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Country star Alan Jackson selling home for $6.4 million
CLARKESVILLE, Ga. – Country music star Alan Jackson is selling his northern Georgia home for…
Bestselling authors discuss art of ‘the beach read’
NEW YORK – For author Elin Hilderbrand, the art of the beach novel is very…
Kevin Spacey says new ‘House of Cards’ is among ‘best’ done
LOS ANGELES – Has Donald Trump made “House of Cards” obsolete? Don’t count on it,…
ABC announces revival of ‘American Idol’ next season
NEW YORK – ABC announced a deal Tuesday to revive “American Idol,” only a year…
‘Live with Kelly and Ryan’ to air from Niagara Falls, Ont., next month
TORONTO – “Live with Kelly and Ryan” will broadcast from Niagara Falls, Ont., next month.…
Iowa Rep. Rod Blum quits interview over town hall questions
DES MOINES, Iowa – U.S. Rep. Rod Blum stormed out of a TV interview when…
Zooey Deschanel a mom of 2 after welcoming baby boy Charlie
LOS ANGELES – Zooey Deschanel is now a mom of two after welcoming a baby…
ReelAbilities film fest encourages empathy for those with different abilities
Toronto-based film and accessibility critic Michael McNeely, who is deafblind, has faced many frustrating customer-service…
No dancing this time: Zac Brown returns to country roots
NEW YORK – If there’s any doubt about the style of music Zac Brown has…
Austrian bass savors role as operatic oaf in ‘Rosenkavalier’
NEW YORK – While soprano Renee Fleming bids a poignant and elegant farewell to a…
Predators’ playoff drive forces venue change for CMT Awards
NASHVILLE – The Nashville Predators’ playoff drive is resulting in a change of venue for…
Is it really ‘S-Town’? Hit podcast sparks an identity crisis
WOODSTOCK, Ala. – Attention is often a hard-won commodity out in the country, and sometimes…
Nielsen’s top programs for May 1-7
Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen for May 1-7. Listings include the week’s ranking and…
Sturgill Simpson leads nominees with 3 at Americana Awards
NASHVILLE – Grammy-winning country singer Sturgill Simpson leads the Americana Honors and Awards nominees with…
Burglar arrested at rapper 50 Cent’s Connecticut mansion
FARMINGTON, Conn. – Authorities say they have arrested a suspected burglar at rapper 50 Cent’s…
Remember ‘Avatar’? Disney sure hopes you do
NEW YORK – You may not have thought much about the 2009 movie “Avatar” over…
Indigenous artist Shelley Niro wins $50,000 Scotiabank Photography Award
TORONTO – Celebrated indigenous artist Shelley Niro has won the $50,000 Scotiabank Photography Award. Niro…
‘Perfect Storm’ ship about to become part of artificial reef
CAPE MAY, N.J. – The ship made famous in the book and subsequent film “The…
Taos to honour late actor Dennis Hopper with motorcycle rally
TAOS, N.M. – The town of Taos is celebrating the life of the late actor…
Original Disneyland concept art shows park origins, growth
LOS ANGELES – Tomorrowland was originally going to be called World of Tomorrow. Frontierland was…
Yale professor discusses bestselling book ‘On Tyranny’
NEW YORK – Timothy Snyder would have preferred a different path to the bestseller lists.…
Study finds Democrats far more interested in watchdog media
NEW YORK – In the opening days of the Trump administration, Democrats are far more…
Rapper Travis Scott designs special shirts for Rockets fans
HOUSTON – Travis Scott and the Houston Rockets will have a special treat for fans…
Outcry over Netflix films prompts Cannes to change rules
NEW YORK – After a backlash over programming Netflix films, the Cannes Film Festival said…