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FireAid, a benefit for LA wildfire relief, is almost here. Here's how to watch and donate
Some of the biggest names in music will come together Thursday.

Source: Spectrum News Staff, Associated Press
Thursday, Jan 30 2025

Rihanna makes first court appearance at the trial of her partner A$AP Rocky, as accuser testifies
Rocky has been standing trial on two felony charges that he fired a handgun at a former friend known by the name A$AP Relli.

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Jan 29 2025

A$AP Rocky's friend-turned-accuser to testify at LA shooting trial
The rapper has pleaded not guilty to two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm for allegedly firing A$AP Relli.

Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Jan 28 2025

Country star Luke Bryan to perform at Orlando's Kia Center in June
Bryan is a five-time entertainer of the year and has performed for nearly 15 million fans over his career.

Source: Spectrum News Staff
Tuesday, Jan 28 2025

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni get March 2026 trial date for her 'It Ends With Us' lawsuit
The New York federal judge, Lewis J. Liman, told both sides in an order late Monday to prepare for a March 9, 2026, trial.

Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Jan 28 2025

How the Los Angeles wildfires will transform the 2025 Grammys
The Grammys will still take place on Sunday at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles but now will focus its attention on helping wildfire victims.

Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Jan 28 2025

Taylor Swift watches boyfriend Travis Kelce and the Chiefs beat the Bills and get back to Super Bowl
As confetti rained down on the field afterward, Swift and Kelce kissed in celebration

Source: Associated Press
Monday, Jan 27 2025

Mel Gibson’s ‘Flight Risk’ is No. 1 at box office, ‘The Brutalist’ expands
Critics lambasted it But Mel Gibson’s “Flight Risk” managed to open No. 1 at the box office with a modest $12 million.

Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Jan 26 2025

A$AP Rocky's lawyers cast the man he's accused of shooting at as a jealous, money-seeking rival
On the first day of trial, jurors saw surveillance videos that a prosecutor argued make it clear the rapper fired a gun in 2021 at his former friend.

Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Jan 25 2025

Oscars 2025: Complete list of nominees and reactions
“Emilia Pérez,” a Spanish language, French-made film, dominated with a leading 13 nominations.

Source: Spectrum News Staff, Associated Press
Friday, Jan 24 2025

Michelle Dockery takes off in 'Flight Risk' with Mark Wahlberg, Topher Grace
“It’s the type of film that keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout the whole movie,” Michelle Dockery told Spectrum News.

Source: Paco Ramos-Moreno
Friday, Jan 24 2025

Rocker Marilyn Manson won’t be charged after long investigation of sexual assault allegations
LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said the allegations are too old under the law and the evidence is not sufficient.

Source: Associated Press
Friday, Jan 24 2025

'Emilia Pérez' leads Oscar nominations with 13, setting record for a non-English language film
Netflix, despite its starring role in Hollywood, has never won best picture.

Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Jan 23 2025

Netflix and AI excitement send Wall Street to the brink of an all-time high
Netflix, Oracle and other tech stocks lifted U.S. indexes as their profits pile higher and excitement builds around artificial intelligence.

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Jan 22 2025

SXSW announces film and TV lineup for 2025, with Seth Rogen's 'The Studio' to open the festival
The Austin, Texas, festival announced its slate Wednesday, unveiling the 96 features, including 82 world premieres, selected for its 32nd edition.

Source: Kelsey Leffingwell, Associated Press
Wednesday, Jan 22 2025

A$AP Rocky's lawyers look to find favorable jury as trial begins on charges he fired on ex-friend
Nearly a hundred jurors will pack back into a LA courtroom with the possibility that they’ll serve on the three-week trial of A$AP Rocky.

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Jan 22 2025

Sting, Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish and Red Hot Chili Peppers to perform at FireAid benefit concert
Tickets will go on sale Wednesday at 12 p.m. PDT via Ticketmaster.

Source: Spectrum News Staff, Associated Press
Tuesday, Jan 21 2025

The Grammys will proceed with wildfire relief changes and Trevor Noah as host. Here's what to expect
The 67th annual Grammy Awards will still take place Sunday, Feb. 2, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Jan 21 2025

Murder charge upheld for the only suspect to face prosecution in 1996 Tupac Shakur killing
Duane “Keffe D” Davis’ trial in Las Vegas is currently scheduled for March 17.

Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Jan 21 2025

Trevor Noah is tapped to once again host the Grammy Awards
The comedian is best known for hosting Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” from 2015 to 2022.

Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Jan 21 2025

Keke Palmer comedy ‘One of Them Days’ and ‘Mufasa’ in close race for No. 1
The Sony release earned $11.6 million from 2,675 theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday, beating Disney’s “Mufasa: The Lion King” by a hair.

Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Jan 19 2025

Julia Stiles directs true romance with 'Wish You Were Here'
While “Wish You Were Here” is a love story, it also touches on grief, loss and battling cancer.

Source: Paco Ramos-Moreno
Friday, Jan 17 2025

Justin Baldoni sues Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds for $400M in new step in 'It Ends With Us' fight
The lawsuit filed in federal court in New York on Thursday is the latest step in legal fallout from the dark romantic drama.

Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Jan 16 2025

David Lynch, visionary director of 'Blue Velvet,' dies at 78
Lynch revealed in 2024 that he had been diagnosed with emphysema.

Source: Spectrum News Staff
Thursday, Jan 16 2025

Events to honor the MLK Day holiday across Central Florida
The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be celebrated with parades and festivals.

Source: Spectrum News Staff
Wednesday, Jan 15 2025

Drake sues Universal Music for defamation related to Kendrick Lamar diss track 'Not Like Us'
Toronto Police Inspector Paul Krawczyk said video of the shooting had been recovered and the guard who was wounded remains hospitalized.

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Jan 15 2025

'SNL' show creator Lorne Michaels donates archive to University of Texas
The Ransom Center plans to open the “Live from New York! The Making of Lorne Michaels” exhibit in September.

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Jan 15 2025

Kid Rock, Jason Aldean among performers at Trump inauguration events
Carrie Underwood, Lee Greenwood and Rascal Flatts will also perform.

Source: Susan Carpenter
Wednesday, Jan 15 2025

Beyoncé, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, and more entertainment entities react to the California fires
Thousands of homes have been destroyed, and 24 people have died as a result of the fires.

Source: Associated Press
Monday, Jan 13 2025

Country star Carrie Underwood will perform at Trump’s inauguration
The country star will perform “America the Beautiful.”

Source: Associated Press
Monday, Jan 13 2025

North Texas man accused of sending threatening messages to WNBA star Caitlin Clark
Michael Lewis, 55, of Denton, Texas, was arrested on Sunday in Indianapolis and charged with one count of stalking.

Source: Kaila Garrett
Monday, Jan 13 2025

Milo Ventimiglia, Mel Gibson, Miles Teller among stars who’ve lost homes in Los Angeles fires
Numerous stars have confirmed their homes were destroyed or damaged during California's wildfires.

Source: Associated Press
Friday, Jan 10 2025

Daytona Boat Show sails into 3-day event at the International Speedway
About 300 boats are on display, including bowriders, center consoles, deck boats, flats boats, freshwater fishing boats and more.

Source: Spectrum News Staff
Friday, Jan 10 2025

Polk County century-old theater reopening after damage from Hurricane Milton
Staff say it was the first time in years they had to shut down due to a storm.

Source: Alexis Jones
Friday, Jan 10 2025

Billy Crystal, Mandy Moore, Jhené Aiko among stars who lost homes in Los Angeles wildfires
Meanwhile, three awards ceremonies planned for this weekend have been postponed.

Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Jan 09 2025

Production of 'Fallout,' 'Suits: L.A.' and other TV series halted amid SoCal fires
Fires continue to char the Pacific Palisades, Altadena and Sylmar.

Source: Will Sayre
Wednesday, Jan 08 2025

'Wicked' tops SAG Awards nominations where many big names are shut out
The other nominees for best ensemble are: “Anora,” “Conclave,” “Emilia Pérez” and “A Complete Unknown.”

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Jan 08 2025

5 things to know about Orlando Fringe's FESTN4
FESTN4 is happening Thursday, Jan. 9 through Sunday, Jan. 12, at Fringe Artspace in Orlando.

Source: Allison Walker
Wednesday, Jan 08 2025

Screen Actors Guild Awards cancel live nominations announcement due to Los Angeles wildfires
The fires have led to the cancellation of several entertainment events, including Wednesday's premiere of the Robbie Williams biopic “Better Man.”

Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Jan 07 2025

Peter Yarrow of folk-music trio Peter, Paul and Mary dies at 86
Yarrow, who also co-wrote the group's most enduring song, “Puff the Magic Dragon,” died Tuesday in New York.

Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Jan 07 2025

T-Pain, Joe Jonas, and several musical artists to perform at Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras 2025 celebration
The concert series will feature live performances from 12 musical artists on select nights.

Source: DeJanae Phillips
Tuesday, Jan 07 2025

Golden Globes ratings hold steady with 10 million viewers
An average of 10.1 million viewers tuned in across CBS and Paramount+, roughly matching the audience for last year’s broadcast.

Source: Associated Press
Monday, Jan 06 2025

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck seek judge's approval of divorce settlement
Lopez filed documents Monday in Los Angeles Superior Court that show the former couple settled through mediation in September.

Source: Associated Press
Monday, Jan 06 2025

Fubo combining with Disney's Hulu + Live TV; lawsuit against Venu Sports settled
Fubo and Hulu + Live TV will still be available to consumers as separate offerings once the transaction closes.

Source: Associated Press
Monday, Jan 06 2025

Walt Disney World offers 4-day Discover Disney Ticket deal to Florida residents
Guests can use their tickets to visit the parks between Jan. 13 through May 23.

Source: Spectrum News Staff
Monday, Jan 06 2025

'The Brutalist,' 'Emilia Pérez' triumph at Golden Globes
"The Brutalist" was crowned best film, drama, putting one of 2024's most ambitious films on course to be a major contender at the Academy Awards.

Source: Associated Press
Monday, Jan 06 2025

Complete list of Golden Globe winners
Comedian Nikki Glaser emceed Sunday's ceremony from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California.

Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Jan 05 2025

‘Mufasa’ and ‘Sonic 3’ rule first weekend of 2025
The Walt Disney Co.’s “Mufasa” claimed the No. 1 spot on the North American box office charts over the first weekend of 2025.

Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Jan 05 2025

A Melania Trump documentary from director Brett Ratner will be released by Amazon
Tech companies are seeking to improve relationships with President-elect Donald Trump.

Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Jan 05 2025

Here's Kelce! Retired Eagles great Jason Kelce tries his hand as a late-night television show host
The show’s title is an homage to “They Call It Pro Football,” which was NFL Films’ first full-length film in 1967.

Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Jan 04 2025

Entertainment lineup for the 90th Florida Strawberry Festival
The Florida Strawberry Festival runs from Feb. 27 through Mar. 9, 2025.

Source: Spectrum News Staff
Friday, Jan 03 2025

SeaWorld Orlando offers free Preschool Card for 2025
Registration is now open for a limited period.

Source: Spectrum News Staff
Friday, Jan 03 2025

Golden Globes 2025: Who's nominated, hosting, presenting, the honorees, what they'll eat and more
The Globes will return Sunday with major star appeal thanks to a slew of big-name nominees.

Source: Associated Press
Friday, Jan 03 2025

Verizon to bring Super Bowl FanFest to life in 30 cities, offering NFL championship hype nationwide
For colder climate cities, those in attendance will have the option to keep warm in either the stadium's premium or field club lounge areas.

Source: Associated Press
Friday, Jan 03 2025

Wayne Osmond, singer and guitarist for The Osmonds, is dead at 73
Wayne Osmond was the second oldest of nine children raised in a Mormon household in Ogden, Utah.

Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Jan 02 2025

Popeye and Tintin enter the public domain in 2025 along with novels from Faulkner and Hemingway
Popeye and Tintin are among the intellectual properties becoming public domain in the United States on Jan. 1.

Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Jan 02 2025

Blake Lively sues 'It Ends With Us' director Justin Baldoni alleging harassment and smear campaign
Earlie, Baldoni and others tied to the film filed their own lawsuit against The New York Times, alleging it coordinated with Lively to smear them.

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Jan 01 2025

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt reach divorce settlement after 8 years
The two Oscar winners were among Hollywood's most prominent couples for 12 years.

Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Dec 31 2024

Argentine judge charges 5 people over death of former One Direction star Liam Payne
He ordered preventive prison for two of them for having supplied Payne with drugs.

Source: Associated Press
Monday, Dec 30 2024

Linda Lavin, Tony-winning Broadway actor who starred in the sitcom ‘Alice,’ dies at 87
Lavin's representative says she died Sunday of complications from lung cancer.

Source: Associated Press
Monday, Dec 30 2024

Charles Shyer, ‘Father of the Bride’ and ‘Baby Boom’ filmmaker, dies at 83
Shyer's big breakthrough came with co-writing “Private Benjamin” for which he and Nancy Meyers received an Oscar nomination.

Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Dec 29 2024

‘Sonic 3’ and ‘Mufasa’ battle for No. 1 at the holiday box office
"Sonic" earned $38 million, while “Mufasa” brought in $37.1 million from theaters in the U.S. and Canada, according to studio estimates Sunday.

Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Dec 29 2024

Charles Dolan, HBO and Cablevision founder, dies at 98
Dolan also held controlling stakes in companies that owned Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, the New York Knicks and the New York Rangers.

Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Dec 29 2024

Olivia Hussey, star of 1968 film 'Romeo and Juliet,' dies at 73
Hussey died on Friday, “peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones,” a statement posted to her Instagram account said.

Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Dec 28 2024

‘Morrison Hotel’ made famous by The Doors goes up in flames in LA
The four-story building, which has been vacant more than a decade, burned for nearly two hours before firefighters brought the flames under control.

Source: Associated Press
Friday, Dec 27 2024

Judge says woman accusing Jay-Z, Sean 'Diddy' Combs of raping her at age 13 can proceed anonymously
Combs remains jailed in New York awaiting a criminal trial on federal sex trafficking charges.

Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Dec 26 2024

'Baby Driver' actor Hudson Meek, 16, dies in a fall from a moving vehicle
The Vestavia Hills Police Department, which is investigating Meek's death, has not issued any public statements.

Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Dec 26 2024

Beyoncé's performance highlighted Netflix's NFL debut on Christmas Day
Riding into her halftime appearance on a white horse, the 32-time Grammy winner rocked her hometown Houston crowd.

Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Dec 26 2024

Prosecutors withdraw appeal of dismissed case against Alec Baldwin in fatal movie set shooting
The decision to drop the appeal solidifies the decision by Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer halfway through trial to dismiss the case.

Source: Associated Press
Monday, Dec 23 2024

'Sonic 3' bests 'Mufasa: The Lion King' at the box office
“Sonic the Hedgehog 3” debuted with $62 million in ticket sales over the weekend.

Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Dec 22 2024

Jay-Z's lawyers challenge rapper's inclusion in rape lawsuit after accuser's TV interview
The woman says she was attacked by the two in 2000 after Combs' limo driver offered her a ride to an MTV Video Music Awards after-party.

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Dec 18 2024

'Tis the season to celebrate the holidays in Central Florida
Places to go and things to do ring in the season

Source: Spectrum News Staff
Wednesday, Dec 18 2024

The holiday season at Caribe Royale Orlando features chocolate displays
The resort makes seasonal scenes out of chocolate.

Source: Allison Walker
Wednesday, Dec 18 2024

'Emilia Pérez' and 'Wicked' advance in Oscars shortlists
The 97th Oscars, hosted by Conan O’Brien, will be held on Sunday, March 2, broadcasting on ABC and streaming live on Hulu.

Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Dec 17 2024

Tom Cruise gets a top U.S Navy honor for boosting military with his screen roles
Cruise was awarded the U.S. Navy's top civilian honor on Tuesday for "outstanding contributions to the Navy and the Marine Corps."

Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Dec 17 2024

'Dirty Dancing,' 'Beverly Hills Cop,' 'Up in Smoke' among movies entering the National Film Registry
“Beverly Hills Cop,” the first Eddie Murphy film in the registry, arguably made him the world's biggest movie star at the time.

Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Dec 17 2024

Jay-Z's lawyer says accuser's rape claim is 'provably, demonstrably false'
The accuser has acknowledged certain inconsistencies in her story.

Source: Associated Press
Monday, Dec 16 2024

Kristen Bell set to return as host of Screen Actors Guild Awards next year
Nominees will be announced Jan. 8.

Source: Associated Press
Monday, Dec 16 2024

‘Kraven the Hunter’ flops while ‘Moana 2’ tops the box office again
“Wicked" also continued to perform and crossed the $500 million threshold worldwide.

Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Dec 15 2024

'Nickel Boys': Interrogating the story by confronting the camera itself
While the film’s school is fictional, it is based on the real story of the infamous Arthur G. Dozier School for Boys in Marianna, Florida.

Source: Paco Ramos-Moreno
Friday, Dec 13 2024

Paula Abdul settles lawsuit alleging sexual assault by 'American Idol' producer Nigel Lythgoe
Abdul filed a notice of settlement of the case in Los Angeles Superior Court on Thursday.

Source: Associated Press
Friday, Dec 13 2024

As Grammys final round voting opens, Kenyon Dixon eyes glory
The Grammy-nominated artist is vying for best traditional R&B performance.

Source: Rae Williams
Thursday, Dec 12 2024

Selena Gomez reveals engagement to Benny Blanco
The Grammy- and Emmy-nominated performer announced she was off the market in an Instagram post Wednesday.

Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Dec 12 2024

Selena Quintanilla documentary with ‘never-before-seen’ footage to premiere at Sundance in 2025
The documentary will spotlight Quintanilla and her siblings’ roots as a family band, glimpses into their life on tour and her rise to fame.

Source: Christine Sanchez
Thursday, Dec 12 2024

Sundance Film Festival unveils lineup including Jennifer Lopez, Questlove and more
Eight-seven feature films set to debut in January.

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Dec 11 2024

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson will make her Broadway debut on Saturday
Jackson is set to make her Broadway debut in the musical comedy “& Juliet” on Saturday.

Source: Joseph Konig
Tuesday, Dec 10 2024

Ang Lee to receive DGA Lifetime Achievement Award
The last director to receive it was Spike Lee in 2022.

Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Dec 10 2024

Rupert Murdoch's attempt to change his family's trust over Fox News media empire control rejected
A probate commissioner reportedly concluded that Murdoch and his son Lachlan acted in "bad faith" in their endeavor to amend the irrevocable trust.

Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Dec 10 2024

Jay-Z says lawsuit accusing him of raping a child at awards after-party is part of an extortion ploy
The 24-time Grammy award winning rapper, producer and music mogul called the allegations “idiotic” and “heinous in nature" in a statement.

Source: Associated Press
Monday, Dec 09 2024

'Emilia Pérez' leads Golden Globe nominations with 10, followed by 'The Brutalist' and 'Conclave'
The nominations were announced Monday morning by Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut.

Source: Associated Press
Monday, Dec 09 2024

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour ends, marking a bittersweet moment for fans
After more than 150 shows across five continents over nearly two years, the global phenomenon that is Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour has ended.

Source: Associated Press
Monday, Dec 09 2024

'Moana 2’ cruises to another record weekend and $600 million globally
The film added $52 million, according to studio estimates Sunday bringing its domestic total to $300 million

Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Dec 08 2024

Stolen ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in 'The Wizard of Oz' are auctioned for $28 million
A pair of iconic ruby slippers that were worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz” sold for a winning bid of $28 million at auction Saturday.

Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Dec 08 2024

St. Augustine's Capybara Cafe gets guests close to large rodents
Capybara Café in St. Augustine is one of the only cafés of its kind in the United States.

Source: Randy Rauch
Friday, Dec 06 2024

2 years, 5 continents: End of an 'Era' as Taylor Swift's mega tour approaches bittersweet finale
Through the hardships and celebrations, Swift's connections to her fans has only ballooned and deepened throughout the tour.

Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Dec 05 2024

Return to your childhood at the Sarasota Toy Museum
The museum, at 3580 17th St in Sarasota, is open Tuesday - Sunday.

Source: Virginia Johnson
Thursday, Dec 05 2024

Taylor Swift 'Eras' tie-in book is a smash, selling more than 800,000 copies in first weekend
Sales soared even as Swift skipped Amazon.com and other retailers.

Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Dec 05 2024

'Anora,' 'I Saw the TV Glow' lead Spirit Award nominations
“Anora,” Sean Baker’s odyssey of a New York stripper, and Jane Schoenbrun’s psychological horror “I Saw the TV Glow” dominated nominations.

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Dec 04 2024

5 things to know about Wekiva Island’s Winter Wonderland
The local "island" is teeming with holiday activity for the ninth year.

Source: Allison Walker
Wednesday, Dec 04 2024

Spotify Wrapped 2024 is here, and Taylor Swift is once again the platform's most-streamed artist
Swift also earned the title of most-streamed album in 2024, with “The Tortured Poets Department.”

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Dec 04 2024