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Celebrity birthdays for the week of June 16-22

Celebrity birthdays for the week of June 16-22

Celebrity birthdays for the week of June 16-22: June 16: Actor Eileen Atkins (“The Crown,” ″Doc Martin”) is 90. Actor Bill Cobbs is 90. Country singer Billy “Crash” Craddock is 86. Singer Eddie Levert of The O’Jays is 82. Actor Joan Van Ark is 81.
Ursula K. Le Guin's home will become a writers residency

Ursula K. Le Guin's home will become a writers residency

Theo Downes-Le Guin, son of the late author Ursula K. Le Guin, remembers well the second-floor room where his mother worked on some of her most famous novels. Or at least how it seemed from the outside.
'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' boosts Will Smith's comeback and the box office with $56 million opening

'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' boosts Will Smith's comeback and the box office with $56 million opening

NEW YORK (AP) — “Bad Boys: Ride or Die,” the fourth installment in the Will Smith-Martin Lawrence action comedy series, opened with an estimated $56 million in theaters over the weekend, handing Hollywood a much-needed summer hit and Smith his bigges
Howard University cuts ties with Sean 'Diddy' Combs after video of attack on Cassie

Howard University cuts ties with Sean 'Diddy' Combs after video of attack on Cassie

Howard University is cutting ties to Sean “Diddy” Combs, rescinding an honorary degree that was awarded to him and disbanding a scholarship program in his name, after a recently released 2016 video that appeared to show him attacking the R&B sing
Body of missing British TV presenter Michael Mosley found on Greek island

Body of missing British TV presenter Michael Mosley found on Greek island

ATHENS (AP) — The body of missing British TV presenter and author Dr. Michael Mosley was found on a Greek island Sunday morning after a days-long search, his family said.
Luke Newton and Nicola Coughlan tease rocky romance for their ‘Bridgerton’ characters

Luke Newton and Nicola Coughlan tease rocky romance for their ‘Bridgerton’ characters

TORONTO — "Bridgerton" star Nicola Coughlan says the ups-and-downs of her character's long-anticipated romance with a high society noble are not over.

Pat Sajak says goodbye to ‘Wheel of Fortune’: ‘An incredible privilege.’ Seacrest pays tribute

LOS ANGELES (AP) — After 41 years and over 8,000 episodes, Pat Sajak made his final turn as the renowned host of “Wheel of Fortune” on Friday.
Netflix's recipe for success includes 'secret sauce' spiced with Silicon Valley savvy

Netflix's recipe for success includes 'secret sauce' spiced with Silicon Valley savvy

LOS GATOS, Calif. (AP) — Although its video streaming service sparkles with a Hollywood sheen, Netflix still taps its roots in Silicon Valley to stay a step ahead of traditional TV and movie studios.
Prince William is usher at wedding of aristocrat the Duke of Westminster

Prince William is usher at wedding of aristocrat the Duke of Westminster

LONDON (AP) — Prince William took a day out from royal duties on Friday to serve as an usher at the wedding of his friend Hugh Grosvenor, the Duke of Westminster, an event briefly disrupted by environmental protesters.
Dick Van Dyke becomes the oldest Daytime Emmy winner at age 98 for guest role on 'Days of Our Lives'

Dick Van Dyke becomes the oldest Daytime Emmy winner at age 98 for guest role on 'Days of Our Lives'

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dick Van Dyke has won a historic Daytime Emmy at age 98.
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