Long Island Entertainment & Celebrity News

From Billy Joel to Lindsay Lohan, the latest on Long Island celebrities, entertainment, theater, movies and television.

Pat Battle gives cancer update on 'Weekend Today'

The news veteran says she is fighting with "courage, grace and dignity."

Elvis is dead, but his leading ladies live on. Here are 7 memorable co-stars.

Melissa Joan Hart, Paula Hart honored at first Sayville Film Festival

Thanks to 'Spider-Man.' 'Toy Story,' 'The Odyssey,' Hollywood has a sizzling summer

By the time they got to Woodstock, these legendary rock acts had already played LI gigs

Q&A: Ms. Lauryn Hill on the Diaspora Calling! festival in the UK, the Fugees' legacy and D'Angelo

Ben Jones, good ol' boy 'Dukes of Hazzard' actor and 2-term US House member, dies at 84

Former gang leader accused of ordering Tupac Shakur's killing goes on trial. Here's what to know

Blink-182's Travis Barker almost died. A new documentary celebrates his life before and after

Film producer buys historic Manhasset movie theater for $3 million

'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' keeps record pace, 'The Odyssey' sets new high for Nolan

What to Stream: 'Michael,' Travis Barker, 'Lanterns' and 'Madden NFL 27'

As the world rediscovers 'The Odyssey,' disabled actors in Greece explore the pain of war

Whitney Houston's new No. 1s album, first-ever Barbie, Clive Davis and more: A Q&A with Pat Houston

TV

Kaity Tong: Why I'm retiring now

Tong, the iconic New York anchor who held the job for 45 years at just two stations, said she'll finally hang it up for the most human of reasons: "I'm tired."

MORE ON THIS TOPICVeteran anchor Kaity Tong retiring

Bada bing! 'Sopranos' stars coming to Riverhead

Hot dogs, crepes Suzette and 'The Patty Duke Show'

3 takeaways from new season of 'Ted Lasso'

Veteran anchor Kaity Tong retiring

Billy Joel

Billy Joel appears on Rick Beato's music podcast

Joel was interviewed by Rick Beato for his music-oriented YouTube podcast.

Alicia Keys sings (a bit of) Billy Joel classic at Knicks' celebration

Billy Joel predicts Knicks sweep at MSG

Billy Joel inducts longtime collaborator into LI Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame

What to expect at this weekend's Billy Joel Symposium

Billy Joel's longtime booking agent says Piano Man is in 'great spirits,' 'making progress'

Celebrities

Here's what happened when Wyclef Jean 'took over' Gurney's in Montauk

The rapper took part in a new venture from a culture-oriented hospitality group.

Remembering Howard Johnson's, the beloved restaurant chain

Jericho's Madison Beer engaged to LA Chargers QB Justin Herbert

LI's Melissa Joan Hart, other '90s TV stars, will compete in new HGTV show

Melissa Manchester talks about 'Cagney,' Clive Davis, performing on LI, more

Taylor Swift paid $160G in city permit bill for wedding

Verne Gay

2 fired '60 Minutes' correspondents get new gigs

Sharyn Alfonsi and Scott Pelley become journalists-in-residence at Columbia Journalism School.

3 takeaways: The new faces on '60 Minutes'

'Ted Lasso': 6 burning questions about the new season

Theater

Spring will bring 'Purple Rain' to Broadway

The legendary Prince album and movie is about to become a stage musical.

OMG! Ex-Met José Iglesias joining Broadway's 'Buena Vista Social Club'

Belmont jockey's wild ride: LI man stars in 'Small'

Movies

Heart to release first new album in 10 years: 'Really happy'

The classic rock band has finished recording a full-length studio album, singer-guitarist Nancy Wilson confirmed recently.

The year in review: Influential people who have died in 2026

John Carpenter turns a hell-elevator dream into 'Cathedral' graphic novel and album

Movie Review: 'One Night Only' is a tease, but its stars score

Movie Review: Jane Schoenbrun's 'Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma' turns slasher tropes inward

Music

Meet the Long Islanders making it big on TikTok

Here's how these Long Island content creators use TikTok to build their careers.

MORE ON THIS TOPICMeet 6 Long Islanders reaching millions on TikTok

Remember these great songs from not so great movies?

'Total Eclipse' got its heart from a Long Islander

Well, hello 'Dolly'! Parton show headed to Broadway

Why we're obsessed with Taylor Swift's wedding and other celebrity nuptials

Remembering the pop culture of 1976: The Bicentennial year brought us 'Charlie's Angels,' 'Rocky,' 'Disco Duck,' lots more

Radio

Report: Howard Stern to cut back SiriusXM work to 1 day a week

Stern, who currently does three weekly shoes, has reportedly laid off a dozen staffers.

Robin Quivers cancer-free after 14 years

Billy Joel Channel returns to SiriusXM, marking 50th anniversary of 'Turnstiles'

WWRL 'Urban Preacher' Bob Law dies at 86

More Entertainment

Patti Scialfa's cancer in remission after 8 years, Bruce Springsteen says

Reading rooms: Bedside Reading fills Hamptons hotels with books

Combs' prison release is moved up once again

'Sharkzilla Takes New York' viewing party to be held in Montauk

'Love is Blind' looking for singles in search of love

World Wide Web: How many of these 'Spider-Man' TV shows do you remember?

Summer bummer: Beach Boys' Jones Beach show called off

Remembering Peter Lassally, late-night TV's 'host whisperer'

Mutant sharks off LI? Montauk's 'Shark Doctor' says it's possible

Weather postpones David Matthews Band Jones Beach show

LI's Andrew Barth Feldman to star as Nero in new London musical

Gabrielle Korn takes us on a ride with 'Long Island Girls'

RAFER GUZMÁN

'The Odyssey': Larger-than-life spectacle doesn't disappoint

It feels, at its best, like the kind of Old Hollywood production that once drew millions to movie palaces.

What to watch at this year's Stony Brook Film Festival

Get ready for 'The Odyssey' with our handy cheat sheet

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