Taylor Swift's political Instagram post causes spike in voter registration, organization says

(FOX NEWS) - New voter registration has surged in the wake of pop superstar Taylor Swift’s rare political statement on Sunday. Fox News obtained data from Vote.org on Tuesday that shows new voter registration spiked nationwide, and in her home state of Tennessee, after the singer’s post.

Nicks, Def Leppard among first-time rock hall nominees

Stevie Nicks, who's already in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Fleetwood Mac, has been nominated for inclusion as a solo artist next year, along with other first-time nominees Def Leppard, Todd Rundgren, Devo, John Prine and Roxy Music.

Comedian Katt Williams arrested, accused of assaulting driver

Comedian Katt Williams has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting a hired driver during an argument about taking him and his dog from the Portland, Oregon, airport to a performance in the city.

Former rap mogul Suge Knight sentenced to 28 years in prison

Former rap mogul Marion "Suge'' Knight, who pleaded no contest last month to voluntary manslaughter for running over a man with a pickup truck in the parking lot of a Compton hamburger stand in 2015,  was sentenced Thursday to 28 years in state prison.

Rapper Cardi B faces misdemeanor charges for bar fight

Rapper Cardi B turned herself into police to face charges in connection with an assault inside a strip club in late August.

"Rogers Park" premiering at Champions of Wayne Sept. 26

Former "Empire" castmate and Michigan native Antoine McKay is in a new movie called "Rogers Park."

New Aretha Franklin exhibit opens at Charles H. Wright Museum

The Detroit museum that hosted Aretha Franklin's public visitations after her death is again holding space for her - this time with an exhibit featuring photographs, videos and the red shoes she wore at the first funeral viewing that drew global attention.

$39 billion Comcast bid beats 21st Century Fox in auction for Sky

British regulators say Comcast has beat 21st Century Fox in a rare auction that allowed both sides to bid for European broadcaster Sky.

Writer: Bert & Ernie ARE gay

A man who wrote scripts and songs for 15-years for "Sesame Street" now says Muppets Bert and Ernie were gay. It's been a topic for discussion for decades.

The same photo, two years apart -- with one big difference

One by one, McKinley, Chloe, Ava and Lauren arrived in the lobby at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg for a very important photo shoot.

Kellie Rowe: How to cope when your team loses

Let's face it: the Detroit Lions did not open the season under new coach Matt Patricia like many fans had hoped. Ok, now that the obvious has been stated, how do we move on?

Apple expected to debut 3 new iPhones, including its biggest and most expensive yet

Apple is expected to showcase three new iPhones on Wednesday, including its biggest and most expensive model yet, as the company seeks to widen the product's appeal amid slowing sales growth.

Jim Carrey says 'stop apologizing' and 'say yes to socialism'

'Dumb and Dumber' actor Jim Carrey on Friday urged Democrats to “say yes to socialism” and embrace the attacks from Republicans.

Top music artists to perform at ninth annual ONE Musicfest

Music artists Nas, T.I., 2 Chainz and Miguel will take the stage at the ninth annual ONE Musicfest in Atlanta.

Rapper Mac Miller dies at 26

Rapper Mac Miller has died of an apparent overdose, according to TMZ. He was 26.

Burt Reynolds dead at 82

NEW YORK (AP) - Burt Reynolds, the handsome film and television star known for his acclaimed performances in "Deliverance" and "Boogie Nights" and for an active off-screen life which included relationships with Loni Anderson, Sally Field and Dinah Shore, has died at age 82. His death was confirmed Thursday by his agent Todd Eisner, who did not immediately have further details.