Arts Jul 15 ‘Severance’ leads Emmy noms with 27 as ‘The Studio’ tops comedies with 23 By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press
Arts May 26 Phil Robertson, ‘Duck Dynasty’ patriarch and conservative cultural icon, dies at 79 Robertson, who turned his small duck calling interest in the sportsman's paradise of northern Louisiana into a big business, died Sunday, according to his family. By Associated Press
Arts May 20 George Wendt, actor whose name everyone knew on ‘Cheers,’ dies at 76 On "Cheers," Wendt's entrances were always cheered with a warm “Norm!” — and his wisecracks always landed. He later crafted a stage career that took him to Broadway in “Art,” “Hairspray” and “Elf.”… By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press
Arts Mar 03 PHOTOS: 6 key moments from the Oscars Host Conan O’Brien took a back seat at the Oscars' opening number, ceding the floor to a “Wizard of Oz”-themed, 8-minute musical medley led by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press
Arts Oct 29 Teri Garr, funny star of ‘Young Frankenstein’ and ‘Tootsie,’ dies at 79 The quirky comedy actor who rose from background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to favorites such as "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie" died Tuesday of multiple sclerosis. By Bob Thomas, Associated Press
Oct 28 ‘Bob’s Burgers’ actor gets 1 year in prison for Jan. 6 Capitol riot role By Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press Jay Johnston joined other rioters in a “heave ho” push against police officers guarding a tunnel entrance to the Capitol. He also cracked jokes and interacted with other rioters as he used a cellphone to record the violence around him,… Continue reading
Oct 14 Trump is using clips of Kubrick’s anti-war ‘Full Metal Jacket’ to pitch his ideal military at rallies By Associated Press Donald Trump's recent rallies have featured a video with clips of R. Lee Ermey as Marine Gunnery Sgt. Hartman in Stanley Kubrick's 1987 classic Vietnam War film “Full Metal Jacket.” Ermey's character was known for his vulgar and at times… Continue reading
Oct 01 John Amos, iconic screen actor from ‘Good Times’ to ‘Roots’ to ‘The West Wing,’ dies at 84 By Beth Harris, Associated Press “Many fans consider him their TV father,” his son Kelly Christopher Amos said in a statement. Continue reading
Jan 22 Norman Jewison, ‘In the Heat of the Night’ and ‘Moonstruck’ director, dead at 97 By Hillel Italie, Associated Press Jewison, a three-time Oscar nominee who in 1999 received an Academy Award for lifetime achievement, died “peacefully” Saturday, according to his publicist. Continue reading
Jan 05 Actor David Soul, half of ‘Starsky and Hutch’ duo, dies at 80 By Associated Press Soul also hit the music charts with the single “Don’t Give Up on Us” and lived in Britain for many years where he performed in several stage roles. Continue reading