Entertainment
Universal Studios Florida to close ‘Jaws‘ ride
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Universal Studios Florida plans to close one of its oldest and most popular attractions next month to make way for a new attraction. The theme park announced on Facebook Frid...
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Record deal
MCKINLEY “KENE WAYNE” JACKSON, a native of Jeanerette, recently signed with Slip N Slide Records of Florida. Slip N Slide Records is a platinum recording label that carries artists such as Plies, T...
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Ex-fiance focus of ‘People‘s Court‘ missing case
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Orlando‘s police chief says a former fiance is the primary focus of the investigation into a woman who went missing after appearing on "The People‘s Court" with the suspect to ...
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Ringling circus agrees to $270K fine by USDA
VIENNA, Va. (AP) — The Virginia-based owner of the Ringling Bros. circus has agreed to pay a $270,000 fine to settle allegations that it violated federal animal-welfare laws in its handling of elep...
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Swedish ‘Dragon Tattoo‘ star‘s daughter in US film
By LAURI NEFF Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The star of Sweden‘s "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" movie says his daughter appears in the upcoming U.S. remake with the actor who takes on his rol...
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Tobey Maguire, others settle over poker winnings
By ANTHONY McCARTNEY AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tobey Maguire has decided to fold ‘em and settle a lawsuit over his winnings from a convicted con man during high-stakes Hollywood po...
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Blue Man Group to perform at Mahalia Jackson Theater
NETworks Presentations and Blue Man Productions announced a new theatrical touring production will visit the Mahalia Jackson Theater in New Orleans for eight performances from Jan. 31 to Feb. 5, 20...
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NSU Candlelight Christmas performance tonight
Nicholls State University Concert Choir will present its annual Candlelight Christmas concert Tuesday at 7:30 p.m., in Talbot Theater on the Nicholls campus in Thibodaux. Themed “Christmas through ...
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Deadline noon today for NSU Chamber Singers dinner series reservations
The Nicholls State University Chamber Singers will perform “The Stars Come Out at Christmas,” directed by Dr. Kenneth S. Klaus, professor of music and director of choral activities, on Friday. This...
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Philly museum brings ‘Birds of America‘ to public
By JOANN LOVIGLIO Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — One of the world‘s rarest and most valuable books is out of the vault and on public view as part of an unusual daily ritual at the nation‘s ol...
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"Louisiana Crossroads" offers nation a taste
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — Audiences on Sunday will get another chance to see the "Louisiana Crossroads" film being shopped as a television pilot, a project that seeks to bring the region‘s award-winnin...
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Early Walt Disney drawing up for auction in Nevada
By MARTIN GRIFFITH Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — An original, autographed drawing by Walt Disney, believed to have been made about 1920 before he hit it big in the entertainment world, will go...
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