Ke$ha tweets 'Die Young' is 'now inappopriate' after Newtown shooting
The pop singer said in a Twitter post that she's "so so so sorry" for anyone affected by the tragedy. Ke$ha AP NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Ke$ha says she understands her hit song "Die Young" "is now...
View ArticlePenn National Gaming planning splashy event in Springfield to take wraps off...
Penn National's unveiling will include local football hero Doug Flutie, who would open a sports pub at the planned Springfield casino. Thik is an artist's rendering of Penn National Gaming's planned...
View ArticleFormer ABC News veteran Sam Donaldson faces drunken driving charge
Donaldson was arrested Dec.1 and later released. An arraignment is set for Friday. Sam Donaldson AP LEWES, Del. (AP) — ABC News veteran and former correspondent Sam Donaldson is facing a drunken...
View ArticleRestaurant review: Avellino in Sturbridge
Executive Chef Enrico Giovanello doesn't seem reluctant to add an ingredient or change the way a dish goes together when he believes the end result justifies the lack of orthodoxy. Avellino in...
View ArticleThursday Entertainment Links: Hugh Jackman officially in 'X-Men' cast,...
Daily roundup of entertainment and celebrity news. Hugh Jackman AP photo Hugh Jackman officially in 'X-Men' cast. (ew.com) 'Twilight Zone' reboot planned by Bryan Singer. (ign.com) Dish Network says...
View ArticleMovie trailer: 'Pain And Gain' with Mark Wahlberg, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson
A group of bodybuilders engage in a campaign of kidnapping, extortion and murder in Florida. Michael Bay directed Mark Wahlberg and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in a film based on a true story about a...
View ArticleMiss USA Olivia Culpo is crowned Miss Universe
Culpo is the former Miss Rhode Island LAS VEGAS (AP) — A 20-year-old beauty queen from Rhode Island was crowned the new Miss Universe on Wednesday, beating out 88 other women during a televised...
View ArticleClub Scout: Top 5 great holiday cocktails
WIth the holidays upon us, there will no doubt be plenty of cocktail imbibing in celebration of the season. And while moderation is always cautioned in this column, I thought it would be fun to look...
View ArticleHalle Berry, Chaka Khan among 2013 BET honorees
BET Honors highlights African Americans performing at top levels in the areas of music, literature, entertainment, education and more. Halle Berry AP NEW YORK (AP) — Actress Halle Berry and musician...
View Article'V for Vendetta' broadcast causes stir in China
An anarchist antihero rebels against a totalitarian government in the film. Hugo Weaving wearing a Guy Fawkes mask in the 2006 film "V for Vendetta." Warner Bros. BEIJING (AP) – Television audiences...
View ArticleWestover reservist Cara Lustig chosen Miss Rhode Island 2013
She will represent Rhode Island in the Miss United States pageant in Washington in July. Senior Airman Cara Lustig has been chosen Miss Rhode Island 2013. Westover ARB Cara Lustig, Miss Rhode...
View ArticleTwitter post offers clue to The Civil Wars' future
New music from the Grammy Award winning duo is on the way. The Civil Wars AP NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — While there still remain questions about the future of The Civil Wars, there's new music on the...
View ArticlePenn National Gaming formally unveils plans for $807 million casino resort in...
Penn National's event included rock and roll music, a red carpet entrance, speeches by company executives and big screen videos of artist renderings of its planned Springfield Hollywood casino....
View ArticleCountry singer Tate Stevens wins 'X Factor'
The 37-year-old country singer won a $5 million recording contract. Country singer Tate Stevens won Fox's 'X Factor' AP NEW YORK (AP) — Tate Stevens, who was mentored by music exec L.A. Reid on the...
View ArticleFriday Entertainment Links: Ben Affleck bows out of Kristen Stewart comedy,...
Daily roundup of entertainment and celebrity news. Ben Affleck AP photo Ben Affleck drops out of Kristen Stewart comedy. (cnn.com) 'Anchorman' sequel set for December 2013. (ew.com) Latest on Justin...
View ArticleWine experts: Break rules at the holidays
Break all those wine mores and try different things this holiday season. Patrick Brough Red may be the color of the season – what with Santa’s suit and Rudolph’s shiny nose – but what if you’re...
View ArticleTop 5: Christmas movies
Post your favorite holiday film recommendations Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed in a scene from the classic Frank Capra holiday film "It's a Wonderful Life." Liberty Films Beginning at 8 p.m. on...
View ArticleHugh Grant receives 'substantial' settlement in phone hacking claim against...
Grant was one of the first celebrities to turn on Murdoch's powerful tabloid as it emerged that journalists there had hacked the phones of people in the public eye. Hugh Grant AP LONDON (AP) — Actor...
View ArticleAshton Kutcher files for divorce from Demi Moore
The actor's divorce petition cites irreconcilable differences and does not list a date that the couple separated. Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore AP file photo LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ashton Kutcher filed...
View ArticleIron Butterfly bassist Lee Dorman dead at 70
A coroner's investigation is under way, but foul play is not suspected. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lee Dorman, the bassist for psychedelic rock band Iron Butterfly, has died at age 70. Orange County Sheriff's...
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