Cinemark pushes ahead with phased reopening of movie theaters amid worsening COVID-19 pandemic
The world’s largest movie theater company will be showcasing Hollywood classic films to mark their reopening, according to a Cinemark news release.
ACL Music Festival canceled for 2020
It is now scheduled for October 1-3 and October 8-10, 2021.
John Legend endorses José Garza for Travis County DA on Twitter
José Garza has also been previously endorsed by Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren.
Carl Reiner, comedy legend and creator of ‘Dick Van Dyke Show,’ dies at 98
The legendary star died of natural causes on Monday in Beverly Hills.
Far-right group founder says Sacha Baron Cohen allegedly pranked rally with racist singalong
Video circulating on social media shows an allegedly disguised Sacha Baron Cohen performing at a far-right event in an apparent prank.
AMC pushes back movie theater reopening by 2 weeks
AMC Theaters, the nation’s largest chain, is pushing back its plans to begin reopening theaters by two weeks.
Critics slam country artists for playing for unmasked crowds amid COVID-19 pandemic
Country singer Chase Rice posted video of his concert in East Tennessee with the words “We Back," on the same week state health officials reported the biggest one-day jump in people testing positive for the coronavirus.
Beyoncé to release new visual album 'Black Is King' on Disney+
The "Lion King"-inspired album will hit Disney+ in late July
Rolling Stones threaten to sue Trump over using their songs at rallies
The Rolling Stones are threatening President Donald Trump with legal action for using their songs at his rallies despite cease-and-desist directives.
Rapper Huey dead at 32 from a gunshot wound
Rapper Huey, best known for the track “Pop, Lock & Drop It,” was fatally shot Thursday in Missouri. He was 32.
Christopher Nolan's 'Tenet' again delays big summer release
Warner Bros. says it is delaying the release of Christopher Nolan's sci-fi thriller “Tenet” until Aug. 12, the latest delay for a film that many theater owners were hoping would kick-start the coronavirus-delayed summer season.
Country music reckons with racial stereotypes and its future
Country artists have long been hesitant to address racial issues, but the rallies over racial injustice this year have become too important for the genre to ignore.
'Splash Mountain' ride at Walt Disney World, Disneyland to be re-themed
The ride will reportedly be set in 1966 New Orleans and will join Princess Tiana and Louis on a musical adventure, featuring music from the film.
Yahoo music editor ponders ditching 'The Star-Spangled Banner'
Historic monuments, iconic brands and popular television shows are being reevaluated as the nation wrestles anew with the racism in its history, and the national anthem of the United States is now also a target.
The Dixie Chicks change their name to 'The Chicks'
Their official website has a message across the top that reads: "We want to meet this moment."
Dixie Chicks drop 'dixie' from name
Grammy-winning country group The Dixie Chicks have dropped the word dixie from their name, now going by The Chicks.
Universal working on reboot of 1996 blockbuster 'Twister,' report says
Another reboot of a popular movie is in the works: Twister.
Texas Book Festival going entirely virtual for 2020
The festival says moving to an all-virtual event allows organizers to expand the annual festival weekend to two full weeks of virtual programming people can attend from the comfort and safety of their living rooms.
Petition to rename Columbus, Ohio ‘Flavortown’ in honor of Guy Fieri has nearly 55,000 signatures
A petition to rename Columbus, Ohio to “Flavortown” in honor of celebrity chef and TV host Guy Fieri has cropped up on Change.org, and it already has tens of thousands of signatures.
‘Little Rascals’ actor arrested in Weatherford for huffing
The actor who played the role of Alfalfa in the 1994 “Little Rascals” movie was arrested this past weekend in North Texas.