Author: Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY

As “The Godfather” marks its 50th anniversary, here’s the story behind why Frank Sinatra voiced displeasure with Mario Puzo’s book and planned film.

‘King Richard’ star Aunjanue Ellis is thrilled to be enjoying awards season with Venus and Serena Williams after playing their mother onscreen.

It was wheelchair athlete Wheelz versus Alfred Silva’s Cage Riders for the championship of “America’s Got Talent: Extreme” Monday. Who prevailed?

Oscar-winning actor William Hurt has died at age 71, according to reports. He earned three consecutive Oscar nominations in the mid-1980s and won one.

Spirit Awards hosts Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman had a NSFW message for Vladimir Putin as Kristen Stewart pledged support for Ukrainian people.

“SNL” began the show with a Ukrainian chorus solemnly singing “Prayer for Ukraine” in front of candles that spelled out the capital city of Kyiv.

John Mulaney talked about his “very complicated year” as the fifth time host of “Saturday Night Live.”

Sally Kellerman, who starred in Robert Altman’s “M*A*S*H” film and in an early episode of “Star Trek,” has died. She was 84.

Did you see the powerhouse performances that missed out on Oscar nominations Tuesday? Here are the biggest snubs, from Lady Gaga to Ben Affleck.