Neil Simon, Broadway's master of comedy, dies at 91

Playwright Neil Simon, a master of comedy whose laugh-filled hits such as "The Odd Couple," ''Barefoot in the Park" and his "Brighton Beach" trilogy dominated Broadway for decades, has died. He was 91.

P!nk stops concert to hug grieving teen who just lost mother

An Australian teen got what her family is calling a "hug from heaven" in memory of her mother. P!nk stopped her show in Brisbane after after she saw a sign from a fan in the crowd. The sign read, “My name is Leah – I’m 14 years old. I lost my beautiful Mum last month. I would LOVE a hug … Please!”

Robin Leach, ‘Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous' host, dead at 76

Robin Leach, a journalist best known for being the host of “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous,” died Thursday night, according to Las Vegas Review-Journal columnist John Katsilometes. He was 76.

Beyonce dedicates Detroit concert to Aretha Franklin

Fans and celebrities across the world are saying prayers for Aretha Franklin as news has come out that she is gravely ill. 

'Pawn Stars' Richard Harrison, known as 'The Old Man,' dies

LAS VEGAS (AP) - "Pawn Stars" patriarch, Richard Benjamin Harrison, who was known as "The Old Man," has died at age 77.

Aretha Franklin dies in Detroit, surrounded by family and friends

Aretha Franklin, The Queen of Soul, died Thursday at the age of 76, according to her publicist. Earlier this week the news broke that she was seriously ill and was being surrounded by loved ones in Detroit. 

'Superman' actress Margot Kidder's death ruled a suicide

HELENA, Mont. (AP) - "Superman" actress Margot Kidder's death has been ruled a suicide, and her daughter said Wednesday it's a relief to finally have the truth out. Kidder, who played Lois Lane opposite Christopher Reeve's Superman in her most famous role, was found by a friend in her Montana home on May 13. At the time, Kidder's manager, Camilla Fluxman Pines, said...

Academy vows to hold Oscars to 3 hours; creates honor for popular films

In a letter sent to its members, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President John Bailey and CEO Dawn Hudson announced that the annual telecast will be held to a firm three hours, in part by presenting awards in some yet-to-be-determined categories during commercial breaks in the telecast.

'Facts of Life' star Charlotte Rae dies at 92

Charlotte Rae, who played a wise and patient housemother to a brood of teenage girls on the long-running sitcom "The Facts of Life" during a career that encompassed many other TV roles as well as stage and film appearances, has died. She was 92.

Actor John David Washington talks upcoming Blackkklansman

Actor John David Washington came on The Nine to talk about his the upcoming Spike Lee movie "Blackkklansman" and his starring role.

Paul Reiser to perform in Royal Oak

Comedian, actor, writer, author, and musician Paul Reiser joined us on The Nine to talk about his upcoming stand-up comedy show in Royal Oak. Watch in the video player above.