Jake Owen set to perform at Beau Rivage
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Country music fans, get ready! Chart topping artist Jake Owen is bringing his signature sound to the Mississippi Gulf Coast with a live…
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DreKo Music Productions LLC Ribbon Cutting
GULFPORT, Miss (WXXV) - DreKo Music Productions LLC celebrated a ribbon cutting today, honoring 5 years of business and expansion as they opened the doors to their…
John Travolta filming "Cash Out 3" in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss (WXXV) -The streets of Ocean Springs were buzzing with excitement as a new movie was being filmed. Production has just wrapped Ocean Springs for…
Val Kilmer, ‘Top Gun’ and Batman star with an intense approach, dies at 65
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Val Kilmer, the brooding, versatile actor who played fan favorite Iceman in “Top Gun,” donned a voluminous cape as Batman in “Batman Forever” and portrayed Jim Morrison in “The Doors,” has died. He was 65. Kilmer died…
Michelle Trachtenberg, 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' and 'Harriet the Spy' star, dies at at 39
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…
Roberta Flack, Grammy-winning singer with an intimate style, dies at 88
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…
Shine Theater preparing for 'The Curious Savage' coming up at the Mary C.
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…
New Music Monday: February 3rd, 2025
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.
Iconic 'As Tears Go By' singer Marianne Faithfull dies at 78
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…
Musical lineup announced for 2025 Crawfish Festival
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…
New Music Monday: January 27th, 2025
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 up for 2025 James Beard Awards
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…
Oscar nominations: See the full list of the 2025 Academy Award nominees
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…
New Music Monday: January 13th, 2025
Here’s Brent Evans with another edition of New Music Monday.
WXXV Exclusive: Ethan Krauss and entertainment reporter Brent Evans discuss rock and roll's psychedelic era
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…
David Lynch, visionary filmmaker behind 'Twin Peaks' and 'Mulholland Drive,' dies at 78
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…
Bob Uecker, beloved baseball announcer and 'Major League' actor, dies at 90
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…
Musical acts announced for 2025 Jazz Fest
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…
MSNBC President Rashida Jones steps down after four-year tenure
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…
New Music Monday: January 6th, 2025
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…
New Music Monday: December 30th, 2024
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.
Donation allows 100 Men Hall to create endowment fund
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…
Linda Lavin, Tony-winning Broadway actor who starred in the sitcom ‘Alice,’ dies at 87
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…
New Year's events coming up in South Mississippi
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,…
