WASHINGTON – An iconoclastic filmmaking legend and one of the world’s most enduring musical acts headline this year’s crop of Kennedy Center Honors recipients. Director Francis Ford Coppola and the Grateful Dead will be honored for lifetime achievement in the arts, along with jazz trumpeter Arturo Sandoval, blues legend Bonnie Raitt and the legendary Harlem … Read more
Political jokes: too soon? The answer from many quarters at midweek was a resounding yes, days after an assassination attempt against Republican former president Donald Trump rattled the nation over political violence that has been brewing in the United States for decades. Recommended Videos Several late-night shows that thrive on political comedy changed plans immediately, … Read more
With less overall entries due to the shortened TV season, this year’s Emmy nominations probably won’t spark any protest campaigns. The folks at FX should be popping bottles though for a stand-out year, with 93 nominations — including 25 nods for “Shogun” and 23 for “The Bear.” The nominations bring overdue acknowledgement for critical favorites … Read more
Reactions from select nominees for the 2024 Emmy Awards, including some first-time nominees. Tyler James Williams, “Abbott Elementary” Recommended Videos “You want to do it with good people, and I’m happy that I get to be on this journey with good people and celebrate this with good people. So it’s not just a celebration of … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – The 12th annual Kickin For A Kure is on Saturday, and the event will bring in three ‘90s and ‘00s country music stars. Jo Dee Messina, John Michael Montgomery and Sara Evans will perform at the San Antonio Freeman Coliseum Expo Hall. Recommended Videos Tickets for general admission and reserved seating are … Read more
Summer is an exciting time in Hollywood, when big-budget movies with wide appeal are often released. It means school’s out, and film lovers can frequent their local theaters in droves. This summer, so far, they’ve been doing just that—bringing in $1.8 billion at the box office between May 3 and July 10, according to Box … Read more
LAS VEGAS – The Mirage is about to vanish from the Las Vegas Strip. Gambling ends and the doors close Wednesday at the iconic tropical island-themed hotel-casino that opened in 1989 with a fire-spewing volcano outside, and Siegfried & Roy’s lions and dolphins inside. Recommended Videos Frenzied final days have seen standing-room crowds wagering to … Read more