Ken Burns documentary on Roosevelt family to air on PBS in 2014
"The Roosevelts: An Intimate History" is a seven-part documentary from the Hampshire College graduate. Filmmaker Ken Burns stands outside Fenway Park in Boston, Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010. (AP...
View ArticleFriday Entertainment Links: New role for Cee Lo Green, 'Prometheus' sequel...
Daily round up of entertainment and celebrity news. AP photoCee Lo Green 'Prometheus' sequel moving forward with stars returning. (aintitcool.com) 'Thor 2' villain and plot details revealed. (ew.com)...
View ArticleMovie review: 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' not a wimpy sequel
Culled from the third and fourth books in Jeff Kinney's wildly successful "novel in cartoons" series, it's nimbler and truer to its origins than last year's "Rodrick Rules." AP Photo/20th Century...
View ArticleAfter 50 years, Marilyn Monroe remains a strong celeb brand
There is a career after death, at least if while alive you wielded star power like Marilyn Monroe. By ANTHONY McCARTNEY AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — There is a career after death, at...
View ArticleAnswers sought in China's salvaging of British sub
The British submarine, which sank off the northeastern coast of China in the 1930s, had been raised by the Chinese in 1972. This undated postcard photo provided by Steven Schwankert shows the HMS...
View ArticleMike Tyson says he's used to putting life on stage
The 46-year old Tyson is appearing in the one-man show, "Mike Tyson Undisputed Truth." Director Spike Lee, left, Lakiha Tyson, center, and her husband and former boxer Mike Tyson takes part in a...
View ArticleScoopful of ice cream: Moo-Licious Farms in Southwick
Moo-Licious Farms is located in Southwick and sells ice cream, frozen yogurt and other sweet treats. Imagine an apple fritter straight from the oven oozing with soft serve vanilla ice cream. Sounds...
View ArticleSerena Williams stars in new NFL gear ads
These outfits aren't just for game day. There are fitted blazers, burn-out T-shirts and earrings. This advertising image released by the NFL shows Serena Williams wearing a Miami Dolphins jersey....
View ArticleRoyal Winnipeg Ballet bridges classic, modern dance at Jacob's Pillow Dance...
Whether you're a fan of classical ballet or modern dance, odds are you'll enjoy Winnipeg's performances this week in Becket. Photo by Liza Voll, courtesy of Jacob's Pillow DanceJo-Ann Sundermeier and...
View ArticleLamb of God singer investigated in Prague after death of fan
Singer Randy Blythe was detained when he returned to the Czech Republic for a 2010 incident. Lamb of God singer Randy Blythe PRAGUE (AP) — The frontman of the U.S. heavy metal band Lamb of God has...
View ArticleJosh Turner brings country music to Mountain Park
Josh Turner played a 90 minute set at Mountain Park in Holyoke on Friday night HOLYOKE _ Country music came to the mountain on Friday night with Josh Turner performing at Holyoke’s Mountain Park....
View ArticleClint Eastwood endorses Mitt Romney presidential bid
The Oscar-winner said he hoped Romney would restore "a decent tax system that we need badly ... so that there's a fairness and people are not pitted against one." APClint Eastwood SUN VALLEY, Idaho...
View ArticleMajestic Theater unveils 2012-2013 season
The season kicks off on Sept 13 with "Blood Brothers." The RepublicanDanny Eaton, producing director at the Majestic Theater in West Springfield. The Majestic Theater will begin and end its...
View ArticleShakespeare & Company places 'King Lear' in czarist Russia
The production runs through Aug. 19 in Lenox. Photo by Kevin Sprague.Dennis Krausnick (Lear), Kristin Wold (Regan). Background: Bill Watson (Cornwall), Kevin G. Coleman (Fool). Shakespeare &...
View ArticleFantasy sports widows: Don't get mad, get celeb-ed
Celeb watchers have websites to draft “teams” and trash talk their friends. Holly Merbaum holds her sash after winning a celebrity fantasy draft for the "Celebrity Wonks & Wonkettes" league in...
View ArticleTop 5: Prominent Jamaicans
Jamaica achieved its independence 50 years ago on Aug. 6, 1962. Bob Marley Jamaica achieved its independence 50 years ago on Aug. 6, 1962. Here is a look at five notable Jamaicans. Bob Marley –...
View ArticleKevin O'Hare, music critic for The Republican, dead at 55
As The Republican's senior music writer, his work spanned four decades. The RepublicanKevin O'Hare covered music for four decades for The Republican Kevin O’Hare, The Republican’s senior music writer...
View ArticleLondon Olympics boost 'Today' show in ratings
NBC is using the Olympic telecasts to introduce viewers to Savannah Guthrie, who took over from Ann Curry a month ago. AP photo/ NBCThis July 27, 2012 photo shows, from left, co-hosts of the "Today"...
View Article'Hairspray' co-writer Mark O'Donnell dead at 58
The Tony Award winner also wrote two novels, "Getting Over Homer" and "Let Nothing You Dismay." AP file photoMark O'Donnell NEW YORK (AP) — Mark O'Donnell, the Tony Award-winning writer behind such...
View ArticleSharon Osbourne quitting 'America Got Talent' claiming NBC discriminated...
Jack Osbourne, who was supposed to have a role in "Stars Earn Stripes," was recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. APSharon Osbourne LOS ANGELES (AP) — NBC defended itself Monday against Sharon...
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