Michelle Trachtenberg, the actress known for “Gossip Girl,” “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Harriet the Spy” died Wednesday. She was 39. New York City police say they responded to a call at a residential high-rise building in Manhattan found Trachtenberg…
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer Roberta Flack has died at 88. The Grammy-winning singer and pianist was known for her intimate vocal and musical style on “Killing Me Softly With His Song,” “The First Time Ever I Saw Your…
The Shine Theater is getting ready for an upcoming production of The Curious Savage, which will be performed Feb. 21, 22 and 23 at the Mary C. in Ocean…
Who will win the 2026 Grammys? Entertainment Reporter Brent Evans looks into his crystal ball to see which artist is on the ride. Here’s this week’s New Music Monday.
By David K. Li and Austin Mullen Singer Marianne Faithfull, one of the most prominent female voices of the British Invasion, died Thursday in London, her spokesperson said. The “As Tears Go By” singer was 78. "It is with deep sadness that we announce…
The Mississippi Coast Coliseum announced the musical acts that will be performing at the 32nd Annual Crawfish Festival. The event is coming up April 23-27 on the Coliseum grounds, with music on the weekend. Bret Michaels of Poison will headline…
Artist Post Malone sets a record, well sort of, and someone is losing control. Entertainment Reporter Brent Evans with your New Music Monday.
Two restaurateurs have been named semifinalists for the 2025 James Beard Awards. The semi-finalists were announced last week and the next round will come out April 2. Winners will be announced at the James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards ceremony…
By Daniel Arkin and Saba Hamedy The nominees for best picture are "Anora," "The Brutalist," "A Complete Unknown," "Conclave," "Dune: Part Two," "Emilia Perez," "I'm Still Here," "Nickel Boys," "The Substance" and "Wicked" "Saturday Night Live" cast member Bowen Yang and "Bottoms" actor…
Here’s Brent Evans with another edition of New Music Monday.
Ethan Krauss sat down with WXXV News 25's entertainment reporter Brent Evans to talk about the psychedelic rock 'n roll era of the late 60's and early 70's. Here's…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — David Lynch, the filmmaker celebrated for his uniquely dark vision in such movies as “Blue Velvet” and “Mulholland Drive” and the TV series “Twin Peaks,” has died just days before his 79th birthday. His family announced…
By David K. Li Beloved baseball broadcaster and actor Bob Uecker, who parlayed an unremarkable playing career into an decades-long stint behind the mic and in front of the camera, died on Thursday, officials said. He was 90. "We are heartbroken…
Pearl Jam, Dave Matthews, Luke Combs, Lil Wayne and Harry Connick Jr., are among the headliners announced for the 2025 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. In addition, Poplarville's own Chapel Hart will be making their Jazz Fest debut this…
By Daniel Arkin Rashida Jones, the president of MSNBC, announced Tuesday that she is stepping down after four years of steering the cable news network. Jones, who made history as the first Black executive to lead a major U.S. television news…
The first New Music Monday in 2025 is out and look closely for the movie reference, a little pop culture in this week’s New Music Monday! WXXV Entertainment Reporter Brent…
A big music debut with a famous actor attached plus a rundown of the top music releases on January 2025. Here’s Entertainment Reporter Brent Evans with New Music Monday.
100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis announced Monday the establishment of an endowment fund to provide sustainable financial support for its mission, programs and services. The hall received an $80,000 donation from the Bruce Foundation. Susie Bruce, with the Bruce…
By MARK KENNEDY NEW YORK (AP) — Linda Lavin, a Tony Award-winning stage actor who became a working class icon as a paper-hat wearing waitress on the TV sitcom “Alice,” has died. She was 87. Lavin died in Los Angeles on…
WXXV is compiling a list of New Year's events and activities coming up across South Mississippi. We will continue to update the list as new events are added. If you have an event that you do not see listed here,…
Katie Coats with Visit Mississippi was in studio on Thursday morning to talk about Mississippi's float that will be a part of the Rose Parade on…
Music streaming platforms recently released their yearly recaps for users such as Spotify Wrapped and Apple Music Replay. As many are looking…
The Mississippi Aquarium has announced it will be closed Monday because of inclement weather. The Aquarium will be closed both for daytime, general admission and the nighttime A Magical Mississippi Christmas Holiday event. Additional updates can be found at the…
It's Monday and that means it's time to highlight new music that's coming out. Here are some performers who are making a difference in many lives.