Toward the end of its 35th season, “The Simpsons” made a move that rankled some fans: It killed a longtime resident of Springfield.

John Krasinski’s imaginary friends movie “IF” claimed the top spot at the box office this weekend according to studio estimates Sunday. Its $35 million North American debut was also a bit lower than some projections.

Avril Lavigne has addressed the conspiracy theory that she was replaced by a body double.

A Paris court has acquitted director Roman Polanski of defaming a British actor who accused him of raping her when she was a teenager.

Beach Boys star Mike Love has said he hopes his cousin Brian Wilson will still be able to make music with the band after he was placed under a conservatorship.

Thanks to a new series starring Michael Douglas, Franklin is enjoying a renaissance. But as Eric Weiner discovers, the printer, publisher and diplomat was also a consummate traveller.

Manchester’s troubled new Co-op Live arena has finally opened its doors to the public at the fourth attempt, following a series of highly-publicised problems and delays that forced it to call off its first events.

Former reality star Kate Gosselin shared a rare photo of some of her children on Mother’s Day.

The late country music artist Toby Keith was honored over the weekend during commencement at the University of Oklahoma.

David Sanborn, an influential saxophonist, who found success across the genres of pop, R&B, jazz and more, died Sunday.

Hollywood actor Steve Buscemi has been treated for injuries after being punched in the face while walking in New York City.

The fictitious Crawley family and their servants running a sprawling English country estate in the early 20th century are returning for a third “Downton Abbey” movie, which will feature old and new faces.