For the first time ever, the city of Philadelphia is hosting a weekend-long extravaganza called Rocky Fest, all in honor of its most famous fictional resident—Rocky Balboa. Directed by John G.

Sylvester Stallone paid tribute today to Carl Weathers, who played Apollo Creed in the first four Rocky films and died Thursday at 76. In an emotional Instagram video post (watch it below), the ...

Carl Weathers, who starred as Apollo Creed in the first four “Rocky” films, died Thursday, the family said in a statement. “We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Carl Weathers,” according ...

NEW YORK — Carl Weathers, a former NFL linebacker who became a Hollywood action movie and comedy star, playing nemesis-turned-ally Apollo Creed in the “Rocky” movies, facing-off against Arnold ...