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'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' cast raised Taylor Frankie Paul concerns with ABC executives
Audio from a meeting was shared with NBC News and reveals cast members had concerns about continuing the show if Paul remained involved.
Dancing robot busts a move, and dishes, after going rogue at California hot pot restaurant
A dancing robot tore up the dance floor, and smashed some dishes, at a Haidilao Hot Pot restaurant in California. 
The Iceman Cometh: An AI version of the late Val Kilmer is starring in a new movie
The filmmakers behind "As Deep as the Grave" said they obtained permission from the late actor's estate to use his likeness.
'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' filming on pause amid investigation, sources say
An investigation is underway into the show's star, Taylor Frankie Paul, and her ex, Dakota Mortensen, as production for season five is halted, sources say.
Michael B. Jordan celebrates Oscar win at In-N-Out, statue in one hand and burger in another
Jordan won best actor at the Academy Awards for his work in "Sinners," the first Oscar of his career. 
Your internet boyfriends are voicing audio erotica now
The format is booming on apps like Quinn, which has collaborated with buzzy actors such as "Heated Rivalry" stars.
L.A.'s iconic lowriders featured on new USPS 'Lowrider Forever' stamps
The stamps celebrate the lowrider car artistry and culture “that is rooted in the working-class Mexican American/Chicano communities throughout the American Southwest."
Top chef resigns amid abuse claims as protesters gather at L.A. pop-up
René Redzepi's resignation follows reports in which former employees of the acclaimed Copenhagen restaurant said Redzepi was violent and abusive.
Donna Kelce's 'modest' home renovation gets the meme treatment
A TMZ story about the Kelce matriarch "remodeling her modest Florida home" became such a viral punchline that even Jason Kelce got in on the joke.
From K-pop to Conan: How the academy is 'leaning into big cultural moments' for the Oscars
The ceremony comes at a period of transition that includes the Academy's deal with YouTube and the industrywide impact of AI.
Live Nation and states ordered to hold settlement negotiations in antitrust case
The Justice Department had touted a settlement in its monopoly case against Live Nation and its subsidiary Ticketmaster. 
