Entertainment
2 days ago
New ‘Little House’ series explores complicated history but keeps heart, community at the center
It's a story with covered wagons and one room schoolhouses, but showrunner Rebecca Sonnenshine says the "Little House on the Prairie" remake for Netflix still speaks to today's American dream.
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Behind Christopher Nolan’s 6-country epic undertaking to bring ‘The Odyssey’ to the big screen
Christopher Nolan has never been afraid to dream a little bigger. It's almost a calling. With every film, he's pushed himself and the medium further — playing with form, storytelling, visuals and audience expectations to create lasting cinematic spectacles.
3 days ago
Bonnie Tyler, who topped the charts with epic ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart,’ has died at 75
Bonnie Tyler, the gravelly voiced, Grammy-nominated Welsh pop star whose 1983 chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" enchanted succeeding generations with its bombastic charms during solar and lunar eclipses, has died. She was 75.
3 days ago
Things to do in Asheville and WNC: July 10-12
Shindig on the Green, Brews and Bears, Uncommon Market, outdoor nature programs, live music and stage shows are among the July 10-12 events planned across WNC.
4 days ago
Best movies of 2026 so far: Our top 10 and honorable mentions
The year is already halfway over, which means there has never been a better time to check out the 2026 movies you may have missed. Read our list of the 10 best flicks of 2026... so far.
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‘The Pitt’ leads with 25 Emmy nominations and ‘Hacks’ breaks record for comedies with 24
"The Pitt" led all nominees with 25 in a dominant sophomore season, while "Hacks" got a graduation party with a record-setting 24 to lead all comedies in its final season as Emmy nominations were announced Wednesday.
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Justin Bieber and more join World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS
Justin Bieber will bring his swag to the World Cup's star-studded, Super Bowl-style halftime show, joining fellow headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS, FIFA announced Wednesday.
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Tracee Ellis Ross is making her Broadway debut and completing a bucket-list item
Tracee Ellis Ross is starting to notice the small things that bring her happiness: The satisfying click of a curling iron, say, or the taste of olives. It's sort of her job right now. The actor and producer is making her Broadway debut starting Tuesday in "Every Brilliant Thing," one of the more uplifting and joyful plays this summer, even if it delves into the subject of depression.
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‘The Pitt’ and ‘Pluribus’ are poised to compete for top honors as Emmy nominations are announced
"Pluribus" could be a record-setting freshman, "The Pitt" could have a dominant sophomore season and "Hacks" is set for a graduation celebration as Emmy nominations are announced Wednesday morning.
6 days ago
Hemingway’s masterpiece on Spain’s bull runs turns 100 years old with its allure intact
Ernest Hemingway's 1926 novel "The Sun Also Rises" captivated generations of readers with its sexy Jazz Age tale of American and British bohemians trying to fill some inner void with the distractions of exotic travel, vast quantities of alcohol and the anguishing pursuit of impossible love.
6 days ago
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in front of famous friends at Madison Square Garden
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married Friday night at Madison Square Garden, where actor Adam Sandler was the surprising officiant at a ceremony and Stevie Nicks performed among a crowd packed with stars of sports and entertainment.
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‘Minions & Monsters’ tops Fourth of July holiday box office, barely beating ‘Toy Story 5’
The Minions have taken down "Toy Story 5" at the July Fourth weekend box office, but not by much. "Minions & Monsters," the seventh film in the "Despicable Me" franchise, earned $36.4 million at the holiday weekend box office, according to studio estimates for North America.
6 days ago
George Clooney to get the lifetime achievement prize from Venice Film Festival
George Clooney is returning to the Venice Film Festival this year, where he'll be honored with a lifetime achievement award. The festival's organizers said Monday that Clooney has been selected to receive the Golden Lion at the 83rd edition of the festival in September.
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The best movies of 2026 so far, from ‘Project Hail Mary’ to ‘Rose of Nevada’
It's been a curiously seesawing first six months. The movies have been dominated as much by 26-year-old YouTuber-turned-filmmaker Curry Barker as they have 79-year-old Steven Spielberg.
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California to institute Bruce Lee Day, a first for a Chinese American in the state’s history
Martial arts icon Bruce Lee, who was born in San Francisco, will become the first Chinese American in California history with an annual namesake day.
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Things to do in Asheville and WNC: July 3-5
Independence Day weekend events across Asheville and Western North Carolina include live music, art walks, family activities, outdoor outings and a regional guide to fireworks, parades and July 4 celebrations.
2 weeks ago
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce to host their wedding Friday at Madison Square Garden, AP source says
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will have their wedding at Madison Square Garden on Friday night, according to a law enforcement official briefed on the security plans.
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July concert calendar: Live music in Asheville and WNC this month
From Air Supply and Gladys Knight to Spoon, Band of Horses, Watchhouse, Jesse Welles and local artists, here’s where to find live music in Asheville and WNC in July.
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Los Angeles medical examiner says former child actor Daveigh Chase died of AIDS
Former child actor Daveigh Chase's death on June 16 was due to AIDS, the office of the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner reported. The cause of death for Chase, 35, was acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, according to online medical examiner records from this week that listed her last name as Schwallier.
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Blake Lively wants $8 million in legal fees from Justin Baldoni after ‘It Ends With Us’ dispute
Blake Lively is seeking $8 million in legal costs from actor and director Justin Baldoni after resolving their dispute over the acrimonious production of their 2024 film "It Ends With Us."
