SeaWorld Entertainment is pulling the plug on its longstanding practice of trainers riding on dolphins in shows at its theme parks. The move comes after a nearly year-long campaign by animal rights activists to convince the company to prohibit the stunt, which includes riding on the backs of dolphins and …

Groundbreaking drama “Porgy and Bess” has been so popular at the New York Metropolitan Opera that its run has been extended into Black History Month — something one of its stars, Angel Blue, called “wonderful.” CBS News’ Jericka Duncan sat down with Blue and the show’s other lead, Eric Owens, …

Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, professionally known as The Neptunes, credit each other for the success they’ve had. The two were announced Thursday as 2020 inductees into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. “He’s a savant. He’s a genius,” Williams told “CBS This Morning” co-host Anthony Mason about Hugo.  “He’s a …

Monty Python writer and actor Neil Innes has died aged 75, his agent has confirmed. The comedian and musician died of natural causes Sunday night, agent Nigel Morton said. Innes was known for his work with the British comedy group Monty Python and The Bonzo Dog Band. A statement released …

Boston — Lawyers for actress Lori Loughlin say federal prosecutors are holding back crucial evidence that could prove her innocence in the college admissions scandal. In a court motion filed Friday, her lawyers asked a judge to force the Justice Department to turn over certain FBI records and other evidence …

After facing intense backlash earlier this month for stating that he goes to the gynecologist with his teenage daughter each year to “check her hymen,” rapper T.I. defended himself this week during an appearance on the Facebook Watch show “Red Table Talk.” T.I. told host Jada Pinkett Smith that he …

A collection of the late Anthony Bourdain’s belongings fetched nearly $2 million at auction in October — with his custom chef’s knife selling for a whopping $231,250. The auction comes after the beloved chef and television personality died in June 2018 by suicide at the age of 61. Out of …

Check out these arts openings and events around the U.S. this week: Shreveport, La.: The State Fair of Louisiana (Through November 10) “A Gumbo of Fun” at the 113th annual fair, with free nightly concerts, a huge midway filled with rides and games, outrageous food vendors, and the annual rodeo …

The debut novel from one of our most acclaimed writers, Ta-Nehisi Coates, “The Water Dancer” (One World) tells the story of a young boy born into bondage on a plantation, and the mysterious power he discovers. Read an excerpt from the book below. “The Water Dancer” goes on sale Tuesday, …

Adele officially filed for divorce from husband Simon Konecki, Entertainment Tonight reports. The singer, who had been married to Konecki for two years, previously announced she had separated from him in April. “Adele and her partner have separated,” her reps said in a statement obtained by The Associated Press. “They …