Entertainment News

Search/Filter Results

Jimmy Cliff, reggae giant and star of landmark film 'The Harder They Come,' dead at 81
November 23, 2025 - 11:24 PM

NEW YORK (AP) — Jimmy Cliff, the charismatic reggae pioneer and actor who preached joy, defiance and resilience in such classics as “Many Rivers to Cross,” “You Can Get it If You Really Want” and “Vietnam” and starred in the landmark movie “The Harder They Come,” has died at 81.
‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve' co-hosts are Chance the Rapper, Rob Gronkowski, Julianne Hough and Rita Ora
November 23, 2025 - 10:02 PM

NEW YORK (AP) — Ryan Seacrest will have some starry help ushering in 2026 on “Dick Clark's New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” — Chance the Rapper, Rob Gronkowski, Julianne Hough and Rita Ora have all signed up.
Dharmendra, iconic Bollywood actor and Indian cinema’s ‘He-Man,’ dies at 89
November 23, 2025 - 8:59 PM

NEW DELHI (AP) — Dharmendra, one of Indian cinema’s most popular stars whose versatile performances made him a defining screen presence of 1970s and 1980s Bollywood films, died Monday. He was 89.
UK leader suggests former Prince Andrew should testify in US investigation into Jeffrey Epstein
November 23, 2025 - 1:40 PM

LONDON (AP) — Pressure is increasing for the former Prince Andrew to give evidence to a U.S. congressional committee investigating the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein after Britain’s prime minister suggested he should testify.
Donald Glover says he had a stroke
November 23, 2025 - 4:12 AM

Donald Glover is opening up about a recent health scare that forced him to cancel his tour last year. At the time, he described it as an “ailment,” but Glover said Saturday night at a performance that a doctor told him he’d had a stroke.
‘Wicked: For Good’ is even more popular than the first, soaring to a $226 million global debut
November 23, 2025 - 3:01 AM

Universal Pictures’ two-part “Wicked” gamble continues to defy gravity at the box office. Just a year after part one

Christmas tree retailers find lots to like at a Pennsylvania wholesale auction
November 23, 2025 - 1:11 AM

MIFFLINBURG, Pa. (AP) — Christmas went on the auction block this week in Pennsylvania farm country, and there was no shortage of bidders.
An ancient Maya myth finds new life in a Mexican circus company’s performance
November 22, 2025 - 4:04 PM

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican artistic director Jorge Díaz used to have a unique selection of bedtime stories for his son.
On paper, a California city bans the sale of comic books to kids. Officials want to change that
November 22, 2025 - 6:51 AM

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — On a recent day at Sacramento native Lecho Lopez's comic shop in the city, his 5-year-old nephew read his first word aloud: “bad.” It was from a graphic novel.
Beloved Italian singer Ornella Vanoni, whose iconic career spanned 70 years, dies at 91
November 21, 2025 - 10:14 PM

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Ornella Vanoni, a beloved performer who had a seven decade-long singing career with such international hits as “Senza Fine” and "L’appuntamento,” has died. She was 91.
More ...

THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
OPINION Last month, President Donald Trump decided he liked the sound of Department of War a lot more than Department of Defense. It was - like so many Trump impulses - a move that did little to change reality other t

Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
It’s 10:30 p.m. and the night feels young inside one of Kelowna’s charming breweries, but your hope of painting the town red is dashed by last call. That’s a pretty common experience for folks who aren’t familiar wit

Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
Law abiding cannabis companies in the Okanagan deal with the government taking its piece of the pie at every turn, while trying to compete with a black market that's still going strong. Cannabis in B.C. gets taxed at several points betw

The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

Entertainment News

Jimmy Cliff, reggae giant and star of landmark film 'The Harder They Come,' dead at 81

‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve' co-hosts are Chance the Rapper, Rob Gronkowski, Julianne Hough and Rita Ora

Dharmendra, iconic Bollywood actor and Indian cinema’s ‘He-Man,’ dies at 89

UK leader suggests former Prince Andrew should testify in US investigation into Jeffrey Epstein

Donald Glover says he had a stroke

‘Wicked: For Good’ is even more popular than the first, soaring to a $226 million global debut

Christmas tree retailers find lots to like at a Pennsylvania wholesale auction

An ancient Maya myth finds new life in a Mexican circus company’s performance

On paper, a California city bans the sale of comic books to kids. Officials want to change that

Beloved Italian singer Ornella Vanoni, whose iconic career spanned 70 years, dies at 91

Kamloops

Kelowna

Penticton

Vernon