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Dec 19 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Magic on Stage: Holiday Shows and Concerts in the Bay Area This Weekend

This weekend, the Bay Area is buzzing with holiday entertainment. From classic tales to unique concerts, there's something for everyone. One must-see is the African-American Shakespeare Company's twist on "Cinderella, " which celebrates African American culture and female empowerment. Meanwhile, the

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Dec 18 2024ENTERTAINMENT

TV's Top Moments in 2024: Unlikely Connections and Heartfelt Stories

Imagine an unemployed woman bonding with a sandwich shop manager, cartoon dogs stressing over a big move, and a housewife convincing an immortal killer to make amends over biscuits. These aren't just random scenarios but the compelling plots of some of the best TV episodes of 2024. From thought-prov

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Dec 18 2024SPORTS

NBA Fans Divided Over Inside the NBA's Critical Approach

Last week, Shaquille O'Neal made a bold statement during the NBA Cup quarterfinals, saying, "They watch us. " Charles Barkley and the crew at ESPN have often explained why fans love Inside the NBA, and fans themselves have made it clear to NBA Commissioner Adam Silver that they won't watch the NBA w

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Dec 18 2024SPORTS

Golf Superstars McIlroy and Scheffler Top LIV Golfers DeChambeau and Koepka

In a thrilling matchup that combined golf skills and new crypto rewards, PGA Tour pros Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler outplayed LIV Golf's Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka at The Showdown 2024 in Las Vegas. The event, originally started as 'The Match' in 2018, featured 18 holes split into fou

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Dec 18 2024SPORTS

Golf and Crypto: A New Pairing on the Green

Golf is taking a step into uncharted territory—the world of cryptocurrency. The "Showdown" in Las Vegas was a big deal, not just because it featured top golfers like Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy, but because the prize purse was fully in crypto. This wasn't just a social media stunt; it was a s

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Dec 18 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Gibbs’ Unlikely Mentor: His Cranky Landlord

It’s not every day that a TV show decides to diverge from its usual crime-solving plot to tell a heartwarming story. This week, NCIS: Origins did just that. The episode "Blue Bayou" revealed that Gibbs' tough-as-nails landlord Ruth played a big role in his career path. Gibbs, played by Austin Stowel

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Dec 17 2024ENTERTAINMENT

From 'SNL' to Broadway: Former Writers' Comedic Journey

In 2008, comedian John Mulaney started his career at "Saturday Night Live" (SNL). He was teamed up with Simon Rich, a talented Harvard grad who had already made a name for himself with two short fiction collections. Their first sketch, “Cash for Silver, ” parodying cash-for-gold commercials, didn’t

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Dec 17 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Readers' Picks: Top Entertainment of 2024

What did people really enjoy this year? We asked over a thousand readers about their favorite movies, TV shows, music, and theater. The films that came up the most were "Conclave, " "Challengers, " "Wicked, " and "Anora. " For TV, "The Bear" was a clear favorite, with others like "Slow Horses, " "Sh

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Dec 16 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Yellowstone's Surprising End: A Family Promise Kept

The final episode of Yellowstone, "Life Is a Promise, " wrapped up the series' main storyline in a surprising way. The Dutton family's ranch was sold back to the Broken Rock Reservation, finally freeing Kayce Dutton (Luke Grimes) from his father's legacy. In a shocking twist, Beth Dutton (Kelly Reil

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Dec 16 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Silo TV Show Gets Two More Seasons, Ending With a Bang

The Apple TV+ show Silo is getting two more seasons, and the fourth one is set to be the grand finale. Based on Hugh Howey’s Silo novels, the series is about a group of people living in a deep underground silo while the outside world is toxic. Rebecca Ferguson, known for her roles in Mission: Imposs

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