‘American Idol’ Alum Syesha Mercado Reunited With Her 6-Year-old Son After He Was Taken By Authorities

Several top Black comics are discussing the importance of comedy as a survival mechanism.

"Dancing with the Stars" pro Cheryl Burke filed for divorce from Matthew Lawrence, Fox News Digital can confirm. Burke, 37, filed for a dissolution of marriage at a Los Angeles area courthouse on Feb. 18, court records obtained by Fox News Digital show.The professional dancer cited "irreconcilable differences." Burke listed the date of separation for the couple as Jan.

Good Housekeeping magazine, where she appears on the cover of April issue which is on sale now, the actress opened up how her new hair journey came about.And, of course, it all comes down to lockdown."The real trigger came during the lockdowns when I was dying my hair myself, and I just couldn’t be bothered to keep doing it," she explained."So I let my natural grey come through."I also cut some of it myself - to my hairdresser's alarm!"It’s much shorter than I’m used to now and I do have certain 'grrr' moments when I’m going out and I don’t know how to style it - I would literally give my old hair 13 minutes of my time each day - but the plan is to grow it again like my old hairstyle."She pondered the future of her hair, telling the publication: "I'm curious to see what the bob might look like with a good strong grey."Dawn previously spoke of her new do on Zoe Ball's Radio 2 show, where she admitted she does miss her signature bob.A post shared by Dawn French (@dawnrfrench)She has been rocking her chic dark bob for as long as we can remember, but since the change-up, she's very much feeling the low maintenance."We spend so much time and money on it; I'm very guilty of that, I loved my hair!" she told Zoe."Took me 13 minutes to do it everyday."I loved that bob but I'm ready for this now and not to be dying it anymore."She also spoke of her hopes for a full grey bob in the future, but admitted she will turn back to the dye if she doesn't like it.Dawn added: "If I get to the point - it'll take a while to grow - if we get there and I don't like it, guess what?""We're going to dye it!" she exclaimed as Zoe cheered.And a fresh look warrants a fresh project, as she returns to live comedy this year with her new one-woman

Mom’s chosen moniker! Maralee Nichols and Tristan Thompson’s son’s name has been revealed.

 has a unique spin on the theme, and you can see for yourself by streaming the action-packed comedy. follows a non-playable character (or NPC) and his quest for survival and more. The film stars Ryan Reynolds, and it's now streaming on Disney+ and HBO Max.The film also earned itself an Oscar nomination for Best Visual Effects.

, and the new Hulu original film. Also arriving in March is season five of the popular FX show  and the highly anticipated third season of Donald Glover’s comedy series .

Britney Spears has called out former business management firm Tri Star Sports & Entertainment, AKA the company that was heavily involved in her conservatorship.

Taika Waititi and Rita Ora coordinate their all-white looks for Fendi‘s Fashion Show during 2022 Milan Fashion Week on Wednesday (February 23) in Italy.

Andrew Garfield walks the thin line between faith and truth in the first teaser trailer for Under the Banner of Heaven.

Lauren Graham is setting things straight and covering her tracks over a gif she posted on her Twitter about Gilmore Girls.

The husband of Halyna Hutchins, the cinematographer shot and killed on the set of "Rust," says it's absurd Alec Baldwin won't accept responsibility for her death. "The idea that the person holding the gun and causing it to discharge is not responsible is absurd to me," Matthew Hutchins explained to NBC News' "Today" co-anchor Hoda Kotb during an interview that airs Thursday. "But gun safety was not the only problem on that set," Hutchins added.

Terry Flores The Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival is returning after two years with an in-person event celebrating the 75th anniversary of the playwright’s “A Streetcar Named Desire.” The fest will run from March 23 to March 27.“After a canceled festival in 2020 and a virtual festival last year, we are so happy to be returning to our home at the Hotel Monteleone once again for our five-day festival,” said the event’s executive director Paul J. Willis.

Jennifer Lawrence and Cooke Maroney have reportedly welcomed their first child.

EXCLUSIVE: Tanisha Harper (Dollface) is joining ABC’s long-running daytime drama General Hospital as a new series regular in a recasting.

Marvel Cinematic Universe, particularly Spider-Man, then we've got exciting news.  is about to be available to stream.  is currently still playing in theaters. But the day when you can enjoy the film from the comfort of your sofa is almost here.

Natalie Portman showed off her enviably toned midriff as she frolicked across the beach in the seaside Sydney suburb of Bronte this Wednesday.The 40-year-old actress, who won an Oscar for her role as a ballerina in Black Swan, was seen locking lips with her French choreographer husband Benjamin Millepied.Benjamin could be seen affectionately putting a hand on his famous wife's back as they passionately kissed while basking in the sun by the sea. A place in the sun:Natalie Portman showed off her enviably toned midriff as she frolicked across the beach in the seaside Sydney suburb of Bronte this Wednesday The look of love: The 40-year-old actress, who won an Oscar for her role as a ballerina in Black Swan, was seen locking lips with her French choreographer husband Benjamin Millepied All that sweet affection: Benjamin could be seen lovingly putting a hand on his famous wife's back as they passionately kissed while basking in the sun by the seaNatalie opted for a sporty swimsuit and paid tribute to the city she was visiting by selecting a bikini advertising the Bondi Icebergs club in Bondi Beach.She complemented the outfit by popping on a matching white and dark blue baseball cap - this time giving a nod to the town she lives in by selecting a Dodgers hat.

Production is under way on Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, with new photos from the set offering the first look at Daniel Radcliffe as Weird Al Yankovic.The photos also reveal the first look at Conan O'Brien as pop artist Andy Warhol as filming got under way in Los Angeles.Jack Black was also spotted on the set, seemingly playing popular American disc jockey Wolfman Jack, or possibly Dr. Demento.

Back home. Months after American Idol’s Syesha Mercado first claimed that son Amen’Ra was “medically kidnapped,” she and partner Tyron Deener have reunited with the toddler.

Syesha Mercado’s family is fully reunited.

Former American Idol personality Syesha Mercado says she and her partner Tyron Deener have regained custody of their 16-month-old son Amen’Ra following an extended six-month battle.Mercado, 35, captioned an Instagram post Friday, 'AMEN’RA IS OFFICIALLY HOME!!!' along with a clip of the couple driving home with Amen’Ra in a car seat.Mercado in the clip sang to her son, as the couple opened up about the details of the case, which began in February after Child Protective Services put the child into foster care after he was hospitalized at St. Petersburg, Florida's Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital.

Syesha Mercado now has both of her children back in her arms.