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‘Jeopardy!’ host Trebek says he’s resumed chemotherapy

NEW YORK – “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek says he’s had a setback in his battle with pancreatic cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy again. Trebek told ABC’s “Good Morning America”...

DATE: Sep 17, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

‘SNL’ adds three to its cast, including an Asian American comic

LOS ANGELES – “Saturday Night Live” is adding three new cast members for its upcoming 45th season, including the show’s only Asian American performer. Bowen Yang, who joined NBC’s...

DATE: Sep 12, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Reality star ‘The Situation’ released from federal prison

NEWARK, N.J. – “Jersey Shore” cast member Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino is now a free man. The 37-year-old reality television star’s publicist says he was released from prison i...

DATE: Sep 12, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Trump again attacks ‘Will & Grace’ actress Debra Messing

NEW YORK – President Donald Trump is again attacking Debra Messing, calling the liberal activist and “Will & Grace” star a racist and saying she should be fired from the NBC sitcom. ...

DATE: Sep 5, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Valerie Harper, TV’s Rhoda, has died at 80

LOS ANGELES – Valerie Harper, who scored guffaws, stole hearts and busted TV taboos as the brash, self-deprecating Rhoda Morgenstern on back-to-back hit sitcoms in the 1970s, has died. ...

DATE: Aug 30, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Alex Trebek, saying he’s on the mend, back at ‘Jeopardy!’

LOS ANGELES – “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek has returned to work, saying he’s “on the mend” after treatment for pancreatic cancer. The game show posted a video Thursday on Twitter ...

DATE: Aug 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Eddie Murphy to host ‘SNL’ for the first time in 35 years

NEW YORK – Eddie Murphy will be returning to a place that helped launch his career – “Saturday Night Live.” The comedian will be the host of the sketch comedy show on Dec. 21, mar...

DATE: Aug 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

We’re buying what Kristen Dunst is selling in ‘On Becoming a God in Central Florida’

Friends, have I got a TV show for you. True, it has a sort of lame and unnecessarily pretentious title – “On Becoming a God in Central Florida” – but I’m here to tell you it will clean your ...

DATE: Aug 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

‘Bachelor in Paradise’ features its first same-sex couple

We’re seeing the first same-sex love story taking off in Bachelor Nation. It’s a big deal for this often-traditional franchise, and it’s about time. On Tuesday night’s episode, ho...

DATE: Aug 21, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Reliable Source: Sean Spicer, long-rumored to be in talks for ‘Dancing With the Stars,’ will compete this season

Former White House press secretary Sean Spicer will compete alongside Christie Brinkley, James Van Der Beek and other notables on the upcoming season of “Dancing With the Stars.” ...

DATE: Aug 21, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Could we be any more excited? ‘Friends’ fans nuts for merch

NEW YORK – See your “Friends” on the big screen. Deck out your place with “Friends” furniture. Wear your “Friends” as jewelry. Heck, buy the “Friends” Lego set and pretend it’s for your kid....

DATE: Aug 20, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

The Smothers Brothers mark their CBS firing 50 years ago

NEW YORK – Getting fired from work isn’t usually a cause to celebrate. But the Smothers Brothers aren’t your run-of-the-mill comedians. The duo has stepped out of retirement to co...

DATE: Jul 30, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.