Entertainment » Page 3

3 weeks ago

Emotional Jimmy Kimmel says in late-night return he never intended to make light of Kirk’s killing

Jimmy Kimmel returned to late-night television Tuesday after a nearly weeklong suspension and, in an emotional monologue where he appeared close to tears, said that he wasn't trying to joke about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

3 weeks ago

The 2025 Illinois and Du Quoin State Fair welcomed over a million visitors

Springfield saw 723,079 fair goers and The Du Quoin State Fair saw 282,204 attendees!!

4 weeks ago

ABC ends Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension and his show will return Tuesday

ABC will reinstate Jimmy Kimmel's late night show in the wake of criticism over his comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, officials with the network said Monday.

4 weeks ago

Another comedia, and a performance for the kids, the latest to announce dates at BOS

Both Jeff Dunham and Elmo will soon take turns on the BOS Center stage.

4 weeks ago

Christopher Nolan to lead Directors Guild of America

Christopher Nolan has been elected to lead the Directors Guild of America, the organization said late Saturday. The Oscar-winning "Oppenheimer" filmmaker said in a statement that it is, "one of the greatest honors of my career."

4 weeks ago

Release party for Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ album is coming to AMC theaters

Taylor Swift is heading back to the big screen next month, and fans are already lining up for tickets. AMC Theatres announced on Friday that it will host a release party for Swift's 12th studio album, " The Life of a Showgirl," which is set to debut Oct. 3.

4 weeks ago

‘Ebertfest’ leaves Champaign-Urbana after 26 years

“For 26 wonderful years, Ebertfest created a unique space for audiences, filmmakers, and critics to come together and explore the power of movies.”

4 weeks ago

Grammy-winning songwriter Brett James who co-wrote ‘Jesus, Take the Wheel’ dies in plane crash

Grammy award-winning country songwriter Brett James, whose string of top hits includes "Jesus, Take the Wheel" by Carrie Underwood and "When the Sun Goes Down" by Kenny Chesney, died in a plane crash in North Carolina, authorities said Friday. He was 57.

4 weeks ago

Kimmel’s future hangs in balance after ABC suspends his late-night show over Charlie Kirk comments

Jimmy Kimmel's television future hung in the balance Thursday after ABC suspended his late-night show following the host's comments about the assassination of Charlie Kirk, leaving the network's parent company to decide whether supporting him is worth the risk to its business.

4 weeks ago

Pritzker to MSNBC: Suspension of Jimmy Kimmel is ‘dangerous’

"Everybody should be saying that ABC should reverse their decision," said Pritzker. 

4 weeks ago

Beni Harmony: WICS is trying to silence me

"Thank you for pushing the story out there and telling the truth. That's all Charlie would have wanted."

Recent Headlines

14 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Ace Frehley, Kiss’ original lead guitarist and founding member, dies at 74

Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the glam rock band Kiss, who captivated audiences with his elaborate galactic makeup and smoking guitar, died Thursday. He was 74.

2 days ago in Entertainment

A character wouldn’t leave Reese Witherspoon alone. It led to her first novel

Reese Witherspoon's first novel for adults began with the kind of inspiration veteran fiction writers know well — a character who wouldn't leave her alone.