Orlando Sentinel: Entertainment
- Lessons from a grilled cheese: There are Cheddar times ahead
Friday - 04/10/2020 - 05:00 AMLast weekend, I did something I haven’t done in a long, long time. Something super normal. I made a grilled cheese sandwich. I used the small hunk of dill Havarti I had in the fridge, the thick-cut pumpernickel acquired at Pom Pom’s Teahouse & Sandwicheria I had in the freezer (FYI, Pom sells the...
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Franchise fatigue continues with ‘Men in Black’ and ‘Shaft’
Sunday - 06/16/2019 - 12:27 PM“Men in Black: International” is the No. 1 movie in North America this weekend but the Tessa Thompson and Chris Hemsworth-led reboot isn’t exactly a franchise-revitalizing hit. Hampered by poor reviews, Sony Pictures on Sunday estimates that the film earned only $28.5 million in ticket sales nationwide...
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - ‘Godzilla: King of the Monsters’ scales box office; ‘Rocketman’ and ‘Ma’ open solid
Sunday - 06/02/2019 - 12:55 PMThree new wide releases helped the box office gross 62% more than it did over the same weekend last year. Warner Bros.' "Godzilla: King of the Monsters" opened in first place with $49 million, below analyst projections of at least $50 million, according to estimates from measurement firm Comscore....
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - He's here! Kim Kardashian West, Kanye West welcome baby boy
Friday - 05/10/2019 - 12:56 PMKim Kardashian West and Kanye West have welcomed their fourth child, a boy born via surrogate. Kardashian West tweet Friday: "He's here and he's perfect!" A spokeswoman said in an email, "They are not sharing any additional details at this time." The new baby joins North, Saint and Chicago.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Trevor Noah to play Amway Center Sept. 28
Monday - 05/06/2019 - 04:25 PMTrevor Noah is returning to Orlando. Last time, in January 2018, the “Daily Show” host played the Bob Carr Theater. When he returns, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, Noah will perform at the Amway Center – a sign of his growing popularity.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- PODCAST: 'Game of Thrones' recap, season 8, episode 4 — Heartbreak and ultimatums (Ep. 170)
Friday - 05/03/2019 - 02:55 PMDaenerys Targaryen announces, "We have won the Great War. Now we will win the Last War." In between burying the dead and moving toward Kings Landing, there's romance and heartbreak, secrets and ultimatums, and a surprise attack that ends with a shift in power.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - 'SNL': Adam Sandler delights in return
Sunday - 05/05/2019 - 07:55 AMAfter 24 years, Adam Sandler made a wonderfully zany return to host “Saturday Night Live,” which celebrated his influence and characters. He started frankly in his monologue by singing about how he was fired from “SNL.” He was joined by Chris Rock (also fired) and Pete Davidson (in danger of being...
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - 'Long Shot' review: Charlize Theron, Seth Rogen a winning ticket
Friday - 05/03/2019 - 01:30 PMThe rom-com has officially been revived, and with new releases hitting theaters and flooding Netflix, the best ones always seem to turn out to be a twist on the genre.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Gatorland's first Gatorpalooza will mark park's 70th anniversary
Friday - 05/03/2019 - 09:50 AMGatorland is turning 70 years old and will celebrate the occasion on May 18 with a new event called the Gatorpalooza Fun Fest on May 18. Admission that day to the attraction, which opened on South Orange Blossom Trail in 1949, will include live music, games, giveaways, artisans, vendors and the...
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Cinco de Mayo: Five Mexican eateries offer ways to celebrate in Orlando
Friday - 05/03/2019 - 06:00 AMSure, you could go on a liquid diet of cerveza and tequila this Cinco de Mayo weekend. But before you do, why not dig into the flavorful foods of Mexico?More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Bring the escape room home with a murder mystery box
Friday - 04/10/2020 - 05:00 AMIf you like mysteries, fancy yourself the next Sherlock Holmes or enjoy the occasional escape room adventure, then this social distancing activity might pique your interest. Murder mystery subscription boxes bring the fun of escape rooms to your home.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Spike Lee to present Denzel Washington with AFI Award
Tuesday - 06/04/2019 - 12:00 PMSpike Lee will honor Denzel Washington's career by presenting his friend and collaborator with the American Film Institute's Life Achievement Award. AFI said Tuesday that Lee will present the actor and director with the honor at a gala Thursday at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Tim Conway, comedian and ‘Carol Burnett Show’ star, dies at 85
Tuesday - 05/14/2019 - 12:40 PMTim Conway, the agile comedian who was a core member of the "The Carol Burnett Show" troupe and starred in string of Disney film comedies in the 1970s, died Tuesday morning in Los Angeles.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Shake, Muddle & Mix: A curious lion makes for a curious concoction
Thursday - 05/09/2019 - 05:00 AMA good cocktail should make you feel something. I mean, something beyond the heady tingle of liquor. Bartender Adyna Paris at Ivanhoe Craft Bar & Packy (1915 N. Orange Ave.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Disney: MagicBand options expanded for passholders, hotel guests
Monday - 05/06/2019 - 10:35 AMWalt Disney World annual passholders and hotel guests will have more options when it comes to MagicBands in the future. Disney has announced that 30 select designs will become available to those visitors at a discount.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- 'CBS This Morning' revamped; Gayle King blasts sexism
Monday - 05/06/2019 - 08:10 AMIn announcing major changes at CBS News, Gayle King blasted reports that she had elbowed out Norah O’Donnell at “CBS This Morning.” As widely speculated, CBS News will rebuild “CBS This Morning” around King, move O’Donnell to anchor the “CBS Evening News” and send John Dickerson to “60 Minutes.”...
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - 'UglyDolls' review: Kooky toys caught in all the movie cliches
Friday - 05/03/2019 - 01:15 PMHollywood loves a merchandising opportunity. And in recent years, there’s been a trend of turning merchandise itself into movies, which can then spawn more opportunities for merchandising, therefore creating an infinite loop of merchandising opportunities.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- 'The Intruder' review: Dennis Quaid drives young couple to homeowner hell
Friday - 05/03/2019 - 01:45 PMWhen casting was announced two years ago for the “The Intruder,” the working title was “Motivated Seller.” The thriller stars Michael Ealy and Meagan Good as a young couple who move into their dream home in Napa Valley wine country after chancing upon a seller: the mysteriously eager — and mysteriously...
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - MercyMe tackle life's challenges their way at Amway Center
Friday - 05/03/2019 - 05:30 AMMercyMe has no problem continuing to ride high on “Lifer,” their 2017 album. “This is like the post-movie tour,” said bassist Nathan Cochran. The Oklahoma-based Christian band scored a Grammy nomination this year for the record’s single “Grace Got You.” They will be hitting the Amway Center on...
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Monster Jam World Finals rumbling into Orlando's Camping World Stadium
Friday - 05/03/2019 - 05:30 AMFor the first time, Monster Jam is bringing its world championship – the “Super Bowl of the sport” – to Orlando. After 19 years at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas, the Monster Jam World Finals is coming to Camping World Stadium on May 10-11.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- From ukulele to drama to tap, Orlando’s arts classes move online
Friday - 04/10/2020 - 05:01 AMJust as public schools have done, local arts groups have transferred their classes online. Across Central Florida, the basics of theater, singing and dance are being taught via the Internet.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Jay-Z is the first hip-hop artist to become a billionaire
Monday - 06/03/2019 - 11:27 AMJay-Z is the first hip-hop artist to become a billionaire, according to the new cover story in Forbes. The article opens by recalling a 2010 meeting between the rapper and billionaire Warren Buffet, from which the octogenarian came away impressed.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Robert Pattinson is officially 'The Batman'
Friday - 05/31/2019 - 11:27 AMRobert Pattinson is officially the new Batman. Warner Bros. has closed a deal for the "Twilight" actor to play the Caped Crusader in "The Batman." Matt Reeves' upcoming superhero tentpole hits theaters on June 25, 2021. Variety first reported on May 16 that Pattinson was in negotiations for the...
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Dennis the Bee Guy: Orlando specialist removes bees without killing them
Wednesday - 05/08/2019 - 05:30 AMMany people look at bees as pests or stinging threats. When a colony infests a home or shed, plenty of folks will instinctively reach for a can of insecticide to quickly manage the problem.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Universal: Potter coaster riders will face animated Hagrid figure
Monday - 05/06/2019 - 11:00 AMPassengers aboard Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, the new roller coaster at Universal’s Islands of Adventure, will find themselves face-to-face with a life-size figure of the thrill ride’s bigger-than-life title character.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Luke Perry was buried in a biodegradable mushroom suit, says his daughter
Saturday - 05/04/2019 - 10:54 PMSophie Perry, the daughter of actor Luke Perry, revealed her father was buried in a suit made of mushrooms to be more environmentally conscious. In an Instagram post, Sophie Perry captioned a picture of mushrooms at a nature preserve in California with a detailed explanation for the suit.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Mike Pompeo, Bernie Sanders, Amy Klobuchar: Sunday guests
Saturday - 05/04/2019 - 08:25 AMThe Sunday morning guest list features Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on three shows and Democratic presidential candidates. The shows and their guests: NBC’s “Meet the Press,” 9 a.m. on WESH-Channel 2: Sen.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- BTS, Adam Lambert set for 'GMA' concert series
Friday - 05/03/2019 - 10:15 AMIf you prefer your morning shows with music, look to ABC’s “Good Morning America” and its starry Summer Concert Series. The lineup starts Wednesday, May 15, with Korean pop sensation BTS, “GMA” announced Friday.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Cersei on 'Game of Thrones,' Sandler on 'SNL,' Florida murder on '48 Hours'
Friday - 05/03/2019 - 09:25 AM“Game of Thrones” gets lighter, “Killing Eve” gets creepier, and Adam Sandler returns to “Saturday Night Live.” Get ready for the weekend highlights: HBO’s “Game of Thrones” offers the fourth episode of its final season, and the preview shifts the action to Kings Landing.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Where to celebrate Derby Day on Saturday
Friday - 05/03/2019 - 05:00 AMGet ready to don your show-stopping hat while hoisting a refreshing mint julep. It’s the first weekend in May, which means drinks and hat contests as we watch 20 horses compete in what some call the “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports.” Which thoroughbred will take home the $2 million prize...
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