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by USA TODAY on July 4, 2022 at 4:19 am

Tom Cruise just shot past 60. Why this milestone birthday (July 3) is a victory for everyone after his ageless "Top Gun: Maverick" performance.       

by USA TODAY on July 4, 2022 at 4:17 am

Tom Cruise just shot past 60. Why this milestone birthday (July 3) is a victory for everyone after his ageless "Top Gun: Maverick" performance.       

by USA TODAY on July 3, 2022 at 10:08 pm

Ed Harris resumes wearing black as the Man in Black in "Westworld" season 4.  "This is what I signed up to do. And when I'm in it, it feels good."       

by USA TODAY on July 3, 2022 at 9:51 pm

During an interview with Vanity Fair, actress Dakota Johnson got candid about her experience making the romance drama trilogy.       

by USA TODAY on July 3, 2022 at 9:49 pm

The R&B icon delivered a nostalgic set of his classic songs, featuring his signature smooth vocals, on the NPR concert series.       

by USA TODAY on July 3, 2022 at 9:32 pm

Essence Festival is officially back in New Orleans for a celebration with top names like Kelly Rowland, Lauryn Hill, Nicki Minaj and Kamala Harris.       

by USA TODAY on July 3, 2022 at 6:31 pm

Sam Asghari makes his thriller movie break-out in "Hot Seat." What you need to know about the action film with explosive office equipment.       

by USA TODAY on July 3, 2022 at 6:02 pm

Ricky Martin is facing a domestic dispute restraining order in Puerto Rico. His representative denied the allegations in a statement.       

by USA TODAY on July 3, 2022 at 6:02 pm

Ricky Martin is facing a domestic dispute restraining order in Puerto Rico. His representative denied the allegations in a statement.       

by USA TODAY on July 3, 2022 at 5:20 pm

Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian confirm to fans he's "much better" after being hospitalized with a "life-threatening" bout of pancreatitis.       

by USA TODAY on July 3, 2022 at 2:00 pm

Celebrities shared support for abortion rights in droves – but it didn't stop the Supreme Court from overturning Roe v. Wade. So what was the point?      

by USA TODAY on July 3, 2022 at 2:00 pm

Celebrities shared support for abortion rights in droves – but it didn't stop the Supreme Court from overturning Roe v. Wade. So what was the point?       

by USA TODAY on July 3, 2022 at 12:00 pm

Watch local TV channels and many more on Hulu Live TV. The basic plan costs $68.99 per month. Adding Disney+ and ESPN+, it retails for $69.99.       

by USA TODAY on July 3, 2022 at 11:00 am

In this eminently readable book about his first and best movie, Ron Shelton gives the inside scoop on the making of an unlikely American classic.       

by USA TODAY on July 3, 2022 at 10:00 am

If you're waking up in a daze this morning, you might be one of the many Americans who celebrated Fourth of July weekend with a drink (or several).      

by Nashville Tennessean on July 3, 2022 at 3:55 am

Just before Poison performed in Nashville Thursday, the band announced singer Bret Michaels had been hospitalized. He returned to the tour Saturday.       

by USA TODAY on July 2, 2022 at 10:26 pm

In order to bring more awareness and understanding to monkeypox, we spoke to people who either experienced it or got vaccinated against it.      

by USA TODAY on July 2, 2022 at 7:37 pm

Here's a look at all the beautiful proclamations of love from the stars who got engaged or married in 2022.       

by USA TODAY on July 2, 2022 at 7:20 pm

This July 4 weekend features fresh theatrical releases (led by the new 'Minions: The Rise of Gru') and offers plenty of at-home movie options, too.       

by USA TODAY on July 2, 2022 at 7:12 pm

Whitney Austin was shot 12 times when a gunman appeared at her workplace. She remains a supporter of guns, while also working to keep streets safe.      

by Nashville Tennessean on July 2, 2022 at 7:01 pm

Luke Combs is a blue-collar champ for a new generation of country music fans. He's reached a height achieved by few before him: stadium headliner.       

by USA TODAY on July 2, 2022 at 6:45 pm

"Right to Offend: The Black Comedy Revolution" compiles a lineage of the social movements Black comedians laughs have been up against.       

by USA TODAY on July 2, 2022 at 4:55 pm

Ever wonder what is in a hot dog? Over the years many horror stories emerged of possible scary ingredients. These days, you don't need to worry.      

by USA TODAY on July 2, 2022 at 4:00 pm

"The Message," released by New Jersey's Sugar Hill Records 40 years ago, made hip-hop what it is today. Revisit the record's history.       

by USA TODAY on July 2, 2022 at 4:00 pm

"The Message," released by New Jersey's Sugar Hill Records 40 years ago, made hip-hop what it is today. Revisit the record's history.       

by USA TODAY on July 2, 2022 at 3:00 pm

While in New York this past weekend, I asked people how their mental health was doing following the Roe v. Wade overturn. Here's what they said.      

by USA TODAY on July 2, 2022 at 2:24 pm

Woody Guthrie recorded his 'Dust Bowl Ballads' album in Camden. More than 80 years later, its songs 'could not be more relevant to today.'       

by USA TODAY on July 2, 2022 at 2:00 pm

Bruce Holsinger's climate disaster novel "The Displacements" promises to be a blockbuster, while Katherine J. Chen reimagines the life of Joan of Arc.       

by USA TODAY on July 2, 2022 at 12:00 pm

The story of Elvis Presley's film career is one of wasted potential. But for fans, the appeal is in what might have been. His 10 best movies, ranked.       

by USA TODAY on July 2, 2022 at 12:00 pm

The story of Elvis Presley's film career is one of wasted potential. But for fans, the appeal is in what might have been. His 10 best movies, ranked.       

by USA TODAY on July 2, 2022 at 4:03 am

Watch the cast of "Stranger Things" grow up, with a look at the stars through the years.       

by USA TODAY on July 2, 2022 at 3:53 am

The "Elvis" movie explored the singer's life but failed to address his controversial relationship with Priscilla, who was 14 when they started dating.       

by USA TODAY on July 1, 2022 at 11:39 pm

Chris Pratt steps into a new realm as the all-serious star of Navy SEAL drama "The Terminal List," with help from family and Patrick Schwarzenegger.       

by USA TODAY on July 1, 2022 at 9:48 pm

A book ban matters because it restricts access to books, and the ideas within, based on someone's ideological or political objection.       

by USA TODAY on July 1, 2022 at 9:41 pm

The final two episodes of Season 4 of Netflix's "Stranger Things" had fans worrying their favorite character wouldn't make it.       

by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on July 1, 2022 at 9:34 pm

"When the Emperor Was Divine" by Julie Otsuka, about incarcerated WWII Japanese Americans, has been blocked by a Wisconsin school board.       

by USA TODAY on July 1, 2022 at 9:06 pm

Check out the ideas we found most enticing for celebrating Fourth of July.      

by USA TODAY on July 1, 2022 at 8:56 pm

A New York federal judge has sentenced R&B superstar R. Kelly to 30 years in prison after he was found guilty of nine counts of sex trafficking and racketeering in September.       

by USA TODAY on July 1, 2022 at 6:42 pm

"Friends" co-creator Marta Kauffman said critique of the show's all-white cast was "not easy" at first but has "learned a lot."       

by USA TODAY on July 1, 2022 at 6:10 pm

New Music Friday features releases from the Goo Goo Dolls, Sabrina Carpenter, BTS singer J-Hope, Cardi B and Ye plus Calvin Harris and 21 Savage.