In this Oct. 20, 2016, file photo, Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara and New Jersey Devils defenseman Andy Greene participate with Bruins legends Milt Schmidt and Bobby Orr in a ceremonial puck drop before an NHL hockey game in Boston. Schmidt, a hockey hall of famer, has died at the age of 98, Bruins team spokesman Matt Chmura said Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017.

Looking ahead at 2017 also gives us a look back at some of the milestone anniversaries coming up of things that took place so many years ago. Josh King has the story .

It will be her third “Tonight Show” appearance. Her previous visits were in February 2014 and in April 2015, when she displayed her dancing skills with host Jimmy Fallon in a presentation of “The Evolution Of Mom Dancing.”

Aditya Roy Kapur managed to nullify all reports of a fall out with Ranbir Kapoor as he was spotted outside his ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’ co-star’s apartment.

The Berlin International Film Festival has chosen “Django,” a French film about jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt directed by Etienne Comar, to open this year’s edition next month. Festival organizers said Wednesday that the world premiere of “Django” will open the event on Feb. 9. It’s the first movie directed by Comar, who made his name as a screenwriter and producer on films including “Of Gods and Men” and “My King.”

A woman wants more freedom as she awaits a third trial on a 2009 murder-for-hire charge, following a mistrial last month. The Sun-Sentinel reports Dalia Dippolito’s attorneys asked a judge this week that she be removed from house arrest.

The 2016 box office is up 2.1 percent over last year, according to ComScore’s final tabulation, released on Tuesday. Movies in the U.S. and Canada brought in a record-setting $11.37 billion compared with $11.14 billion in 2015.

The Orange County Register reports that fans of the Disney California Adventure ride came in to see the attraction on Monday, its last day of service as a “Twilight Zone” ride. The newspaper reports that cast members were busy Monday dealing with long lines with wait times of more than two hours.

The Orange County Register reports that fans of the Disney California Adventure ride came in to see the attraction on Monday, its last day of service as a “Twilight Zone” ride. The newspaper reports that cast members were busy Monday dealing with long lines with wait times of more than two hours.

The Hollywood sign is seen vandalized Sunday. Los Angeles residents awoke New Year’s Day to find a prankster had altered the famed Hollywood sign to read “HOLLYWeeD.”

A Madison Square Garden exec delivered a swift kick to some Rockettes’ lingering inauguration doubts – suggesting wary dancers should “be tolerant of intolerance.” A transcript of a private conversation between MSG executive chairman James Dolan and the Radio City dance group, obtained by Marie Claire , had Dolan reaffirming his polarizing decision to have the famed team high-kick for the President-elect on Jan. 20. When pressed on the barrage of backlash dancers have received from Twitter users and friends alike, the honcho shot back, “How can they be your friends if they’re not tolerant of a different opinion?” “Yeah, in a way, I guess we are doing that,” Dolan replied.

Come January, it will be out with the old including classics Coming to America, Breakfast at Tiffany’s and Dazed and Confused and in with the new like Netlix’s Series of Unfortunate Events, original film Clinical and the 2016 movie Alice Through the Looking Glass.

Passions may be ignited, so spend time with your love today. You may have to compromise at work, as knives come out.

A pedestrian wearing a mask looks back while passing by a slogan that reads: “If you want to go out, please take a public bus” in Beijing Monday, Jan. 2, 2017. Beijing and other cities across northern and central China were shrouded in thick smog Monday, Jan. 2, 2017, prompting authorities to delay dozens of flights and close highways.

Carrie Fisher will be laid to rest this week.

Carrie Fisher’s friends and family are trying to figure out how to live in a world without their princess.

Come January, it will be out with the old including classics Coming to America, Breakfast at Tiffany’s and Dazed and Confused and in with the new like Netlix’s Series of Unfortunate Events, original film Clinical and the 2016 movie Alice Through the Looking Glass.

Pop diva Mariah Carey has attempted to shrug off a disastrous New Year’s Eve performance after suffering mishaps in front of millions of fans. The 46-year-old took to the stage in New York in one of the biggest events planned to ring in 2017.

But 2017 might just top it, at least from an entertainment standpoint. The list of pop culture events set for this year includes the sequel to “Guardians of the Galaxy,” Lady Gaga’s Super Bowl Halftime performance and new albums from the likes of Kelly Clarkson, Lorde and Taylor Swift.

Pippa O’Connor has revealed that she underwent an “emergency operation” to remove a cyst when she was 10 weeks pregnant with her second child. Pippa O’Connor has revealed that she underwent an “emergency operation” to remove a cyst when she was 10 weeks pregnant with her second child.

Well, we know how someone spent their New Year’s Eve – Los Angeles residents awoke yesterday to find that some wag altered the famous Hollywood sign to read ‘HOLLYWeeD.’ Police notified the city’s Department of General Services, whose officers patrol Griffith Park and the area of the rugged Hollywood Hills near the sign.

The whole idea of building a backyard hockey rink is arguably the antithesis of cliche, but Tom and Matty Orr, both North Dakota natives and avid hockey players and fans, really just wanted to create a space for their kids to play hockey. “Tom and I grew up with hockey, both loving it and playing it,” Matty Orr said.

Houston Rockets guard James Harden shoots over New York Knicks center Willy Hernangomez during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, in Houston. Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook shoots in front of Los Angeles Clippers center Marreese Speights during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016.

Mariah Carey has ushered in 2017 with a botched performance on “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest” on ABC. The singer appeared to have technical difficulties during her live performance Saturday night in Times Square.

The Kardashians and Jenners have become famous for flaunting their assets on social media, and there has long been speculation over what work each of the sisters have had but, natural or not, Kylie’s rear pose has one major fault. In the image, which has gained over 2.5m likes on Instagram, 19-year-old Kylie sits on the edge of her bed promoting a pair of jeans.

BBC One idents – the images between programmes which have ranged from swimming hippos to a revolving globe – are getting a makeover. BBC One idents – the images between programmes which have ranged from swimming hippos to a revolving globe – are getting a makeover.

Lauren Conrad is going to be a mom! On Sunday, the fashion designer revealed that she is expecting her first child with her husband, William Tell. “Happy New Year! I have a feeling 2017 is going to be the best year yet .

Have you survived?! Your instincts are on fire today Aries, as you become suspicious of those around you. An intriguing secret may be revealed which changes your outlook entirely.

Mariah Carey performs at the New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, in New York. Mariah Carey performs at the New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, in New York.

The CNN newsman got his ear pierced on live TV this evening, for some reason. He had a shot beforehand, however.

Minister of Culture, Gender Affairs, Entertainment and Sport Olivia Grange says the Government will not back down on its campaign for reparation for the injustices of slavery. “The policy direction is clear, and we will continue to see through campaigns and initiatives being undertaken by the National Council on Reparation strategic steps towards honouring our foreparents,” she adds.

Residents of Trench Town filled the Ambassador Theatre for worship, praise and comedy at the Christmas Joy in the Bass, hosted by Joy Town Community Development Foundation, on Wednesday night. Chosen Generation from opening act Anishca Judah – accompanied by her praise team – resounded throughout the community from the roofless building, which has remained the landmark for talent shows of yesteryear which unearthed many of today’s world famous performers.

Book review (Nonfiction): ‘The Glass Universe: How the Ladies of the Harvard Observatory Took the Measure of the Stars’ by Dava Sobel

Marchand says the slur happened two days ago and he thought it important to go public and reply directly to the person who wrote it. The player says this struck home because he has a “few friends that are in same-sex relationships.”

TONIGHT ON ABC 20/20: Todd Fisher on the death of his mother Debbie Reynolds a day after his sister Carrie Fisher passed away: “She then said that she really wanted to be with Carrie in those precise words….and within 30 minutes she technically was gone.” http://abcn.ws/2iyEOzQ

With the 2017 Allstate Sugar Bowl drawing near, the city of New Orleans prepared Friday for an influx of Auburn and Oklahoma fans by garbing itself in orange and blue. Throughout the French Quarter, several local business displayed Auburn flags, T-shirts, beads and more while Tigers fans enjoyed the local entertainment and dining.

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Few would call it a banner year for WWE, but we found the company’s brightest spots of 2016. On our wrestling podcast “Rammer Slammer,” we talked things over with Ben Stark, Graham Flanagan and Will Nevin to single out our favorite WWE wrestlers, matches and moments of the past year.

DEAR ABBY: I’m a 27-year-old mother of three in the process of divorcing a man I have been with for seven years, during two of which we were married. We have remained civil up to this point, although he is hurt because I’m the one who ended things.

Where should you travel in 2017? Maybe you want to witness the U.S. solar eclipse, take advantage of great exchange rates abroad or get in on the hoopla for big anniversaries in places like Alaska, Germany, Canada or Finland. Perhaps you’re looking for a Zika-free beach or a destination unscathed by terrorism.

Victoria Beckham has been recognised with an OBE in the New Year’s Honours after establishing herself as a powerful force in the fashion industry. We are unable to send your welcome email at this time.

A total of 455 scripted series aired in 2016, and 2017 is poised to be even more jam-packed. Check out exclusive new images and first looks at new and returning series premiering in the first half of the year.

An African-American father struggles with race relations in the U.S. while trying to raise his family in the 1950s and coming to terms with the events of his life. Rated PG-13 Over the holidays, Ned, an overprotective but loving dad, and his family visit his daughter at Stanford, where he meets his biggest nightmare: her well-meaning but socially awkward Silicon Valley billionaire boyfriend, Laird.