WFIE - Entertainment

Archie Comics' gay kiss a poke at real controversy

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:12:00 EDT

By MATT MOORE Associated Press It's just a quick kiss, but it's a long step forward for Archie Comics' only openly gay character Kevin Keller.

CBS pulls comedy season-ender because of tornado

Jason Gravens — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:47:00 EDT

The network said it replaced the comedy with a rerun on Monday out of sensitivity to victims of the deadly tornado in Oklahoma.

Cannes rolls out red carpet for Indian movies

Kerry Minton — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:28:00 EDT

Indian cinema is being feted in Cannes on its 100th birthday

CNN's Peter Bergen writing book on terrorism in US

Kerry Minton — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:22:00 EDT

The author of best-sellers about Osama bin Laden and al-Qaida is working on a book about terrorists in the U.S

Jackson concert director worked without contract

Kerry Minton — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:18:00 EDT

A corporate attorney for AEG Live LLC says Michael Jackson's doctor was not the only person working on the singer's ill-fated "This Is It" tour without a fully executed contract

Barbra Streisand to receive honorary PhD in Israel

Kerry Minton — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:10:00 EDT

A leading Israeli university says it will present singer Barbra Streisand with an honorary Ph.D. when she visits Israel next month

Woman on Trump: 'Somebody had to stand up to him'

Kerry Minton — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:07:00 EDT

An 87-year-old woman who alleges Donald Trump cheated her in a bait-and-switch scheme has told jurors she had qualms about suing the developer-turned-TV star given his power and influence

Bernard Waber, children's author, dead at age 91

Kerry Minton — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:02:00 EDT

Bernard Waber, the author of such children's favorites as "The House on East 88th Street" and "Lyle, Lyle Crocodile," has died at his home in New York

Seth MacFarlane won't return as 2014 Oscar host

Kerry Minton — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:58:00 EDT

Seth MacFarlane is too busy to host the Oscars in 2014

Chile miner happy to be played by Banderas in film

Kerry Minton — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:53:00 EDT

Antonio Banderas will play the charismatic miner known as "Super Mario," who in 2010 became the public face of 33 Chilean miners trapped deep underground for 69 days

Broadway's biggest theater sold to British group

Kerry Minton — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:45:00 EDT

Britain's biggest theater group has reached across the Atlantic Ocean and bought Broadway's biggest theater from Live Nation Entertainment

Ex-NFL WR Johnson arrested on probation violation

Kerry Minton — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:40:00 EDT

Chad Johnson has been arrested on charges that he violated probation stemming from an altercation with his now ex-wife

Publicist: Founding member of The Doors dies at 74

Kerry Minton — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:34:00 EDT

Ray Manzarek, the keyboardist who was a founding member of The Doors, has died

NY Cuomo letter warns Kardashian over T-shirt logo

Kerry Minton — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:28:00 EDT

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's sent a letter to Khloe Kardashian informing the reality star the logo on her T-shirt line may be violating copyright law

Penn urges US to pressure Bolivia to free US man

Kerry Minton — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:22:00 EDT

Actor Sean Penn is urging the U.S. government to pressure Bolivia to free an American businessman jailed there since 2011

'Trek' does $70.6M but falls short of studio hopes

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:14:00 EDT

"Star Trek: Into Darkness" has warped its way to a $70.6 million domestic launch from Friday to Sunday, though it's not setting any light-speed records with a debut that's lower than the studio's expectations.

Seen and heard at the Cannes Film Festival

Sun, 19 May 2013 15:54:00 EDT

Associated Press journalists open their notebooks at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival:

Leader of Toots and the Maytals injured at concert

Sun, 19 May 2013 12:53:00 EDT

Officials say the leader of the reggae band Toots and the Maytals was injured when a 19-year-old man threw a bottle and hit the singer during a concert in Richmond.

Cannes helps actors Bejo and Rahim cross borders

Sun, 19 May 2013 03:14:00 EDT

The magic and glamour of Cannes can be hard to spot on a day when rain is lashing the palm trees, roiling the gray Mediterranean and pooling in puddles along the Croisette.

Edward Furlong arrested in West Hollywood

Sat, 18 May 2013 21:23:00 EDT

A Los Angeles sheriff's spokesman says 'Terminator 2' star Edward Furlong has been arrested on suspicion of violating a restraining order filed by his ex-girlfriend.

'Catching Fire' dampened but not drowned at Cannes

Sat, 18 May 2013 19:34:00 EDT

Little could lessen the fever-pitched excitement for "Hunger Games: Catching Fire," but heavy rain nevertheless dampened the film's lavish Cannes party.

Report: Fred Armisen and Jason Sudeikis leaving SNL

Sat, 18 May 2013 14:30:00 EDT

Saturday Night Live is poised to lose two more key players, The New York Post reports.

'Sonic' video games coming to Nintendo

Sat, 18 May 2013 01:52:00 EDT

Sonic the Hedgehog is rolling with Nintendo.

'The Voice' brings back Aguilera, Cee Lo Green

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:34:00 EDT

"The Voice" is leaving the judging drama to its rivals.

Weinstein showcases Grace Kelly, Mandela flicks

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:02:00 EDT

The Weinstein Company's fall slate of awards contenders will feature a glamorous Grace Kelly, a brawny Nelson Mandela and a mysterious J.D. Salinger.

Can you guess which artist has the #1 Concert Tour in North America?

Jason Gravens — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:23:00 EDT

This artist brings in an average of over 1.7 million dollars per city she tours in.

'The Audience' to be shown in NJ nursing home

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:22:00 EDT

A special audience will get to see Helen Mirren onstage next month in London in the play "The Audience" - some retired show business veterans in a New Jersey nursing home.

'Mad Men' Vincent Kartheiser finds a new role

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:34:00 EDT

To find their Mr. Darcy, the Guthrie Theater in Minnesota has turned to a Mad Man.

George Michael injured in another car crash

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:21:00 EDT

George Michael was being treated at a hospital Friday for what his publicist called minor injuries after being a passenger in a car crash near London.

Animal Planet unveils 'Roach Cam'

Marshall Stephens — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:49:00 EDT

You've seen the Eagle Cam, the Falcon Cam and the Owl Cam. But what about the Roach Cam?

Bieber to pay up for monkey business

Gina DiPietro — Fri, 17 May 2013 07:13:00 EDT

German officials say Justin Bieber will have to pay the bill for his monkey's two month stay at a Munich animal shelter.

Bea Arthur topless painting fetches $1.9M in NYC

Thu, 16 May 2013 22:01:00 EDT

A painting of actress Bea Arthur topless has sold for $1.9 million at a New York City auction.

Former soap actor charged with selling cocaine

Thu, 16 May 2013 22:01:00 EDT

Los Angeles County prosecutors say they've charged a former "Days of Our Lives" actor with selling cocaine out of his Agoura Hills home.

Ticketmaster settles rewards lawsuit for $23M

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:21:00 EDT

Ticketmaster has agreed to settle claims for up to $23 million over a lawsuit affecting more than a million people who, after buying a ticket online, were enrolled in a rewards program that cost $9 a month but never gave...

'The Office': shutting down on NBC after 8 years

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:11:00 EDT

As "The Office" airs its series finale after eight years on NBC, the time feels right to salute the show that spawned it.

Coppola's 'Bling Ring' at home at decadent Cannes

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:51:00 EDT

Sofia Coppola was just 8 years old when she first came to the Cannes Film Festival. Her father, Francis Ford Coppola, was there to premiere a work-in-progress cut of a film he had spent years wrestling with: "Apocalypse Now."

At Cannes, Watson revels in post-'Potter' freedom

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:01:00 EDT

Emma Watson is reveling in her post-"Potter" freedom at the Cannes Film Festival, relishing a Valley Girl role far from her wise-beyond-her-years Hermione.

Boy band One Direction: World tour next year

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:51:00 EDT

Hit boy band One Direction has announced plans for an ambitious world tour in 2014.

Correction: Space Station-Star Trek story

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:01:00 EDT

In a story May 15 about astronauts at the International Space Station getting the new "Star Trek" movie, The Associated Press reported erroneously when the film opened on Earth. "Star Trek into Darkness" opened in the United...

Dr. Dre, Iovine donate $70M for new USC center

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:20:00 EDT

The new Jimmy Iovine and Andre Young Academy at the University of Southern California will offer a curriculum aimed to help young innovators create the next iPod or Facebook.

Prince Harry ending US visit with Conn. polo match

Jason Gravens — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:55:00 EDT

The invitation-only polo match drew hundreds of guests including supermodel Karolina Kurkova and fashion designers Jason Wu and Valentino.

Lincoln Center names a Broadway producer as head

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:41:00 EDT

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts has tapped as its new leader a Broadway producer who has helped mount such hits as the Tony Award-winning revival of "Hair" and "Equus" with Daniel Radcliffe.

Pitt says it was important for Jolie to go public

Jason Gravens — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:15:00 EDT

Jolie revealed Tuesday in an op-ed article in The New York Times that she had a double mastectomy and breast reconstruction for an inherited gene mutation that put her at high risk of breast and ovarian cancer.

DiCaprio, Spielberg open a stormy Cannes

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:41:00 EDT

The Cannes Film Festival got off to a blockbuster, if stormy start, as Baz Luhrmann's "The Great Gatsby" opened on a soggy French Riviera.

Your week in music: Daft Punk leaks new album on iTunes

Allison Scott — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:02:00 EDT

Stream it before you can buy it.

Warner Bros. shuffles deck as top TV exec leaves

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:00:00 EDT

Hollywood studio Warner Bros. is shuffling its executive ranks as top TV executive Bruce Rosenblum leaves.

Broadway's 'Pippin' to go on national tour

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:50:00 EDT

The thrilling Broadway revival of "Pippin" will be taking its magic on the road.

Broadway's 'The Winslow Boy' to star Mastrantonio

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:50:00 EDT

A revival of Terence Rattigan's play "The Winslow Boy" starring Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio and Roger Rees is heading to Broadway next season.

iTunes to give $10,000 gift card to person who downloads 50-billionth app

Wed, 15 May 2013 07:42:00 EDT

For those hoping to win the prize, iTunes has a countdown ticker on its website.

Willie Nelson raises $125K for Texas town reeling from blast

Wed, 15 May 2013 06:00:00 EDT

Willie Nelson organized a benefit concert after a blast in West, Texas, killed 14 and destroyed much of the town.

Beyonce cancels Belgium show under doctor's orders

Kerry Minton — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:53:00 EDT

Beyonce is canceling her Tuesday concert in Belgium because of dehydration and exhaustion

4th season of 'Downton Abbey' will air in January

Kerry Minton — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:49:00 EDT

The new season of "Downton Abbey" will air from Jan. 5 to Feb. 23

Hedge fund wants part of Sony entertainment sold

Kerry Minton — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:45:00 EDT

A U.S. hedge fund has proposed that Sony Corp. sell up to 20 percent of its entertainment business and use the money to strengthen its ailing electronics unit

Vatican re-enters art world with Venice Biennale

Kerry Minton — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:39:00 EDT

The Vatican is getting back into its centuries-old tradition of arts patronage with its first-ever exhibit at the Venice Biennale

Bill Hader to exit 'SNL' after 8 seasons

Kerry Minton — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:18:00 EDT

Bill Hader's spokesman confirms that the 34-year-old comedian will depart "SNL" after this weekend's season finale

CBS holds onto its ratings lead in prime time

Kerry Minton — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:12:00 EDT

The Nielsen Co. says ratings were largely status quo last week, with CBS maintaining a decisive lead

Harris, Miller among Americana Awards top nominees

Kerry Minton — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:08:00 EDT

Husband-wife duo Shovels & Rope is the top nominee for this year's Americana Honors & Awards, but longtime favorites Buddy Miller and Emmylou Harris lurk nearby

Local promotion aims to take professional wrestling back to its peak

Kenneth Douglass — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:55:00 EDT

Professional wrestling was once a huge topic in Evansville, but hit a downfall in the early 90's. One local promotion's goal is to take it back to the top of it's peak. VEX Wrestling held it's 'A Point

Justin Bieber's monkey to become German property

Tue, 21 May 2013 03:55:00 EDT

Justin Bieber's pet monkey is set to become the property of Germany.

Charismatic Las Vegas mob lawyer mayor pens memoir

Tue, 21 May 2013 03:35:00 EDT

Oscar Goodman ran Las Vegas for 12 years with a showgirl on his arm and a martini in his fist.

Manzarek, founding member of The Doors, dies at 74

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:45:00 EDT

By CHRIS TALBOTT and HILLEL ITALIE AP Entertainment Writers Ray Manzarek, a founding member of the 1960s rock group The Doors whose versatile and often haunting keyboards complemented Jim Morrison's...

Toby Keith says Okla. hometown is 'strong'

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:16:00 EDT

Country music performer Toby Keith says he grew up in the area near Oklahoma City that was hit by a devastating tornado.

'Apple of my Eye' star turns to first love: music

Mon, 20 May 2013 22:45:00 EDT

Fans know her as the sweet schoolgirl in the 2011 blockbuster "You Are the Apple of My Eye." Now, they can take a closer look at Michelle Chen through her first love: music.

Beam her up: Gabby Douglas is back in the gym

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:35:00 EDT

By NANCY ARMOUR AP National Writer Gabby Douglas had been looking forward to this appearance for a long time.

Penn urges US to pressure Bolivia to free US man

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:44:00 EDT

Actor Sean Penn on Monday urged the U.S. government to pressure Bolivia to free an American businessman detained without charge since 2011 in a case that has drawn accusations he was the victim of corrupt local prosecutors.

Jackson concert director worked without contract

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:15:00 EDT

Michael Jackson's doctor was not the only person working on the singer's ill-fated "This Is It" tour without a fully executed contract, a corporate attorney for concert promoter AEG Live LLC testified Monday.

Lease to Broadway's biggest theater sold

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:35:00 EDT

Britain's biggest theater group has reached across the Atlantic Ocean and bought the lease to Broadway's largest theater from Live Nation Entertainment for about $60 million.

Bernard Waber, children's author, dies at age 91

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:15:00 EDT

Bernard Waber, the author of such children's favorites as "The House on East 88th Street" and "Lyle, Lyle Crocodile," has died.

Tornado Watch until 5:00 a.m. for Tri-State

Jeff Lyons — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:14:00 EDT

A tornado watch is in effect for the western 2/3 of the Tri-State. This watch includes Evansville, Henderson, Princeton and Vincennes as well as all of our Illinois counties. At 11:15, an intense squall

Tornado levels Oklahoma town, killing at least 51

RNN Staff — Tue, 21 May 2013 02:01:00 EDT

At least 51 have died in a storm the National Weather Service described as large and violent.

Worker dies of injuries suffered while on the job of Blue Bridge project

Kara Mattingly — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:35:00 EDT

The Daviess County Coroner has confirmed that the worker has died as a result of the injuries he suffered while working on the bridge.

Food trucks popping up in local neighborhoods

Allyson Kraemer — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:57:00 EDT

Reality television shows centered on the growing food truck industry have a captive audience, and local entrepreneurs are cashing in on the popular new venture.

Chandler police investigating claims of man trying to lure kids to his vehicle

Allyson Kraemer — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:48:00 EDT

How would your children react if a stranger approached them with candy, money or gifts? Officials say now is a good time to remind children not to fall for it.

Report: Mother left child in car while shoplifting

Jason Old — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:27:00 EDT

A 27-year-old Batesburg-Leesville woman is in trouble with the law after police say she left one of her children in her car and carried the other one in a shopping cart while she attempted to steal clothes from Walmart.

Soldier surprised with wife 150 pounds lighter

Frances Weller — Mon, 20 May 2013 09:21:00 EDT

A soldier from Wilmington returns from Afghanistan to a big surprise: a new wife, a new house and a different child.

14 News Special Report: Digital Driving Record

Beth Sweeney — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:32:00 EDT

While very few of us would be comfortable with someone knowing our every move, what about giving strangers a road map to your personal life? Just how much information that's out there about where you go and what you do in your vehicle may surprise you.

No charges filed against EPD officer accused of incident with student

Kara Mattingly — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:47:00 EDT

Members of the Evansville Police Department have been working closely with the family of a local school student who filed a complaint against an EPD officer last week.

Driver involved in one I-64 accident dies after second crash

Charles Gazaway — Sun, 19 May 2013 18:27:00 EDT

The accident happened around 1:30 p.m. in the westbound lanes of Interstate 64 just east of the Watterson Expressway (I-264) interchange.