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Actor Cuba Gooding Jr.

No Jail Time For Actor Cuba Gooding Jr. In Forcible Touching Case

54-year-old Gooding pleaded guilty in April to a misdemeanor charge that he forcibly kissed a worker at a New York City nightclub in 2018.

 | AP

Geena Rocero attends the 30th annual GLAAD Media Awards.

Filipino Filmmaker Is Shining A Spotlight On Community's 'Caretakers'

A filmmaker is sharing the large part Filipino Americans play in in the health care industry.

 | Casey Mendoza

Harvey Weinstein

Weinstein To Face Jennifer Siebel Newsom, Other Accusers In L.A. Trial

Weinstein is currently serving a 23-year sentence in New York. If convicted in California, he would likely spend the rest of his life in prison.

 | James Packard

Angela Lansbury poses for a portrait

Angela Lansbury, 'Murder She Wrote' Star, Dies At 96

Lansbury died Tuesday at her home in Los Angeles, according to a statement from her three children.

 | AP

A scene from The Good Nurse

'The Good Nurse' Review: It's Not A Good Movie

Newsy's Daniel Feingold shares a review of "The Good Nurse."

 | Daniel Feingold

An image from Netflix's "Love on the Spectrum."

Reality Shows Are Getting More Real When It Comes To Dating

Reality TV shows are evolving to become more inclusive in terms of what modern love really looks like for different demographics and cultures.

 | Casey Mendoza

A woman watches TV.

Do Reality Shows Affect How Viewers See Real-Life Relationships?

"In The Loop" explores how Americans are dealing with the changing dating landscape in its new series "Love Life."

 | Scripps News Staff

Atlanta Braves' organist Matthew Kaminski plays an organ overlooking Truist Field before Game 4

Why The Organ At Baseball Games?

The organ is a common sound you hear at baseball games, but why and what is the significance of it?

 | Lauren Magarino

Infowars founder Alex Jones.

Closing Arguments Held In Alex Jones' Sandy Hook Trial

A jury will decide how much money conspiracy theorist Alex Jones must pay to the families of victims after he was already found liable for damages.

 | AP and Scripps News Staff and Jamal Andress

A woman holds the book "The Years" by Annie Ernaux in a bookstore

French Writer Annie Ernaux Awarded Nobel Prize In Literature

The Swedish Academy said French author Annie Ernaux, 82, was recognized for "the courage and clinical acuity" of her writing.

 | AP

A prop from the film 'The Man with the Golden Gun'

James Bond Celebrates 60 Years

The first film in the James Bond franchise, debuted in the U.K. on Oct. 5, 1962.

 | Casey Mendoza

An alien image.

Pop Quiz: Why Do We Think Aliens Look Like That?

Pop Quiz on "In The Loop" asks where humans got the conception most have of aliens, from Hollywood to the world of astrobiology.

 | Casey Mendoza and Scripps News Staff

Aerial photo shows part of the Bonanza Creek Ranch film set

'Rust' Cinematographer Lawsuit Settled, Filming To Resume

Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was shot and killed by Alec Baldwin on the set of the film "Rust" in October 2021.

 | AP

Michael Cohen, former President Donald Trump's longtime personal attorney

Michael Cohen Tells Newsy About New Book, Sharply Criticizes Trump

Former President Trump's longtime personal attorney talked to Newsy about what he says are Trump's delay tactics to slow pending investigations.

 | Scripps News Staff

Angelina Jolie, left, and Brad Pitt, right

Angelina Jolie Court Filing Details Brad Pitt Abuse Allegations

The detailed descriptions of abuse came in a cross-complaint Jolie filed in the couple's dispute over a French home and winery they co-owned.

 | AP

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is pictured.

California Restricts Use Of Rap Lyrics As Evidence In Court

Some people close to the hip-hop scene say this move will help decriminalize artistic expression and hopefully deemphasize lyrics about crime.

 | James Packard

Country music singer, Loretta Lynn

Loretta Lynn, Coal Miner's Daughter And Country Queen, Dies

Lynn's family said the 90-year-old died Tuesday at her home in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee.

 | AP and Scripps News Staff

Kim Kardashian.

Kim Kardashian Fined $1 Million By SEC Over Crypto Promotion

The reality TV star was fined for promoting Ethereum Max tokens on Instagram without making clear to followers that she was paid to do so.

 | AP and Scripps News Staff

Sosie Bacon, left, and Jack Sochet, right, in a scene from "Smile."

Horror Pic 'Smile' Happy At No. 1; 'Bros' Starts In 4th

It's hard to compete with a new horror movie in October. "Smile" stars Sosie Bacon as a therapist haunted by smiling faces after a traumatic event.

 | AP

Billy Eichner in the movie "Bros."

'Bros' Joins A Wave Of Diversity, Representation At The Box Office

"Bros" is the latest film to make history in Hollywood with its openly gay leading man and co-writer.

 | Scripps News Staff and Daniel Feingold

Trevor Noah.

Trevor Noah Is Leaving 'The Daily Show' After 7 Years

Noah has hosted the late-night talk and satirical news show since 2015 and won an Emmy in 2017 for Outstanding Short Form Variety Series.

 | Scripps News Staff

Rapper Coolio performing.

'Gangsta's Paradise' Rapper Coolio Dies At Age 59

Born Artis Leon Ivey Jr., Coolio died at a friend's home in Los Angeles, but the cause was not immediately given.

 | AP and Scripps News Staff

Rihanna.

Rihanna To Headline The Next Super Bowl Halftime Show

The Super Bowl will take place at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 12.

 | AP and Scripps News Staff

'The Fabelmans'

'The Fabelmans' Review: Spielberg Takes A Victory Lap

One of the best movies of the year is a deeply personal project from one of our all-time best filmmakers.

 | Daniel Feingold

Elton John performs during his "Farewell Yellow Brick Road" tour

Elton John Performs At The White House

The White House has always had musical guests come and perform, but what is the history and strategy behind these visits?

 | Casey Mendoza

Alex Jones speaks to reporters.

Alex Jones Set To Testify In Trial Over Sandy Hook Hoax Lies

A jury will decide how much money conspiracy theorist Alex Jones must pay to the families of victims after he was already found liable for damages.

 | AP and Scripps News Staff

Text asks pop quiz question.

Pop Quiz: Can You Fall In Love With A Fictional Character?

In this segment of 'Pop Quiz,' Newsy's 'In The Loop' dives into whether or not you can fall in love with a fictional character.

 | Casey Mendoza and Christian Bryant and Scripps News Staff

Student working in a classroom

TV Shows And Movies Are Contributing To Youth Sex Education

Sex has always been portrayed in TV, movies and shows, but it's changed over time to educate people about sex.

 | Casey Mendoza

characters from the movie "Monsters Inc."

Why Are So Few Women In Animation?

Women in film are still struggling to find jobs in the film industry, specifically in animation.

 | Casey Mendoza

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II's coffin is carried inside Westminster Abbey during her funeral.

Queen Elizabeth II Mourned At Funeral By Britain And World

Britain's longest-reigning monarch was interred together with her late husband Prince Philip, who died last year at 99.

 | AP