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For those who work in the entertainment industry, dealing with a performer who plans on “making it big” is an almost-daily occurrence. While most of those acts may fizzle out or see their careers kept in check, some make it all the way to the world

Regardless of what people may say about him, director Roland Emmerich provides an important role in our society. Without him we would have to imagine what Steven Spielberg’s films would be like if he slipped on a patch of ice and smashed his head on

The Lipizzaner Stallions are going to ride through Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, Nov. 22, and as part of their 40th anniversary, they’re bringing with them an all-new performance.

Throughout Bernie Williams’ impressive 16-year career in Major League Baseball, fans of the American pastime — and particularly fans of the New York Yankees — became well aware that he could play the game quite well. He was a five-time All-Star, he

One thing I always find synonymous with the holidays in NEPA is WNEP’s Feed-A-Friend Campaign. Last year, Feed-A-Friend raised $165,171 and fed 46,378 people in our area. Danielle and Company (831 Adams Ave., Scranton) is an official partner this ye

Last November, newcomer Robert Pattinson had to prove himself to gazillions of “Twilight” fans when he starred as dreamy neck-biter Edward Cullen. If the nearly $400 million in box-office receipts are any indication, Pattinson passed the test with f

Jed Haywood delivered his jokes in a deadpan style, accompanied by his own glockenspiel playing and Greg Gover’s strummed acoustic guitar. A few yards away from the stage, Sheldon Parker sat at a bar table, scribbling notes. He noticed some familiar

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Many musicians go their whole lives without ever making it onto the Billboard charts. Daughtry’s 2006 self-titled first CD debuted at No. 2 and quickly moved to No. 1.

Many musicians go their whole lives without ever making it onto the Billboard charts. Daughtry’s 2006 self-titled first CD debuted at No. 2 and quickly moved to No. 1.

Bob Dylan is the voice of poets, generations and … Christmas? With the recent release “Christmas in the Heart,” yes. While at first it’s a little hard to swallow Dylan’s unmistakable voice singing songs many of us have grown up hearing, the CD is ce