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Expert witness says R. Kelly behavior mirrors abuse tactics Prosecutors inched closer on Friday to concluding their case at the R. Kelly sex-trafficking trial, calling two final witnesses to try to further cement allegations he groomed young victims for unwanted sex in episodes dating to the 1990s. by Associated Press Published Sep. 18 2021 @ 9:20pm

Ghoulish family fun: TexRep returns with 'The Addams Family' musical Macabre family shenanigans and good fun are on tap for Texarkana Repertory Co. as they return to the stage with "The Addams Family." by Aaron Brand Published Sep. 16 2021 @ 9:32pm

What's live and happening? Enjoy tunes, Bugs, good food and more Live entertainment still abounds in the greater Texarkana area this weekend and soon will include a food truck competition in downtown Texarkana. by Aaron Brand Published Sep. 16 2021 @ 9:31pm

New this week: 'Cry Macho,' McCreery and 'The Morning Show' 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 Sep. 16 2021 @ 9:27pm

Emmy host Cedric the Entertainer: stuffiness is banned As busy as Cedric the Entertainer is with his sitcom "The Neighborhood" and other projects, he quickly said yes when asked to host his first major awards show. by Associated Press Published Sep. 16 2021 @ 8:11pm

Grammy museum to exhibit popular Springsteen artifacts Bruce Springsteen's most memorable artifacts including his favorite Fender guitar and stage outfits will be on display in a traveling interactive exhibit. by Associated Press Published Sep. 16 2021 @ 8:06pm

With empathy, Chastain plays Tammy Faye Bakker Tammy Faye Bakker wore a lot of makeup. It was armor — a way for a person who didn't consider herself beautiful to simply exist in the world. So it's a particularly a cruel irony that the mascara was also the thing that made her a target and a joke long before she and her ex-husband were brought down by brazen theft and misuse of ministry funds. by Associated Press Published Sep. 16 2021 @ 7:53pm

'Copshop' has fun with a bunch of bad men and one good woman "Copshop" is an enjoyable, slow-burn action movie featuring a smart script, sharp direction, strong cast — and the emergence of a possible star. Published Sep. 16 2021 @ 7:52pm

Cheers greet reopening of mega-hit Broadway shows Theater royalty -- in the form of Kristin Chenoweth, Julie Taymor and Lin-Manuel Miranda -- welcomed back boisterous audiences to "Wicked," "The Lion King" and "Hamilton" for the first time since the start of the pandemic, marking Tuesday as the unofficial return of Broadway. by Associated Press Published Sep. 16 2021 @ 7:51pm

Music Review: Chris Robley Chris Robley's music is beautiful when it's angry. by Associated Press Published Sep. 16 2021 @ 7:46pm

Bublé cancels Austin concert over venue's virus protocols Canadian singer-songwriter Michael Bublé has canceled his Austin appearance at the Frank Erwin Center on Sept. 20 after the venue did not accommodate his request for more stringent COVID-19 safety protocols. by Austin American-Statesman Published Sep. 16 2021 @ 7:43pm

Aretha Franklin's 'Respect' is the No. 1 song of all time, Rolling Stone says Aretha Franklin's signature hit has another feather in its cap. Published Sep. 16 2021 @ 7:42pm

The fall movie season (like everything else) is in flux Filmmaker Cary Fukunaga has been waiting more than a year and a half for the biggest movie of his career, the James Bond film "No Time to Die," to arrive in theaters. It has been a strange and surreal wait. Months before the much-delayed movie is even released on Oct. 8, the film's theme song, by Billie Eilish, has already won a Grammy. by Associated Press Published Sep. 9 2021 @ 9:20pm

The Muses will make you feel 'Fascinating Rhythm' at RAC The muses, they say, inspire creative people to conjure art and beauty for us to enjoy. by Aaron Brand Published Sep. 9 2021 @ 9:15pm

Judge Judy returning to TV in November, with granddaughter Judge Judy Sheindlin is returning to television on Nov. 1 with a new red robe, a granddaughter in tow and the challenge of competing with herself. by Associated Press Published Sep. 9 2021 @ 9:10pm

Help restore a unique treasure at fun Southern social A soiree where people gather to help restore one of the most unique and historic homes in Texarkana, is coming up Thursday, Sept. 16, at the Ace of Clubs House. by Aaron Brand Published Sep. 9 2021 @ 9:04pm

Best Bets Best Bets for Sept. 10 Published Sep. 9 2021 @ 9:02pm

Fall movie calendar, from 'Venom' to 'King Richard' A rundown of notable films coming out this fall: by Associated Press Published Sep. 9 2021 @ 8:55pm

Skaggs song took years to complete This week in 1983: NFL players started their first strike during the season in its 63-year history; The United States pulled out of a IAEC parley to protest after the agency banned Israel; State prison guard George Banks killed 13 people in a rampage at the state prison in Wilkes-Barre, Penn.; General William Westmoreland sued CBS for $120 million claiming the network libeled him in it's "The Uncounted Enemy: A Vietnam Deception" documentary; and a singer from Cordell, Kentucky, had his 6th hit record. Published Sep. 9 2021 @ 8:52pm

In 'Queenpins,' a kitchen sink full of ideas The timing was perfect. The very moment I sat down to write about "Queenpins," the inspired-by-actual-events tale of a coupon scheme gone awry, a tantalizing coupon popped up on my screen. by Associated Press Published Sep. 9 2021 @ 8:39pm

New this week: MTV's VMAs, 'Kate,' 'Come From Away' Here's a collection curated by The Associated Press' entertainment journalists of what's arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. Published Sep. 9 2021 @ 8:35pm

Music Reviews: Matthew Fowler The bright promise of singer-songwriter Matthew Fowler's label debut lies in its acoustic elegance. by Associated Press Published Sep. 9 2021 @ 8:29pm

Music Reviews: Various Artists Imagine a giant all-you-can-eat buffet, row after row of hot, steaming offerings. The thing is, there are only 12 items on the menu, like seven trays of meatballs each cooked by a different chef. by Associated Press Published Sep. 9 2021 @ 8:28pm