Journal Review

Rapper Snoop Dogg arrives at the premiere of the FX docuseries "Dear Mama," Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at The Ted Mann Theater in Los Angeles. The series explores the legacies of rapper Tupac Shakur and his mother Afeni. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Ryan Reynolds, Snoop Dogg in mix to buy Ottawa's NHL team?

There appears to be celebrity interest in buying the National Hockey League team in Ottawa. Rap impresario Snoop Dogg said in an Instagram post that he was “looking forward” to being part of a … more

5/1/23

A recreation of Karl Lagerfeld's desk is displayed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute exhibition, "Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty," on Saturday, April 29, 2023, in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

Pas de chat: Lagerfeld's cat Choupette won't be at Met Gala

Karl Lagerfeld’s fluffy pampered cat, Choupette, was a star in her own right. But an Instagram post on Monday revealed she'll stay in France instead of attending the Met Gala. The white Birmin has … more

By LEANNE ITALIE | 5/1/23

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden arrive at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton in Washington, Saturday, April 29, 2023. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Known for laughs, DC dinner spotlights risks to journalism

The White House Correspondents' Association dinner is known for its fun if ferocious jabs at Washington. But it took a more solemn tone as President Joe Biden acknowledged the several American … more

By FARNOUSH AMIRI | 4/30/23

Country music legend Willie Nelson finishes his set at the Outlaws & Legends Music Fest in Abilene, Texas, on Saturday, April 1, 2023. Nelson, who will turn 90 this month, was the headlining act for the two-day festival, fulfilling a promise to come after having to forego an appearance at the 2020 festival due to the pandemic. (Ronald W. Erdrich/The Abilene Reporter-News via AP)

Willie Nelson inhales the love at 90th birthday concert

Willie Nelson celebrated his 90th birthday by doing the same thing he's done for most of those years: making music with his friends. Artists including Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton and the Chicks … more

By ANDREW DALTON | 4/30/23

FILE - Johnny Winter performs at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival at Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans, May 3, 2014. Nearly nine years after Johnny Winter's death, a battle for control of the legendary blues guitarist's music is being fought in a Connecticut court with nasty allegations of theft and greed flying. (Photo by John Davisson/Invision/AP, File)

Battle for late Johnny Winter's music to play out in court

Nearly nine years after Johnny Winter’s death, a battle for control of the legendary blues guitarist’s music is being fought in court with allegations of theft and greed flying. The legal fight … more

By DAVE COLLINS | 4/30/23

The Stone of Destiny is seen during a welcome ceremony ahead of the coronation of Britain's King Charles III, in Westminster Abbey, London, Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Susannah Ireland/Pool Photo via AP)

Details revealed about King Charles III's coronation service

The coronation service for King Charles III will be one of many faiths and many languages. Charles is keen to show that he can be a unifying figure for everyone in the United Kingdom. He will be … more

By DANICA KIRKA | 4/29/23

Models wear creations for the Louis Vuitton Pre-Fall 2023 show in Seoul, South Korea, Saturday, April 29, 2023. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Louis Vuitton turns Seoul bridge into massive runway

Louis Vuitton has transformed a bridge spanning the Han River into a massive runway for its latest collection. Models strutted down the Jamsugyo Bridge on Saturday to music to showcase the luxury … more

By JUWON PARK | 4/29/23

The sculpture of the walrus 'Freya' is unveiled in Oslo, Norway, Saturday, April 29, 2023. The walrus Freya was euthanized by the Directorate of Fisheries in August 2022. The reason was that the public did not follow the recommendations from the authorities to keep their distance from the 600-kilogram animal. (Annika Byrde/NTB Scanpix via AP)

Life-size sculpture of euthanized walrus unveiled in Norway

A walrus that became a global celebrity last year after it was seen frolicking and basking in a Oslo fjord before it was euthanized by the authorities has been honored with a bronze sculpture in … more

4/29/23

FILE - King Charles III and other members of Royal family follow the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, during a procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall in London, Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022. King Charles III will hope to keep a lid on those tensions when his royally blended family joins as many as 2,800 guests for the new king’s coronation on May 6 at Westminster Abbey. All except Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, who won’t be attending. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber, File)

Royal Drama: King’s fractious family on stage at coronation

King Charles III lives in a palace, travels in a chauffeur-driven Bentley and is one of Britain’s richest men, but he's similar to many of his subjects in one very basic way.His family life is very … more

By DANICA KIRKA | 4/29/23

The Syncrnss Spins — Fire Performer will entertain during the Fourth Annual Progressive Dinner in Waveland.

Waveland Strong planning annual progressive dinner

WAVELAND — Have you always dreamed of a trip to a tropical paradise to attend a luau? Maybe you have experienced it before and want to relive some of the memories. It’s time to put on … more

Journal Review | 4/29/23

The ladies of Steel Magnolias are all smiles. Actresses for this well-loved show are, from left, Donna Schulte, Teresa Ross, Denise Jaeckel Copeland, Annie Heartney, DRae Beller and Rebecca Lea Evans. Steel Magnolias runs from May 5 through June 3 at Myers Dinner Theatre in Hillsboro.

Heartwarming Comedy

HILLSBORO -— Myers Dinner Theatre is excited to continue its 2023 Main Stage season a classic comedic drama as we present Steel Magnolias. This heart-warming and funny bone-tickling … more

Journal Review | 4/29/23

This image released by Phillips shows "O.J. Simpson," an acrylic and silkscreen ink on canvas portrait of the Buffalo Bills running back in 1977, by artist Andy Warhol. The portrait, which was in the collection of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and deaccessioned in 2011, will be auctioned, will be auctioned in New York on May 16. (Phillips via AP)

Andy Warhol portrait of OJ Simpson goes on auction block

An Andy Warhol silkscreen portrait of O.J. Simpson is going up for auction. Part of Warhol's famous “Athletes” series, the portrait spent 19 years in the possession of the Pro Football Hall of … more

By JOCELYN NOVECK | 4/28/23

FILE - Smokey Robinson attends the screening for "The Apollo" during the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival on April 24, 2019, in New York. Robinson's latest album is "Gasms." (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)

Smokey Robinson turns seductive with new album 'Gasms'

Smokey Robinson’s new album “Gasms” finds the 83-year-old in a frisky mood, with the Motown icon writing a collection for the bedroom, with yearning across its nine tracks. Just a few titles … more

By MARK KENNEDY | 4/28/23

This picture made available by the Carabinieri Command for the Protection of Cultural Heritage on Friday, April 28, 2023, shows a funerary stele, conventionally referred to as "Bride of the Desert" and illegally excavated in the ancient Roman archaelogical site of Zeugma in eastern Turkey. The stele had been illicitly exported from Turkey and Italian Carabinieri sized it in a private house near Florence in central Italy. (Carabinieri via AP)

Italy returns ancient stele, illegally exported, to Turkey

Italy has returned to Turkish authorities a funerary stele dating from ancient Roman times because investigation determined that the artifact was illegally excavated from southeastern Turkey. Italy's … more

4/28/23

This mage released by Warner Bros. Pictures showsRyan Gosling, left, and Margot Robbie in a scene from "Barbie." (Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)

Summer Movies: Indy, Barbie, 'Fast X' zooming to theaters

Hollywood's summer movie season kicks off on May 5 with the release of Disney and Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” and runs through Labor Day. Since “Jaws,” the summer season has … more

By LINDSEY BAHR | 4/28/23

6lack poses for a portrait on Thursday, April 6, 2023, in Los Angeles to promote his new album “Since I Have a Lover." (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP)

Q&A: 6lack returns to music after prioritizing mental health

Depression rocked 6lack’s world during a time when the rapper-singer was riding high collecting three Grammy nominations and working with several reputable musicians from Elton John to Calvin … more

By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. | 4/28/23

This combination of photos shows promotional art for films, top row from left, "Barbie," "Blue Beetle," "Book Club: The Next Chapter," "Every Body," "The Flash," second row from left, "Guardians of the Galaxy, Volume 3," "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny," "The Little Mermaid," "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part I," "Oppenheimer," bottom row from left, "Past Lives," "Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken," "Talk To Me," "White Men Can't Jump," and "You Hurt My Feelings." (Warner Bros., Warner Bros., Focus Features, Focus Features, Warner Bros., Marvel Studios, LucasFilms, Disney, Paramount, Universal, A24, Universal, A24, 20th Century Studios and A24 via AP)

Summer Movie Guide: What to watch from May through Labor Day

There is something for everyone at the movies this summer, both in theaters and streaming at home. In May, audiences can bid farewell to the Guardians of the Galaxy, go to Italy with Jane Fonda, … more

4/28/23

Members of the Montgomery County United Band march in the 2022 Downtown Christmas Parade. The band was selected to march May 27 in the AES 500 Festival Parade in Indianapolis.

Montgomery County United to perform in 500 Festival Parade

INDIANAPOLIS — The 500 Festival has selected nine marching bands from across the U.S. to perform in the 67th annual AES 500 Festival Parade on May 27 in downtown Indianapolis. The Montgomery … more

Journal Review | 4/28/23

Ashley Clute and Jason Anderson are partners in the 2023 Dancing with the Montgomery Stars fundraising event, which benefits the Youth Service Bureau.

Anderson, Clute kick up heels for a good cause

Jason Anderson is the executive chef for Bon Appetit Food Services and Catering. He lives in Hendricks County. For fun in his spare time, Anderson enjoys fishing with his kids and participating in … more

Journal Review | 4/28/23

HUE invites public to a Family Fun event

The local nonprofit organization Humans United for Equality will host a Montgomery County Family Fun event 1-4 p.m. May 7 at Pike Place. Hoosier Ice Queen will be on hand to sell shaved ice, and … more

Journal Review | 4/28/23