BURLINGTON, Vt. – Phish will play two special shows next month to benefit flood recovery efforts in Vermont and upstate New York. The band, which was formed in Vermont in 1983, says on its website that it will play at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in New York on Aug. 25 and Aug. 26. The … Read more
SANTA MONICA, Calif. – ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro said the network could take on a sports league as a minority partner as the network continues its transition from a cable channel to a digital company. “I will emphasize that we believe there are parties out there that can help us on the content side. So … Read more
Chase B, the DJ for Travis Scott, will be coming to San Antonio’s 1902 Nightclub. SAN ANTONIO — Get ready to party with Chase B. Chase B, the DJ for popular musician Travis Scott, will be making his way to San Antonio on August 4, for a show at 1902 Nightclub. His performance will be … Read more
NEW YORK – A 71-year-old man linked to a crew of drug dealers blamed in the fentanyl-laced heroin death of “The Wire” actor Michael K. Williams was sentenced Tuesday to more than two years in prison at a proceeding in which the actor’s nephew recommended compassion for the defendant. Carlos Macci was sentenced to 2 … Read more
The AMC Rivercenter is just one of two Texas theaters showing the blockbuster in IMAX 70mm, but the projection failed on several occasions over the weekend. SAN ANTONIO — IMAX 70mm screenings of the highly anticipated summer blockbuster “Oppenheimer” arrived with a dud at downtown’s AMC Rivercenter on opening weekend when audio issues resulted in … Read more
NEW YORK – SAG-AFTRA held its largest and most star-studded rally yet Tuesday in Times Square in a picket sign-waving show of solidarity 12 days into the actors strike. A day after a Variety report questioned the lack of A-listers that have hit picket lines thus far, the rally Tuesday boasted more star wattage than … Read more
NEW YORK – Drew Barrymore, whose honors include a Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild award, will be presiding over a more literary ceremony this fall. Barrymore will be hosting the 74th annual National Book Awards, the National Book Foundation announced Tuesday. And Oprah Winfrey, a previous winner of an honorary National Book Award, will … Read more