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Tom Dreesen, a pioneering comic and Frank Sinatra's longtime opening act, dies at 86
1+ hour, 26+ min ago (473+ words) Tom Dreesen, who, along with partner Tim Reid, formed one of America's first interracial stand-up comedy duos and later spent years as Frank Sinatra's opening act, died Wednesday. He was 86. Dreesen died at his home in Los Angeles, according to…...
Martin Short speaks for first time about 'nightmare' of his daughter's death
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (563+ words) Martin Short has spoken publicly for the first time about the "nightmare" of losing his daughter, Katherine, earlier this year. The "Only Murders in the Building" star told CBS in an exclusive interview aired Sunday that Katherine's death by suicide…...
'Funniest Woman in the South' brings tour to Greenville
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (85+ words) Comedian Leanne Morgan brings "The Time Of Our Lives Tour" to Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville on Oct. 25. Search location by ZIP code If you purchase something from the links on this page, we may earn a commission. Leanne…...
The Greenville Comedy Zone to move to new location
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (131+ words) The club is relocating after being in downtown Greenville for over 10 years. Search location by ZIP code The Comedy Zone to move to new location in Greenville The Comedy Zone will be moving to a new location after being in…...
Legendary Emmy, Grammy, and Tony award-winning actor Dick Van Dyke turns 100
6+ mon, 4+ day ago (163+ words) Legendary Emmy, Grammy, and Tony award-winning actor Dick Van Dyke is celebrating his 100th birthday Saturday. Video above: Dick Van Dyke reflects on time at WDSU Van Dyke is best known for his roles in "Mary Poppins," "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,…...
Playwright Tom Stoppard who won Academy Award for screenplay for 'Shakespeare In Love' has died
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (918+ words) 'It was an honor to work with Tom and to know him' British playwright Tom Stoppard, who won an Academy Award for the screenplay for 1998's "Shakespeare In Love," has died. He was 88. In a statement Saturday, United Agents said…...
Eddie Murphy to receive life achievement award from the American Film Institute
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (227+ words) Eddie Murphy is being celebrated with a life achievement award from the American Film Institute, AFI's board of trustees said Friday. The award will be handed out at a gala tribute in Los Angeles, at the Dolby Theatre, on April…...
'Goodnight room, goodnight moon': Boston hotel brings classic book to life
7+ mon, 6+ day ago (133+ words) The suite is a full-scale replica of the Great Green Room from the beloved 1947 children's book by Margaret Wise Brown. The Sheraton Boston Hotel is offering guests the chance to spend the night inside a life-sized replica of the beloved…...
Adam Sandler will receive AARP's Movies for Grownups career achievement award, his second AARP prize
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (261+ words) Adam Sandler will be the next recipient of AARP's Movies for Grownups career achievement award, the group said Tuesday. And maybe this time, the actor will wait for his signal. When Sandler won the group's best actor prize in 2020 for…...
'6-7' is today's slang; 'bling blinging' ruled in 2001
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (123+ words) Dictionary. com has named "6-7" its 2025 Word of the Year. Pronounced "six seven," the Gen Alpha catchphrase is spreading fast on playgrounds and group chats. It is often said while holding both hands out as if weighing two options. If modern…...