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Today in Entertainment History: “Good Vibrations” released
#inform-video-player-1 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } #inform-video-player-2 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } On Oct. 22, 1965, Ernest Tubb was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame. In 1966, the Beach Boys’ song “Good Vibrations” was released. At that time, it was the most expensive single ever recorded, costing $40,000 dollars…
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LITTLE ROCK NOTEBOOK: New jaguar on exhibit | Temporary entertainment district OK’d for Arkansas Cornbread Festival
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Why Feeling Fear Can Be So Much Fun, According to a Psychologist
Each Halloween season, people flip on horror movies, venture into haunted houses, and otherwise dare to expose themselves to various goose-bumps-inducing experiences. And of course, many of us, myself included, love a good horror movie no matter the time of year. But why do we go out of our way to experience fear — exposing…
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Today in Entertainment History: “My Ding-A-Ling” hit #1
Today in Entertainment History: “My Ding-A-Ling” hit #1 On Oct. 21, 1958, Buddy Holly held what ended up being his last recording session. “It Doesn’t Matter Anymore,” which he recorded in that session in one take, became a hit after he died. In 1961, Bob Dylan recorded his first album for Columbia Records. The self-titled…
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Q&A: Even with economic worries, Vivid Seats CEO says customers still pay to see sports and hair bands
NEW YORK — Strong spending by consumers has been a linchpin keeping the U.S. economy out of a recession, and Vivid Seats CEO Stan Chia doesn’t see demand in his industry falling off. He says customers are still using Vivid Seats to find tickets to concerts, sporting events and the theater even if interest rates…
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DeSantis’ Disney board claims that its own agreements with the entertainment giant shouldn’t be considered legally valid
Agreements that Disney made with the governing district for Walt Disney World before it was taken over by appointees of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis weren’t legally valid, and the company’s counterclaims against the district should be dismissed, the governing body said in court papers filed this week. The governing district now controlled by supporters of the Republican…
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Tom Brady and Irina Shayk’s Brief Romance Is Over
Tom Brady and Irina Shayk‘s brief romance has reportedly fizzled out. According to multiple reports, the NFL legend and 37-year-old model are no longer seeing each other after about four months of dating. TMZ, citing sources connected to the former pair, reports that things “fizzled out” after some time together. The outlet notes that there was no…
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THE BARNHILL CENTER ANNOUNCES A NEW SEASON OF ENTERTAINMENT
The Barnhill Center At Historic Simon Theatre (TBC) in Brenham is opening ticket sales for a busy new season of performances in 2024. An exclusive week of sales for current Season Ticket holders will begin on Monday October 30th, with public sales starting on Monday November 6th. “TBC is truly a historical gem for…
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Cher confesses she faced challenges with son’s transition: ‘difficult for me’
Iconic singer Cher is opening up about her challenges as a parent. The “If I Could Turn Back Time” singer admitted that it was difficult raising her son, especially with his transition. “When Chaz went through the transition, that was difficult for me,” she began to tell the Los Angeles Times. “It shouldn’t have been…
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“The Boom” host Jewel Wicker on Atlanta’s entertainment industry after the writer’s strike
WABE’s podcast “The Boom” features award-winning entertainment reporter Jewel Wicker, with the host looking at everything going on in Atlanta’s film industry. Now on its tenth episode, there’s plenty to catch up on. When she spoke with “All Things Considered” host Jim Burress, Wicker said business is picking back up with the writer’s strike over,…