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Blue October singer to perform at Municipal Auditorium Alternative rock band Blue October's lead singer Justin Furstenfeld has been tapped to perform for a global streaming fundraiser at the Arkansas Municipal Auditorium, officials say. by Aaron Brand Published Jan. 17 2020 @ 4:23am

'Bad Boys for Life' refreshing tribute to '90s action cinema After turning in the first two greatly beloved, operatically souped-up action opuses in the "Bad Boys" franchise, everyone's favorite gearhead maximalist auteur Michael Bay is no longer behind the camera for the third, "Bad Boys for Life" (though he is in front of it, briefly). Not to worry though, as Belgian filmmaking duo Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, clearly devoted students of Bay's style, craft a wonderful facsimile of his greatest hits, from his swirling low-angle dolly shots to capturing the glorious clash of sunset and neon that screams Miami. From the very first sequence of a screeching Porsche burning up the streets of South Beach, El Arbi and Fallah prove that as directors, they have the horsepower to match Bay, if not the grace yet. Nevertheless, their first major American feature outing is a loving and skillful tribute to pure '90s action cinema. Published Jan. 16 2020 @ 11:46pm

Meghan Markle already has deal with Disney post-Megxit It's the circle of life. by New York Daily News Published Jan. 16 2020 @ 11:43pm

In 'Dolittle,' they could not have done less In 1967, Twentieth Century Fox undertook an expensive and complicated production of "Doctor Dolittle," based on a series of children's books by Hugh Lofting, about a doctor in Victorian England who talks to animals. Starring Rex Harrison, "Doctor Dolittle" was a notoriously doomed production, troubled by quarantined animals, Harrison's behavior and a budget that ballooned three times its size. "Doctor Dolittle" received terrible reviews and tanked at the box office, though Fox was able to buy off a few Oscar trophies for special effects and song. Published Jan. 16 2020 @ 11:41pm

'Silence of the Lambs' sequel series 'Clarice' in the works Clariiiiiiiiiiiice is back. by New York Daily News Published Jan. 16 2020 @ 11:39pm

Here's where to watch movies nominated for the most Oscars The 2020 Oscar nominations were announced Monday morning to lots of mixed feelings. If you want to catch up on some of the nominated films, here's some information about where you can watch them. by The Seattle Times Published Jan. 16 2020 @ 11:20pm

Cannes does 'right thing' in appointing Spike Lee to lead American director Spike Lee will lead the jury of this year's Cannes Film Festival, the first black person to hold the post in the event's 73-year history. by Associated Press Published Jan. 16 2020 @ 11:20pm

Bond producer: 007 'can be of any color' but never a woman A woman is at the helm of the James Bond film franchise, but 007 will never be a woman as long as she's in charge. Published Jan. 16 2020 @ 11:19pm

'Survivor' seeks rebound with twenty winners Coming off what has been dismissed as its worst season, "Survivor" will try to bounce back with a 40th season featuring 20 winners. by Orlando Sentinel Published Jan. 16 2020 @ 11:17pm

'Friends' cast reunion special remains a 'maybe' The "Friends" reunion will be there for you. Maybe. by Associated Press Published Jan. 16 2020 @ 11:17pm

Music Review: Marcus King Marcus King's solo debut is an enticing mix of deep soul, rock and country in the best Southern traditions. by Associated Press Published Jan. 16 2020 @ 11:10pm

Houston, Notorious B.I.G. lead field into rock hall Posthumous inductees Whitney Houston and The Notorious B.I.G. will lead a new class into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, joined by Depeche Mode, the Doobie Brothers, Nine Inch Nails and T-Rex. by Associated Press Published Jan. 16 2020 @ 11:09pm

Billie Eilish to sing theme for 25th James Bond film Breakthrough singer Billie Eilish is set to sing the theme song for the upcoming James Bond film, becoming the youngest artist to write and record a song for the iconic film franchise. by Associated Press Published Jan. 16 2020 @ 11:06pm

Host of stars to perform at Prince tribute concert John Legend, Foo Fighters, Alicia Keys, Chris Martin, H.E.R. and Earth, Wind & Fire are set to perform at a Prince tribute concert this month. by Associated Press Published Jan. 16 2020 @ 11:04pm

Downtown blooms with 'Colors of Life' TEXARKANA, Ark. — The ebb and flow of our existence now has a visual representation downtown with a new mural bursting to life near Front Street. by Aaron Brand Published Jan. 16 2020 @ 9:55pm

Voice honors civil rights leader TEXARKANA, Texas — Martin Luther King Jr.'s spirit, wisdom and accomplishments will be celebrated Friday night in honor of the holiday named for this beloved civil rights leader. by Aaron Brand Published Jan. 15 2020 @ 11:04pm

Expert talks about steamboats on the Red River TEXARKANA, Texas — Dubbed the Red River Historian, Robin Cole-Jett will lead attendees on a virtual historical excursion up and down the Red River as she talks steamboats on Saturday. by Aaron Brand Published Jan. 15 2020 @ 10:21pm

Shreveport duo plays Saturday at the Arrow TEXARKANA, Ark. — They're not blood relatives, but Erica Butler and Karah Roop are soul sisters who together make up the talented vocal duo Kericah. by Aaron Brand Published Jan. 15 2020 @ 10:19pm

Song just 'felt right' to James This week in 1970: NASA announced it would cut 50,000 jobs; U.S. Defense Department announced defense reductions to eliminate 1.25 million jobs; Pan Am flew a 747 with 330 passengers from New York to London for the first time; and a singer from Hackleburg, Alabama, had his 32nd hit record. Published Jan. 15 2020 @ 10:12pm

Best Bets (Deadline is 10 a.m. Tuesday. Entries should be emailed to [email protected]) Published Jan. 15 2020 @ 10:04pm

Sinners are welcome for Parson B show Parson B and the Part Time Sinners may be led by preacher Barry Bobbitt, but that won't stop them from pleasing you with a diverse array of music, including outlaw country. by Aaron Brand Published Jan. 10 2020 @ 1:54am

Get in the game with Miss Nelson musical See how the Smedley Tornadoes school football team turns it around with a performance of "Miss Nelson Has a Field Day" Wednesday at the Perot Theatre. by Aaron Brand Published Jan. 10 2020 @ 1:53am

Fresh Pour returns to 'comedy town' This past fall's Fresh Pour Comedy Tour stop at Hopkins Icehouse was so successful, they're returning to what Fresh Pour mastermind Blake Lensing calls a good comedy town. by Aaron Brand Published Jan. 10 2020 @ 1:53am