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6 days ago
‘Obsession’ is a sensation. Everyone, including Curry Barker, is trying to figure out what it means
Days before "Obsession" opened in theaters, its 26-year-old director, Curry Barker, made a bet with his manager and agent. They said if the movie opened above $20 million, they would all get tattoos.
7 days ago
It’s time to get ‘All Shook Up’
It's time to get "All Shook Up" Out at The Muni this weekend! Stars of the show, Actor Madi Sweeney and Dancer Bri'ara McKinney stopped by the WTAX Morning Newswatch to discuss the upcoming performance!
1 week ago
Fox to buy streaming pioneer Roku in a $22 billion deal
Fox Corp. has agreed to buy the streaming pioneer Roku in a cash-and-stock deal valued at approximately $22 billion, including debt.
1 week ago
Taylor Swift becomes the youngest woman inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at age 36
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night at age 36. "It was instinctual. No one taught me how to do it," she said of songwriting through a raspy voice she attributed to screaming along to the night's performances and Wednesday night's historic NBA game between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs.
2 weeks ago
‘Doctor Who’ future uncertain as BBC scraps Christmas special and showrunner exits
The galaxy-hopping hero of "Doctor Who" has survived many narrow escapes and reinventions over more than six decades. But is time finally up for the BBC science fiction series that has entertained generations of fans?
2 weeks ago
Rob Reiner’s son Nick seeks money from trust parents left him for his defense in their killings
Rob Reiner's son Nick Reiner is seeking unpaid money from a trust his parents established for him, saying he needs it to help in his defense against charges that he killed them.
2 weeks ago
Sangamon County Fair returns Wednesday
Sangamon County Fair returns Wednesday with rides, livestock shows, and family entertainment.
2 weeks ago
With jumpsuits, wigs and dance moves, these young boys and teens keep Elvis’ legacy alive
Nearly 50 years after Elvis Presley 's death, a gaggle of exuberant young boys and teens shook up his hometown, intent on keeping the king's legacy alive for a new generation.
2 weeks ago
‘Scary Movie’ tops box office, slaying ‘Masters of the Universe’ and adding to low-budget streak
The summer box office is booming — but not because of the usual suspects. After three weeks of indie horror dominance at the box office, the slasher spoof "Scary Movie" topped ticket sales with $55 million over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday, easily besting the far-from-mighty "Masters of the Universe."
2 weeks ago
Tony winners thank voice teachers and babysitters as Broadway crowns ‘Schmigadoon!’
The most infectiously joyous of awards shows, the Tonys often feel like a summer camp reunion — make that a theater camp reunion — except with tuxedoes and gowns replacing the shorts and tees.
2 weeks ago
Balloon portion of Balloons Over 66 to return after brief cancellation
Balloons Over 66 announced Tuesday it would discontinue the portion due to a lack of "consistent support" and "financial backing" needed to fly the balloons.
2 weeks ago
Springfield first responders mark National Doughnut Day with doughnut-eating contest
The Salvation Army partners with first responders because tradition calls for feeding doughnuts to American heroes.
2 weeks ago
It’s time to run Route 66
Tourism Chief, Scott Dahl, guest runner for the 5k, Dean Karnazes, and a part of the festivities, Alex Klymco all "ran" to the WTAX Morning Newswatch to tell Will Stevenson all about the fun!
3 weeks ago
UPDATE: Actor permanently banned from ‘The Muni’ following sexual harassment investigation
The actor in question is being permanently banned, and The Muni wants anyone else who may have been a victim to contact the organization as soon as possible.
3 weeks ago
Choose ‘Trainspotting’: Ewan McGregor and Danny Boyle reflect on the life-changing film
Ewan McGregor, for a fleeting moment after "Trainspotting" came out, felt like a rock star. The kinetic film about four heroin addicts in late-1980s Scotland was and, 30 years later, remains defining — in his career, in the culture and in his understanding of what true artistic satisfaction can feel like.
3 weeks ago
What to watch for at the Tony Awards on Broadway’s biggest night
Twenty-four shows on Broadway received Tony Award nominations this season, but not all will walk away with a trophy and the box office attention they usually bring.
3 weeks ago
Illinois bill limits how social media companies can target feeds to children
The measure passed with unanimous support in both chambers.
3 weeks ago
Inside Obama’s presidential museum opening this month: The cost, the books and a beehive
A look at the numbers behind the former President Barack Obama's presidential museum.
3 weeks ago
From shamrocks to hearts: Where proceeds from the St. Patrick’s Day parade are going this year
"My Heart's Downtown" says their efforts are already working.
