Dolly Parton donates $1 million to coronavirus research

Arts & Entertainment

Published
April 1, 2020

Dolly Parton donates $1 million to coronavirus research

The country icon, '9 to 5' actress and philanthropist is giving the money to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville.
Published
April 1, 2020

J.K. Rowling starts Harry Potter At Home for housebound families

The author has launched an online initiative, www.harrypotterathome.com, which features quizzes, games and other activities.
Published
April 1, 2020

Not so funny: Edinburgh festivals canceled for first time

The wildly popular festivals the Scottish capital hosts every August won't be held this year as a result of the coronavirus pandemic
Published
April 1, 2020

‘Wicked’ movie release delayed, ‘Minions’ pushed to 2021

Universal Pictures is shuffling a handful of release dates for its films.
Published
March 31, 2020

New online store offers help to shuttered indie booksellers

With independent bookstores shut down nationwide, a new online seller is offering help
Published
March 31, 2020

Florida sheriff wants new leads following Netflix series

A Florida sheriff is asking for new leads in the disappearance of the former husband of a big cat sanctuary owner who was featured in the new Netflix series “Tiger King.”
Published
March 30, 2020

Shaq defends self in ‘Tiger King’ backlash, saying Joe Exotic is ‘not my friend’

The NBA superstar once supported Joe “Tiger King” Exotic, who is serving time in an Oklahoma prison for animal abuse and a murder-for-hire scheme.
Published
March 30, 2020

Singer John Prine is in stable condition, his wife says

He is on a ventilator while being treated for COVID-19-type symptoms.
Published
March 30, 2020

Dutch museum says van Gogh painting stolen in overnight raid

The Singer Laren museum east of Amsterdam says 'Spring Garden' by the Dutch master was taken in the early hours of Monday.
Published
March 29, 2020

John Prine in critical condition with COVID-19 symptoms

A message posted on his Twitter page Sunday says the “Angel from Montgomery” singer has been hospitalized since Thursday and his condition worsened on Saturday.