George Michael: Pop star dies at 53

    Singer George Michael has died at the age of 53, his publicist has said.

    The star, who launched his career with Wham! in the 1980s and continued his success as a solo performer, is said to have “passed away peacefully at home” in Goring, Oxfordshire.

    Mirren, Hackford to be honored at Capri

    Actress Helen Mirren and director Taylor Hackford will be honored with Capri Legend Awards at the upcoming Capri, Hollywood International Film Festival, organizers announced on December 21.

    Best wishes flow in for Carrie Fisher

    Tributes and well-wishes poured in for “Star Wars” actress Carrie Fisher, who was spending Christmas Eve in a Los Angeles hospital after suffering a medical emergency on a flight the day before.

    Simone, Tupac to receive special honors

    Nina Simone, ELO and Sly Stone are among the artists who will receive lifetime honors from the Grammys and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017.

    McHale to host People’s Choice Awards

    Joel McHale is set to host the 2017 People’s Choice Awards, The Hollywood Reporter reported.

    Pitt accuses Jolie of risking children’s privacy

    Brad Pitt has accused Angelina Jolie of compromising their children’s privacy and is asking a judge to seal details about the youngsters emerging from the couple’s divorce, court papers showed on December 22.

    (SD-Agencies)