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White House press secretary Jen Psaki speaks during a press briefing at the White House, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
The Latest: Fireworks light up sky to celebrate inauguration

Jan. 20, 2021 07:38 AM EST

A view of the National Mall in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, ahead of the 59th Presidential Inauguration on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, Pool)
Hollywood returns: Gaga, J. Lo headline Biden inauguration

By Jocelyn Noveck Jan. 20, 2021 03:01 AM EST

FILE - In this Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017, file photo, Tom Hanks arrives at the People's Choice Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Hanks will host a 90-minute primetime TV special celebrating the inauguration of Joe Biden as president of the United States. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
From Gaga to Garth, Miranda to Moreno: Celebs join inaugural

By Jocelyn Noveck Jan. 19, 2021 05:07 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 5, 2018, file photo, Bruce Springsteen performs at the 12th annual Stand Up For Heroes benefit concert at the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York. Iconic artists Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jon Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen are among the stars who will highlight a primetime virtual celebration televised Wednesday night following President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration.(Photo by Brad Barket/Invision/AP, File)
The Latest: Springsteen, Miranda set for inaugural gala

Jan. 17, 2021 09:20 AM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 30, 2020 file photo, NFL Super Bowl 54 football game halftime performer Jennifer Lopez answers questions at a news conference in Miami. Lopez will give a musical performance on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol when Biden is sworn in as the nation's 46th president next Wednesday. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Stars return to inauguration, with J.Lo, Gaga set to perform

By Jocelyn Noveck Jan. 14, 2021 07:16 PM EST

In this video grab captured on Sept. 20, 2020, courtesy of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and ABC Entertainment, Zendaya reacts as she accepts the award for outstanding lead actress in a drama series for "Euphoria" during the 72nd Emmy Awards broadcast. (The Television Academy and ABC Entertainment via AP)
The Latest: 'Succession' swipes the crown for best TV drama

By The Associated Press Sep. 20, 2020 08:12 PM EDT

FILE - Ellen DeGeneres poses in the press room at the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 5, 2020, in Beverly Hills, Calif. DeGeneres says she'll be ready to talk when her daytime show returns this month after a staff shake-up prompted by allegations of a toxic workplace. “I can’t wait to get back to work and back to our studio. And, yes, we’re gonna talk about it,” DeGeneres said in a statement announcing the show's Sept. 21, 2020, start of its 18th season. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)
DeGeneres vows candor as clouded talk show charts its return

By Lynn Elber Sep. 08, 2020 09:20 PM EDT

FILE - Robin Thede, the creator, star and executive producer of the HBO comedy series "A Black Lady Sketch Show," poses for a portrait during the 2019 Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour on July 24, 2019, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Thede is nominated for an Emmy award for outstanding variety series. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)
'Black Lady Sketch Show' creator relishes Emmy nod firsts

By Lynn Elber Aug. 27, 2020 01:07 PM EDT

This image released by Amazon Studios shows Rachel Brosnahan in a scene from "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel." Brosnahan was nominated for an Emmy Award for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. (Amazon Studios via AP)
Stars react to nominations for the 72nd Emmy Awards

Jul. 28, 2020 05:15 PM EDT

This image released by Pop TV shows, from left, Annie Murphy, Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara and Dan Levy from the series "Schitt's Creek." Nominations for the Emmy Awards will be announced on Tuesday, July 28.(Pop TV via AP)
'Watchmen' leads charge for Emmy nominations relevance

By Lynn Elber Jul. 28, 2020 12:01 AM EDT

FILE - In this April 11, 2018, file photo, actor Dwayne Johnson poses for photographers at the premiere of the "Rampage," in London. Johnson will host and Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus and Jennifer Hudson will perform on a globally broadcast concert calling on world leaders to make coronavirus tests and treatment available and equitable for all. The advocacy organization Global Citizen and the European Commission announced Monday, June 22, 2020 that Global Goal: Unite for Our Future — The Concert will air on June 27. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP, File)
Shakira, Dwayne Johnson highlight coronavirus equity concert

Jun. 22, 2020 01:06 AM EDT

FILE - This July 14, 2019 file photo shows Beyonce at the "Lion King" premiere in London. Beyonce, along with Timothy McKenzie and Ilya Salmanzadeh, failed to get an Oscar nomination for best original song for "Spirit," from the film "The Lion King." (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP, File)
Beyoncé, Gaga offer hope at all-star event fighting COVID-19

By Mesfin Fekadu Apr. 18, 2020 03:19 PM EDT

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DR. ANTHONY FAUCI GETS BEER NAMED IN HIS HONOR ATLANTA (AP) — He’s gone from having a bobblehead — to having a frothy head named in his...

FILE - This April 4, 2016 file photo shows members of The Rolling Stones, from left, Charlie Watts, Ronnie Wood, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards at the Rolling Stones Exhibitionism preview in London. The Rolling Stones will join Lady Gaga, Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder and Billie Eilish for the upcoming TV special aimed at fighting the coronavirus pandemic. Advocacy organization Global Citizen announced Friday that the Stones will appear Saturday on “One World: Together At Home,” a two-hour televised event that will air at 8 p.m. Eastern simultaneously on ABC, NBC, CBS, iHeartMedia and Bell Media networks. (Photo by Joel Ryan/Invision/AP, File)
Rolling Stones to join Gaga for TV event battling COVID-19

By The Associated Press Apr. 17, 2020 12:02 PM EDT

FILE - This March 17, 2019 file photo shows Lady Gaga at the 2019 Daily Front Row's Fashion Los Angeles Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif. Gaga and advocacy organization Global Citizen have raised millions to fight the coronavirus and will launch a TV special featuring Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder and Billie Eilish to combat the growing virus. Gaga said on Monday that the money was raised in seven days and will benefit The World Health Organization. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP, File)
Gaga raises $35M for virus fight, curates all-star TV event

By Mesfin Fekadu Apr. 06, 2020 12:22 PM EDT