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  • Adventure awaits: Where to go and what to do in Central NY

    Adventure awaits: Where to go and what to do in Central NY

    • Adirondack Scenic Railroad, 330 Main St., Utica The Scenic Adirondack Railroad. Sentinel file photo by John Clifford All aboard! Adirondack Scenic Railroad is offering some scenic summer excursions, taking train riders on a variety of mini adventures. Come dressed as your favorite Alice in Wonderland character for the Mad Hatter Tea Room, find some…

  • A-list stars used to side-eye ‘Hot Ones.’ Now they’re knocking down Sean Evans’ door

    A-list stars used to side-eye ‘Hot Ones.’ Now they’re knocking down Sean Evans’ door

    (Illustration by L.A. Times; photos from Sean Evans)In a recent episode of “Hot Ones Versus,” actor Hailee Steinfeld looked at her “Sinners” co-star Michael B. Jordan with a mix of shock and amusement, and asked, “What the f— is this? This is press for our movie?”It’s a question that has likely been asked before in…

  • Julie and the Phantoms Season 2: Why Was the Netflix Show Canceled?

    Julie and the Phantoms Season 2: Why Was the Netflix Show Canceled?

    Julie and the Phantoms revolves around a teenager named Julie whose life takes an interesting turn when she meets the Phantoms. She helps the ghostly group become a successful band, leading to hilarious twists and turns. Following the conclusion of Season 1, fans grew curious about its follow-up chapter, which eventually got canceled. But why…

  • Nicole Scherzinger Gives Emotional Acceptance Speech After Winning First Tony Award

    Nicole Scherzinger Gives Emotional Acceptance Speech After Winning First Tony Award

    Nicole Scherzinger won her first Tony Award at the 2025 ceremony for her Broadway debut in Sunset Boulevard, beating six-time winner Audra McDonald. The 46-year-old singer-actress delivered an emotional acceptance speech, acknowledging the demanding nature of Broadway performances. The win marks a significant milestone for the multifaceted performer, who transitioned from her music career to…

  • Famous birthdays for June 9: Gloria Reuben, Michael J. Fox

    Famous birthdays for June 9: Gloria Reuben, Michael J. Fox

    June 9 (UPI) — Those born on this date are under the sign of Gemini. They include: — Russian Czar Peter the Great in 1672 — Musician Cole Porter in 1891 — Musician/inventor Fred Waring in 1900 — Musician Les Paul in 1915 — Robert S. McNamara, former U.S. defense secretary/World Bank president, in 1916…

  • Rick & Morty S08E03: What Happens in the Post-Credits Scene?

    Rick & Morty S08E03: What Happens in the Post-Credits Scene?

    Rick & Morty Season 8, Episode 3, titled “The Rick, The Mort & The Ugly,” features a post-credit scene that gives a shoutout to an earlier joke in the episode. The story follows Morty clones living peaceful lives in their hometown. However, Rick’s clones, who are trying to rebuild the Citadel, kidnap them and force…

  • The Survivors: What Happened to Gabby and Bronte in the Netflix Show?

    The Survivors: What Happened to Gabby and Bronte in the Netflix Show?

    Generate Key TakeawaysThe Survivors revolves around Kieran Elliott, whose life changed after losing three of his close ones in a storm. After years, his past returns to haunt him, involving a murder mystery of a woman named Bronte. With the recent premiere of the series, fans wish to unravel the mystery surrounding the characters, especially…

  • Summerweeen

    Summerweeen

    Kick off Summer Halloween style with JJ’s “Summerween” event. Featuring 4 of Chattanooga’s best local bands, “Division of Fire”, “Stupid As All Get Out”, “Genki Genki Panic”, and “Shaky’s Bad Knee”. Also vendors from “Local Dive” and a costume contest with a $100.00 prize for best devil/demon.

  • Tyler Perry’s new Netflix movie lands strong audience score after dividing critics

    Tyler Perry’s new Netflix movie lands strong audience score after dividing critics

    Your support helps us to tell the storyFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women fighting for…

  • I’m an Entertainment Editor and I Have *Thoughts* About Last Night’s Tony Awards

    I’m an Entertainment Editor and I Have *Thoughts* About Last Night’s Tony Awards

    First of all, one thing went right: Nicole Scherzinger won Best Lead Actress in a Musical. Her performance was the best of the season, though Audra McDonald was still phenomenal in her own right in Gypsy. The best part? Both women got to perform incredible numbers from their shows. Neither was better than the other.…