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'Game of Thrones' gives boost to Northern Ireland'Game of Thrones' fans would recognize here the landscapes from the fictional land of Westeros — the castle of Winterfell, the seaside cliffs of the Iron Isles and the King's Road leading to the north.
Sequels reign at the box office, 'Think Like a Man Too' tops charts'Think Like a Man Too,' '22 Jump Street,' and 'How to Train Your Dragon 2,' all sequel, topped box office charts this weekend.
Gerry Goffin: Carole King's songwriting partner, ex-husband diesGerry Goffin, who wrote hits as 'Will You Love Me Tomorrow,' ''(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,' 'Up on the Roof' and 'The Loco-Motion,' died early Thursday at his home in Los Angeles. Goffin penned more than 50 top 40 hits.
Chelsea Handler will host a late night Netflix talk showChelsea Handler has inked a blockbuster deal with Netflix to host a talk show beginning in early 2016. Chelsea Handler's deal with Netflix also includes a comedy special and four 'docu-comedies.'
Spider-Man trial: Why did he punch a mom in Times Square?Spider-Man trial: A man dressed as Spider-Man went on trial Tuesday charged with harassing a woman who didn't pay him for posing with her children for a photo. She says that Spider-Man punched her in the face.
Universal to unveil second Harry Potter attractionUniversal Orlando is set to reveal its much anticipated Diagon Alley, a second Harry Potter-themed attraction that is expected provide a boost for the park's revenues and for tourism in central Florida.
Casey Kasem remembered as calm pop music radio hostWhile popular music was changing and moving in different directions, 'American Top 40' host Casey Kasem was the steadying influence for over 30 years.- Audra McDonald, NPH, and other Tony Award highlightsAudra McDonald took home a record sixth Tony Award Sunday for her performance as Billie Holliday. But Neil Patrick Harris, who also won a Tony, may have stolen the show.
- Tracy Morgan in critical care unit in New JerseyTracy Morgan, actor and comedian, was among several people injured when his chauffeured limousine bus was rammed early Saturday. One person died in the traffic accident. Tracy Morgan, a former "Saturday Night Live" and "30 Rock" cast member, was returning from a comedy performance in Delaware.
- Maya Angelou service attended by Michelle Obama and OprahMaya Angelou memorial service: First lady Michelle Obama, former President Bill Clinton and Oprah Winfrey will be among those paying tribute to poet Maya Angelou Saturday.
Robin Thicke scheduled to perform at Illinois State FairState Fair Manager Amy Bliefnick says she believes fairgoers will be excited to welcome Thicke and will 'thoroughly enjoy his highly-energetic show.'
Jimmy Page interview: Led Zeppelin rereleases and relationship with Robert PlantJimmy Page spent the last few years listening to hundreds of hours of music, and nine freshly mastered studio albums by Led Zeppelin will be released in chronological order, three at a time. The first set arrived Tuesday.
Miranda Lambert's husband Blake Shelton plans break for her after hectic weekMiranda Lambert was already neck deep in the busiest week of the year when the private jet ferrying the country music star and her team from New York to Nashville was forced to make an emergency landing in Clarksburg, West Virginia.- Monty Python reunion prompted by huge debtsMonty Python: The British comedy troupe will perform in July. It will be an "opportunity to dry and be embarrassing and hopeless,' says Monty Python cast member Eric Idle.
- Joel Osteen: Texas pastor gets live show on SiriusXM satellite radioJoel Osteen, who preaches to 40,000 people each week in Houston, will get his own satellite radio channel on SiriusXM. Joel Osteen's first show will be Saturday's broadcast of "America's Night of Hope" at Yankee Stadium.
'The Brady Bunch' beloved housekeeper Ann B. Davis dies'The Brady Bunch' actress Ann B. Davis died Sunday morning at University Hospital, in Bexar County, Texas.- Monty Python reunion: Coming to a movie theater near youMonty Python reunion: The British comedy troupe will be stage a reunion in London. Monty Python actors will perform in July on stage and it will be broadcast in more than 600 US movie theaters.
Jesus Christ Superstar: Producers cancel tour without explanationProducers of the rock opera 'Jesus Christ Superstar' pulled the plug on a 12-city American tour just days before the new arena version of 'Jesus Christ Superstar' was set open in New Orleans.- Ferris Bueller house finally sold after five years on marketFerris Bueller house: The house featured in the 1986 movie "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" sold for $1.06 million – but that was half the original list price.
Julia Collins, Jeopardy! champion, extends winning streakJulia Collins: Jeopardy! says Collins scored her 19th consecutive victory on Thursday's contest.
