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Gracie Cochrane will depart from her role as Ginny Weasley due to 'unforeseen circumstances.' The character will be recast for Season 2 of HBO's 'Harry Potter' TV show.

Tom Kane, a prolific voice actor known for his roles as the narrator on 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars' and Professor Utonium on 'The Powerpuff Girls,' has died.

Mandy Moore shared her take on the drama swirling around her celebrity mommy group, months after fellow child actor Ashley Tisdale shaded the bunch in a scathing essay last winter.

Shakira has maintained her innocence for eight years as Spain filed three separate tax fraud cases against her. With an acquittal on Monday, she cleared her name.

Streaming series creator Jon Favreau shepherds his hit into an enjoyable if inessential summer popcorn movie loaded with the creatures you're looking for.

As Gustavo Dudamel begins his final weeks in Walt Disney Concert Hall as L.A. Phil music director, he talks about what lies ahead and how he got there.

With every new record, Kylie Minogue has attracted new, younger fans. In a three-part Netflix documentary, she reflects on her four-decade career arc, from soap operas to becoming Australia's bestselling female artist of all time.

At a time when conservatives are demanding that Christianity become the center of American culture, the dismissal of the most Christian late-night host in history leaves a gap filled with irony.

The son of Roy Ayers reflects on his father's iconic song "Everybody Loves the Sunshine" as a cultural touchstone and the personal connection he's built with the song.

Bilal celebrated the anniversary of his classic album "1st Born Second" at the Blue Note in Hollywood. We caught up with him to talk about the special anniversary, honoring D'Angelo at the Grammys, and making new music.

Pulitzer winner Ada Ferrer's of-the-moment new memoir, "Keeper of My Kin," examines the agonizing personal costs of the Cuban exile and the families left fractured in its wake.

"People still want to sit down and watch a movie with a crowd, that has not changed." Cinespia's founder John Wyatt looks back on 25 years.

"Miles Davis: A Century of Cool" debuts at Musichead Gallery on Sunset Boulevard, tracing the legendary jazz musician's evolution.

Right now it's a race between two polarizing titles, 'Beef' and 'Half Man,' with the offbeat 'DTF St. Louis' looking to play spoiler.

Like co-star Carey Mulligan, Oscar Isaac leads the field for 'Beef,' with Richard Gadd ('Half Man') and Matthew Rhys ('The Beast in Me') nipping at his heels.