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Tennessee measure restricting drag shows heads to governor

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee lawmakers have advanced legislation on certain drag shows on public property or at private establishments where children could attend. Republican Gov. Bill Lee is expected to sign the change into law. He has brushed off…

Two people detained after protesting at governor's speech

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) --  Two people were detained by Memphis police Wednesday after voicing concerns about Gov. Bill Lee’s plan to sign the bill that would restrict public drag performances. Lee was in Memphis on Wednesday to unveil the new…

'Survivor' new season, official podcast coming Wednesday

The 44th season of the Emmy Award-winning reality competition "Survivor" premieres on March 1. Fans will be introduced to an entirely new cast of players as the action and drama promises to be better than ever. This year, fans will…

Tenn. governor vows to sign anti-drag bill as photo surfaces

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Republican Gov. Bill Lee says it would be “ridiculous” to conflate a recently surfaced yearbook photo of him wearing women's clothing in high school to drag show performances currently under attack in Tennessee and other GOP-led…

Beale Street Music Festival announces lineup

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- An annual festival is returning to West Tennessee for a weekend full of live entertainment. The Beale Street Music Festival will be held at Tom Lee Park in Memphis from May 5-7. Joining the lineup this year…

'Cocaine Bear' gets high with $23.1M, 'Ant-Man' sinks fast

By Jake Coyle - AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The gonzo R-rated horror comedy "Cocaine Bear" sniffed up $23.1 million in its opening weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday, while Marvel's "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania" was quickly…

Brad Paisley pens country song featuring Ukraine's Zelenskyy

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country star Brad Paisley is releasing a new song that features Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The song is called “Same Here.” Paisley says it aims to…

Tickets on sale for 'The Diary of Anne Frank'

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tickets are now on sale for an upcoming narrative from World War II. The City of Jackson says that tickets for "The Diary of Anne Frank" now on sale online or by calling the box office at (731)…