Shannen Doherty, ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ star, dies at 53

Shannen Doherty, ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ star, dies at 53

LOS ANGELES — LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shannen Doherty, the “Beverly Hills, 90210” star whose life and career were roiled by illness and tabloid stories, has died at 53. After years with breast cancer, Doherty died Saturday, according to a statement from her publicist, Leslie Sloane. “The devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend was surrounded … Read more

Woman who dismissed bloating as IBS diagnosed with stomach cancer

Woman who dismissed bloating as IBS diagnosed with stomach cancer

A woman who experienced a number of common symptoms like bloating for 18 months has been diagnosed with stomach cancer. Despite normal blood and stool tests, Donna Taylor’s condition was initially undiagnosed. Hoping to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms, she spoke on BBC Morning Live alongside Dr Ranj, an NHS doctor and TV … Read more

The son of Asia’s richest man gets married in the year’s most extravagant wedding

The son of Asia’s richest man gets married in the year’s most extravagant wedding

MUMBAI, India — The youngest son of Mukesh Ambani, Asia’s richest man, married his longtime girlfriend early Saturday in what many dubbed the wedding of the year, attended by global celebrities, business tycoons and politicians, highlighting the billionaire’s staggering wealth and rising clout. The wedding rituals, including exchanging garlands by the couple and walking around … Read more

Eva Longoria on mastering Castilian Spanish, working with Carmen Maura on ‘Land of Women’

Eva Longoria on mastering Castilian Spanish, working with Carmen Maura on ‘Land of Women’

LOS ANGELES — LOS ANGELES (AP) — Eva Longoria is not one to shy away from a challenge. Charting her return to television, Longoria decided it was time to do something new: tackle a dual English-Spanish role. “‘If I’m going to return to TV, I want it to be different, and I want to be … Read more

AI presents pluses and minuses in new Apple TV+ mystery series, ‘Sunny,’ starring Rashida Jones

AI presents pluses and minuses in new Apple TV+ mystery series, ‘Sunny,’ starring Rashida Jones

As an actor and a writer, Rashida Jones has spent a lot of time thinking about artificial intelligence. The use of AI was a major issue at the bargaining table during last year’s Hollywood strikes. AI is also front and center in her new series “Sunny” for Apple TV+. “My feeling today — because it … Read more

From ‘Red October’ to ’30 Rock,’ a look at Alec Baldwin’s career on eve of ‘Rust’ shooting trial

From ‘Red October’ to ’30 Rock,’ a look at Alec Baldwin’s career on eve of ‘Rust’ shooting trial

LOS ANGELES — Hollywood has never known exactly what to do with Alec Baldwin, so it has done a little of everything with him. Before the horrific 2021 shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the Western “Rust” put his career in question, he took on, and sent up, a wide spectrum of … Read more

As ‘Bachelor’ race issues linger, Jenn Tran, its 1st Asian American lead, is ready for her moment

As ‘Bachelor’ race issues linger, Jenn Tran, its 1st Asian American lead, is ready for her moment

Jenn Tran can’t stop thinking about being the first Asian American lead in the history of “The Bachelor” franchise — not that she wants to. “I think about it every day, all the time. I think if I pushed it aside, that would be such a dishonor to me in who I am because being … Read more

What to stream this week: Emma Roberts in space, Eddie Murphy in Beverly Hills, Zach Bryan in bars

What to stream this week: Emma Roberts in space, Eddie Murphy in Beverly Hills, Zach Bryan in bars

Eddie Murphy reprising his role as Axel Foley in “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F” and country music star Zach Bryan releasing a new studio album are some of the new television, movies, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time as selected by The Associated Press’ … Read more

Dionne Harmon is making major moves in Hollywood as a producer. Next up is Sunday’s BET Awards

Dionne Harmon is making major moves in Hollywood as a producer. Next up is Sunday’s BET Awards

BURBANK, Calif. — If Dionne Harmon never found an old script on New Edition’s biopic, the R&B group’s story might still be sitting on a shelf instead of becoming a highly-rated miniseries for BET. Same can be said for other projects like “The Bobby Brown Story” and the Soul Train-inspired series “American Soul.” She might … Read more

Martin Mull, hip comic and actor from ‘Fernwood Tonight’ and ‘Roseanne,’ dies at 80

Martin Mull, hip comic and actor from ‘Fernwood Tonight’ and ‘Roseanne,’ dies at 80

LOS ANGELES — Martin Mull, whose droll, esoteric comedy and acting made him a hip sensation in the 1970s and later a beloved guest star on sitcoms including “Roseanne” and “Arrested Development,” has died, his daughter said Friday. Mull’s Daughter, TV writer and comic artist Maggie Mull, said her father died at home on Thursday … Read more