Actor Isiah Whitlock Jr., known for ‘The Wire,’ ‘Veep’ and Spike Lee films, dies at 71

Isiah Whitlock, Jr. attends the ‘Plane’ New York Screening at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on Jan. 10, 2023, in New York. (Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images, FILE) Actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. has died, his manager confirmed to ABC News.
Jordan Davis’ plan to have ‘the most fun onstage’ for ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’

Jordan Davis (Disney/Randy Holmes) Jordan Davis will welcome 2026 by accomplishing a goal he’s had practically his whole life: playing New Year’s Rockin’ Eve. “This is the thing that you grow up [and] you know that everybody
‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2026′: Eight hours, 42 artists and a ‘significant moment of unity’

ABC’s ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026′ (Disney This year’s edition of Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest will boast the iconic show’s largest lineup and longest telecast in its more than
In brief: ‘Shrinking’ season 3 trailer, ‘Tell Me Lies’ podcast, and more

Apple TV has unveiled the trailer for season 3 of Shrinking, featuring the first look at guest star Michael J. Fox‘s return to acting. The Emmy-nominated show, starring Jason Segel and Harrison Ford, returns Jan. 28 with a one-hour season
The Year in Music 2025: ‘Happen to Me’ aligns Russell Dickerson’s dreams with reality

At the beginning of 2025, Russell Dickerson thought his emotional song “Bones” would be his next big hit. But in February, the release of “Happen to Me” would change all that. Thanks to a self-described “stupid dance on TikTok”
The Year in Entertainment 2025: Those we lost

Here’s a look back at those in the entertainment community we lost in 2025: JanuaryJanuary 3 — Jeff Baena, director, husband of Aubrey PlazaJanuary 15 — David Lynch, director, Twin Peaks, Blue VelvetJanuary 30 — Marianne Faithfull,