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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony to air live this year
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK - Elton John, Brandi Carlile, Dave Matthews, H.E.R., Chris Stapleton, St. Vincent and New Edition will perform at this fall's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, which will be broadcast … more
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With writers strike ending, here's when your favorite shows may return
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES - The writers strike is officially over as of midnight Wednesday. So when will your favorite shows return? Well, it's complicated. Screenwriters can return to work for the first time … more
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'It Lives Inside' was surprising, cleverly made horror film
Originally the plan was to watch the fourth installment in the action-adventure franchise "The Expendables" until I happened to catch a glimpse at a unique-looking poster that offered intrigue. Horror remains at the top of my list as a favorite … more
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Warner Bros. Discovery to offer live sports on its Max streaming service
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Warner Bros. Discovery is entering the direct-to-consumer live sports market. The company announced Tuesday that a sports add-on tier will be available on its Max streaming service beginning Oct. 5. The Bleacher Report Add-On … more
ABC will air an additional 10 'Monday Night Football' games because of strikes
LOS ANGELES (AP) - ABC will be airing more "Monday Night Football" games than originally planned. An additional 10 games originally set to appear only on ESPN will be simulcast on ABC. The additional games will be on network television because of … more
Movies with Isaiah: 'A Haunting in Venice' gets 8 out of 10, worth watching again
My early memories of developing an appreciation for detective literature stem from my father introducing me to Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot. Any character relying on his or her practical intellectual genius methods of deductive reasoning is … more
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Rolling Stone magazine co-founder removed from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame leadership after controversial comments
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK - Jann Wenner, who co-founded Rolling Stone magazine and also was a co-founder of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, has been removed from the hall's board of directors after making disparaging … more
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Movies with Isaiah: See 'Fellowship of the Ring' during special showing in Sumter on Wednesday, Sept. 20
On September 17 th and 20 th, the Beacon Stadium Cinemas will feature the beginning cinematic masterpiece where its associated trilogy in my opinion will never be surpassed. As much as I adore the … more
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For several episodes this fall, '60 Minutes' will become 90 minutes
By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK - The iconic stopwatch won't be reset, but for six episodes this fall, "60 Minutes" will become 90 minutes. The CBS news magazine is stretching on some Sundays when CBS airs an NFL doubleheader, … more
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Movies with Isaiah: Christian-based 'The Hill' is beautiful, powerful story
Christian-based movies are appearing on the verge of changing the world of film. In the past, faith-centered stories appealed to a specific audience. Times have changed in an unexpected manner that is prompting various studios, directors, writers … more
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Fran Drescher says actors strike she's leading as SAG-AFTRA president is an 'inflection point' that goes beyond Hollywood
By KRYSTA FAURIA and ANDREW DALTON Associated Press LOS ANGELES - Fran Drescher believes that the walkouts that have shut down Hollywood are about something much bigger than the actors union she leads, or the writers striking alongside … more
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National Cinema Day is coming, with discounted tickets nationwide
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK - Still haven't seen "Barbie" or "Oppenheimer"? This Sunday, you'll be able to catch up for $4 a ticket in movie theaters nationwide. Theater owners announced Monday that the second annual National … more
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Britney Spears' husband files for divorce, source tells AP
By RYAN PEARSON and ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writers LOS ANGELES - Britney Spears ' husband, Sam Asghari, has filed for divorce from the superstar 14 months after they were married, a person familiar with the filing said late … more
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No skills needed to compete on new CBS game show 'Superfan'
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK - CBS' latest game show doesn't ask its contestants to have any skills - no need to sing, dance, cook or pull a rabbit out of a hat. All it asks from its competitors is adoration - lots of … more
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Freddie Mercury's beloved piano, song drafts and more to go on sale
By SYLVIA HUI Associated Press LONDON - More than 1,400 of Freddie Mercury's personal items, including his flamboyant stage costumes, handwritten drafts of "Bohemian Rhapsody" and the baby grand piano he used to compose Queen's greatest hits, … more
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Former dancers file lawsuit accusing Lizzo of sexual harassment
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Lizzo has been sued by three former dancers who accuse the Grammy winner of sexual harassment and allege the singer and her production company created a hostile work environment. The civil lawsuit filed Tuesday in Los Angeles … more
Boots, dog tags Alan Alda wore on 'M*A*S*H' sell at auction for $125,000
By JAMIE STENGLE Associated Press DALLAS - The combat boots and dog tags Alan Alda wore while playing the wisecracking surgeon Hawkeye on the beloved television series "M*A*S*H" sold at auction Friday for $125,000. Alda held onto the boots … more
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Actress Marla Gibbs to tell her life story in memoir
NEW YORK (AP) - Marla Gibbs has waited a long time to tell her life story. The Emmy-nominated actor known for her roles on "The Jeffersons" and "227" among others has a deal with Amistad, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers dedicated to Black … more
'Barbie' soundtrack delivers a dreamhouse of Kenergy and ballads alike
By JIM POLLOCK Associated Press "Barbie The Album" by Various Artists (Atlantic/Warner/Mattel) The Barbie industrial complex has detonated, coating the planet in pink, sparkly fallout. For the blockbuster's soundtrack, "Barbie The Album," … more
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Depp creates debut self-portrait in 'dark' and 'confusing' time
LONDON (AP) - Johnny Depp has painted the emotions of recent years into a self-portrait and is offering the result for sale as a time-limited edition. The actor began working on the piece, titled "Five," around 2021 in the midst of an explosive … more
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