Barcelona uses music concert to test COVID-19 same-day screening

Barcelona residents gathered Saturday to participate in a medical study to evaluate the effectiveness of same-day coronavirus screening to safely hold cultural events.

Live events industry lost $30B due to COVID-19 pandemic, Pollstar says

Pollstar on Friday released its year-end report, explaining that the live events industry should have hit a record-setting $12.2 billion this year, but instead it incurred $9.7 billion in losses.

Lil Wayne pleads guilty to federal weapons charge

The charge stems from a weapons conviction of the rapper in New York more than a decade ago, for which he was sentenced to eight months in prison.

Actor, wrestler Tommy 'Tiny' Lister dead at 62

Tommy ‘Tiny’ Lister, known for his role in the movie “Friday” passed away Thursday at his home in Marina Del Rey.

‘Black Panther 2’ will not recast T’Challa in honor of Chadwick Boseman

The announcement comes as The Walt Disney Co. announced a hefty lineup of new streaming offerings including plans for 10 “Star Wars” series spinoffs and 10 Marvel series that will debut on Disney+.

Ellen DeGeneres tests positive for COVID-19

Ellen DeGeneres said Thursday she has tested positive for COVID-19 and is "feeling fine right now."

WWE legend Pat Patterson dies at 79

The WWE confirmed the news Wednesday, calling Pat Patterson a “true trailblazer of the industry” in a career spanning six decades.

Fact or fiction? UK govt says 'The Crown' should be clear

Britain’s culture minister thinks the Netflix TV series “The Crown” should come with a disclaimer: It’s a work of fiction.

Sony says it will have more PS5 in stock, cites 'unprecedented' demand

As consumers deal with a shortage of supplies for Sony's PlayStation 5, the Japanese tech giant said it will be releasing more inventory to retailers before the end of the year.

Gather your bricks: ‘LEGO Masters’ is casting for season 2

“LEGO Masters” is now accepting casting applications after the popular building competition was renewed for a second season.

Charlie Brown holiday specials to air on broadcast TV following deal with Apple, PBS

The Peanuts gang will be back on broadcast television for the holiday season. Apple TV+ is teaming up with PBS to air both "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" and "A Charlie Brown Christmas."