Ned Beatty, indelible in 'Deliverance,' 'Network,' dies, 83 by Associated Press

Beatty's manager, Deborah Miller, said Beatty died Sunday of natural causes at his home in Los Angeles surrounded by friends and loved ones. The post Ned Beatty, indelible in 'Deliverance,' …

Olympia Dukakis, Oscar-winning 'Moonstruck' star, dies at 89 by Associated Press

Allison Levy her agent at Innovative Artists said Saturday that Dukakis died Saturday morning in her home in New York City.

Embattled producer Scott Rudin resigns from Broadway League by Associated Press

“In stepping back, I intend to work on my issues and do so fully aware that many will feel that this is too little and too late.”

Producer Scott Rudin to ‘step back’ after allegations of bullying by Associated Press

Rudin says he is ‘profoundly sorry for the pain my behavior has caused’ following allegations of harassment Amid mounting anger over allegations of bullying, Broadway and Hollywood produ…

Viola Davis is named Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year by Associated Press

Viola Davis has been named Woman of the Year by Harvard University’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals

'Chernobyl' and 'Harry Potter' actor Paul Ritter dies at 54 by Associated Press

A familiar face to British television viewers and theatregoers, Ritter also played Martin Goodman, the eccentric father of a London Jewish family, in the Channel 4 sitcom “Friday Night Din…

Cicely Tyson, award-winning star of stage and screen, dies at 96 by Associated Press

The star of The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman and Sounder has died after an illustrious career Cicely Tyson, the pioneering black actor who gained an Oscar nomination for her role in S…

Cicely Tyson, groundbreaking award-winning actor, dead at 96 by Associated Press

Tyson's death was announced by her family, via her manager Larry Thompson, who did not immediately provide additional details.

Illusionist Siegfried Fischbacher, of Siegfried & Roy, dies aged 81 by Guardian Staff and Associated Press

The surviving member of duo Siegfried & Roy has died of cancer in Las Vegas after his magic partner died last year German news agency dpa is reporting that illusionist Siegfried Fischbac…

Kennedy Center to honor Garth Brooks, Dick Van Dyke, Joan Baez, more by Associated Press

Actress-choreographer Debbie Allen and violin virtuoso Midori also will be honored.

Now playing at the mall parking lot: drag shows, movies by Associated Press

After being closed for months due to the coronavirus pandemic, malls are bringing all types of drive-in entertainment to their massive parking lots, hoping to lure people back to their prope…

South Bay high schooler, 4 others named National Student Poets by Associated Press

Five high school juniors, residing everywhere from Lake Worth, Florida, to Saratoga, California, have been named National Student Poets.

Broadway veteran Nick Cordero dies from coronavirus complications by Associated Press

Cordero died Sunday at Cedars-Sinai hospital after more than 90 days in the hospital, according to his wife.

Broadway coronavirus shutdown extended to January 2021 by Associated Press

Broadway theaters abruptly closed on March 12.

'Alien,' 'Lord of the Rings' actor Ian Holm dies at 88 by Danica Kirka and Jill Lawless / Associated Press

Holm gained a supporting-actor Oscar nomination for portraying pioneering athletics coach Sam Mussabini in the hit 1982 film “Chariots of Fire.”

Academy delays 2021 Oscars ceremony because of coronavirus by Associated Press

The Academy’s Board of Governors also decided to extend the eligibility window for feature films.

Christo, artist known for massive, fleeting displays, dies by Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Christo, known for massive, ephemeral public arts projects died Sunday at his home in New York. He was 84.

Jerry Stiller, comedian and 'Seinfeld' actor, dies at 92 by Associated Press

The comedy veteran created some of the Emmy-winning show’s most enduring moments as the fiery Frank Costanza.

Remdesivir to be shipped to 6 states, following its FDA clearance last week by Associated Press

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced Saturday that it is delivering 140 cases of the drug remdesivir to Illinois, 110 cases to New Jersey, 40 cases to Michigan, 30 case…

Amid pandemic, charities and nonprofits face huge financial challenges by David Crary and Kathy McCormack Associated Press

Donations to some churches have plummeted, and many charities have had to cancel crucial fundraising events such as galas, bike races and walkathons.

Broadway star Nick Cordero has leg amputation due to virus by Associated Press

“We took him off blood thinners but that again was going to cause some clotting in the right leg, so the right leg will be amputated today,” his wife posted to Instagram on Saturday.

Rihanna donates $5 million to relief efforts by Associated Press

“Never has it been more important or urgent to protect and prepare marginalized and underserved communities –those who will be hit hardest by this pandemic,” CLF’s executive director…

New York banning major gatherings in effort to contain virus; Broadway shuts down by Associated Press

Actor-comedian Orson Bean, 91, hit and killed by car in LA by Associated Press

The Los Angeles County coroner's office confirmed Bean's Friday night death, saying it was being investigated as a “traffic-related” fatality.

Elizabeth Banks named Hasty Pudding's Woman of the Year, honored with a parade at Harvard by Associated Press

Previous winners of this award include: Ella Fitzgerald, Meryl Streep and Halle Berry.

Elizabeth Banks to be honored by Harvard's Hasty Pudding with Jan. 31 parade by Associated Press

“Elizabeth is a role model to all of the young women in the Theatricals, especially in a year with a female writer, female producers, and a majority female cast."

Jerry Herman, Broadway composer of Hello, Dolly!, dies aged 88 by Associated Press

Writer of music and lyrics to shows such as La Cage aux Folles won two Tony awards for best musical The composer Jerry Herman, who wrote the cheerful, good-natured music and lyrics for such…

World-renowned artist tries 1,000-year time lapse photo of Lake Tahoe by Associated Press

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — An artist is starting a 1,000-year photography project in hopes of changing the impacts of climate change at Lake Tahoe.

Beverly-based children's theatre closing amid misconduct allegations by Associated Press

James Solomon, the theater’s interim president, said the organization is in a “precarious financial situation.”

Madcap confetti-throwing comic Rip Taylor has died at 84 by Associated Press

Rip Taylor, the madcap mustached comedian with a fondness for confetti-throwing who became a television game show mainstay in the 1970s, has died

Placido Domingo is accused of sexual harassment by 11 more women by Jocelyn Gecker and Jocelyn Noveck / Associated Press