The music world is mourning the loss of legendary soul and R&B vocalist Jim Gilstrap, whose unmistakable voice helped define some of the most memorable songs of the 1970s. Gilstrap passed away from natural causes in Los Angeles on July 18, 2026, at the age of 79. Over a remarkable career spanning more than five decades, Gilstrap…
Congratulations are in order for China Anne McClain! The actress and singer is taking her talents to Broadway, officially making her Broadway debut as Daisy Buchanan in the hit musical The Great Gatsby. McClain, 27, will step into the iconic role beginning August 3, 2026, alongside fellow Disney Channel alum Ryan McCartan, who returns as Jay Gatsby. McClain takes over the…
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) has begun unveiling the first round of nominations, and CBS’s Beyond the Gates is already making a major impact. The groundbreaking daytime drama has earned multiple nominations, including a historic achievement that is changing the face of daytime television. For the first time in Daytime Emmy history, two Black actresses have…
Scott Bryce, the acclaimed actor best known for originating the role of Craig Montgomery on the long-running CBS daytime drama As the World Turns, has died at the age of 68 after a battle with cancer. The news of Bryce’s passing was first shared by his longtime friend, actress Lucie Arnaz, daughter of television legends Lucille…
CBS has officially expanded the cast of its highly anticipated new crime drama NCIS: New York, announcing that Jennifer Beals has joined the series as a regular alongside previously announced stars LL Cool J and Scott Caan. Beals, best known for her iconic performances in Flashdance and The L Word, will portray Assistant Special Agent in Charge Robyn Wells, the…
One of the finest actors to emerge from the 1970s is finally getting his flowers. Veteran actor Ernest Harden Jr. has earned his first-ever Primetime Emmy Award nomination, receiving recognition in the Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series category for his unforgettable performance as Louie Cloverfield on HBO Max’s acclaimed medical drama, The Pitt. Harden’s portrayal of Louie—a beloved Emergency Department “frequent flier”…
The Cleveland Cavaliers have secured the future of their franchise. Seven-time NBA All-Star Donovan Mitchell has agreed to a four-year, $273 million maximum contract extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to a person familiar with the deal who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity. The agreement was reached on Tuesday, July 7,…
LONDON — American tennis star Coco Gauff is headed to her first-ever Wimbledon semifinal after rallying from a set down to defeat fellow American Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 on Tuesday at the All England Club. The victory marks a major milestone for Gauff, who had never advanced beyond the fourth round in her previous six…
After more than a decade of fighting crime on the streets of Chicago, original “Chicago P.D.” cast member LaRoyce Hawkins is saying goodbye to the NBC hit. According to Deadline, Hawkins, 38, will leave the long-running police procedural during its upcoming 14th season after portraying Officer Kevin Atwater since the series premiered in 2014. Sources say Hawkins will appear in the…
LOS ANGELES — Netflix has officially renewed its breakout crime drama “Nemesis” for a second season, a move that is generating excitement among fans while also raising hopes for continued film and television production in Los Angeles. The streaming giant announced the renewal following the show’s successful first season, which premiered on May 14, 2026, and quickly became one…
