Al Roker reveals he has prostate cancer
Al Roker shared Friday on “Today” that he will undergo surgery following a prostate cancer diagnosis. The beloved weatherman said it was…
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Khalid encourages El Pasoans who haven’t voted yet to cast their ballot
EL PASO, Texas — El Pasoans who haven’t voted yet are being encouraged by Borderland native R&B superstar Khalid to do so. On Tuesday, he…
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Nikki McKibbin, ‘American Idol’ contestant, has died at 42
Nikki McKibbin, a contestant on the first season of “American Idol,” has died. She was 42. McKibbin suffered an aneurysm on Wednesday,…
Continue Reading Lady Gaga and John Legend to join Joe Biden and Kamala Harris for final campaign events
Superstars Lady Gaga and John Legend will join Joe Biden and Kamala Harris for their final respective events on the campaign trail on the eve of…
Continue Reading An anonymous jury will hear R. Kelly’s federal trial in New York, judge rules
The federal racketeering and sex trafficking case of singer R. Kelly in New York City will be heard by an anonymous jury that will be partially…
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Beyond Bond, Connery’s 5 decades of unforgettable roles included kings, rogues, and an Oscar
Sean Connery earned screen immortality with seven star turns as super-spy James Bond 007. But the long career of the Oscar winner — who died…
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Bruce Springsteen narrates new Biden ad about hometown of Scranton
Joe Biden’s presidential campaign will air a new campaign ad featuring Bruce Springsteen during Saturday night’s nationally televised…
Continue Reading Sean Connery, famed for playing James Bond, dies age 90
LONDON, England — Sean Connery, the Scottish actor whose five-decade-long movie career was dominated by the role of James Bond, has died at the…
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Scottish actor Sean Connery, who played James Bond in 7 movies, has died at the age of 90
LONDON (AP) — Scottish actor Sean Connery, considered by many to have been the best James Bond, has died, aged 90. Bond producers EON Productions…
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Clint Eastwood to direct new film ‘Cry Macho’ in New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — Warner Bros. has announced production of a new Clint Eastwood film is set to take place in New Mexico. The 90-year-old…
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Allen Theatres going into ‘hibernation’, southern New Mexico layoffs to affect 450 employees
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Since 1912, Allen Theatres has been entertaining crowds across southern New Mexico. But now, all that is being put on hold…
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Outlaw Texas country artist Billy Joe Shaver dead at 81
WACO, Texas — Outlaw country singer songwriter Billy Joe Shaver, who wrote songs like “Honky Tonk Heroes,” “I Been to Georgia on a Fast…
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Miles Taylor, former Homeland Security chief of staff and outspoken Trump critic, says he wrote 2018 ‘Anonymous’ book
WASHINGTON (AP) – A former Trump administration official who penned a scathing anti-Trump op-ed and book under the pen name “Anonymous” is…
Continue Reading Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton are engaged: ‘Yes please!’
Blake Shelton popped the question to girlfriend Gwen Stefani and she said yes. The couple took to Instagram on Tuesday with a picture of Stefani…
Continue Reading ‘Selena: The Series’ trailer charts late singer’s rise
A longer look at “Selena: The Series” has arrived. On Monday, Netflix released the full trailer for the series coming in December. In the…
Continue Reading The Weeknd and Roddy Ricch lead American Music Awards nominations
A singer and a rapper are tied for the most American Music Awards nominations this year. Dua Lipa announced the “2020 American Music…
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Elton John is getting his own Barbie doll
Elton John is getting his very own Barbie doll. And while the doll won’t look like the Rocket Man, it will be styled in his likeness. The…
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El Paso radio DJ postpones sold-out drive-in concert as area Covid-19 cases surge
EL PASO, Texas — In what would have been a sold-out event, local radio personality DJ Johnny Kage postponed his drive-in concerts as a result of…
Continue Reading A passerby smashed up a busker’s guitar — so Jack White bought him a new one
When Matt Grant was out busking on the streets of Edinburgh, Scotland on Tuesday, “the worst thing that could have happened happened.”…
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Arnold Schwarzenegger feels ‘fantastic’ after heart surgery
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Arnold Schwarzenegger says he is feeling “fantastic” after his recent heart surgery. The 73-year-old “Terminator” actor…
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El Paso native, famed ‘Black Klansman’ author Ron Stallworth & wife battling Covid-19
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso native Ron Stallworth, who inspired famed director Spike Lee’s movie BlacKkKlansman, and his wife are battling Covid-19,…
Continue Reading Matthew McConaughey has some lessons on fatherhood
Texas native Matthew McConaughey had a great role model in his dad. In an interview with CNN’s Anderson Cooper airing Friday, the actor spoke…
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James Randi, famed magician and skeptic, dies at 92
James “The Amazing” Randi loved magic. He was a celebrated escape artist who broke records set by Houdini and performed everywhere from…
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Pope Francis endorses same-sex civil unions in documentary unveiled at Rome Film Festival
ROME, Italy — Pope Francis endorsed same-sex civil unions for the first time as pontiff while being interviewed for the feature-length documentary…
Continue Reading ESPN’s Jessica Mendoza is the first woman to be a World Series game analyst on a national broadcast
Jessica Mendoza made history on Tuesday night, becoming the first woman to serve as a World Series analyst on a national broadcast. Paired with…
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Jeffrey Toobin suspended from New Yorker, on leave from CNN, after exposing himself on Zoom call
NEW YORK, NY — Author-commentator Jeffrey Toobin has been sidelined by The New Yorker magazine and is stepping away from his job as CNN’s senior…
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Ice Cube sets the record straight on his plans with Trump in interview
After taking heat for a few days, rapper Ice Cube spoke to CNN on Friday to set the record straight on why he was working with President Donald…
Continue Reading C-SPAN suspends political editor Steve Scully indefinitely after he admits he lied about his Twitter feed being hacked
NEW YORK (AP) — C-SPAN has suspended its political editor Steve Scully indefinitely after he admitted to lying about having his Twitter account…
Continue Reading Musical “Jagged Little Pill” leads Tony Awards nominations with 15 nods in a pandemic-shortened season
NEW YORK (AP) — The sobering musical “Jagged Little Pill,” which plumbs Alanis Morissette’s 1995 breakthrough album to tell a story of an…
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El Paso’s Khalid wins 5 Billboard Music Awards, says ‘your voice matters’
LOS ANGELES, California — El Paso’s very own Khalid walked away with five prizes, including top R&B Artist, Wednesday night at the 2020…
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