Entertainment

JUPITER, Fla. (AP) - Burt Reynolds, the handsome film and television star known for his acclaimed performances in "Deliverance" and "Boogie Nights," commercial hits such as "Smokey and the Bandit" and for an active off-screen love life…

ARIES Your friends will have trouble getting you out of the house this week. You’ll spend some time updating your living space to make it truly yours. This will put you on the path to happiness. TAURUS You’ll be out and about this week and…

The Frederickson family was very excited on that August morning in 1928. Arthur and Edith were the parents of three children; Roland, 15 years old, Rhoda, 13 years old and Reynold who was 11 at the time. The whole family had been invited by…

Having covered Minding the Gap – the brilliant documentary film by former Rockfordian Bing Liu – last week, it felt like a good time to discuss the wealth of amazing documentaries on TV these days. Long ago, PBS was pretty much the only…

ARIES Your phone will be ringing off the hook this week. If you need to leave someone a voicemail, expect them to take their precious time getting back to you. TAURUS You need to eat healthier if you want to start feeling like yourself…

In a world full of Bebe Rexhas and Lil Waynes, Shawn Williams has chosen to take the road less traveled in his new musical endeavors. Of course back in the late 1990s when Williams was first learning his guitar chops there were plenty of…

ARIES Summer vacation is barely over, and you’re already planning another trip with friends. At work, you’ll be asked to plan an event that will bring together many people. TAURUS Your desire to better yourself is becoming more and more…

By Mesfin Fekadu AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Aretha Franklin's music quickly climbed the iTunes' charts following her death on Thursday. Her "30 Greatest Hits" album hit the No. 1 spot, replacing Nicki Minaj's new album, while "Respect"…

ARIES If you’re going back to work after a long vacation, expect to feel exhaustion kick in sooner rather than later. Your partner and loved ones will demand your attention, but you’d be better off getting some much needed rest. TAURUS…

By Todd Houston Contributor After many years of playing around the local and regional scenes in different groups, drummer Mark Adamany and bassist Joel Rostamo have reunited with guitarist Tom Massari as well as new lead vocalist Chris…

ARIES Home renovations are on the agenda this week. You might even decide to completely redecorate your living space. You’ll be surprised at how easily you’re able to master manual tasks, and this will leave you feeling proud. TAURUS You’ll…

Staff Report WACKEN, Germany - Two men wandered away from their nursing home Friday night to attend the Wacken Open Air heavy metal festival. According to the Deutsche Welle, police found the men around 3 a.m., at the four-day festival, the…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - There are three shows left in the 2018 Music in the Park concert series at the Sinnissippi Music Shell. Two of the performances are makeup dates that were postponed due to weather, and have been rescheduled for the…

ARIES You’ll suddenly find the inspiration you need to start fresh on the right foot. You’ll be highly determined and ready to turn your life around entirely. You aspire to a better tomorrow. TAURUS After being surrounded by a large crowd,…

ARIES You’ll have a ton on your plate at work, and time will be scarce. If you’re currently taking some time off, try to balance your schedule so that you’ll be able to do everything you’d like. TAURUS You’ll take a spontaneous trip and…