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August 13th: Today in Entertainment History

(AP) -- Entertainment History: August 13th On Aug. 13, 1942, Walt Disney’s animated feature “Bambi” premiered at Radio City Music Hall in New York. In 1965, Jefferson Airplane made its first appearance, at the opening of the Matrix Club in…

August 12th: Today in Entertainment History

August 12th: Today in Entertainment History On Aug. 12, 1960, the Silver Beetles recruited drummer Pete Best. The band later became The Beatles, and Best was dropped in favor of Ringo Starr. In 1966, John Lennon apologized at a news…

August 11th: Today in Entertainment History

(AP) -- Today in Entertainment History On Aug. 11, 1962, the Booker T. and the MG’s classic instrumental “Green Onions” was released by Stax Records. In 1968, The Beatles released “Hey Jude” backed with “Revolution,” the first single from their…

August 9: Today in Entertainment History

(AP) - Today in Entertainment History On Aug. 9, 1963, the British TV show “Ready Steady Go” premiered. Most of Britain’s most popular bands appeared on the show. Also in 1963, singer Whitney Houston was born in Newark, New Jersey.…

August 5th: Today in Entertainment History

(AP) -- Today in Entertainment History On Aug. 5, 1957, “American Bandstand,” with host Dick Clark, debuted on ABC. The first act to appear was The Chordettes, who later had a hit with the song “Lollipop.” In 1962, actor Marilyn…

Entertainment venue reopens in Huntingdon

HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- The Dixie Carter Performing Arts & Academic Enrichment Center is reopening its doors this month after COVID-19 disrupted most of the regular season. On Saturday, December 19, Black Jacket Symphony will perform Prince's "Purple Rain" album live…

Bo Entertainment hosts New Year's Eve bash

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A New Year's Eve bash hosted by Bo Entertainment was held at American Legion Post 12 Tuesday night. They rang in the new year with food, drinks,…

Entertainment hutch recall information

Thousands of entertainment hutches are being recalled due to an injury hazard. Havertys has received 12 reports of the top shelf falling, including two minor injuries. If you have one of theses hutches, you can contact Havertys for a free repair…

Weekend events offer entertainment in downtown Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- There's plenty to do this weekend in West Tennessee, especially in downtown Jackson. Saturday night, you can help the Women's Rape Assistance Program, or WRAP, celebrate its fifth annual…