LOS ANGELES – Norman Lear, the writer, director and producer who revolutionized prime time television with “All in the Family” and “Maude,” propelling political and social turmoil into the once-insulated world of sitcoms, has died. He was 101. Lear died Tuesday night in his sleep, surrounded by family at his home in Los Angeles, said … Read more
NEW YORK – Denny Laine, a British singer, songwriter and guitarist who performed in an early, pop-oriented version of the Moody Blues and was later Paul McCartney’s longtime sideman in the ex-Beatle’s solo band Wings, has died at age 79. Laine, inducted five years ago into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a … Read more
LOS ANGELES – Hollywood’s actors have voted to ratify the deal with studios that ended their strike after nearly four months, leaders announced Tuesday. The approval of the three-year contract from the members of the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists was no certainty, with some prominent members voicing dissent on the … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – The Wonder Theatre is closing out the year with the classic musical “Meet Me In St. Louis.” This show contains theatrical favorites like “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” and “The Trolley Song”. According to the theater, the show “takes audience members on a musical journey back to the early 1900s, on … Read more
NEW YORK – Jonathan Majors’ former girlfriend testified Tuesday that the actor was prone to fits of explosive rage, an escalating pattern that she said ultimately led to her assault in the backseat of a car and his career-halting arrest this past spring. During hours of tearful testimony, Grace Jabbari traced the downfall of her … Read more
LOS ANGELES – Ten of the best songs of the year, as determined by Associated Press Music Writer Maria Sherman, in no particular order. Dive in. “On My Mama,” Victoria Monét Buckle up for some positive affirmations! The 10-time Grammy-nominated Victoria Monét, once best known as a hit-maker for Ariana Grande, Fifth Harmony and Chloe … Read more
“Saturday Night Live” is one of our greatest institutions, and within the famed show is another famed institution: The Five-Timers Club. It’s a special club reserved for the celebrity guests who have hosted “Saturday Night Live” at least five times. It may not seem like that many celebs host the show that often, but over … Read more