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Bruce Springsteen sings out against Trump in 'Streets of Minneapolis'

Bruce Springsteen sings out against Trump in 'Streets of Minneapolis'

Bruce Springsteen is dedicating his new song to the people of Minneapolis, criticizing President Donald Trump's ongoing immigration enforcement operations in the city.

Bruce Springsteen takes aim at Trump in new song 'Streets of Minneapolis'

Bruce Springsteen takes aim at Trump in new song 'Streets of Minneapolis'

Bruce Springsteen is dedicating his new song to the people of Minneapolis, taking aim at President Donald Trump's ongoing immigration enforcement operations in the city.

Golden Globes enter the world of podcasts and tread carefully, avoiding controversy

Golden Globes enter the world of podcasts and tread carefully, avoiding controversy

NEW YORK (AP) -- The Golden Globes this year introduced a best podcast category and, predictably, the nominees announced Monday will get people talking.

ABC ends Jimmy Kimmel's suspension and his show will return Tuesday

ABC ends Jimmy Kimmel's suspension and his show will return Tuesday

NEW YORK (AP) -- ABC will reinstate Jimmy Kimmel's late night show in the wake of criticism over his comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, officials with the network said Monday.

Hundreds of stars sign letter defending free speech after Jimmy Kimmel's suspension

Hundreds of stars sign letter defending free speech after Jimmy Kimmel's suspension

NEW YORK (AP) -- Hundreds of Hollywood and Broadway stars -- including Robert De Niro, Ben Affleck, Jennifer Aniston, Selena Gomez, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep -- are urging Americans "fight to defend and preserve our constitutionally protected rights" in the wake of Jimmy Kimmel's suspension.

The defunded Corporation for Public Broadcasting will get one of TV's biggest prizes

The defunded Corporation for Public Broadcasting will get one of TV's biggest prizes

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting will be honored with one of the television's top prizes even as it winds down its nearly 60-year work after the U.S. government withdrew funding.

Michelle Obama and her brother to launch a podcast with weekly guests

Michelle Obama and her brother to launch a podcast with weekly guests

NEW YORK (AP) -- Michelle Obama and her brother, Craig Robinson, will host a new weekly podcast series starting this month featuring a special guest pulled from the world of entertainment, sports, health and business.

George Clooney revisits a journalistic hero in Broadway version of 'Good Night, and Good Luck'

George Clooney revisits a journalistic hero in Broadway version of 'Good Night, and Good Luck'

NEW YORK (AP) -- George Clooney made waves in July when he called on Joe Biden to drop out of the presidential race, citing diminished capacity. For Clooney, there wasn't a choice to stay silent.

Chuck Woolery, smooth-talking game show host of 'Love Connection' and 'Scrabble,' dies at 83

Chuck Woolery, smooth-talking game show host of 'Love Connection' and 'Scrabble,' dies at 83

NEW YORK (AP) -- Chuck Woolery, the affable, smooth-talking game show host of "Wheel of Fortune," "Love Connection" and "Scrabble" who later became a right-wing podcaster, skewering liberals and accusing the government of lying about COVID-19, has died. He was 83.

Who is comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, who insulted Puerto Rico at Trump's Madison Square Garden rally?

Who is comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, who insulted Puerto Rico at Trump's Madison Square Garden rally?

NEW YORK (AP) -- Of the nearly 30 speakers who recently warmed up the crowd for Donald Trump at Madison Square Garden, comedian Tony Hinchcliffe got the most attention for racist remarks.

'The View' co-hosts come out swinging at Donald Trump a day after he insulted them

'The View' co-hosts come out swinging at Donald Trump a day after he insulted them

NEW YORK (AP) -- The hosts of ABC's "The View" clapped back at Donald Trump on Thursday, a day after the Republican nominee for president insulted co-hosts Sunny Hostin and Whoopi Goldberg.

Pop group ABBA ask Donald Trump to stop using their songs, but Trump team says they have the OK

Pop group ABBA ask Donald Trump to stop using their songs, but Trump team says they have the OK

NEW YORK (AP) -- Swedish supergroup ABBA has asked Donald Trump to stop using their music at campaign rallies, but the Republican presidential nominee's campaign says it has permission.