Backstreet Boys announce Vegas residency
As their hit song "Everybody" goes-- "Backstreet's Back"--this time for a holiday show in Vegas. The Backstreet Boys, after delaying their world tour due to the pandemic, are going to do…
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The Lee and Hayley Show coming to WXXV FOX on July 12th
Starting July 12th on FOX at 9 a.m., immediately following our morning show, there’s a new talk show coming to a TV screen near…
New ‘Lord of the Rings’ edition to include Tolkien artwork
NEW YORK (AP) — An upcoming edition of J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy will include paintings, drawings and other illustrations by the British author for the first time since it was published in the mid-1950s. Houghton Mifflin…
Crawfish Music Festival ticket sales underway
You can count on crawfish and three days of live entertainment as the show goes on for this year’s annual Crawfish Music Festival at the Coast Coliseum. From the pace of ticket sales to the Crawfish Music…
Dolly Parton asks Tennessee not to put her statue at Capitol
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Dolly Parton is asking Tennessee lawmakers to withdraw a bill that would erect a statue of her on the Capitol grounds in Nashville. “Given all that is going on in the world, I don’t think putting…
2021 Crawfish Music Festival set to take place April 14th-18th
The 2021 Crawfish Music Festival is happening! The 28th annual Crawfish Music Festival is scheduled for April 14th through April 18th. Presale tickets go up on February 25th and will be on sale February 26th. Headliners include…
City of Biloxi producing new entertainment series
The City of Biloxi is now highlighting local artists and city culture over their multimedia platforms. Videographer Renny Sherman premiered his series ‘Biloxi Cooks!’ on January 1st, featuring members of the Biloxi Fire Department cooking one of…
Movies now playing at Premiere Lux Cinema
As they say, the show must go on and it is at some South Mississippi theatres like Premiere Lux Cinema at Edgewater Mall in Biloxi. Social distancing guidelines are in effect with proper social distancing and other…
Disney+ now lets you binge watch with friends
Since the pandemic began-- how much tv have you watched? If you've been binge-watching show after show, you're not the only one. And Disney wants to help you make your binge-watching more enjoyable: by helping you do it with friends.…
Darth Vader actor from original Star Wars trilogy, Dave Prowse, dies at 85
Dave Prowse, the British actor who played Darth Vader in the original “Star Wars” trilogy has died at the age of 85, according to his agent.
Ocean Springs High School preps for upcoming theatre show
Theatre students at Ocean Springs High School are working hard preparing for their first show of the year. Things might look a little different thanks to COVID-19, but these students are ready to break a leg. It’s nearly showtime for…
'Mario Kart Live’ turns your home into a racetrack
Source: NINTENDO Nintendo is marking the 35th anniversary of Super Mario Brothers with new games -- including one that turns your home into a race track! "Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit" uses the Nintendo Switch system to drive real-life go-carts…
Walmart turning parking lots into drive-in theaters
Walmart is transforming 160 of its store parking lots into drive-in theaters, starting in August. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, drive-in theaters have been making a comeback as a safer alternative to the traditional movie theaters that remain closed in much…
'Hamilton' movie premieres on Disney Plus
The film version of the hit Broadway musical 'Hamilton' premieres on Disney Plus Friday. Tickets for the Broadway production were incredibly hard to get, but fans can now enjoy the movie version from the comfort of their homes. Like the…
Hulu launches watch party feature
Hulu is testing a feature to make it easier to throw a watch party with your friends virtually. Hulu Watch Party allows eligible subscribers to watch movies and shows together and connect over long distance. It's a fun way to…
“Friends" cookbook coming in September
Listen up “Friends” fans! You can soon eat like some of your favorite characters from the iconic show. The hit 90’s sitcom is getting its own official cookbook. Its chock full of recipes based on some of the meals eaten…
Pac-Man turns 40 years old!
Pac-Man is 40 years old! The maze video game debuted in a Tokyo arcade on May 22, 1980. It was originally called "Puck-Man." But the game's American distributor feared kids would change the "p" to an "f" on the marquee.…
Netflix to start canceling inactive members
Netflix says it will start asking its inactive users if they want to keep their membership. If you they don’t want it or if they don’t respond, the company will automatically cancel their service. Netflix officials say it is an…
Keith Urban hosts drive-in concert for medical workers
By KRISTIN M. HALL NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country star Keith Urban is used to playing massive stages full of lights, speakers and screens in front of tens of thousands of screaming fans, but his latest gig was mostly just…
50 years since The Beatles released "Let It Be"
Friday marked 50 years since The Beatles released their final studio album "Let It Be.” The album was released just one month after the band broke up. The title track went on to become one of the British group's most…
Coast musician brings live music to residents through social media
One consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic is the cancellation of live musical acts and closure of venues. While bars and restaurant dining rooms may be closed right now, one local musician is still bringing people the joys of live music…
‘Spider-Man,’ ‘Doctor Strange,’ ‘Thor’ shift release dates
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hollywood studios are shuffling more release dates as a result of the coronavirus, including sequels to “Doctor Strange,” “Spider-Man: Far From Home” and “Into the Spider-Verse.” Late Friday, both Sony Pictures and The Walt Disney Co.…
‘Parks and Recreation’ cast reunites for fundraising special
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The original cast members of “Parks and Recreation” are getting back to work for a coronavirus-related fundraising special. Amy Poehler, Rashida Jones, Aziz Ansari, Nick Offerman and Adam Scott are among the sitcom’s stars to be…
Warner Bros. sends ‘Scoob!’ straight to on-demand
By JAKE COYLE NEW YORK (AP) — The animated Scooby-Doo film “Scoob!” will bypass theaters and premiere directly on digital platforms, Warner Bros. said Tuesday, making it the latest studio to experiment with an on-demand release during the pandemic shutdown.…