Abilene Reporter-News Stories: Entertainment

R. Kelly seeks $3.4 million from tour promoter

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:14:00 -0000

R. Kelly has won a $3.4 million award against his former tour promoter and is asking a Los Angeles judge to help him collect.

Jimmy Kimmel will host American Music Awards

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 11:15:00 -0000

NEW YORK -- Jimmy Kimmel is coming back to provide more laughs for the American Music Awards.

Elvis is Alive Museum is apparently set to die

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 02:50:00 -0000

WRIGHT CITY, Mo -- The Elvis is Alive Museum will not live, at least not for now.

Cash recording to be released with new documentary

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 01:45:00 -0000

An unreleased recitation by Johnny Cash will be available as part of a new documentary examining Cash's views on America.

Abilene Philharmonic scares up music for kids during special concert series

kiekec@reporternews.com (Carl Kieke) — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 04:42:00 -0000

Conductor David Itkin and musicians from the Abilene Philharmonic spent Thursday morning at the Abilene Civic Center attempting to scare elementary school students from all over the Big Country.

Audiences choose 'Chihuahua' with $29M debut

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:16:00 -0000

Drew Barrymore's "Beverly Hills Chihuahua" pawed its way to the top spot at the weekend box office, debuting with $29.3 million.

Top 5 lists in entertainment

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:12:00 -0000

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Harris packs mean squint in 'Appaloosa'

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 02:22:00 -0000

Ed Harris sure has watched his share of John Wayne, Clint Eastwood and James Stewart Westerns.

'Chihuahua' is good, clean entertainment

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 02:19:00 -0000

Drew Barrymore's vulnerable, little-girl voice is perfect for the pampered pooch, Chloe, in "Beverly Hills Chihuahua," a Disney film that is more adventure than comedy.

'How to Lose Friends' won't make many

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 02:18:00 -0000

After "The Devil Wears Prada" detailed an up-and-comer at Vogue magazine, "How to Lose Friends & Alienate People" attempts to do the same with Vanity Fair. Cross your fingers that Hollywood eventually gets to Field & Stream.

Top 5 lists in entertainment

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:12:00 -0000

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Tyler Perry unveils new studio in Atlanta

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 02:51:00 -0000

ATLANTA -- Tyler Perry unveiled a new multimillion-dollar TV and film studio on 30 acres in southwest Atlanta.

'30 Rock' star Tina Fey to write humor book

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 02:48:00 -0000

NEW YORK -- Tina Fey, already the busiest of stars thanks to her Emmy-winning role in "30 Rock" and definitive impersonation of Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, is working on a book.

First debate seen by 52.4 million viewers

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 03:22:00 -0000

The first debate between John McCain and Barack Obama, seen by an estimated 52.4 million viewers on Friday, was one of the first events of the presidential campaign that was not a huge TV hit.

Merv Griffin's company sues Ed McMahon

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 03:22:00 -0000

Court documents show a company founded by Merv Griffin is suing Ed McMahon for a $100,000 loan it claims has gone unpaid.

How to fill... the next 72 hours

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 05:56:00 -0000

Looking for something to do this weekend? Well, it's fall. The weather is cooler, the price of gas is lower than it was this summer, and there are festivals galore going on in and around Abilene.

The Boss to play Super Bowl halftime

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:08:00 -0000

Another Super Bowl, another rock 'n' roll superstar at halftime.

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will perform at this year's Super Bowl halftime show in Tampa, Fla., the NFL and NBC announced Sunday night.

Star power meets philanthropy with celeb charities

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:38:00 -0000

Bono battles the AIDS epidemic. Leonardo tries to make the world a greener place, and Martha has a soft spot for animals.

Balloon Fest returns this weekend

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 03:59:00 -0000

The Optimist Club Unlimited of Abilene again turns its eyes to the skies with the annual Balloon Fest at Redbud Park.

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Sat, 20 Sep 2008 23:00:00 -0000

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