John Ashton, ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ actor, dies at 76

NEW YORK (AP) - John Ashton, the veteran character actor who memorably played the gruff but lovable police detective John Taggart in the "Beverly Hills Cop" films, has died. He was 76.

Damian Lewis herds sheep in London in medieval tradition

LONDON (AP) - Actor Damian Lewis drove a flock of sheep across the River Thames on Sunday in homage to a centuries-old tradition.

Maggie Smith mourned by 'Downton Abbey' colleagues

Actors, collaborators and fans who worked with Maggie Smith are paying tribute to the award-winning actor, known for her roles in the "Harry Potter" movies and "Downton Abbey." She died Friday at 89.

'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' third week as box office No. 1

LOS ANGELES (AP) - It's a three-peat for "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice."

Happy 50th 'SNL!' Here's the show's very first cast

NEW YORK (AP) - Live from New York! It's 50 seasons later for "SNL."

Diddy faces public scrutiny over alleged sex crimes

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Sean "Diddy" Combs created a hit-making empire with big name performers, earning his place as a savvy music mogul and becoming a three-time Grammy winner while securing high-profile deals across other industries.

Beer lovers are lining up for Oktoberfest

MUNICH (AP) - Thousands of beer lovers lined up early Saturday to be among the first to clink their mugs in an Oktoberfest tent as they waited for the world’s largest folk festival to begin for the 189th time.