Saudi women were allowed into a sports stadium for the first time Friday to watch a soccer match between two local teams, though they were segregated in the stands from the male-only crowd with designated seating in the so-called “family section.” The move was the first of Saudi Arabia’s social …

Doreen Tracey, a former child star who played one of the original cute-as-a-button Mouseketeers on The Mickey Mouse Club in the 1950s, has died, according to Disney publicist Howard Green. She was 74. Tracey died of pneumonia Wednesday at a hospital in Thousand Oaks, Calif., following a two-year battle with …

President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer brokered a $130,000 payment to a porn star to prevent her from publicly discussing an alleged sexual encounter with Trump, according to a report Friday in The Wall Street Journal. Trump met Stephanie Clifford, whose goes by the name Stormy Daniels in films, at a golf …

Americans may love Oprah Winfrey, but most don’t want the chat show queen to run for president, although if she did she would beat Donald Trump, a poll revealed Friday. Winfrey’s rousing speech at Sunday’s Golden Globe Awards ceremony ignited speculation that the billionaire entertainment mogul, the first black woman …

After a stop at Mount Rushmore in the state of South Dakota, and hitting the halfway mark on his quest to visit all 417 National Park sites, National Parks traveler Mikah Meyer headed east… to the South Dakota Badlands, and shared his impressions with Faith Lapidus. …

As Wyclef Jean records in his New Jersey studio, electricity flows through his fingertips – a harmonic concoction of adrenaline, then inspiration. Or so he describes the process that has seamlessly blended day-and-night sessions over his 27-year high-profile musical journey, from early 90s-era Fugees member to solo artist. But until …

It was a good night for women at the Critics’ Choice Awards, which honored women-centered stories like “Big Little Lies,” “The Handmaid’s Tale” and “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.” “Wonder Woman” was named best action movie and star Gal Gadot accepted a special award for challenging gender stereotypes. Yet the industry’s …

A paraplegic rock climber in Hong Kong is China’s first-ever nominee for the world’s greatest moment in sports. The wheelchair user hopes to inspire his countrymen and others living with disabilities to overcome the challenges that stand between them and their dreams. Arash Arabasadi reports. …

A paraplegic rock climber in Hong Kong is China’s first-ever nominee for the world’s greatest moment in sports. The wheelchair user hopes to inspire his countrymen and others living with disabilities to overcome the challenges that stand between them and their dreams. Arash Arabasadi reports. …

Six more women have stepped forward to accuse prominent conductor Charles Dutoit of sexually assaulting them in the United States, France and Canada, including a musician who says the maestro raped her in 1988. The women said they were compelled to speak out after The Associated Press published a story …

We’re uncorking the five most popular songs in the Billboard Hot 100 Pop Singles Chart, for the week ending Jan. 13, 2018. We have no big changes for you this week, just a small re-arrangement. Number 5: Imagine Dragons “Thunder” It starts in fifth place, where Imagine Dragons rebounds a …

Cindy Crawford is heading back to the Super Bowl: The model has recreated her iconic 1992 Super Bowl ad for Pepsi, now featuring her 18-year-old son. Crawford recently filmed the commercial, which will debut at Super Bowl 52 on February 4. It includes her son, Presley Walker Gerber, as well …

YouTube has removed blogger Logan Paul’s channels from Google Preferred and will not feature him in the new season of “Foursome.”   The company said in a statement Thursday that Paul’s new video blogs also are on hold after he shared a video on YouTube that appeared to show a …

Facing accusations by an actress and a filmmaker over alleged sexual misconduct, James Franco said on CBS’ “The Late Show” on Tuesday the things he’s heard aren’t accurate but he supports people coming out “because they didn’t have a voice for so long.” Franco’s appearance came hours after The New …

Charles Dutoit has stepped down early from his role as artistic director and principal conductor of the Royal Philharmonic following allegations of sexual misconduct. The philharmonic said in a statement on Wednesday that the renowned conductor’s planned departure, originally scheduled for October 2019, would be effective immediately. It said the …

Born in Baltimore and raised in Texas, Ursula Ricks’ music takes you on a journey through a life of Funk, Soul and Neo-Blues. Backed by some of the best musicians in the Baltimore/DC area, Ursula Ricks Project gives a musical experience that is nothing short of riveting. …

The newest Olympic sport should prove to be a crowd pleaser straight away. Big air snowboarding makes its Olympic debut in Pyeongchang, bringing tricks, thrills and danger to the slopes. Big air has been an FIS Snowboarding World Championship event since 2003 and has been at the X Games for …

They’re the friendly face of North Korea, and it looks like they’re coming south to the Olympics. With sparkling costumes and winning smiles, figure skaters Ryom Tae Ok and Kim Ju Sik could lead the North Korean team in Pyeongchang, South Korea, next month after their government said Tuesday it …

The Opera House, a documentary to be broadcast to theaters worldwide Saturday as part of the Metropolitan Opera’s Live in HD series, includes an interview with soprano Leontyne Price. Price is the unquestioned star of the film, which blends operatic and architectural lore with an overview of New York’s social and political history …

Two countries, Belarus and China, have dominated the men’s aerials at the last three Winter Olympics and look to do the same this time around in Pyeongchang. While traditions, resources and basic geography often sustain the same rivalries in Olympic events, the long-standing duel in the acrobatic skiing event of …

David Beckham is following his wife into the beauty market with a label of his own for L’Oreal. The soccer star married to fashion mogul Victoria Beckham will launch 21 men’s grooming products under the name House 99 on Feb. 1 in the United Kingdom, exclusively at Harvey Nichols stores. …

President Donald Trump says he doesn’t believe self-made billionaire media proprietor and philanthropist Oprah Winfrey will run for president in 2020 but he expressed confidence that he would defeat her. “Oprah will be lots of fun,” Trump said at the White House Tuesday.  “I don’t think she’s going to run.” …

Cold War monster movie “The Shape of Water” leads the race for the British Academy Film Awards, the U.K. equivalent of the Oscars. Guillermo del Toro’s fantastical thriller is nominated in 12 categories, including best picture and best director.   Scorching tragicomedy “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” and Winston Churchill …

The University of Alabama capped a dramatic comeback Monday night with a long touchdown pass in overtime to win the U.S. National Collegiate Athletic Association football championship. The Crimson Tide trailed the University of Georgia 13-0 at halftime and turned to backup quarterback Tua Tagovailoa in the second half in …

President Donald Trump has signed a bill to create a national historic park in Atlanta honoring Martin Luther King Jr.   The new law expands an existing historic site commemorating King to include the Prince Hall Masonic Temple. The temple served as the headquarters of an organization once headed by …