New Music Monday: January 13th, 2025
Here’s Brent Evans with another edition of New Music Monday.
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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,…
Look for Mississippi's float in this year's Rose Parade on New Year's Day
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…
Do you remember the "Big Hair" male rock band era? WXXV's Ethan Krauss and Entertainment Reporter Brent Evans dive into the look
Music streaming platforms recently released their yearly recaps for users such as Spotify Wrapped and Apple Music Replay. As many are looking…
Mississippi Aquarium closed due to weather
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…
New Music Monday for the week of December 9th
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.
Edwin McCain coming to the Grand Magnolia Ballroom
Grand Magnolia Ballroom has announced an evening with Edwin McCain on January 23, 2025. Tickets are on sale now at grandmagmusic.com McCain is known for his 1998-99 hits "I'll Be" and "I Could Not Ask for More." The South Carolina…
New Music Monday: Kesha creates record label, Jesse Roper releases new songs, Christmas song turns 40
Another new week means another entry of New Music Monday! In entertainment news, Kesha creates a record label, Canadian singer Jesse Roper releases two…
Chuck Woolery, smooth-talking game show host of ‘Love Connection’ and ‘Scrabble,’ dies at 83
By MARK KENNEDY NEW YORK (AP) — Chuck Woolery, the affable, smooth-talking game show host of “Wheel of Fortune,” “Love Connection” and “Scrabble” who later became a right-wing podcaster, skewering liberals and accusing the government of lying about COVID-19, has died.…
New Music Monday: Music Artists Dropping New Music
A lot of music artists are dropping news songs this week, even folks you haven’t heard from in decades. Entertainment Reporter Brent Evans has this week’s New Music Monday.
Quincy Jones, musical maestro and entertainment industry titan, dies at 91
By Daniel Arkin Quincy Jones, a maestro of American music and a titan of the entertainment industry who influenced nearly every popular genre, produced landmark albums and earned 80 Grammy Award nominations, died Sunday, his publicist said. He was 91. Jones "passed…
Circus Comes to Biloxi
Dusty's All Star Circus is in Biloxi! For tickets and showtimes visit: https://dustyscircus.com/
Teri Garr, the offbeat comic actor of ‘Young Frankenstein’ and ‘Tootsie,’ has died
By BOB THOMAS Updated 2:08 PM CDT, October 29, 2024 LOS ANGELES (AP) — Teri Garr, the quirky comedy actor who rose from background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star of such favorites as “Young Frankenstein” and “Tootsie,” has died. She was…
Taylor Swift Comes To The Big Easy
WXXV 25's Jordyn Lassiter travels to New Orleans for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour for some good "Karma" and to talk to some swifties!
“The Voice” contestant Deon Jones has ties to South Mississippi
A contestant on NBC’s The Voice has Coast ties and sat down with us to talk about his journey from Wiggins to LA. Deon Jones grew…