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Jason Aldean will honor Toby Keith with a performance at the 2024 ACM Awards
Across his career, Keith took home 14 ACM Awards, twice winning the top prize of entertainer of the year. He died in February at age 62
Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, May 14 2024
'Judge Judy' Sheindlin sues for defamation over National Enquirer, InTouch Weekly stories
Sheindlin hosted the syndicated “Judge Judy” through 2021 and now hosts “Judy Justice.”
Source: Associated Press
Monday, May 13 2024
‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ reigns at box office with $56.5 million opening
The film from 20th Century Studios and Disney that built on the rebooted “Apes” trilogy of the 2010s had the third highest opening of the year.
Source: Associated Press
Sunday, May 12 2024
Area businesses prepare for the rush as 200,000 expected to attend Welcome to Rockville festival
The Daytona Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau says the economic impact of the festival is expected to exceed $80 million.
Source: Devin Martin
Friday, May 10 2024
Film academy launches $500M fundraising campaign ahead of 100th Oscar anniversary
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the campaign to ensure long-term, global support for its Oscar prizes, museum and more.
Source: Associated Press
Friday, May 10 2024
Grupo Frontera's hybrid Mexican music went global. On a new album, their genre-melding has no limits
The sextet began as a local band in Texas' Rio Grande Valley, playing events like quinceañeras.
Source: Associated Press
Friday, May 10 2024
Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber are expecting a baby, renew their vows
A representative for Hailey Bieber confirmed to The Associated Press on Thursday that the model is just over six months pregnant.
Source: Associated Press
Thursday, May 09 2024
150-artist music festival rocking Daytona Beach through Sunday
Welcome to Rockville features artists ranging from Foo Fighters to Jelly Roll.
Source: Spectrum News Staff
Thursday, May 09 2024
Judge finds Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson needs conservatorship because of mental decline
A judge found that he should be in a court conservatorship to manage his personal and medical decisions because of “major neurocognitive disorder.”
Source: Associated Press
Thursday, May 09 2024
Orange County pushes film incentives plan forward
The film production community called the commission’s decision a game changer.
Source: Maria Serrano
Wednesday, May 08 2024
Steve Albini, legendary producer for Nirvana, the Pixies and an alternative rock pioneer, dies at 61
He died of a heart attack on Tuesday.
Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, May 08 2024
Fans are following Taylor Swift to Europe after finding Eras Tour tickets less costly there
The local economic impact of what the zeitgeist has termed “Swiftonomics” and the “Swift lift” can be considerable.
Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, May 08 2024
Anaheim makes it official. DisneylandForward passes
The project aims to rezone the 490-acre Disneyland Resort as mixed-use and guides development for the next 40 years.
Source: Joseph Pimentel
Tuesday, May 07 2024
Apple's biggest announcements from its iPad event: brighter screen, faster processors and new sizes
All the new models will be available in stores starting May 15, with preorders beginning Tuesday.
Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, May 07 2024
Police investigating shooting outside Drake's mansion that left security guard wounded
Toronto Police Inspector Paul Krawczyk said video of the shooting had been recovered and the guard who was wounded remains hospitalized.
Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, May 07 2024
Disney's streaming business turns a profit in 1st financial report since challenge to Iger
Disney acknowledged wrestling with higher costs at its theme parks during the quarter due to inflation.
Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, May 07 2024
The Met Gala was in full bloom with Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Mindy Kaling among the standout stars
It's Met Gala time and the fashion parade of A-listers included a swirl of flora and fauna looks on a green-tinged carpet surrounded by foliage.
Source: Associated Press
Monday, May 06 2024
Tom Brady's Netflix roast features lots of humor, reunion between Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick
Brady sustained more blitzes and pressure than he did during an average NFL game.
Source: Associated Press
Monday, May 06 2024
‘The Fall Guy’ gives Hollywood a muted summer kickoff with a $28.5M opening
“The Fall Guy,” the Ryan Gosling-led, action-comedy ode to stunt performers, opened below expectations with $28.5 million.
Source: Associated Press
Sunday, May 05 2024
Actor Bernard Hill, of 'Titanic' and 'Lord of the Rings,' has died at 79
Hill's agent Lou Coulson says he died Sunday
Source: Associated Press
Sunday, May 05 2024
Into thin air: 'Breathe' considered a world ravaged by climate change
Stefon Bristol says the film's message is about realizing we are on the verge of leaving our children and future generations with a terrible planet.
Source: Paco Ramos-Moreno
Friday, May 03 2024
'Star Wars' actor Mark Hamill drops by White House for a visit with 'Joe-bi-Wan Kenobi'
May 4th is unofficially “Star Wars” Day, in part because of the famous Jedi phrase “May the force be with you."
Source: Associated Press
Friday, May 03 2024
Artists from Universal Music Group heading back to TikTok as new licensing deal reached
Music by artists including Drake, Adele, Bad Bunny and Billie Eilish will be returning to the platform.
Source: Associated Press
Friday, May 03 2024
Basking in the 'Glow': ‘I Saw the TV Glow’ explores our obsession with the tube
Director Jane Schoenbrun says the film also tries to authentically capture the gender transition experience.
Source: Paco Ramos-Moreno
Thursday, May 02 2024
Why do Star Wars fans celebrate May 4th?
Seeing lots of people say “May the 4th be with you”? Wondering who this Grogu guy is? From a lifelong Star Wars fan, the answers you seek are here.
Source: Tim Wronka
Thursday, May 02 2024
Buried under Wimbledon? Tennis Hall of Famer Stan Smith quells rumors with new documentary
The famed athlete and fashion icon spoke to Spectrum News amid the release of "Who Is Stan Smith?"
Source: Will Sayre
Thursday, May 02 2024
Britney Spears reaches divorce settlement with estranged husband Sam Asghari
Spears and Sam Asghari submitted an agreement for dividing up their assets to a judge for approval, according to documents filed in an LA court.
Source: Associated Press
Thursday, May 02 2024
Artists from Universal Music Group are heading back to TikTok as new licensing deal reached
Taylor Swift's recently released album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” had some of her songs make a return to TikTok last month.
Source: Associated Press
Thursday, May 02 2024
Super Nintendo World to debut at Universal Orlando's Epic Universe in 2025
The park will feature some beloved Nintendo characters such as Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and for the first time in the U.S., Donkey Kong.
Source: DeJanae Phillips
Thursday, May 02 2024
Terms for Mike Tyson's fight with Jake Paul include heavier gloves, shorter rounds
The fight has been sanctioned as a competitive boxing match rather than an exhibition, and the rounds will be shorter and the gloves will be heavier.
Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, May 01 2024
Ryan Gosling and Mikey Day reprise viral Beavis and Butt-Head characters at 'Fall Guy' premiere
Gosling, who stars in “The Fall Guy” opposite Emily Blunt, walked the carpet twice Tuesday during the Los Angeles premiere.
Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, May 01 2024
Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' hits No. 1, experiences largest streaming week ever
It is the top-selling album of 2024, eclipsing Beyoncé's “Cowboy Carter.”
Source: Associated Press
Monday, Apr 29 2024
Britney and Jamie Spears settlement avoids long, potentially ugly and revealing trial
The trial was to involve payment to the attorneys who ran the conservatorship and allegations that her father had mishandled it.
Source: Associated Press
Monday, Apr 29 2024
The Rolling Stones show no signs of slowing down as they begin their latest tour with Texas show
During a vibrant two-hour show, the Stones played with the energy of band that was on tour for the first time.
Source: Associated Press
Monday, Apr 29 2024
Nicole Kidman, who 'makes movies better,' gets AFI Life Achievement Award
The 56-year-old, Oscar-winning Australian received the award Saturday night at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Apr 28 2024
Zendaya tennis movie 'Challengers' scores at weekend box office
The film was considered a test for Zendaya's star power on her own outside of supporting roles in big brands like “Spider-Man” and “Dune."
Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Apr 28 2024
After Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter,' Black voices amplify the country music conversation
Discussions about the evolving landscape of the genre are gaining traction, spurred by the release of Beyoncé's country album, "Cowboy Carter."
Source: Rae Williams
Saturday, Apr 27 2024
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs files motion to dismiss some claims in a sexual assault lawsuit
The motion claims Combs cannot be sued because certain laws didn’t exist when Joi Dickerson-Deal made the allegations against him in 1991.
Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Apr 27 2024
'Boy Kills World': Bill Skarsgård is thirsty for blood and revenge
Director Moritz Mohr told Spectrum News he set out to create a movie viewers would enjoy watching just as much as he would.
Source: Paco Ramos-Moreno
Friday, Apr 26 2024
Visitors use scooters to see exotic animals at Gainesville's Carson Springs Wildlife Sanctuary
The Carson Springs Wildlife Sanctuary in Gainesville is home to 30 species of animals.
Source: Randy Rauch
Friday, Apr 26 2024
Ashley Judd, #MeToo founders react to ruling overturning Harvey Weinstein's conviction
Prominent members of the #MeToo movement are speaking out about the court ruling overturning Harvey Weinstein's New York rape conviction.
Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Apr 25 2024
Cruise under the Skyway bridge during a light show
St. Pete Coastal Cruises offering Sunset Island and Skyway light show tours.
Source: Virginia Johnson
Thursday, Apr 25 2024
The summer after Barbenheimer and the strikes, Hollywood charts a new course
In June, after a splashy Cannes debut, Kevin Costner will begin rolling out his two-part Western epic “Horizon: An American Saga.”
Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Apr 25 2024
Disney's DisneylandForward passed. Now what?
The project aims to rezone the 490-acre Disneyland Resort as mixed-use, allowing greater flexibility to build new attractions.
Source: Joseph Pimentel
Wednesday, Apr 24 2024
Photographer alleges sexual harassment by Megan Thee Stallion and says he was unfairly fired
Garcia is seeking financial damages to be determined at trial, alleging he has suffered severely, both emotionally and physically.
Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Apr 24 2024
Ex-gang leader's account of Tupac Shakur killing is fiction, defense lawyer in Vegas says
Attorney Carl Arnold told reporters outside a courtroom on Tuesday that his client, Duane “Keffe D” Davis, wanted to make money with his story.
Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Apr 23 2024
Orlando leaders approve $500 million entertainment district
The project would include a hotel, retail space, housing and parking.
Source: Spectrum News Staff
Monday, Apr 22 2024
Lynyrd Skynyrd returns to Busch Gardens' Food & Wine Festival for the 4th year
The iconic rock band will perform on May 12.
Source: Spectrum News Staff
Monday, Apr 22 2024
Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson pledged $10M for Maui wildfire survivors. They gave much more.
The Entertainment Industry Foundation says the People's Fund of Maui has given away almost $60 million.
Source: Associated Press
Monday, Apr 22 2024
Yoko Ono to receive Edward MacDowell Medal for lifetime achievement
Ono's son, Sean Ono Lennon, said in a statement that the medal was “an incredible honor.”
Source: Associated Press
Monday, Apr 22 2024
Mary J. Blige, Cher, Ozzy Osbourne, A Tribe Called Quest and Foreigner get into Rock Hall
The late Jimmy Buffett, MC5, Dionne Warwick and Norman Whitfield will get the Musical Excellence Award.
Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Apr 21 2024
15 people suffer minor injuries in tram accident at Universal Studios theme park in Los Angeles
Los Angeles County Fire Department units were dispatched to the theme park on Lankershim Boulevard shortly after 9 p.m.
Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Apr 21 2024
'Civil War’ continues box-office campaign at No. 1
“Civil War,” Alex Garland’s ominous American dystopia, remained the top film in theaters in its second week of release.
Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Apr 21 2024
Not a toddler, not a parent, but still love 'Bluey'? You're not alone
The show has found an audience with both kids and adults
Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Apr 20 2024
Mandisa, Grammy-winning singer and ‘American Idol’ alum, dies at 47
A representative for the singer told The Associated Press that the singer was found dead in her home in Nashville, Tennessee, on Thursday.
Source: Associated Press
Friday, Apr 19 2024
Dick Van Dyke earns historic Daytime Emmy nomination at age 98
The actor was nominated Friday as guest performer in a daytime drama series for his part as amnesiac Timothy Robicheaux.
Source: Associated Press
Friday, Apr 19 2024
Music Review: Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' is great sad pop, meditative theater
In moments, her 11th album feels like a bloodletting.
Source: Associated Press
Friday, Apr 19 2024
Meet, touch and go face-to-face with rhinos at the Brevard Zoo
Visitors to the Brevard Zoo can meet and even touch a rhino
Source: Randy Rauch
Friday, Apr 19 2024
Britain’s Prince Harry formally confirms he is now a U.S. resident
The formal acknowledgment underscores the prince’s increasing estrangement from Britain.
Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Apr 18 2024
New attorney joins prosecution team against Alec Baldwin in fatal ‘Rust’ shooting
The district attorney for Santa Fe has appointed Erlinda Johnson as special prosecutor to the Baldwin case.
Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Apr 18 2024
Hollywood productions slow to rebound following strikes, report says
Television filming in the first quarter was down 16.2% compared with a year earlier, according to FilmLA.
Source: Susan Carpenter
Thursday, Apr 18 2024
Universal Orlando offers Florida residents exclusive ticket offer for summer
The park's "Buy 2 Days, Get 2 Days Free on a 2-Park 2-Day Ticket" special comes as Florida's school year draws to a close.
Source: DeJanae Phillips
Thursday, Apr 18 2024
Anaheim City Council gives a key approval for Disneyland expansion plan
The council unanimously approved the project at the end of an eight-hour meeting that began Tuesday evening.
Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Apr 17 2024
Orlando Air Show takes flight this weekend
The event will be held both Saturday and Sunday at Orlando Sanford International Airport.
Source: Spectrum News Staff
Wednesday, Apr 17 2024
Disneyland performers file petition to form labor union
A group of 1,700 performers said they filed an election petition with the National Labor Relations Board.
Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Apr 17 2024
5 things to know about Island H20 Live! water park’s Family Foam Party
The event takes place every weekend in April.
Source: Allison Walker
Wednesday, Apr 17 2024
Participant, studio behind 'Spotlight,' 'An Inconvenient Truth,' shutters after 20 years
Billionaire Jeff Skoll founded the company in 2004.
Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Apr 16 2024
What to know about the prison sentence for a movie armorer in a fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin
A movie weapons armorer received the maximum sentence of 18 months in jail for involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer.
Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Apr 16 2024
ABBA, Blondie and the Notorious B.I.G. enter the National Recording Registry
Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden announced 25 new titles in the class of 2024 on Tuesday.
Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Apr 16 2024
Gun supervisor for ‘Rust’ movie gets 18 months in prison for fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin on set
Movie armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed was convicted in March.
Source: Associated Press
Monday, Apr 15 2024
Cardi B, Queen Latifah and The Roots to headline the BET Experience concerts in LA
BET announced Monday the star-studded lineup of the concert series, which makes a return after a five-year hiatus.
Source: Associated Press
Monday, Apr 15 2024
Judge set to hear motion to dismiss rapper Travis Scott from lawsuit over deadly Astroworld concert
A judge in Texas is set to hear arguments Monday in Travis Scott’s request to be dismissed from a lawsuit over the deadly 2021 Astroworld festival.
Source: Associated Press
Monday, Apr 15 2024
Divisive? Not for moviegoers. ‘Civil War’ declares victory at box office
The film inspired audiences to go to the cinemas this weekend where it earned $25.7 million in ticket sales in North America.
Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Apr 14 2024
Executor of OJ Simpson's estate plans to fight payout to the families of Brown and Goldman
The former football star and actor died April 10 in the Las Vegas area from prostate cancer.
Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Apr 13 2024
Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli has died at age 83, his company says
Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli, known for a flamboyant and glamorous style, has died at age 83, his company said Friday on Instagram.
Source: Associated Press
Friday, Apr 12 2024
Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine hosts vets at Tampa Bay Wine and Food Festival
Chef Robert Irvine got his start as a chef in the Royal Navy.
Source: Jason Lanning
Friday, Apr 12 2024
Guests can touch marine life at the Daytona Aquarium & Rainforest Adventure Park
The aquarium is open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Source: Randy Rauch
Friday, Apr 12 2024
Saldana grasps for paradise across a border in 'The Absence of Eden'
The film’s director, Marco Perego, wanted to make a film about immigration and continue the conversation regarding “this very human issue.”
Source: Paco Ramos-Moreno
Thursday, Apr 11 2024
Legendary athlete, actor and millionaire: OJ Simpson's murder trial lost him the American dream
For a long time, O.J. Simpson was the man who had it all.
Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Apr 11 2024
The OJ Simpson saga was a unique American moment. 3 decades on, we're still wondering what it means
The spectator mentality of those jumbled days in 1994 and 1995, then novel, has since become an intrinsic part of the American fabric.
Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Apr 11 2024
Universal Orlando releases details about two new 'otherworldly' resorts
Guests can now book reservations and vacation packages at Universal Stella Nova Resort and Universal Terra Luna Resort.
Source: DeJanae Phillips
Thursday, Apr 11 2024
10 things to remember about OJ Simpson
The family announced on Simpson’s official X account — formerly Twitter — that Simpson died Wednesday after battling prostate cancer.
Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Apr 11 2024
Cannes sets lineup with Lanthimos, Coppola and Trump film 'The Apprentice'
Greta Gerwig, coming off the success of “Barbie,” is heading the jury that will decide the Palme d’Or.
Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Apr 11 2024
SeaWorld celebrates 60th anniversary with free beer
Guests can get one free beer per day.
Source: Spectrum News Staff
Thursday, Apr 11 2024
Universal Pictures teases ‘Wicked’ and announces ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’
The studio also teased “Twisters.”
Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Apr 11 2024
Limestone caverns offer unique view of Florida
Fifty feet below ground, limestone caves offer underground view of Florida.
Source: Virginia Johnson
Thursday, Apr 11 2024
When are the 2025 Oscars? The Academy Awards announce date, sticking to early start
The 97th Academy Awards will be held March 2, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences announced Wednesday.
Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Apr 10 2024
Jessica Alba steps down as chief creative officer at Honest, the personal care company she founded
Alba will keep a seat on the company board, but Honest said that she will now focus on “new endeavors.”
Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Apr 10 2024
Warner Bros. teases ‘Joker’ sequel, ‘Beetlejuice 2’ and more at CinemaCon
“Joker” director Todd Phillips showed the audience a trailer for “Joker: Folie à Deux,” out Oct. 4.
Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Apr 10 2024
Tampa’s Melting Pot Social serves up Korean sticky rib dish, mac and cheese
Try the recipe at home.
Source: Virginia Johnson
Wednesday, Apr 10 2024
George Lucas to receive honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival
The Cannes Film Festival runs May 14-25.
Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Apr 09 2024
Beyoncé becomes 1st Black woman to hit No. 1 on Billboard country albums chart
In February, “Texas Hold ’Em” reached No. 1 on the country airplay chart.
Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Apr 09 2024
Lakeland Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo celebrating 50 years in business
The expo runs April 9 - 14 at Lakeland Linder Airport.
Source: Spectrum News Staff
Tuesday, Apr 09 2024
Actor Jonathan Majors sentenced to probation, avoiding jail time for assaulting ex-girlfriend
The 34-year-old star of “Creed III” and other films had faced up to a year behind bars after he was convicted of misdemeanor assault.
Source: Associated Press
Monday, Apr 08 2024
Inside Missy Elliott's 1st headlining tour, with Busta Rhymes, Ciara and Timbaland
Presale begins Tuesday, and tickets will become available to the general public on Friday.
Source: Associated Press
Monday, Apr 08 2024
Jelly Roll dominates the 2024 CMT Music Awards with host Kelsea Ballerini and a Toby Keith tribute
Kelsea Ballerini hosted the awards for the fourth time in a row.
Source: Associated Press
Monday, Apr 08 2024
‘Godzilla x Kong’ maintains box-office dominion in 2nd weekend
The MonsterVerse mash-up brought in $31.7 million over its second weekend, a 60% drop from its debut.
Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Apr 07 2024
CMT Awards return Sunday night with host Kelsea Ballerini and a tribute to the late Toby Keith
The CMT Music Awards, celebrating the best in country music videos, are set to return on Sunday night live from Austin, Texas.
Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Apr 07 2024
Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher say they filed for divorce
Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher say they filed for divorce last year after more than 20 years together.
Source: Associated Press
Friday, Apr 05 2024
Action Comics #1, featuring 1st appearance of Superman, sells for record $6 million at Dallas auction
Action Comics’ No. 1 introduced Superman to the world in 1938.
Source: Kelsey Leffingwell
Friday, Apr 05 2024
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