ENTERTAINMENT

CARTHAGE, Mo. – Sam Butcher, the artist who created the Precious Moments figurines depicting angelic teardrop-eyed children, has died. He was 85. The company said in a Facebook post that he died early Monday surrounded by family. It said his life’s mission was “to share God’s gift of love with the world.” No details about … Read more

BEXAR COUNTY – Wind in your face, strapped into a harness, heart pounding, stomach churning as you hang on to a pulley attached to a cable, zipping along at over 30 mph above the Texas Hill Country. Welcome to the Helotes Hill Country Ziplines. “It’s about as close to flying that you’re going to get … Read more

Last year, we made some predictions on who would play at the now iconic Las Vegas Sphere, and so far the predictions have been correct. After U2 opened up the Sphere, legendary jam band Phish had a residency at the Sphere that was reportedly amazing. Each night not only had a different setlist played by … Read more

TOKYO – Japanese electronics and entertainment company Sony says it’s focusing on creativity in movies, animation and video games, rather than old-fashioned gadgetry. Its chief executive, Kenichiro Yoshida, outlined the company’s strategy Thursday, saying Sony was helping creative professionals deliver what he called “kando,” or a moving experience. Recommended Videos Yoshida did not speak about … Read more

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The smell of wood fire wafting on the breeze is the first sense that gets triggered at the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest in Memphis, where smoke is as essential an ingredient as salt. For the teams that annually compete at the so-called Super Bowl of Swine, they’ve elevated backyard barbecue to … Read more