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Richard Dreyfuss’ comments about women, LGBTQ+ people and diversity lead venue to apologize
The Cabot issued an apology after Saturday’s event.

Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, May 28 2024

‘Furiosa’ sneaks past ‘Garfield’ to claim No. 1 spot over Memorial Day holiday weekend
Movie theaters are looking more and more like a wasteland this summer.

Source: Associated Press
Monday, May 27 2024

Richard M. Sherman, who fueled Disney charm in 'Mary Poppins' and 'It's a Small World,' dies at 95
Sherman and his late brother Robert wrote hundreds of songs together, including songs for “Mary Poppins,” “The Jungle Book,” and "It's a Small World."

Source: Associated Press
Saturday, May 25 2024

Nicki Minaj's England concert postponed after rapper was detained by Dutch authorities over pot
Minaj tweeted earlier Saturday police told her they found marijuana in her bags, and it would have to be weighed.

Source: Associated Press
Saturday, May 25 2024

Documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, who skewered fast food industry, dies at 53
Spurlock made a splash in 2004 with his groundbreaking “Super Size Me,” and returned in 2019 with “Super Size Me 2: Holy Chicken!”

Source: Associated Press
Friday, May 24 2024

New lawsuit accuses Sean 'Diddy' Combs of sexually abusing college student in the 1990s
A woman who says Sean “Diddy” Combs subjected her to violence and abuse over several years in the 1990s has filed a lawsuit in New York.

Source: Associated Press
Friday, May 24 2024

With a new War Rig and a fleet of motorbikes, 'Furiosa' restarts the motorized mayhem of 'Mad Max'
Returning to the world of “Mad Max” meant resurrecting the motorized army of “Fury Road.”

Source: Associated Press
Friday, May 24 2024

Feed sharks and snorkel with fish at the St. Augustine Aquarium
The aquarium offers several one-on-one encounters with marine life.

Source: Randy Rauch
Friday, May 24 2024

Soar high, feel the G force with Prime Video's 'The Blue Angels'
The new film takes viewers behind the scenes and reveals an in-depth look at what it takes to become a Blue Angel.

Source: Paco Ramos-Moreno
Thursday, May 23 2024

Rapper Sean Kingston arrested in California after SWAT raids his Florida home; charged with fraud
The Broward County Sheriff's Office said he was arrested without incident on a Florida warrant in the area of Fort Irwin.

Source: Associated Press
Thursday, May 23 2024

People of color, women led streamers' viewership in 2023, UCLA study says
The two groups led viewership for nine of the top ten streaming films last year.

Source: Susan Carpenter
Thursday, May 23 2024

Charlie Colin, founding member of the pop-rock band Train, dies at 58
As a founding member of Train, he played on the first three records, 1998's self-titled album, “Drops of Jupiter” and “My Private Nation."

Source: Associated Press
Thursday, May 23 2024

Universal Orlando reveals 5 haunted houses coming to Halloween Horror Nights this fall
The scare fest opens on Aug. 30.

Source: DeJanae Phillips
Wednesday, May 22 2024

Judge in Tennessee blocks effort to put Elvis Presley’s former home Graceland up for sale
Shelby County Chancellor JoeDae Jenkins issued a temporary injunction against the proposed auction that had been scheduled for Thursday this week.

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, May 22 2024

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of 2003 sexual assault in lawsuit
Crystal McKinney said she was a successful 22-year-old model when she met Combs at a restaurant during Men’s Fashion Week in Manhattan.

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, May 22 2024

Lauryn Hill’s classic ‘Miseducation’ album tops Apple Music’s list of best albums of all time
The top 10 albums culminated Apple Music’s inaugural 100 best albums, which started with a 10-day countdown last week.

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, May 22 2024

Barbie will make dolls to honor Venus Williams and other star athletes
The others being depicted as dolls are gymnasts Rebeca Andrade and Alexa Moreno, soccer players Mary Fowler and Christine Sinclair and more.

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, May 22 2024

Matthew Perry's death being investigated over ketamine level found in actor's blood
The "Friends" actor was found dead in the hot tub of his swimming pool at his Pacific Palisades home on Oct. 28.

Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, May 21 2024

Graceland not for sale, Elvis Presley's granddaughter, Riley Keough, says in lawsuit
She says a company's claim that Lisa Marie Presley put the estate up as collateral for an unpaid loan is fraudulent.

Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, May 21 2024

Scarlett Johansson says ChatGPT voice 'eerily similar' to hers; OpenAI is halting its use
Johansson said in a statement she had declined an offer in September to work with OpenAI.

Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, May 21 2024

Tampa Bay preps for Omega Psi Phi Grand Conclave
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. will host members from across the world at its 84th Grand Conclave in Tampa on June 26.

Source: Fadia Patterson
Monday, May 20 2024

'The Apprentice,' about a young Donald Trump, premieres in Cannes
Directed by the Iranian Danish filmmaker Ali Abbasi, it stars Sebastian Stan as Trump.

Source: Associated Press
Monday, May 20 2024

Changes to disability program at Disney's theme parks take effect
The program now makes guest meet with a cast member through a virtual video call as soon as thirty days prior before visiting the park.

Source: Destiny Wiggins
Monday, May 20 2024

John Krasinski’s ‘IF’ hits a box office nerve with $35 million debut
Paramount debuted the film, which cost a reported $110 million to produce, in 4,041 locations in North America.

Source: Associated Press
Sunday, May 19 2024

Diddy admits beating ex-girlfriend Cassie, says he's sorry, calls his actions 'inexcusable'
The video aired by CNN Friday shows Sean "Diddy" Combs punching and kicking the R&B singer who was his protege and longtime girlfriend at the time.

Source: Associated Press
Sunday, May 19 2024

'Back to Black' reminds us of the gift Amy Winehouse was to the world
The new film reminds us of her artistry, wit, honesty, struggles and daemons.

Source: Paco Ramos-Moreno
Friday, May 17 2024

Dabney Coleman, actor who specialized in curmudgeons, dies at 92
Coleman died Thursday, his daughter, Quincy Coleman, told The Hollywood Reporter. No other details were immediately available.

Source: Associated Press
Friday, May 17 2024

Judge pushes to next week her decision on Alec Baldwin's indictment in fatal 2021 shooting
The indictment in January charged Baldwin with involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on Oct. 21, 2021.

Source: Associated Press
Friday, May 17 2024

Actor Michelle Monaghan serious about sun protection, skin cancer screening
The actor is filming the third season of "The White Lotus" in Thailand.

Source: Tara Lynn Wagner
Friday, May 17 2024

Experience the power of sound healing in DeLand
Sound healing uses music, often created by crystal bowls.

Source: Randy Rauch
Friday, May 17 2024

Lainey Wilson wins big at the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards, including the top honor
The awards were handed out Thursday at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas.

Source: Associated Press
Thursday, May 16 2024

Francis Ford Coppola debuts ‘Megalopolis’ in Cannes
Coppola poured $120 million of his own money into the film project after selling off a portion of his wine estate.

Source: Associated Press
Thursday, May 16 2024

Drake leads the 2024 BET Awards nominations with 7, followed closely by Nicki Minaj
Victoria Monét, one of several artists to receive five nominations, is scheduled to perform at the show, which will be held June 30 in Los Angeles.

Source: Associated Press
Thursday, May 16 2024

The Academy of Country Music Awards are here; Luke Combs leads the nominations
Reba McEntire is hosting Thursday’s Academy of Country Music Awards, promising a night of memorable performances, including a tribute to Toby Keith.

Source: Associated Press
Thursday, May 16 2024

Angie Harmon is suing Instacart and a former shopper who shot and killed her dog
The Instacart shopper told police he was attacked by the dog.

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, May 15 2024

The Mirage casino, which ushered in an era of Las Vegas Strip megaresorts in the '90s, is closing
The Mirage will close on July 17 and transform into the Hard Rock Las Vegas with a 700-foot hotel tower shaped like a guitar and reopen in 2027.

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, May 15 2024

Netflix will stream NFL Christmas Day games
The first games will stream this year as part of a three-year deal between the National Football League and the streaming giant.

Source: Susan Carpenter
Wednesday, May 15 2024

Cannes kicks off with a Palme d'Or for Meryl Streep and a post-'Barbie' fête of Greta Gerwig
A 10-day stream of stars began flowing down the Cannes' red carpet with the opening night film, “The Second Act.”

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, May 15 2024

Concert ticket prices highest in Austin, Las Vegas, study says
If you’re thinking of gig-tripping, you could be paying more to see a show in the Live Music Capital compared to other cities.

Source: Christine Sanchez
Wednesday, May 15 2024

Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker rails against Pride month, working women in commencement speech
The Kansas City Chiefs declined to comment on the commencement address

Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, May 14 2024

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