John Krasinski
This image released by Lionsgate shows Antonio Banderas, left, and Salma Hayek in a scene from "The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard." (David Appleby/Lionsgate via AP)
‘The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard’ hits top mark at box office

By Jonathan Landrum Jr. Jun. 20, 2021 04:41 PM EDT

This image released by Warner Bros. Picures shows Anthony Ramos, foreground left, and Melissa Barrera in a scene from "In the Heights." (Macall Polay/Warner Bros. Entertainment via AP)
'In the Heights' makes muted debut, edged by 'A Quiet Place'

By Jake Coyle Jun. 13, 2021 01:56 PM EDT

The AMC Empire 25 theater reopens after COVID-19 closures, Friday, March 5, 2021, in New York. Movie theater chain AMC is selling 8.5 million shares to investment firm Mudrick Capital Management, raising $230.5 million and cashing in on the meme stock frenzy that has helped boost its stock price in recent months. AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. said Tuesday, June 1 that it will use most of the proceeds for acquisitions of additional theater leases and to invest in its existing theaters to make them more attractive to moviegoers. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
With AMC shares up 1,100% in 2021, company sells shares

By Michelle Chapman Jun. 01, 2021 08:45 AM EDT

This image released by Paramount Pictures shows, from left, Noah Jupe, Millicent Simmonds and Emily Blunt in a scene from "A Quiet Place Part II." (Jonny Cournoyer/Paramount Pictures via AP)
Fueling box office rebound, 'Quiet Place' opens with $58.5M

By Jake Coyle May. 30, 2021 02:06 PM EDT

This image released by Paramount Pictures shows Millicent Simmonds in a scene from "A Quiet Place Part II." (Jonny Cournoyer/Paramount Pictures via AP)
A year later, Krasinski's 'Quiet Place' ready to make noise

By Jake Coyle May. 25, 2021 03:34 PM EDT

This image released by Universal Pictures shows Vin Diesel, left, and John Cena in a scene from "F9." (Giles Keyte/Universal Pictures via AP)
The blockbuster movie makes a comeback this summer

By Lindsey Bahr May. 18, 2021 09:53 AM EDT

This image released by Lionsgate shows Salma Hayek in a scene from "The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard." (David Appleby/Lionsgate via AP)
The blockbuster movie makes a comeback this summer

By Lindsey Bahr May. 18, 2021 09:42 AM EDT

FILE - In this Wednesday, May 15, 2019, file photo, actor George Clooney talks to reporters on arrival at the premiere of the television mini-series "Catch22," in London. Clooney was honored Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, by co-stars and colleagues at the annual film benefit for the Museum of Modern Art, held virtually. (Photo by Grant Pollard/Invision/AP, File)
Q&A: Clooney on 'Midnight Sky' and his twilight as an actor

By Jake Coyle Dec. 23, 2020 01:42 PM EST

FILE - This June 4, 2018 file photo shows DJ D-Nice, whose real name is Derrick Jones, at the 13th Annual Apollo Theater Spring Gala After Party in New York. The DJ is among the entertainers who took the initiative to make the best out of a challenging year. During the pandemic's early stage, he hosted Homeschool at Club Quarantine on his Instagram Live, where he spun popular tunes on the turntables at his home. (Photo by Donald Traill/Invision/AP, File)
Despite bleak 2020, celebrities make effort to brighten year

By Jonathan Landrum Jr. Dec. 11, 2020 11:53 AM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 12, 2012, file photo, Bob Dylan performs in Los Angeles. Universal Music Publishing Group is buying legendary singer Bob Dylan’s entire catalog of songs. The company said Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, that the deal covers 600 song copyrights including “Blowin’ In The Wind,” “The Times They Are a-Changin’,” and “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door,” “Tangled Up In Blue." (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)
Pop Culture in (ugh) 2020, from the bizarre to the sublime

By Jocelyn Noveck Dec. 10, 2020 09:48 AM EST

Lombard teachers connect students with positive vibes

By Marie Wilson May. 24, 2020 01:01 AM EDT
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (AP) — One teacher bounces on an exercise ball, another crawls around a homemade tent with her daughter. A dog does...

This photo shows Serenity Cadogan, 12, in Covington, Georgia, dressed for a virtual prom she hosted March 31 on National Prom Day for more than 600 young people around the world. With the Class of 2020 missing out on so many traditions due to the coronavirus pandemic, many have gone online to participate in virtual proms. (Tiffany Cadogan via AP)
Undefeated, high schoolers head online for isolation proms

By Leanne Italie Apr. 27, 2020 01:15 AM EDT