entertainment

Latin superstar Bad Bunny to headline 2026 Super Bowl halftime show

October 6, 2025 Jonathan Landrum Jr.

LOS ANGELES — Bad Bunny will bring his Latin trap and reggaeton swagger to the NFL’s biggest stage next year: The Grammy winner will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl halftime show in Northern California. […]

The past and future of Greensboro’s Carolina Theater

December 12, 2024 Dan Reeves

GREENSBORO — Billed as “The Showplace of the Carolinas,” the Carolina Theater opened its doors on Halloween night, 1927. In cultured metropolitan cities around the country, theaters of opulent design were commonplace. It was the […]

Super Bowl pregame to include Jon Batiste, Ledisi, Trombone Shorty, Lauren Daigle

December 9, 2024 Jonathan Landrum Jr.

LOS ANGELES — The Super Bowl pregame will have some Louisiana flavor: Multi-talented performer Jon Batiste will hit the stage to sing the national anthem, while Trombone Shorty and Lauren Daigle are slated to perform […]

Taylor Swift announces ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ at Eras Tour show in Los Angeles

August 10, 2023 Maria Sherman, Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — Taylor Swift closed the 2023 U.S. leg of her landmark Eras Tour Wednesday night in Los Angeles in a big way, announcing the fourth edition of her re-recording project: “1989 (Taylor’s Version).” […]

The venomous gourmet: A review of Bull City Burger and Brewery’s Tarantula Burger

April 24, 2023 Shawn Krest

Spider on a bun is the highlight of Durham restaurant’s Exotic Meat Month According to a list of “fascinating facts” that has been forwarded around the internet for decades, the average sleeping American swallows four […]

Disney tries to bring back the magic, unveils park changes

January 28, 2023 Michelle Chapman, Associated Press

The Walt Disney Co. is making several changes at its domestic theme parks, including some easier reservations, in order to improve the public perception of its business. Among the changes: it will cease charging for […]

Joe Manganiello gets family mysteries solved on PBS show

August 5, 2022 Beth Harris, Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — Joe Manganiello marveled at the years-old mysteries in his family that were solved through DNA by researchers on PBS’ “Finding Your Roots,” including a revelation involving the actor’s paternal grandfather. It was […]

Daytime Emmys return to live in-person show, ‘Y&R’ tops noms

June 24, 2022 Beth Harris, Associated Press

PASADENA, Calif. — After two years of real-life drama and isolation due to the coronavirus pandemic, the stars and shows of daytime television are gathering in person to hand out trophies at the Daytime Emmys. […]

AEW continues to thrive after celebrating 3rd anniversary

June 10, 2022 Joe Reedy, Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — All Elite Wrestling continues to thrive with compelling matches while attracting new fans three years after making its debut. The upstart professional wrestling circuit kicked off a busy summer schedule by returning […]

Grammys add new categories, including songwriter of the year

June 10, 2022 Jonathan Landrum Jr., Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — The Grammys are adding a special song for social change award and five new categories including songwriter of the year, giving the Recording Academy an avenue to honor music’s best composer. The […]