Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch, who wrote of a plot against George Washington in their bestselling “The First Conspiracy,” now turn to a failed attempt to murder Abraham Lincoln before the 16th president could even be sworn into office, in “The Lincoln Conspiracy” (Flatiron Books). Read an excerpt below: Spencer …

The FBI on Tuesday said the noose discovered in NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace’s garage over the weekend had been there since October 2019 and said it concluded that no crime had been committed. In a joint statement, U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town and FBI Special Agent in Charge Johnnie Sharp, …

Brad Pitt made a joke about the Senate impeachment trial during his Oscars acceptance speech Sunday night. While on stage for his best supporting actor win, Pitt said he had more time to speak than former White House national security adviser John Bolton, who wasn’t allowed to testify during President …

Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden have welcomed their first child, a daughter named Raddix Madden. The couple on Friday made the surprise announcement on Instagram. “Happy New Year from the Maddens! We are so happy, blessed and grateful to begin this new decade by announcing the birth of our daughter, …

Lil BUB, the beloved viral internet cat known for her perennially stuck out tongue and massive eyes, has died, her owner announced in an emotional Instagram post Monday. She was 8 years old. “Dearest BUB, I will never forget your generosity, your limitless supply of love, or your uncanny ability …

Marlene Dietrich was 100%. Like Elizabeth Taylor, Marlene Dietrich today is remembered by many for her beauty. But Dietrich’s persona – cool, husky-voiced, at times androgynous – was always more daring. As the theater critic Kenneth Tynan wrote, “Her masculinity appeals to women and her sexuality to men.” In the …

It was not a “perfect illusion” when Lady Gaga fell off the stage during her Las Vegas residency, “Enigma,” on Thursday night. The mishap occurred after the star invited a fan on stage with her, according to Entertainment Tonight. Video from an audience member shows a man holding Gaga on …

Director Baz Luhrmann has chosen an actor to star in his upcoming Elvis Presley biopic. After reportedly considering five actors for the role, Luhrmann picked Austin Butler to play “The King of Rock and Roll,” Deadline reports. Luhrmann revealed that his Elvis would be played by Butler in an Instagram …

Philadelphia honored singer Patti LaBelle with her very own street earlier this week. Unfortunately, the signs didn’t get her name right. The city’s Streets Department didn’t capitalize the “b” in the legendary soul singer’s last name on the signs that were put up before Tuesday’s ceremony on Broad Street. A …

The men known as the “Central Park Five” received roaring applause and a moniker change at the BET Awards in Los Angeles Sunday night. Regina Hall, host of the 19th annual award show, introduced Yusef Salaam, Raymond Santana Jr., Korey Wise, Kevin Richardson and Antron McCray as the “Exonerated Five.”  Hall …