The Democratic National Convention transformed what should have been the driest part of the evening — the roll call — into a party, featuring lively music and several celebrity appearances.

On a “White Dudes for Harris” virtual call, it was probably fitting that “The Dude” dropped in.

Board members from Hollywood’s actors union have voted to approve the deal with studios that ended their strike after nearly four months.

Actors Kerry Washington and Martin Sheen have delivered rousing speeches celebrating labor unity at a rally for striking Hollywood actors and writers and other workers supporting them.

The filmmaker who turned Christopher Reeve into “Superman” and Mel Gibson and Danny Glover into cop buddies in “Lethal Weapon” has died, his family said Monday through a spokesperson.

Here are some of the events happening Round Town this weekend. Big Lick Comic Con, RoanokeBig Lick Comic Con returns to the Berglund Center this weekend. In addition to the adult beverages, there's live music and kids activities. It features more than 200 artists and crafters, live music, food and more. "A League of Their Own" will be show Saturday night in conjunction with the State Games of America.

ROANOKE, Va. - Roanoke's Berglund Center will overflow with superheroes, video game characters and even some TV and movie costumes so good you'll do a double take at the Big Lick Comic Con happening this weekend. The Grandin is a sponsor of Big Lick Comic Con, the fifth con is slated for this weekend. JD Sutphin of Big Lick Entertainment makes it happen and has been excited by the growth. Big Lick Comic Con has carved out a niche matching people with the right amount of entertainment and excitement at the right price. Tickets are still available for Big Lick Comic Con and kids under 10 years old are free.