Oprah's O Mag to end regular print editions after 20 years
O, The Oprah Magazine is ending its regular monthly print editions with the December 2020 issue after 20 years of publication.
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AMC Theatres postpones reopening again as summer blockbusters are delayed
By Frank Pallotta, CNN Business (CNN) -- With summer blockbusters pushing back their release dates because of coronavirus, AMC Theatres is delaying its opening once again. The world's biggest movie-theater chain is postponing the reopening of its US theaters to "mid-to-late August,"…
Kelly Preston, actor and wife of John Travolta, dies at 57
Actor Kelly Preston has died at age 57. John Travolta, Preston's husband of 28 years, confirmed late Sunday that his wife had died after a two-year battle with breast cancer.
Body found in search of lake for ‘Glee’ star Naya Rivera
A body was found Monday at a Southern California lake during the search for “Glee” star Naya Rivera, authorities said.
Country rocker and fiddler Charlie Daniels dies at age 83
Country music firebrand and fiddler Charlie Daniels, who had a hit with “Devil Went Down to Georgia,” has died at age 83.
Spaghetti Western movie composer Ennio Morricone dead at 91
ROME (AP) — Ennio Morricone, the Oscar-winning Italian composer who created the coyote-howl theme for the iconic Spaghetti Western “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” and often haunting soundtracks for such classic Hollywood gangster movies as “The Untouchables” and…
Silver Dollar City employees test positive for COVID-19
Silver Dollar City confirms that employees have tested positive for COVID-19, however, they're not releasing specifics at this time.
Renderings released of future Cornell Complex
The public now has a more accurate look at what Joplin's future Cornell Complex will look like. Connect2Culture released renderings on Tuesday.
Carl Reiner, beloved creator of 'Dick Van Dyke Show,' dies
NEW YORK (AP) — Carl Reiner, the ingenious and versatile writer, actor and director who broke through as a “second banana” to Sid Caesar and rose to comedy’s front ranks as creator of “The Dick Van Dyke Show” and straight…
Pittsburg teacher recognized with International Thespian Society award
Pittsburg High School theatre members celebrate Greg Shaw, who won the International Thespian Society Spirit of Thespis Award. It recognizes up to three schools or individuals that, when faced with a serious challenge, demonstrated grace under pressure.
St. Louis rapper Huey killed in shooting in Missouri
A St. Louis rapper who went by the stage name Huey was killed in a shooting that also wounded another man, authorities say. The Kinloch native was best known in the rap community for his 2006 debut single, “Pop, Lock & Drop It.
Joel Schumacher, director of Batman movies and 'St. Elmo's Fire,' dead at 80
By Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) -- Joel Schumacher, an eclectic director whose career ranged from a pair of divisive Batman movies to "St. Elmo's Fire," died Monday after a year-long battle with cancer, a representative for Schumacher told CNN. He…
Columbus Chamber of Commerce hosts a drive-in movie night
COLUMBUS, Mo - The Columbus Chamber of Commerce will host a drive-in movie at the Cherokee American Legion Fairgrounds. The screening will be on Saturday, June 20th, starting at 8:30 P.M. The movie will be "Playing with Fire." Food will…
New this week: Neil Young, 'Miss Juneteenth,' Padma Lakshmi (June 15)
This week’s new entertainment releases include a celebration of Juneteenth with the film “Miss Juneteenth,” Channing Godfrey Peoples’ first feature film.
Dave Chappelle drops hard-hitting '8:46' special
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) -- Dave Chappelle dropped a surprise special Thursday night in which he searingly addresses the death of George Floyd and the aftermath. The 27-minute monologue is entitled "8:46," which is the amount of time former Minneapolis…
Stone's Throw Theatre announces changes to schedule, pricing
The theatre is aiming to be able to present its show "Bad Seed" in August.
Carole Baskin awarded the zoo once owned by 'Tiger King' Joe Exotic
By Jennifer Henderson and Hollie Silverman, CNN (CNN) -- Carole Baskin, whose longstanding feud with Joe Exotic was chronicled in the hit Netflix docuseries "Tiger King," has been awarded the zoo once owned by her nemesis. An Oklahoma judge ruled in favor of…
CW to recast 'Batwoman' after Ruby Rose exits series
By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN (CNN) -- Ruby Rose is done as Batwoman. The actress has decided to leave the CW series after one season, leaving the network and studio Warner Bros. with the daunting task of recasting the iconic role.…
Pittsburg Community Theatre cancels remainder of season
Pittsburg Community Theatre Board of Directors announced this week that the group has canceled the remainder of its 2020 season, a season that was to include four productions.
John Krasinski and 'The Office' costars recreated that wedding dance for a virtual ceremony
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) -- John Krasinski is clearly a hopeless romantic. As proof of that the actor/director hosted a very special wedding on episode seven of his online show "Some Good News." Krasinski shared what he said was…
Actor and comedian Jerry Stiller has died of natural causes, Ben Stiller says
By Alta Spells, CNN (CNN) -- Actor and comedian Jerry Stiller has died due to natural causes, his son, actor Ben Stiller said in a tweet. He was 92. "He was a great dad and grandfather, and the most dedicated…
Nicolas Cage to star as Joe Exotic in limited TV series
The Joe Exotic phenomenon keeps growing. Nicolas Cage will star in a TV miniseries based on the colorful wild animal owner made famous in the “Tiger King” docuseries.
How 'Parks and Recreation' made its socially distant reunion happen
By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN (CNN) -- The cast of "Parks and Recreation" had a hunger to help feed those in need. That's pretty much how Thursday's "A Parks and Recreation Special" came to be, according to executive producer Michael Schur.…
Quarterback Alex Smith's grueling road to recovery chronicled in ESPN program
By Allen Kim, CNN (CNN) -- NFL quarterback Alex Smith suffered a gruesome leg injury that put his career in jeopardy and had him fighting for his life, and his long and grueling road to recovery is chronicled in an upcoming…
