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Museum schedules packed with June events TEXARKANA — The Texarkana Museums System has gradually reopened its downtown properties, and that continues in June with many activities planned, starting with hoverboards. by Aaron Brand Published Jun. 3 2020 @ 5:37pm

Rewind has the right mix TEXARKANA — With five musicians coming into the band with different influences, Rewind finds its niche with a great interpersonal mix and a love for classic rock. by Aaron Brand Published Jun. 3 2020 @ 5:32pm

'Blood Red' a different sort of song This week in 1973: Sources revealed that President Richard Nixon approved a "partly illegal" '70 internal security plan; The United States asked Costa Rica to extradite financier Robert Vesco; Nixon ordered a 60-day freeze on all retail prices; and a singer from Seminole, Texas, released what would become her 5th hit record. Published Jun. 3 2020 @ 5:27pm

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With a gay protagonist, Pixar short 'Out' makes history "Out" is a small movie streaming on Disney+, not one of Pixar's global blockbusters. But it has already had an outsized impact and been celebrated as a milestone for inclusion in family entertainment. by Associated Press Published May. 29 2020 @ 1:48am

Sevier County memories DE QUEEN, Ark. — Quarantine downtime has afforded the director of the Sevier County Museum plenty of opportunity to add to the rich history that awaits visitors here. by Aaron Brand Published May. 28 2020 @ 5:07pm

Region's water parks opening with precautions in place With Holiday Springs Water Park already open and Magic Springs Theme and Water Park set to open soon, water park lovers will have options to quench their thirst for summertime fun. by Aaron Brand Published May. 28 2020 @ 4:55pm

Queen guitarist Brian May reveals heart attack, says he was 'near death' Brian May, the shaggy-haired guitarist from Queen, revealed Monday he suffered a heart attack earlier this month that could have killed him. by New York Daily News Published May. 28 2020 @ 4:49pm

New this week: Lady Gaga, 'Space Force,' Ghibli films Here's a collection curated by The Associated Press' entertainment journalists of what's arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. by Associated Press Published May. 28 2020 @ 4:38pm

Hollywood history podcast focuses on Polly Platt A new season of Karina Longworth's incredible Hollywood history podcast "You Must Remember This" dropped Tuesday, and this one may prove to be the most groundbreaking season yet. If you're not already familiar with "You Must Remember This," it's a spellbinding oral history throughout the first century of Hollywood's hallowed halls, researched, written and narrated (in her signature style) by the film critic and author. Published May. 28 2020 @ 4:37pm

In 'Wild World,' Kip Moore turns the mirror on himself When country singer Kip Moore wasn't performing, he was traveling the world to places like Iceland and Costa Rica looking for the next great wave to surf, or a cliff to climb or a remote trail to hike. But when the coronavirus pandemic hit, the Georgia-born globetrotter found himself pretty well suited to isolation as well. by Associated Press Published May. 28 2020 @ 4:36pm

'The Vast of Night' offers fresh style with extraterrestrial story They just don't make 'em like "The Vast of Night" anymore. This uber-cool throwback '50s sci-fi movie is the directorial debut of Oklahoma-based filmmaker Andrew Patterson. But somehow, this retro, nostalgic film, written by James Montague and Craig W. Sanger, and presented as a hypothetical episode of a "Twilight Zone"-style TV series called "Paradox Theater," feels incredibly fresh and modern in its singular style and tone. Published May. 28 2020 @ 4:35pm

AT&T's streaming service HBO Max feels like a Walmart I'd only been watching HBO Max for a few minutes when one thing became abundantly clear: This didn't look like the old HBO. Published May. 28 2020 @ 4:33pm

Music Reviews: Jimmy Buffett Jimmy Buffett's first studio record in seven years arrives with equal parts seduction and absurdity. by Associated Press Published May. 28 2020 @ 4:11pm

Music Reviews: Indigo Girls "Look Long" is the Indigo Girls' first studio album in five years, a passionate and tuneful collection on which the combined voices of Amy Ray and Emily Saliers sound as instinctive and magical as ever. by Associated Press Published May. 28 2020 @ 4:09pm

Music Reviews: Steve Earle & the Dukes Contemplating the treacherous political landscape of West Virginia, Steve Earle decided to build a bridge. by Associated Press Published May. 28 2020 @ 4:08pm

MCT is 'wait-and-see' for reopening LINDEN, Texas — Usually at this time of year, Music City Texas Theater has marquee singer-songwriter names on its list of upcoming shows. by Aaron Brand Published May. 27 2020 @ 5:22pm

VIDEO | Too much TV? Enter HBO Max, the latest streaming wannabe Is a pandemic the perfect time to launch a new and relatively expensive streaming service? AT&T sure hopes so. by Associated Press Published May. 27 2020 @ 11:49am

SiriusXM keeping sports fans entertained during hiatus When you oversee 19 sports stations, radio programming is a daily challenge. During a pandemic, it can become like throwing a no-hitter, scoring a hat trick and winning a NASCAR race all in one. by Associated Press Published May. 23 2020 @ 1:42am

'The Last Dance' is over. Here are 5 great sports docs to watch next If the excitement of the ESPN/Netflix project has whetted your appetite for more sports documentaries, here are some candidates that should be at the top of your list. by Greg Braxton/Los Angeles Times Published May. 23 2020 @ 1:37am

TOP 25 SPORTS MOVIES | Yo, Adrian! 'Rocky' still packs a punch as Philly favorite From South Philly to Brazil and round the globe, an incalculable number of Rocky Balboa fans recreated the run made famous in "Rocky" and duplicated in sequels, spinoffs and Super Bowl spots. The 1976 film won a best picture Oscar and transcended the sports genre to become a pop culture sensation and is etched in Philadelphia history every bit as much as the Liberty Bell and Ben Franklin. by Associated Press Published May. 23 2020 @ 1:36am