Afrika Bambaataa, a man widely considered one of the main pioneers of hip-hop, died in Pennsylvania of prostate cancer on Thursday, according to his lawyer. He was 68.Bambaataa’s sudden death was met with an outpouring of condolences from friends, family and fans across the world, who paid tribute to his profound and unmistakable impact on one of the world’s most popular and politically influential music genres. But others have said that his impact was overshadowed in recent years after numerous men who knew Bambaataa when they were boys accused him of sexual abuse.The rapper and producer is best known for…

Concord Theatricals has acquired worldwide licensing rights to Samuel D. Hunter’s Little Bear Ridge Road for its Samuel French imprint.  Little Bear Ridge Road opened at the Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago, Illinois on June 13, 2024, running for two months. The show then transferred to Broadway’s Booth Theatre on October 7, 2025. The production marked Hunter’s long-awaited Broadway debut after more than 15 years of work off-Broadway and in London’s West End. The production featured actors Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock. In the outer limits of rural Idaho, the last two estranged members of the Fernsby family tree – a…

Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki in ‘Supernatural’ The CW Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles won Us over when they played brothers on Supernatural — and they have remained booked and busy since The CW show came to an end. Padalecki and Ackles played the monster-hunting duo from 2005 to 2020. After appearing in over 300 episodes of the hit series, Padalecki exclusively told Us Weekly that he felt he would “never really say goodbye” to his character. “We really have become a family,” he said at the time about the journey. “Over 15 years, we’ve cut the fat. We didn’t…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! HOPE TOWN, Bahamas — After Brian Hooker’s arrest in the disappearance of his wife, Lynette, in the Bahamas, a man who was friends with the couple and knew them from the Caribbean paradise says that their small dinghy was “underpowered” and “undersized” for the conditions they faced.Officials in the Bahamas said Lynette Hooker, 55, and Brian Hooker, 58, left Hope Town’s Abaco Inn at around 7:30 p.m. on Saturday and went on a smaller boat, referred to as a dinghy, to travel to their yacht. Brian Hooker reportedly told officials that Lynette…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Republican Rep. Randy Fine of Florida has joined the ranks of the conservative House Freedom Caucus.”HUGE NEWS: I’m proud to announce that I have officially joined the strongest group of conservative patriots in Congress,” he declared in a Thursday post on X.”The House @freedomcaucus exists to save our country and preserve freedom, not manage our decline. That’s what I love about this group. I look forward to continuing the fight alongside my HFC colleagues to advance the MAGA agenda and fight for conservative principles,” he added.GOP REP RANDY FINE DECLARES THAT DEPORTING…

Survivors of the deadliest Iranian attack on U.S. forces since the war began have disputed the Pentagon’s description of events and said their unit in Kuwait was left dangerously exposed when six service members were killed and more than 20 wounded.Speaking publicly for the first time, members of the targeted unit offered CBS News a detailed account of the attack and its harrowing aftermath from the perspective of those on the ground. The members CBS News spoke to disputed the description of events from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who described the drone as a “squirter” — in that it squirted through the…

The Fitzgeralds of St. Paul – a new musical by Christie Baugher – will have three industry presentations on Thursday, April 30 at 2:00 PM and Friday, May 1 at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. The Fitzgeralds of St. Paul is a two-actor chamber musical that dramatizes the tumultuous marriage of Jazz Age literary legends Zelda and F. Scott Fitzgerald. The show will be directed and choreographed by Danny Mefford (Broadway’s Kimberly Akimbo, Fun Home, Dear Evan Hansen, and Off-Broadway productions of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and Bigfoot!). This industry presentation will star Broadway’s Julie Benko (Funny Girl, Ragtime) and Bobby Conte (Company, The Who’s Tommy) as the central couple. The show runs 85 minutes, with no intermission. For industry members interested in attending the presentation, please email [email protected]. The…

With summer approaching, late flights are still an issue across Europe. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT In its latest annual report, pan-European air traffic management coordinator Eurocontrol urged airports and airlines to tackle system congestion ahead of the summer peak, as air traffic continues to soar, with total flights now at 100.2% of pre-pandemic levels. In 2025, Lisbon, Zurich, and Nice topped the list for delayed departures, with the Portuguese capital also ranking among the worst-affected airports for late arrivals, alongside Athens and Luxembourg. How late are flight departures at Europe’s top 20 airports? Lisbon’s Humberto Delgado had a particularly rough 2025, with…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! There’s no doubt about it: Pants are beyond versatile and can look effortlessly stylish — but a tight, restricting silhouette can quickly erase those benefits. So, when I saw lululemon’s new sweatpant-like jean, my heart skipped a beat. Can there really be a pant style that is both chic and comfortable? Yes. The EasyFive Wide-Leg Pant doesn’t make you choose between elegance and ease, offering a trendy low-rise waist and flattering design. But the real standout star is the fabric.…

Test your news knowledge with this week’s Fox News Digital News Quiz, featuring Tiger Woods seeking treatment after his DUI arrest and a controversial Apache helicopter flyover. Looking for another challenge?Tiger Woods is seeking treatment after his DUI arrest and an Apache helicopter made a controversial flyover, featured in last week’s News Quiz. Test your knowledge of Tidal Basin traditions, baseball benchmarks and more in this week’s American Culture Quiz. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP If you’re looking to play even more, you can find all of our quizzes by clicking here.Check back next week for the…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A new DoorDash report tracking millions of purchases shows inflation cooling ahead of the midterms, though the cost of everyday essentials still varies widely across the country.The findings offer a closer look at how those shifts are playing out for consumers, with affordability still shaped largely by where they live.The State of Local Commerce report highlights evolving spending patterns as price pressures ease in key categories.To track those changes, DoorDash analyzed affordability trends using three key measures: the Everyday Essentials Index, the Cheeseburger Index and the Breakfast Basics Index, which reflect price…

JURUPA VALLEY, Calif. () — The day after a pursuit involving the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department and an armed grant theft suspect, there are questions about what went wrong at the end of the pursuit that caused a violent crash.The pursuit ended on Bellegrave Avenue, west of Etiwanda Avenue, in Jurupa Valley when a deputy attempted to deploy a grappler pursuit intervention device. But when the device failed, the suspect lost control and crashed head on into the backyard wall of a homeowner in the neighborhood.Deputies attempted to negotiate the surrender of the suspect, but in the end they say…

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 10, 2026 and it’s time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: Good morning, Broadway fans! Yesterday was buzzing with exciting news and performances on Broadway. The Jellicle cats made a memorable entrance for the opening night of Cats: The Jellicle Ball, delighting fans with their yellow carpet celebration. We also got a sneak peek at the highly anticipated Chess cast recording featuring Tony nominee Bryce Pinkham. In other exciting news, global icon P!NK is set to host the 79th Annual Tony Awards,…

US President Donald Trump has said allies must find a solution within days to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Any operation would likely involve deploying military vessels and personnel to the region, despite initial reluctance from European allies. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has informed key member states of Trump’s demands following talks in Washington on Thursday. Rutte is in the US capital for a three-day visit, which included meetings at the White House with Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. The conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran, as well as the…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Leave it to Nina Dobrev to make a bold denim choice feel completely wearable. Embroidered and embellished denim can feel completely intimidating, but a great pair can make your outfit feel chic and more intentional. With their breezy silhouette and soft print, these types of styles bring a lighter and more feminine feel to the classic jeans-and-top formula. The actress recently stepped out in New York City in a standout pair of stunning wide-leg jeans that strike the perfect balance…