An ensemble of 374 bagpipers has claimed a new world record by playing AC/DC’s “It’s a Long Way to the Top.”.

Jimmy Kimmel is mourning the death of his longtime friend and bandleader, Cleto Escobedo III.

The job of videotape editors was once one of the least-noticed in the media world.

Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the glam rock band Kiss, died from blunt force injuries to the head that he suffered in a fall earlier this year.

Tech advocacy group Public Citizen has demanded OpenAI withdraw Sora 2, citing safety concerns and threats to democracy from the AI video generator.

Israeli actor Gal Gadot has been awarded Israel’s Genesis Prize in recognition of her strong support for the country at a time when many in the entertainment industry have criticized it.

Sally Kirkland, a former model turned actor, has died at age 84.

The British government has rallied to the defense of the BBC as it faces a dispute with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Comedian Crystal Powell brings her all-female comedy tour “Funny by Nature” to Houston Improv tomorrow night. Watch a sneak peek of the hilarious fun on 'Houston Life' at 1 p.m. today.

La Fenice, a renowned Venetian opera house, is embroiled in a dispute over the appointment of Beatrice Venezi as music director.

U.S. President Donald Trump has sent a letter to the BBC threatening legal action over the way a speech he made was edited in a documentary aired by the British broadcaster.

Frida Kahlo’s painting “El sueño (La cama)” is expected to fetch between $40 million and $60 million at auction, potentially making it the most expensive work by a female or Latin American artist.

Writer David Szalay has won the prestigious Booker Prize for fiction with his novel “Flesh,” the story of an ordinary man’s life over several decades.

The nonprofit CreatiVets is transforming a once-abandoned church in Nashville into a 24-hour arts center for veterans and a community hub.

Irving Locker, a World War II veteran, has become a published songwriter at 101.

Salman Rushdie is among those being honored at the Dayton Literary Peace Prize event in Ohio.

"Predator: Badlands" has topped the North American box office with a $40 million debut, according to studio estimates.

Fifteen-year-old Pedro Elias Garzon Delvaux has become an internet sensation after an Associated Press photo captured him outside the Louvre on the day of a crown jewels heist.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has inducted its 2025 class, celebrating influential musicians and figures.

Cyndi Lauper has turned “True Colors” into a powerful anthem at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

Colombian photographer Édgar Jiménez is showcasing his portrait of two hippos brought to Colombia by Pablo Escobar in the 1980s.

Prince Harry has apologized to Canadians for wearing an LA Dodgers cap at a World Series game against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Celebrate art, culture and creativity at Houston’s 12th Annual Islamic Arts Festival, featuring live demos, performances and more at the University of Houston.

Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan re-teaming as the body-swapping mother and daughter duo in “Freakier Friday” and albums from 5 Seconds of Summer and the rapper NF are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

The theft of the Louvre's crown jewels has increased calls for the museum to be more transparent about the colonial origins of the treasures it displays.

Kendrick Lamar leads the 2026 Grammy Award nominations.

Shaggy, the Grammy-winning reggae artist, has stepped up to help Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa.

The Colorado Rockies are hiring Paul DePodesta from the NFL's Cleveland Browns to run baseball operations.

The first contemporary Agatha Christie English-speaking TV series is being shot in the U.K. Over a hundred years since they first appeared in a Christie novel, Tommy and Tuppence have been modernized.

Peacock's new series “All Her Fault” explores the nightmare of a missing child while satirizing modern marriage.

The gooey, sticky and often-homemade plaything slime was enshrined into the National Toy Hall of Fame on Thursday along with perennial bestselling games Battleship and Trivial Pursuit.

The NFL's first game in Spain will feature a Latin music showcase with Bizarrap and Daddy Yankee performing at halftime.

A new study by GLAAD shows a 4% increase in LGBTQ characters on primetime TV, thanks to shows like “Abbott Elementary” and “The Last of Us.”.

Known around the world for her groundbreaking research on chimpanzees, conservationist Jane Goodall was among a number of noteworthy people who died in October.

Designer Olivier Rousteing is stepping down as creative director of the Balmain fashion house after 14 hugely visible years.

Bad Company singer-songwriter Paul Rodgers treasures one of his last phone calls with guitarist Mick Ralphs.

Epic Games has reached a settlement with Google, potentially ending its five-year legal battle over Google's Play Store for Android apps.

The seventh “Predator” film takes the franchise to new places by sticking its two stars together.

Kristen Stewart has delivered a powerful speech at the Academy Women’s Luncheon, urging women in film to reject tokenism and create their own opportunities.

Helen Garner, an acclaimed Australian writer, has won the prestigious Baillie Gifford Prize for nonfiction.

Salman Rushdie's new book, “The Eleventh Hour,” marks a creative reset for the author.

Celebrities and fashion heavyweights gathered at the American Museum of Natural History for the Council of Fashion Designers of America annual ceremony on Monday.

“Wicked” star Jonathan Bailey is People magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive for 2025.

Experience the third annual Houston Bluesfest 2025, celebrating Texas blues, art and Fifth Ward’s legacy with live performances, dance and community spirit.

Diane Ladd, the three-time Academy Award nominee known for roles in “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore” and “Wild at Heart,” has died at 89.

Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith is gifting a need-based music scholarship to the University of Michigan.

Ciara, Foreigner, Lil Jon and Kool & the Gang will feature in this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

“Sesame Street” launches its 56th season on Nov. 10 with NASCAR champion Bubba Wallace as a guest and a new format on Netflix.

The movie exhibition business is wrapping up one of its slowest Octobers in over 25 years with a sluggish Halloween weekend.

From space-themed films to local talent, the Houston Cinema Arts Festival brings 11 days of creativity, culture, and cinematic storytelling. Check out the lineup and why this festival is shaping Houston's film scene.

President Donald Trump's razing of the White House's East Wing to build a ballroom has meant for some awkward moments for news outlets.

The Paris prosecutor has revealed that two suspects in the Louvre jewels heist were previously convicted together in a theft case 10 years ago.

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, King Charles III's younger brother, is facing banishment from royal premises.

Britain’s monarchy holds prestige but not power and is subject to public sentiment.

Egypt has inaugurated the Grand Egyptian Museum, the world's largest museum dedicated to a single ancient civilization and an effort aimed at boosting the country's tourism industry and troubled economy.

Lee Soo Man spent three decades trying to bring K-pop into the global market, often bending but never breaking his vision.

Heidi Klum has revealed her latest Halloween costume, donning green scales and squirming snakes to transform herself into Medusa.

President Donald Trump is returning to “60 Minutes” for an interview for the first time after settling a lawsuit this summer over the newsmagazine's interview with rival Kamala Harris.

Hosting a Halloween get-together tonight? Don’t just decorate — have some fun and play! We’ve got a few clever and quick games your guests will love.

Disney content has gone dark on YouTube TV, leaving subscribers of the Google-owned live streaming platform without access to major networks like ESPN and ABC.

What is next for the commoner once known as Prince Andrew probably involves moving trucks as he packs up the trappings of his once royal life to move to an isolated private home owned by his brother, King Charles III.

The earnest superhero team-up tale “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” and Tracy Morgan returning to TV with a new comedy called “Crutch” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

Grammy and Oscar winner Billie Eilish called on billionaires to give away more of their wealth.

YouTube TV viewers have lost access to Disney channels, including ABC and ESPN, after contract talks broke down.

Sotheby’s has announced it will auction a solid gold toilet, a sculpture by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan called “America.”.

King Charles III has stripped his brother Andrew of his princely title and home amid mounting pressure to address his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

No one is bigger than the monarchy.

A tiny town in Vermont has attracted “Beetlejuice” fans eager to visit the film’s iconic locations for nearly 40 years.

Radio Free Asia says it is shutting down its news operations starting on Friday.

Prince Andrew is losing the title he’s had since birth and being evicted from his U.K. royal residence following recent revelations about his relationship with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Buckingham Palace says that King Charles III is stripping his brother Prince Andrew of his remaining titles and evicting him from his royal residence.

Cassandra Peterson has entertained fans as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, for over four decades.

Parents and teachers cover your ears.

The Prince and Princess of Wales have won a legal case against a French magazine for publishing photos of their children on a skiing holiday.

Hip-hop producer Sean “Diddy” Combs wants a federal appeals court to quickly consider the legality of his conviction on prostitution-related charges and his more than four-year prison sentence.

Netflix's “Love Is Blind” explores love beyond appearances, with adaptations in various cultures.

What tastes delicious but also floats, explodes or levitates.

He's a Spanish tenor who has captivated audiences with his extraordinary voice.

Monday night’s 18-inning marathon between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays in Game 3 of the World Series averaged 11.31 million viewers in the U.S. according to Nielsen, Fox and MLB.

Janelle Monáe has transformed Halloween into a creative empire with her HalloQueen events.

In long-awaited cuts just months after completing its $8 billion merger with Skydance, Paramount has begun layoffs set to impact about 2,000 employees.

Some of Broadway's biggest stars emphasized that everyone can donate something of their time, talent or treasure at Town & Country's annual Philanthropy Summit on Tuesday.

Make your way over to the haunt before it closes for the season on November 9th!

A new cookbook by Andrew Zimmern and Barton Seaver is promoting more seafood in our diets.

Many NFL teams have lost star players to season-ending injuries this season, or played without them for significant stretches — but a new poll finds that most football fans want more games, even if it means more risk.

Nobel Prize-winning author Wole Soyinka says his non-resident visa to enter the United States has been rejected.

A Paris prosecutor says two suspects in the Louvre jewel heist have admitted their involvement in the theft.

U.S. viewers for the first two games of the World Series between the Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays dropped 14% from last year’s matchup between Los Angeles and the New York Yankees, but Canadian and Japanese audiences set records.

Country superstar Brad Paisley has made history.

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Actor Kelsey Grammer and his wife Kayte Walsh have a new son named Christopher.

Prince Andrew is under pressure to leave his nearly rent-free home near Windsor Castle.

A newly discovered Dr. Seuss manuscript featuring the Cat in the Hat will be published next year.

A coalition of seven charitable foundations has established a Literary Arts Fund to support independent publishers and nonprofit organizations.

French senators have acknowledged that the Louvre's security is outdated and needs urgent upgrades.

Actor Prunella Scales has died at 93.

Sherry Jenkins lives in Blairstown, New Jersey, where the first “Friday the 13th” was mostly filmed.

The producers of "The Lost King" have agreed to pay damages to an academic who sued for libel over his portrayal in the film.

Acclaimed jazz drummer Jack DeJohnette has died at 83.

Flavor Flav, the iconic rapper and reality star, has become the official hype man for the USA Bobsled and Skeleton team.