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The next edition of Verzuz is one the hip-hop world has been awaiting for years.

Sam and Dean are officially done saving people and hunting things.

Americans may have earned independence from the Brits in 1776, but some things we can't let go of. "The Crown" appeals to our fascination with the British royal family.

Michael J. Fox is reportedly retiring again because of health concerns.

Does Matthew McConaughey have political aspirations?

Like the rest of us, People magazine's Editor-in-Chief Dan Wakeford has been working remotely -- and that means putting together the magazine's Sexiest Man Alive issue with his team virtually, while a politically divided nation battles the coronavirus pandemic. All of which Wakeford factored in when choosing this year's cover star, Michael B. Jordan.

Haunting and poetic, "Between the World and Me" translates Ta-Nehisi Coates' book and the subsequent stage presentation into an HBO special that loses none of its power, a feat made all the more remarkable by its production amid the coronavirus outbreak. Weaving in news footage with stars reading Coates' words, this version of the writer's reflections to his 15-year-old son will likely be played and replayed for years to come.

Streaming services are understandably hungry for fresh content, but Disney+ has adopted an especially Disney-ish approach in fleshing out its lineup: Pulling back the curtain on how the magic gets made, with a parade of series that serve as DVD extras for those who can't get enough of Marvel, "Star Wars" and Disney animation.

Far from the holiday specials of the past -- which dutifully arrived on the major networks each year, from Frosty and Rudolph to Charlie Brown and the Grinch -- much of this year's barrage of Christmas specials will stream into the season.

Kurt Russell thinks celebrities really shouldn't be weighing in on politics.

George Soros remains a favorite target of conservative conspiracy theorists, seeing his corrupting influence behind every liberal movement and within every nook and cranny. As such, it's significant to hear directly from the 90-year-old billionaire, who speaks frankly about his life, career and activism in the new documentary "Soros."

It's good news, Charlie Brown: You're coming back to broadcast TV.

Tory Lanez pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges related to the shooting of rapper Megan Thee Stallion, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office announced in a statement via Twitter.

R&B singer Jeremih is currently in an intensive care unit as he battles Covid-19, according to a statement from his family.

Ten months after the initial incident, Lil Wayne 's gun possession has resulted in his being charged with a federal offense that carries a potential 10-year prison sentence if he is convicted.

"Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special" is set to debut globally next month and her impressive guest list keeps growing.

George Clooney's a family man now. He mostly stays off screen, opting to spend time with his young children and his wife, international human rights lawyer Amal Clooney.

Dolly Parton: Legendary performer. Songwriter extraordinaire. Feminist idol. And, as of this year, coronavirus vaccine sponsor.

Wolfgang Van Halen feels blessed to have been able to spend time with his rock legend father Eddie in his final days, even though it was "really rough."

Harvey Weinstein has a fever and is being monitored by medical staff in prison, his publicist says.