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draftwire.usatoday.com > story > entertainment > music > 02/09/2026 > super-bowl-competing-halftime-shows-how-many-watched > 88588398007

Super Bowl halftime show views, how many watched Bad Bunny vs Kid Rock

1+ hour, 49+ min ago   (778+ words) Super Bowl LX marked a historic night for music, and showcased the heart of America's political divide. The Apple Music Super Bowl 60 halftime show drew 135 million viewers on NBC, the most-watched halftime show of all-time, according to CBS News. Puerto…...

Memphis Commercial Appeal
draftwire.usatoday.com > story > entertainment > events > 02/02/2026 > black-history-month-events-in-memphis-tn > 88379998007

What's planned for Black History Month in Memphis? 7 events to check out

1+ week, 14+ hour ago   (250+ words) A variety of events will take place in Memphis in honor of Black History Month. Here are some of the highlights. What's planned for Black History Month in Memphis? 7 events to check out Memphis, from the start, has been a…...

Memphis Commercial Appeal
draftwire.usatoday.com > story > entertainment > music > 02/01/2026 > 2026-grammy-winners-from-memphis-tn > 88177766007

Memphis' Boo Mitchell, Eric Gales shine at Grammys as 'Sinners' wins

1+ week, 14+ hour ago   (162+ words) Lawrence "Boo" Mitchell's "crazy, magical year" continued Feb. 1 at the Grammy Awards. Mitchell, who operates the famed'Royal Studios in South Memphis, and fellow Memphian Eric Gales accepted the Grammy for Best'Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media for "Sinners." Mitchell served as…...

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draftwire.usatoday.com > story > news > 01/22/2026 > groundhog-day-punxsutawney-phil-florida-snow-daylight-saving > 88280084007

Countdown clock to Groundhog Day: More Florida snow or an early spring?

1+ week, 17+ hour ago   (440+ words) America's favorite holiday about a groundhog checking its shadow is back. Again! With Groundhog Day, which is Feb. 2 every year, weather fans will see whether six more weeks of winter or an early spring is in the forecast. Pending, of…...

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draftwire.usatoday.com > story > entertainment > movies > 01/22/2026 > columbus-ted-williams-golden-voice-oscar-nominated-film-marty-supreme > 88300845007

Casting Columbus' Ted Williams helps 'Marty Supreme' earn Oscar nomination

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (212+ words) A film featuring a cameo by Columbus" "man with the golden voice," has a shot at taking home a golden trophy. Known for his sonorous baritone, Ted Williams has a bit part in "Marty Supreme," a hit sports dramedy nominated…...

Palm Beach Post
draftwire.usatoday.com > story > entertainment > 01/21/2026 > ulta-beauty-world-tickets-on-sale-florida-orlando-master-classes > 88281235007

When are master classes for Ulta Beauty World 2026? Tickets coming

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (341+ words) Tickets for'Ulta Beauty's'popular beauty convention,'"Ulta Beauty World,"'go on'on sale today, with the actual expo coming to Orlando, Florida, on April 16. The convention plans to offer exclusive experiences, including brand founder meet-and-greets, live hair and makeup tutorials and demonstrations…...

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draftwire.usatoday.com > story > news > local > 01/20/2026 > where-did-oregon-get-its-name > 88120468007

How did Oregon get its name? These are the likely origins

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (900+ words) Editor's note: In honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Register-Guard and its sister publication, the Statesman Journal, are embarking on a year-long project exploring the history and culture that define Oregon and shape…...

St. Cloud Times
draftwire.usatoday.com > story > news > local > 12/24/2025 > st-cloud-bold-and-bright-festival-returning-january-2026 > 87611062007

St. Cloud's Bold and Bright Festival returns in January

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (475+ words) ST. CLOUD, Minn. " One of St. Cloud's prominent winter events is returning to downtown St. Cloud next month. The Bold and Bright Festival will take place Jan. 30 through Feb. 1, with a mix of returning favorite activities and new events. "There's…...

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draftwire.usatoday.com > story > news > 12/02/2025 > mississippi-soul-singer-solomon-ray-tops-christian-music-charts-is-ai > 87564426007

Christian 'Mississippi soul' singer is AI. His music hit No. 1 on iTunes

Christian 'Mississippi soul' singer is AI. His music hit No. 1 on iTunes2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (799+ words) A top Christian artist right now has "Mississippi soul" according to his social media accounts. But Solomon Ray is AI. The account recently hit No. 1 on multiple music charts, including Billboard's gospel digital song sales and iTune's Christian song and…...

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draftwire.usatoday.com > picture-gallery > news > local > 10/26/2025 > a-look-at-palm-beach-dramaworks-2025-26-season > 86543899007

A look at Palm Beach Dramaworks' 2025-26 season

A look at Palm Beach Dramaworks' 2025-26 season3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (24+ words) See which performances will part of Palm Beach Dramaworks' 26th season, which begins this month. A look at Palm Beach Dramaworks' 2025-26 season...