Movie theater trade group establishes safety protocols to address COVID-19
The trade organization is announcing a set of health and safety protocols Friday based on research and guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Health Organization and the Occupational Safety and Heath Administration.
The trade organization is announcing a set of health and safety protocols Friday based on research and guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Health Organization and the Occupational Safety and Heath Administration.
Culture Conversations: Amplifying the voices of Kirk Franklin, Jeff Friday
In this episode, Culture Conversation host Mimi Brown speaks to Kirk Franklin, one of the most recognizable names in contemporary gospel music and Jeff Friday, the man behind the annual American Black Film Festival that celebrates Black Americans in film and has helped launch the careers of some of the biggest names in Hollywood.
In this episode, Culture Conversation host Mimi Brown speaks to Kirk Franklin, one of the most recognizable names in contemporary gospel music and Jeff Friday, the man behind the annual American Black Film Festival that celebrates Black Americans in film and has helped launch the careers of some of the biggest names in Hollywood.
AMC Theaters cautiously reopens its doors after 5 months of being closed due to COVID-19 pandemic
AMC opened some 113 locations across the U.S., advertising retro pricing and retro screenings to entice audiences back to the movies. Regal, the second largest exhibitor, is following suit Friday. It's been a long-time coming for the beleaguered businesses, which had several false starts due to coronavirus spikes.
AMC opened some 113 locations across the U.S., advertising retro pricing and retro screenings to entice audiences back to the movies. Regal, the second largest exhibitor, is following suit Friday. It's been a long-time coming for the beleaguered businesses, which had several false starts due to coronavirus spikes.
AMC Theatres reopening Aug. 20 with 15-cent movie tickets
AMC Theatres, the nation's largest movie theater chain, will reopen in the U.S. on Aug. 20 with retro ticket prices of 15 cents per movie.
AMC Theatres, the nation's largest movie theater chain, will reopen in the U.S. on Aug. 20 with retro ticket prices of 15 cents per movie.
Kanye West won't be on the ballot in November in Wisconsin after WEC vote
Staff for the Wisconsin Elections Commission recommended Tuesday that rapper Kanye West be kept off the battleground state’s presidential ballot in November because he missed a deadline to submit nomination papers.
Staff for the Wisconsin Elections Commission recommended Tuesday that rapper Kanye West be kept off the battleground state’s presidential ballot in November because he missed a deadline to submit nomination papers.
Boston's 'Cheers' bar to permanently close due to coronavirus
The iconic "Cheers" bar at Boston’s Faneuil Hall will close on Aug. 30 after nearly 20 years in business.
The iconic "Cheers" bar at Boston’s Faneuil Hall will close on Aug. 30 after nearly 20 years in business.
Valley Youth Theater to hold unique fundraiser amid pandemic
With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, one Valley non-profit theater is set to hold a unique fundraiser.
With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, one Valley non-profit theater is set to hold a unique fundraiser.
Britney Spears wants father removed as sole conservator
Britney Spears' effort to prevent her father, Jamie Spears, from returning to his role as her court-appointed conservator moved behind closed doors in downtown Los Angeles Wednesday, but there was no word of any action being taken on the petition.
Britney Spears' effort to prevent her father, Jamie Spears, from returning to his role as her court-appointed conservator moved behind closed doors in downtown Los Angeles Wednesday, but there was no word of any action being taken on the petition.
Tyler Perry announced as 2020 Governors Award recipient
The Television Academy announced that entertainment industry icon Tyler Perry and The Perry Foundation will receive the 2020 Governors Award "in recognition of their unparalleled contributions to shaping the television medium."
The Television Academy announced that entertainment industry icon Tyler Perry and The Perry Foundation will receive the 2020 Governors Award "in recognition of their unparalleled contributions to shaping the television medium."
460,000 vehicles tallied during South Dakota Sturgis rally
This year’s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally drew over 460,000 vehicles during the 10-day event, according to a count released by South Dakota transportation officials.
This year’s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally drew over 460,000 vehicles during the 10-day event, according to a count released by South Dakota transportation officials.
Tickets to go on sale Wednesday for new drive-thru Halloween attraction coming to Orlando
The drive-thru event will be filled with a terrifying mix of theatrical storytelling, horrifying creatures, unexpected scares, and a twisted take on immortal tales.
The drive-thru event will be filled with a terrifying mix of theatrical storytelling, horrifying creatures, unexpected scares, and a twisted take on immortal tales.
3 producers exit Ellen DeGeneres' show amid workplace complaints
There's a production shakeup at “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” following claims of a dysfunctional workplace.
There's a production shakeup at “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” following claims of a dysfunctional workplace.
Two men indicted in murder of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay
Authorities in New York have announced the indictment of two men in the murder of Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay nearly 20 years ago.
Authorities in New York have announced the indictment of two men in the murder of Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay nearly 20 years ago.
'Tiger King' fans gather to remember Don Lewis
A crowd gathered Saturday to celebrate the life of Don Lewis as his family continues to draw attention to his disappearance.
A crowd gathered Saturday to celebrate the life of Don Lewis as his family continues to draw attention to his disappearance.
Dolly Parton addresses Black Lives Matter movement: 'Of course Black lives matter'
The legendary country star recently spoke to Billboard about the racial tension in the United States and around the world, and voiced support for the Black Lives Matter movement.
The legendary country star recently spoke to Billboard about the racial tension in the United States and around the world, and voiced support for the Black Lives Matter movement.
'Live PD' host Dan Abrams reveals there are 'active' discussions about show's return
Longtime law and crime reporter Dan Abrams, who hosted A&E Network’s hit show “Live PD” before it was canceled in June, revealed there have been “active and ongoing discussions” about when and how the police reality series could be revived.
Longtime law and crime reporter Dan Abrams, who hosted A&E Network’s hit show “Live PD” before it was canceled in June, revealed there have been “active and ongoing discussions” about when and how the police reality series could be revived.
Sumner Redstone, media mogul and longtime top Viacom exec, dies at 97
Sumner Redstone, who built a media empire from his family’s drive-in movie chain, has died.
Sumner Redstone, who built a media empire from his family’s drive-in movie chain, has died.
'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' to be rebooted as a drama with Will Smith on board to produce
The reboot will be based on a viral trailer from 2019.
The reboot will be based on a viral trailer from 2019.
Feds: Men with ties to R. Kelly threatened his accusers
A man suspected of setting fire to a vehicle and two other men are facing federal charges in connection with threatening and intimidating women who have accused R&B singer R. Kelly of abuse.
A man suspected of setting fire to a vehicle and two other men are facing federal charges in connection with threatening and intimidating women who have accused R&B singer R. Kelly of abuse.
Prosecutors charge three with threatening women in R. Kelly case
Federal prosecutors announced charges Wednesday against three men accused of threatening and intimidating women who have accused R&B singer R. Kelly of abuse, including one man suspected of setting fire to a vehicle in Florida.
Federal prosecutors announced charges Wednesday against three men accused of threatening and intimidating women who have accused R&B singer R. Kelly of abuse, including one man suspected of setting fire to a vehicle in Florida.