future' fame dies at 94

                Actor James Tolkan of 'Top Gun' and 'Back to the Future' fame dies at 94

                Lisa Kudrow returns as the fearless actress in ‘The Comeback’

                Lisa Kudrow returns as the fearless actress in ‘The Comeback’

                Review: ‘The Comeback’ sharpens its blades for artificial intelligence

                Review: ‘The Comeback’ sharpens its blades for artificial intelligence

                Composer of iconic 'Lion King' chant sues comedian over 'Circle of Life' translation

                Composer of iconic 'Lion King' chant sues comedian over 'Circle of Life' translation

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                Actor James Tolkan of 'Top Gun' and 'Back to the Future' fame dies at 94

                AI is giving bad advice to flatter its users, new study says

                AI is giving bad advice to flatter its users, new study says

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                Content by Shenandoah Medical Center. Find out how a mammogram can help empower you to take charge of your health, confidence and future.

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                Shinrin-yoku: Recharge your spirit with the Japanese art of forest bathing

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                Shopping

                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...

                Survey: Many Gift-Buying Parents Pressured to Overspend This Holiday Season

                Holiday shopping season is upon us, and the pressure is on, or at least it feels that way for some parents. A new NerdWallet survey, conducted by The Harris Poll, finds that 48% of parents with children under 18 feel pressure to spend more money on holiday gifts than they’re comfortable spending.According to NerdWallet’s annual...

                Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

                Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

                Buying things takes less time these days — you can have your week’s groceries, a new outfit and a used car headed to your front door in a matter of hours, thanks to technology. But this convenience comes with a price. New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals fewer people are shopping on...

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