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?

“Power of the Dog” won best picture, best director for Jane Campion, while Will Smith, Jessica Chastain won lead actors at the Critics Choice Awards.

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.

“Power of the Dog” star Benedict Cumberbatch addresses criticism against the Netflix film and “to the West being portrayed in this way.”

The hottest limbo act ever brings once-unimpressed judge Simon Cowell really low down in “America’s Got Talent: Extreme.” What happened in episode 3:

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.