George Lindsey, the actor who portrayed the country-bumpkin mechanic Goober Pyle on “The Andy Griffith Show,” died Sunday after a brief illness, his family said. He was 83.

If you’ve flown even just once in your life, you’ve witnessed the drama that can happen in an airport: Mad dashes to make a flight, baggage issues, and, of course, security.   

Both Disney and Hollywood could use a hero right about now — and here comes “The Avengers” in the nick of time.   

Michael Jackson may be gone in life but the music hasn’t gone anywhere, as Pepsi shows with its latest campaign. …   

“Marvel’s The Avengers” is a summer blockbuster of gigantic proportions, masterfully created and a big-screen realization of the ultimate dream team.

“The Bachelor’s” Chris Harrison likely has new empathy for contestants whose relationships don’t work out. …   

A slice of wedding cake from Kate Middleton and Prince William’s royal wedding is up for grabs in an online auction.

At 54, Michelle Pfeiffer’s noticed a curious trend in her decades-long Hollywood career: Her leading men are getting “younger and younger,” she tells Parade magazine in this weekend’s issue.

The former British Prime Minister, Sir John Major, has credited the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Catherine, with reinvigorating interest in the British monarchy. …   

Many questions still surround rumored potential changes for “Saturday Night Live,” but here’s one sure thing: Mick Jagger is scheduled to host the May 19 season finale.