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The Cove Continues Its Tradition of Unique Entertainment with The Slippery Chickens
By Peter Lyons Hall One of the reasons Greenwood Lake’s The Cove Restaurant has become a favorite destination for both residents and visitors is proprietor Bobby Perreira’s commitment to showcasing unique and memorable entertainment. Perreira has built a reputation for bringing distinctive performers to his lakeside venue—artists who offer something beyond the ordinary cover-band experience. […]
Edgewood Avenue business owners band together after overnight shooting
An Edgewood business owner and president of the newly formed Historic King District Business Association says the group is fighting for a safer street.
Hollywood directors reach tentative 4-year deal with studios and streamers
The talks were the first under new DGA President Christopher Nolan
Lakewood Ranch woman launches mobile dirty soda business
Amber Hanratty started Dirty Sara-Soda after seeing TikTok videos of specialty drink trend
A Look At PENN Entertainment (PENN) Valuation As It Opens A New Land Based Hollywood Casino Aurora
PENN Entertainment (PENN) is reshaping its Illinois footprint as it prepares to close the longtime Hollywood Casino Aurora riverboat and open a new US$360 million land-based complex later in June. See our latest analysis for PENN Entertainment. The latest Hollywood Casino Aurora announcement comes after a strong run in PENN Entertainment's stock, with a 36.8% year to date share price return and a 36.7% 90 day share price return. However, the 5 year total shareholder return is down 74.1%, so...
Lights, Camera, Science! The Science and Entertainment Exchange Brings Real Science to Hollywood
By hosting mixers, retreats, and a database of over 3,000 scientists, The Exchange helps filmmakers and scientists connect, increasing accurate science in the movies.
Lights, Camera, Science! The Science and Entertainment Exchange Brings Real Science to Hollywood
By hosting mixers, retreats, and a database of over 3,000 scientists, The Exchange helps filmmakers and scientists connect, increasing accurate science in the movies.
Deadline Hollywood
Bleecker Street and LD Entertainment are teaming on U.S. rights for 'A Talent for Murder' starring Helen Mirren, Alden Ehrenreich and Olivia Cooke. Read more below.
Porsche Turned Toy Story Characters Into Real Cars—And They're Incredible
Buzz, Jessie, and Woody each get their own custom 911s ahead of the premiere of Toy Story 5.
McGuireWoods Ranked Again on American Health Lawyers Association’s ‘Top Honors’ List
The American Health Lawyers Association selected McGuireWoods for its annual “Top Honors” list. Serving more than 14,000 health law professionals nationwide, the AHLA is the nation’s largest nonpartisan, nonprofit educational...
From Classroom to Racetrack: How Charlie Baur is Building a Motorsports Career in a Business Discipline
Charlie Baur can trace his racing story back to a Christmas morning in Michigan — the kind that starts with snow on the ground and ends with a throttle in a kid’s hands. “I remember being 3 years old and then for Christmas that year, my parents had gotten me a 120 cc snowmobile,” Baur said. Long before sprint cars, he was a Michigan kid on snowmobiles, dirt bikes, four-wheelers and jet skis — and a regular at car shows and races with his family. Photo courtesy of Charlie Baur That early exposure became a calling. At 12, he sat in a sprint car for the first time and knew he’d found the next chapter. He started in quarter midgets, moved to go-karts, and the day before he turned 16 — one day shy of the minimum age required by track insurance — he made his first sprint car start after convincing officials to let him race. Five years later, Baur is still pushing forward, now racing sprint cars on both pavement and dirt while pursuing an automotive business education at Northwood University — with a clear-eyed understanding that motorsports encompasses more than what happens under the lights on Saturday night. “It’s a business,” said Charlie, a 20-year-old who calls Fenton, Michigan, home when he’s not at a racetrack or at Northwood’s residential campus in Midland, Michigan. Photo courtesy of Charlie Baur Racing is the product — but preparation is the job To the average fan, race day begins around dinner time. For a team, race day can be a 12-hour shift — plus the work that came before it. And Baur’s racing operation is a family affair. “The team is my parents and myself,” he said, explaining they own the cars, maintain equipment and manage the business side — from sponsor relations to budgeting. On race weekends, the core group includes Baur and his parents (Eric and Stefanie), plus a couple of additional hands (Alex Photiou and Robert Flannigan) who help with the intensity and pace of trackside work. That structure has shaped how he thinks about efficiency and professionalism. “We’ve always kind of had the mentality of we’re never working on the car for maintenance at the track,” he said. “Our goal is to do as little work as possible to the car because it should be ready when that car rolls out of the trailer to go racing.” That mindset shows up in routines: bolt checks, tire procedures, safety equipment and a repeatable process designed to limit errors. “Once I fire the car up and put my helmet on, that’s when it’s go time,” he said. “You can plan as much as possible for how the race is going to play out, but until you take the green flag … you don’t know how it’s going to go.” Photo courtesy of Charlie Baur First-generation driver, student of the game In racing, “first-generation” matters — and Baur wears that label with pride. “A lot of the drivers are third or fourth generation,” he said. “My family has never been in motorsports. So for me, we’ve always looked at it as we’re new to it and we want to be as different as possible. From a marketing standpoint, it helps us stand out.” It also pushes him to seek out mentors — especially veteran drivers who have seen every scenario, solved every problem and won in multiple eras. Baur credits accomplished driver Jason Blonde, a 10-time champion, for becoming his driver coach and helping him develop as a competitor. “To me, learning from Jason helps me because he has had lots of success and knows what to do,” Baur said. “You have to humble yourself and say, ‘I don’t know what to do; can you help me out?’” That willingness to learn extends off the track, too. Baur says one of his biggest challenges is not a mechanical limitation, but credibility. “It’s my age,” he said. “Some people won’t take me seriously because I’m so young. Even though … I do know what we’re talking about and have a general idea.” His answer has been to out-prepare, out-communicate and treat the operation like a real enterprise — because it is. Photo courtesy of Charlie Baur Northwood’s role: Turning passion into a plan Baur is majoring in automotive aftermarket management and pursuing an accelerated path that pairs undergraduate study with graduate work. He’s also exploring how to align his studies with motorsports-focused coursework as Northwood advances related programs and pathways. He sees the value clearly: motorsports needs business-literate professionals who understand budgets, sponsorship, marketing, operations and long-term strategy — and who can translate between the language of the shop and the language of the boardroom. That’s why his Northwood experience isn’t limited to the classroom. He has been involved with the Northwood University International Auto Show and serves as motorsports chair — a leadership role that demands outreach, contracts, coordination and a steady professional demeanor. “There’s so much outside work that makes the auto show successful that people don’t realize,” he said. “And it is truly student led.” He’s also participated in industry experiences through Northwood at major events such as AAPEX, SEMA and PRI, along with other automotive networking events — opportunities he describes as a fast track to understanding how business really gets done. “You learn a lot in the classroom,” he said. “But if you learn it and you can’t apply it to the real world, it loses its value. Or if you learn it and can apply it, but you don’t know anyone, it is still of no value.” In his words, Northwood helps him win because it “gives me the tools to succeed” — including flexibility and faculty support as he balances travel and racing commitments with academics. Photo courtesy of Charlie Baur Racing as an ecosystem — and a talent gap waiting to be filled Baur is blunt about what he sees across the motorsports world: a deep bench of experienced professionals, and not enough young talent entering the pipeline. “I go to car shows, I go to these different events, and typically … the average age is between 45 to 55,” he said. “There’s not a lot of young people going into the motorsports world.” That reality reinforces Northwood’s communications focus: positioning motorsports not as a narrow lane, but as a wide ecosystem of business careers — sponsorship, logistics, data, media, leadership, hospitality and innovation — with real demand for prepared graduates. It also shapes how Baur talks to younger students who love racing but aren’t sure what their future looks like. “If you have a passion for motorsports, there’s gonna be a spot for you somewhere,” he said, emphasizing that driving is only one of many career paths — and that local tracks and hands-on experience are often the best first step. But if someone is interested in driving as a career path, it will take a team to make that happen. Baur’s team includes Stahl’s Motors and Music Experience, Rhino Racing, Randy Wise Buick GMC Chevrolet, Western Michigan Fleet Parts, Mother’s Polish, Schaeffer’s Oil, Hepfner Racing Products, Ameriguard Storage Centers, Justice Brothers, Race 1 Wraps, TBM Brakes, Behind Your Design, CharlieBaur.com and Northwood University. “There are so many people who invest not only in myself but in my race team and who believe in us to succeed,” he added. Pictured: Charlie Bauer’s sprint race car. Looking ahead: A headline worth chasing Ask Baur to imagine 2035, and he’ll give you two answers — one dream, one blueprint. “In a perfect world,” he said, “winning the Indy 500.” Realistically, he wants to build a life where business ownership and racing reinforce each other and where he can pay forward the help he has received by mentoring younger drivers, especially those trying to break into motorsports without a family legacy. “When I retire from full-time racing, I want to be able to provide the same opportunities that were presented to myself to the next generation of drivers,” Baur said. “I know how difficult it is to get your foot in the door.” For now, the focus is simple: keep building the operation, keep learning the business, and keep showing up prepared — because in sprint car racing, as in life, process matters. And once the helmet goes on? “It’s go time,” Baur said. Photo courtesy of Charlie Baur Learn more Students interested in motorsports careers — whether in competition, team operations, marketing, finance, sponsorship, data, or management — can explore opportunities through Northwood University’s Center for Automotive and Mobility Studies. For Charlie Baur’s latest motorsports adventures, follow Charlie_Baur and Charlie Baur Racing on social media. To learn more about Northwood’s Bachelor of Business Administration in Automotive and Mobility Studies and motorsports management concentration, visit www.northwood.edu/programs/automotive-mobility-studies/. Photo courtesy of Charlie Baur Pictured: Charlie Baur at Butler Motor Speedway on May 31, 2026. Share this page
What Happened on June 7: Hollywood Moments That Made Entertainment History
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What Happened on June 7: Hollywood Moments That Made Entertainment History
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Beachwood road closed during mental health crisis response, police say
The Beachwood Police Department responded to a report of a person experiencing a mental health crisis early Monday afternoon.
What It Takes To Be A Top Tier Entertainment Lawyer in 2026
Share I’ve recently run several popular posts breaking down data related to sought after legal jobs. General Counsel Big Law Appellate Attorney Here is another in this series. Two Lawyers, One Elite Market Entertainment law can sound like a single professional category. In practice, the lawyers who reach the top of the Hollywood market often look quite different from one another. Consider two attorneys from the 2025 top-entertainment-law universe. Lesley Freeman represents one route: the company-side entertainment lawyer. She is chief legal officer of AGBO, where she oversees company-wide business and legal affairs across film, television, video game and interactive experiences, and technological innovation, after senior legal roles at MGM, Amazon MGM Studios, HBO, and O’Melveny. Daniel Petrocelli represents another route: the outside-counsel trial lawyer. He is chair of O’Melveny’s trial practice and a vice chair of the firm, with a national litigation practice that includes entertainment, sports, and media disputes. Their careers differ by platform, role, practice area, and professional identity. One sits inside an entertainment company; the other practices from a major law firm. One is associated with corporate and governance work; the other with litigation. Yet both fall within the same publicly recognized top tier of Hollywood lawyers. That contrast points to the article’s central question. If there is no single mold for a top entertainment lawyer, are the paths simply idiosyncratic, or do they follow recurring patterns? The data suggest the latter. The attorneys recognized on The Hollywood Reporter and Variety’s 2025 top-attorney lists do not follow one career template, but their paths are not random. They cluster around several defined routes: entertainment-focused private practice, company-side or operator experience, corporate and finance conversion, litigation conversion, public-service-to-litigation pathways, and smaller specialized lanes in labor, employment, and celebrity family law. Across those routes, the recurring ingredients are platform strength, educational capital or Los Angeles market proximity, long career tenure, specialized practice identity, and entertainment-industry fluency. The article examines five dimensions of the top-attorney sample: route into entertainment law, firm or organizational platform, education pipeline, seniority, and practice specialization. Data and Methodology The dataset includes 103 attorneys drawn from The Hollywood Reporter and Variety’s 2025 lists of top entertainment or Hollywood attorneys. For each attorney, the dataset tracks current organization, law school, J.D. year where available, first-known bar admission year, practice area, prior roles, platform type, and route into entertainment law. The sample is best understood as a recognized-attorney dataset, not a census of all entertainment lawyers. It captures lawyers who reached public top-tier recognition in 2025, rather than every lawyer practicing in the entertainment sector. Multiple but Defined Routes Into Entertainment Law The first question is how these lawyers entered the entertainment-law market. Because every attorney in the dataset is entertainment-related by definition, the key distinction is not whether they practice entertainment law. It is how they got there. The largest group followed what might be called the entertainment private-practice route. These attorneys appear to have built their practices around entertainment, media, talent, music, rights, production, intellectual property, or adjacent industry work relatively early. That route accounts for 40 of the 103 attorneys in the sample, or 38.8%.
UMW College of Business Celebrates Alumni Achievement at Annual Awards
byWith a solid foundation in finance, marketing and management, University of Mary Washington business graduates go on to careers in executive leadership, entrepreneurship and public service.At the annual College of Business Alumni Awards – held in Woodard Hall during Reunion Weekend – Mary Washington honored grads who have excelled in their professions, from founding supportive […]
Create & Cultivate Announces Return Of The C&C 100 List Honoring Women Defining Culture, Business And Leadership In 2026
Create & Cultivate, the largest events and media company for women in business, announces the return of its annual C&C 100 List, taking place June 16, 2026, at The London West Hollywood.
Longtime north Fargo apparel and embroidery business to close
Carla and Ron Sorvaag launched First Choice Apparel and Embroidery from their home basement in 1995. The couple plans to host a "retirement liquidation" sale at their store in Trollwood Village this month.
Planetarium show explores the science of the sun and moon
A live presentation at Samford University’s Christenberry Planetarium will examine how Earth’s closest celestial neighbors continue to shape life on our planet.
Front Porch Forum could become employee-owned when its founders retire
Michael and Valerie Wood-Lewis, who founded Front Porch Forum in 2000, are exploring the possibility of selling the company to its employees when the couple is ready to retire.
I grew up in California. Don't follow its lead.
Hollywood's home state is hosting a dramatic primary election. Here's what readers said about California's political moment.
Kin Health Raises $9 Million in Seed Funding
Armed with a recent $9 million seed funding raise, Westwood-based Kin Health Technologies Inc. is now trying to make good on its promise as a
<i>Scary Movie 6</i> Is Another Hollywood Reboot From Our Childhoods. But Have We Outgrown the Joke?
Shock-value humour used to be able to carry an entire film, but simply being offensive isn't enough anymore. Once the nostalgia of Scary Movie 6 wears off, is there enough to keep us entertained?
Top Moments: Daily Bruin Sports reviews the highlights of UCLA Athletics' 2025-26 year
The 2025-26 year saw momentous occasion after momentous occasion take place for UCLA Athletics. From championship banners to program records, Westwood saw another year of history being made.
Minecraft Dungeons II date announce
Minecraft Dungeons II has a release date, and it's September 28, 2026! Learn more about what awaits you and watch the animated trailer!
What Happened on June 7: Hollywood Moments That Made Entertainment History
IMDb, la fonte più popolare e autorevole al mondo per contenuti su film, programmi TV e celebrità.
What Happened on June 7: Hollywood Moments That Made Entertainment History
IMDb es la fuente de contenido de películas, programas de TV y celebridades más popular y confiable del mundo.
Clockwork Revolution: Burlesque, Bullets, and Butterfly Effects
On behalf of the team at inXile entertainment, I’m thrilled to share more of Clockwork Revolution — our time-bending first-person action RPG set in the steampunk city of Avalon, with a cast of unforgettable characters, and a world that reacts deeply to every choice you make. We’re hard at work on the game and can’t wait for you to play it next year.
Maverick GOP Sen. Packwood of Oregon, who resigned after scandal, dies at 93
Former Oregon Sen. Bob Packwood has died
Kaouther Ben Hania on How Every Movie Is Political: SXSW London 2026
The Oscar-nominated Tunisian director behind 'The Voice of Hind Rajab,' during a SXSW London appearance, also discussed the Western thirst for Global South trauma.
Buttonwood Nature Center offers Splash & Science summer camp for kids
Kids ages 7–12 can explore streams, study aquatic life, and enjoy hands-on crafts at Buttonwood Nature Center’s Splash & Science summer day camps.
Edgewood's Eva Akpandja wins second straight shotput State Title
LA CROSSE, Wis. --- Edgewood High School junior Eva Akpandja saved her best for last. The Crusader star won the D2 Girls shotput state championship on her final launch, landing
Entertainment Workers Oppose Paramount-WBD Merger in Town Hall
Writers, actors, crew members and small business owners expressed their opposition to the $111 billion transaction in Beverly Hills on Saturday: “It may be the final domino that knocks everything down.”
Hollywood workers rally against Paramount-Skydance deal
As he spoke at a gathering on Saturday to protest Paramount Skydance's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery , stand-up comedian Adam Conover framed the ongoing media consolidation as an existential threat to an industry that made the United States a cultural power.
Wyoming Sheriff Orders "Clint Eastwood High Plains Drifter" Look For New Cruiser
When Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak wanted a new design for the newest cruiser in the fleet, he asked a local artist to create a "Clint Eastwood High…
High-energy and high up entertainment
Mark Lippard of Denver, North Carolina juggles while riding a giant unicycle beneath the top of a pavilion at the Greenwood County Recreation Complex. Lippard was one of the family-friendly
Test your pop culture: From Hollywood to the Heartland
Test your knowledge of entertainment with this quiz on celebrities, trends and headline-making moments. Featured this week: a red-hot new romance, runway-worthy bikini moments, candid Hollywood reflec...
‘Regular Communication Has Helped’ Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump ‘Cope’ amid Their Health Struggles (Exclusive Source)
Tiger Woods, 50, and Vanessa Trump, 48, are leaning on each other for support as they overcome their own health challenges together, PEOPLE has exclusively learned.
The Hollywood Reporter Women in Entertainment Gala recap
SHIFTER's Emmy Carlos Rayman shares the sights and sounds from The Hollywood Reporter Women In Entertainment Gala in Toronto.
Several vehicles damaged as fire spreads to Tri-State business
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Test your pop culture: From Hollywood to the Heartland
Test your knowledge of entertainment with this quiz on celebrities, trends and headline-making moments. Featured this week: a red-hot new romance, runway-worthy bikini moments, candid Hollywood reflections and a smashed piano that stole the show.
TV Ratings: NBA, NHL Get Big Starts for Championship Series
The opening games of both matchups hit multi-year highs for ABC.
PENN Entertainment Bets On New Aurora Casino And Valuation Gap
PENN Entertainment (NasdaqGS:PENN) is opening the new US$360 million Hollywood Casino Aurora as its latest land-based flagship in Illinois. The long-running Hollywood Casino riverboat in Aurora is set to close after more than 30 years of operation as activity shifts to the new property. The new complex combines gaming, hotel rooms, dining, and entertainment offerings in a single, purpose-built facility. The move reflects PENN Entertainment's push to grow its brick and mortar footprint...
Phoebe Bridgers announces no-phone tour, concerts at Intuit Dome
Phoebe Bridgers will set out on the international Lost Tour in September, with two dates over Halloween weekend at Inglewood's Intuit Dome.
Tom Hardy's 'Mobland' drama tops Hollywood's most notorious on-set meltdowns and feuds
From Tom Hardy to Christian Bale, Hollywood's biggest stars have faced accusations of difficult on-set behavior, leaked meltdowns and public feuds.
Baldacci makes final pitch to voters
A poll released Friday shows Baldacci leading on election night with 27% of the vote, followed by State Auditor Matt Dunlap at 22%, former congressional aide Jordan Wood at 21% and social worker Paige Loud at 11%.
Blue Fox Entertainment Acquires Westwood, New York iPic Theaters
Blue Fox Entertainment has acquired two iPic locations in Los Angeles' Westwood Village and New York and will rebrand them as The Cinemas.
<i>Scary Movie 6</i> Is Another Hollywood Reboot From Our Childhoods. But Have We Outgrown the Joke?
Shock-value humor used to be able to carry an entire film, but simply being offensive isn't enough anymore. Once the nostalgia of Scary Movie 6 wears off, is there enough to keep us entertained?
E-bike safety; lung cancer treatment and prevention; keeping CMA Festival attendees safe; plus other stories with Vanderbilt Health sources
WKRN News 2 interviewed Jeffrey Upperman, MD, FACS, Professor and Chair of the Department of Pediatric Surgery and Surgeon-in-Chief of Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, about e-bike related injuries following the recent death of a Brentwood High student and a proposal to require safety training before students could ride a bike on a school campus in Williamson County. Fabien Maldonado, MD, MSc,Professor of Medicine and Thoracic Surgery, was on WTVF News Channel 5‘s live studio show, “Openline,” with host Ben Hall, to discuss lung cancer, treatment and prevention. WSMV’s “Today In Nashville” program hosted Vanderbilt LifeFlight paramedic/flight nurse practitioner Tony Smith to talk about safety for the CMA Festival. The New York Times reporter Carl Zimmer interviewed James Crowe, MD, Director of the Vanderbilt Center for Antibody Therapeutics, for a story about the race to find vaccines and treatments as Ebola spreads. The Vanderbilt Health News release about the pilot clinical trial conducted by Vanderbilt Health and Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc., that confirms the safety of ifetroban and supports the further development of the drug to prevent cancer metastasis, was picked up by Reuters, Stock Titan,and others. Women We Admire has named Lee Ann Liska, President and Chief Operating Officer, to its list of top women leaders of Nashville for 2026. Radiology Business, Aunt Minnie, Bioengineer, and Imaging Technology News covered the study from Consuelo Wilkins, MD, MSCI, the Mildred Thornton Stahlman Professor in Rural Health and professor of Medicine in the Division of Geriatric Medicine, that found Black and Hispanic people, while known to be far more apt to have dementia, are significantly less apt than other racial and ethnic groups to show Alzheimer’s pathology on brain scans. STAT News interviewed Deva Sharma, MD, Transfusion Medicine & Hematology-Oncology, for a story about more patients requesting unvaccinated blood and what it means for the medical system at large. Yahoo! Health reporter Korin Miller interviewed Gitanjali Srivastava, MD, Director of Obesity Medicine, for a story about how semaglutide and tirzepatide compare. William Schaffner, MD, Professor of Preventive Medicine, was quoted by several news outlets about public health issues, including: NBC News (new COVID vaccinations); Medscape (pneumonia and sepsis); and CNN (protection from contagious viruses). Shelbyville Times-Gazette is repurposing Jessica Pasley’s July 2025 Vanderbilt Health News story on tick-borne illnesses as a front-page story.
Police arrest son of James Handy's girlfriend in actor's stabbing death in LA
Handy appeared in “Top Gun: Maverick”
Police arrest son of James Handy's girlfriend in actor's stabbing death in LA
Handy appeared in “Top Gun: Maverick”
‘Everwood’ Met a Shocking Cancellation 20 Years Ago
A last-minute renewal of ‘7th Heaven’ meant the end of this small-town family drama.
Midfielder Smallwood pens permanent Bristol Rovers deal
Midfielder Richie Smallwood has made his loan move from Tranmere to Bristol Rovers permanent, signing a one-year deal.
Prep talk: Jack Kaplan and Brentwood teammates had quite a season
Brentwood won its first Southern Section baseball title with the junior pitcher helping lead the way.
Man sentenced in 2023 death of Glenwood South business owner David Millette
One of the victim's family members called the sentence a "gross inadequacy."
World Ocean Assessment highlights urgent need for science and global action
In the wood-panelled rooms of New York’s storied Explorers Club, where portraits of pioneering adventurers line the walls, diplomats, scientists and ocean advocates gathered on Tuesday evening with a shared sense of urgency – and anticipation.
Column: I’m Disengaging a Bit from Politics This Summer. Join Me
Columnist Tim White shares his aversion to political partisanship and recommends taking a break from politics to enjoy the summertime.
L.A. Dance Project's 'City of Dance' puts free dance in public spaces
Choreographer Benjamin Millepied's L.A. Dance Project is taking its work to the streets of Los Angeles over a period of two weeks with free performances at LACMA's David Geffen Galleries, Hollywood Forever Cemetery and Hollyhock House at Barnsdall Art Park.
New Steelers coaches see Jalen Ramsey as their version of do-it-all Charles Woodson
Mike McCarthy and his coaching staff see Jalen Ramsey as the ultimate chess piece in their secondary, a defender who can move around and be a true threat...
Greenwood is Roma’s top target as opening offer ready
Reports in Italy claim that Roma are ready to make their opening offer for Mason Greenwood, who is valued at €50m by Olympique Marseille.Several sources in Italy claim that English winger Greenwood ...
After 'Backrooms' and 'Obsession,' these YouTubers could hit Hollywood
A pair of YouTuber-helmed horror films scored big at the box office, and others could follow as Hollywood turns to creators.
Samsung Electronics move to Texas jars N.J. business, political communities
Samsung's decision to relocate its U.S. headquarters from Englewood Cliffs to Plano, Texas, has rocked the N.J. business community.
Mental Health Courts Offer People Facing Prison an Imperfect Alternative
Hundreds of U.S. courts offer treatment over prison for some defendants with mental illness. But critics say mental health courts have outpaced research on their effectiveness.
Jays Trade For Simeon Woods Richardson
It is a the second coming of Simeon Woods Richardson. You will likely remember that the Jays picked him (along with Anthony Kay) up from the Mets for Marcus Stroman back in 2019. I remember it mostly because I was in Toronto at the time and was at a game with Matt W and we […]
Quentin Tarantino rips modern movies from Hollywood's 'flavorless sausage factory,' would 'rather read a book'
Quentin Tarantino slammed contemporary movies, as he called Hollywood a 'flavorless sausage factory' — but named a few recent films he actually liked.
Stuntman: Hollwood Revives a PS2 Fave for PS5, Adds Actual Movie Licenses Like Fast & Furious
Back to the Future! Knight Rider! More!
ENTERTAINMENT: ‘Music’ at Wildwood; ‘Aftermaths’ exhibit opens at AMFA Saturday
"Aftermaths: Mat Collishaw," featuring the latest film from British painter, photographer, sculptor and filmmaker Mat Collishaw, opens Saturday in the Fine Arts Club New Media Gallery at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts.
‘The Odyssey’ gets 3-week run at Westwood’s the Village Theatre
“The Odyssey” opens everywhere July 17
Can Hollywood help heal America's divides?
Steven Olikara believes movies and TV can help Americans move beyond caricature, contempt and political division.
Nationals' James Wood is putting together an MVP-level season
Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood is doing everything he can to put himself in contention and possibly win the National League MVP award. Still, he'll likely lose out to Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani.
APLA Health food pantries a lifeline for people living with HIV in Los Angeles
One grocery bag at a time, APLA Health's Vance North Necessities of Life Program in North Hollywood is helping empower people and provide hope.
Morrisey announces $3.4M health funding opportunity
KINGWOOD – West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey spent Monday morning at Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital in Kingwood speaking about community-based health. He was joined by local representatives, members of the Preston County Commission, state officials, local community partners and hospital officials. The purpose of his visit was to announce a $3.4 million statewide funding […]
Stuntman Hollywood revealed at Sony State of Play, coming soon to PS5
Cars from The Fast and Furious, Back to the Future, and more present.
HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO HONOR DAVID BECKHAM WITH STAR ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME - Hollywood Walk of Fame
David Beckham will be honored with the 2,849th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on June 12th at 10:00 am PT at 6819 Hollywood Boulevard. Beckham will receive his star in the category of Sports Entertainment.
NJBIA: Samsung’s Exit Underscores NJ’s Challenging Business Climate
Samsung’s decision to relocate its U.S. corporate headquarters in Englewood Cliffs to Texas by the end of the year underscores New Jersey’s difficult tax
Oregon Health Authority monitors returning MV Hondius passenger after hantavirus outbreak
KATU ABC 2 offers coverage of news, weather, sports and community events for Portland, Oregon and surrounding towns, including Beaverton, Lake Oswego, Milwaukie, Happy Valley, Gresham, Vancouver, Hillsboro, Oregon City, Tualatin, West Linn, Woodburn, Tigard, Tualatin and Garden Home.
‘Access Hollywood’ Producer Rob Silverstein, Front Office Sports Team Up for Daily TV News Program
"Access Hollywood" producer Rob Silverstein will serve as the executive producer of "Front Office Sports Tonight," which launches this fall
‘Access Hollywood’ Producer Rob Silverstein, Front Office Sports Team Up for Daily TV News Program
"Access Hollywood" producer Rob Silverstein will serve as the executive producer of "Front Office Sports Tonight," which launches this fall
Madison Square Garden and Radio City See It Live Summer Details
The owner of Madison Square Garden and Radio City Music Hall is launching a campaign to highlight its lineup of more than 100 shows this summer, the most in MSG's nearly 60 year history.
News | World Cup scouting report: Los Angeles adds soccer to its entertainment culture
Fan zones from Venice Beach to Burbank aim to widen the win
Conor Orr’s 100 Bold Predictions for the 2026 NFL Season
From the Super Bowl champion to the performance of new coaches and more: envisioning award winners, breakout candidates and two Hollywood movies.
After years in limbo, a new crisis center opens in Lynnwood
Operated by community health provider Sea Mar, the center will offer urgent mental health and substance use care and take drop-offs from first responders.
Bias, stigma can impact LGBTQ+ mental health, counselor says
What might negatively impact LGBTQ+ mental health?
Nicole Mitchell appears to be exploring a political comeback
Her campaign website disclosure suggests she's running for City Council in Woodbury.
How LA's Fight for Its Entertainment Future May Tilt a Tight City Election
Both the close mayoral primary and a winner-take-all city council race have made Hollywood part of the debate for Los Angeles' future.
AMC Entertainment Records Its Highest Domestic and Global May Attendance Since 2019
LEAWOOD, Kan., June 01, 2026--AMC Entertainment (NYSE: AMC), the largest theatrical exhibitor in the United States and the world, welcomed more than 4.2 million moviegoers to its U.S. AMC Theatres and internationally at its ODEON Cinemas this past weekend, from Thursday through Sunday. After yet another strong weekend at the box office in May, both domestically and globally AMC Entertainment received 25.5 million guests at our theatres, recording the highest-attended month of May since 2019.
How Will FIFA Impact Local Business & Tourism? Join the Conversation June 9!
The FIFA World Cup is coming to the Seattle region—and the economic impact will extend far beyond the stadium
He moved to Japan alone and started building cabins in the woods
Mori Nishimura became fascinated with the Japanese countryside when he drove out to go surfing.
Kurt Russell proved Hollywood wrong by ditching LA decades before the celebrity exodus began
Kurt Russell opened up about choosing Colorado ranch life over Hollywood, saying the mountains offer everything he and Goldie Hawn want in daily life.
Kane Parsons' Backrooms Spells a YouTube Conquest of the Film Biz
Three YouTubers' theatrical hits this year — including Kane Parsons' 'Backrooms' this weekend — hint at a new economic order even many in the business may not be ready for
What your golf fit says about you: Sun Day Red
Sun Day Red golfers adore Tiger Woods, obviously, but what are people thinking when they see you wearing apparel from his partnership with TaylorMade?
WALB Sports Director Aaron Meaux recaps GIAA baseball state championships
Citizens Christian Academy wins second straight Class A championship, Valwood captures first state title
London man completes 1,000 parkruns after mental health struggle
Darren Wood, from Carshalton, says taking part in the community event has saved his life.
How Dolly Parton Built the Tourism Empire of Her Dreams
After the success of Dollywood, the country music superstar plans to add hotels, entertainment venues and even themed gas stations.
LA’s glitzy new sports hub set for World Cup and Olympics – will local residents share in the boom?
With three top stadiums, Inglewood is remaking itself as a host of world-class events – and while some locals love the transformation, others feel left behind
These Producers Built a Business Working With First-Time Directors. It Paid Off Big With ‘Obsession’
Tea Shop's James Harris and Mark Lane are the prime movers behind Curry Barker's hit movie, and they pride themselves on taking a chance on newcomers.
Tobacco Road Sports Café closes downtown Raleigh location
Tobacco Road Sports Café has officially closed its Glenwood South location in downtown Raleigh, though its Durham branch will remain open.
Elmwood's Mister Pizza reopens under new management
According to a press release, most kitchen equipment has been replaced and the entryway and cashier counter have also been remodeled.
Fertitta Entertainment Agrees to Acquire Caesars Entertainment in $17.6B Deal
HOUSTON, LAS VEGAS AND RENO, NEV. — Fertitta Entertainment Inc., a private holding company controlled by the NBA’s Houston Rockets governor (i.e. owner) Tilman Fertitta, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire casino and gaming giant Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ: CZR) for $17.6 billion. Fertitta Entertainment plans to finance the acquisition through a combination of equity, assumed Caesars’ outstanding debt (approximately $11.9 billion) and new committed debt financing arranged by a consortium of 10 banks. Under terms of the agreement, Caesars shareholders will receive $31 in cash for each outstanding share, which represents a 49 percent premium to the company’s unaffected stock price on Feb. 25 (the last trading day before rumors of a potential transaction were reported) — $20.77 per share. Upon completion of the transaction, shares of Caesars Entertainment common stock will no longer be listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange. Caesars operates several major Las Vegas Strip properties, such as Caesars Palace, Harrah’s, Paris Las Vegas, Planet Hollywood, Horseshoe, The LINQ Hotel, Flamingo and The Cromwell. Fertitta Entertainment owns Golden Nugget Hotels & Casinos and operates more than 450 full-service restaurants around the world, including Landry’s, Rainforest Café and Morton’s. According to the press releases issued by both companies,…