Rihanna Lands UK Fashion Reality Show Deal

Jacopo Raule/Getty Images(LONDON) -- Not long after filming her movie debut in the upcoming action-adventure film Battleship, Rihanna is taking her talents to the small screen. She’s signed on to produce and appear in a new British television show i... Continued

Essence Magazine to Honor Hollywood's Top African-American Women

ABC/MICHAEL DESMOND(LOS ANGELES) -- On Feb. 23, Essence magazine will celebrate several of Hollywood's most inspiring African-American actresses at its fifth annual Essence Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon.

This year's honorees include The H... Continued

Jackass Star Steve-O Sued By Contestant in New Reality Show

Comstock/Thinkstock(LOS ANGELEL) -- Jackass star Steve-O and the producers of an upcoming reality show entitled Killer Karaoke are being sued by a woman who claims she was injured during a taping, reports TMZ.

Susanne Ohman claims she was ... Continued

Dustin Hoffman Drama 'Luck' Premieres on HBO This Sunday

Steve Schapiro/HBO(NEW YORK) -- The HBO drama Luck, starring Dustin Hoffman in his first-ever major TV role, premieres this Sunday night at 9:00 p.m. Eastern time.  The series explores the world of horse racing -- not just the horses and their owners a... Continued

Demi Moore 911 Call: Actress 'Convulsing,' 'Smoked Something'

Theo Wargo/WireImage(LOS ANGELES) -- The newly released 911 call placed from Demi Moore's home on Monday night reveals that the 49-year-old actress was smoking something and was "convulsing," "semi conscious," and "burning up" before help arrived.
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'Man on a Ledge,' 'The Grey,' 'One For the Money' Open Friday

iStockphoto/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) -- Here's a look at the new movies opening nationwide Friday:

-- Man on a Ledge: Sam Worthington plays a cop-turned-prison escapee who climbs onto the ledge of a New York skyscraper in an attempt to prove h... Continued

Ferris Bueller to Return in Super Bowl Ad?

Jason Kempin/WireImage(NEW YORK) -- Spoiler alert for those of you looking forward to the Super Bowl commercials: Ferris Bueller will likely make a comeback in one of the new ads.

As seen in a 10-second teaser that's gone viral, M... Continued

'Fear Factor' Serves Up Fresh Donkey Semen

Digital Vision/Thinkstock(LOS ANGELES) -- The gross-out level on Fear Factor has always been high, but the installment scheduled to air on Monday, Jan. 30, made some NBC executives think twice about running the show, TMZ reports.

The episode feature... Continued

Kim Kardashian Sets Google Alert for Herself

David Livingston/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Kim Kardashian apparently wants to know immediately when her name pops up in the news.

The New York Post reports Kim was spotted this week in Santa Monica, Calif., holding her Blackberry, on wh... Continued

Movie Review: 'The Grey'

John Sciulli/WireImage(NEW YORK) -- Liam Neeson is John Ottway, a sniper whose job it is to protect the men of an Alaskan oil refinery from encroaching animals. He is alone in what may well be one of the loneliest and coldest places on Earth, ... Continued

John Mellencamp to Headline Woody Guthrie Centennial Tribute Concert in Oklahoma

Facebook.com/JohnMellencampDotcComJohn Mellencamp has been tapped to headline one of several planned concerts commemorating the 100th anniversary of Woody Guthrie's birth this year.  The March 10 show, will take place in the late folk-m... Continued

Preview of Paul McCartney's New Stevie Wonder Collaboration Available Online

MJ Kim/MPL Communications Ltd.Tiffany & Co. jewelers are giving Paul McCartney fans a special exclusive preview of "Only Our Hearts," the Beatles legend's new song featuring Stevie Wonder.  The track -- from McCartney's soo... Continued

E Street Band Guitarist Little Steven's New TV Series a Smash in Norway

NRK.noLilyhammer, E Street Band guitarist Steven Van Zandt's new TV series, had a record-breaking premiere when it aired recently on Norway's NRK1 network.  According to The Hollywood Reporter, the show, which stars Little Stev... Continued

Ringo Starr to Chat, Perform on "The Late Late Show" This Tuesday

Facebook.com/RingoStarrMusicRingo Starr will celebrate the arrival of his latest studio effort, Ringo 2012, on Tuesday with a special appearance on CBS' Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson.  The legendary Beatles drummer will be the sole gues... Continued

Led Zeppelin's John Paul Jones to Perform, Chat at Cambridge University This Spring

JohnPaulJones.comLed Zeppelin bassist/keyboardist John Paul Jones will participate in a special performance and Q&A session on May 20 at the UK's renowned Cambridge University.  The event marks the finale of the 2012 New Music Series o... Continued

Hulk Hogan: “I Was Almost in Metallica”

Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/Getty ImagesMetallica almost had wrestling legend Hulk Hogan as its bassist.  In a recent interview with UK newspaper The Sun, the Hulkster said that he was invited to join the band before he ever got into a wrestling r... Continued

Paul McCartney Says He Felt "Intimidated" During "Kisses on the Bottom" Sessions

Mary McCartney/MPL Communications Ltd.In a new promotional video for his upcoming Kisses on the Bottom album, Paul McCartney opens up about some of the challenges he experienced while recording the collection of standard tunes.  The rock... Continued

Bachman, Turner to Be Featured in Upcoming Will Ferrell Comedy

Photo: Dan HarperBachman-Turner Overdrive founders Randy Bachman and Fred Turner are set to appear in the upcoming comedy flick Dog Fight, which co-stars Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis.  The two comic actors play rival congressional ... Continued

Mötley Crüe Featured in Upcoming Kia Super Bowl Ad

Eleven Seven MusicKia Motors America has lined up an interesting cast of characters to participate in its commercial set to air during Super Bowl XLVI on February 5.  The 60-second spot, titled “Drive the Dream,” features Mötl... Continued

R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe Trashes YouTube for Removing Perfume Genius Ad

Venturelli/WireImageOn Wednesday, R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe posted a message on his blog condemning YouTube for removing a promotional ad for Perfume Genius's upcoming album Put Your Back N 2 It. The ad, which features frontman Mike Hadreas embrac... Continued

Local News

One killed in train accident

One person has been killed in a train accident. The accident occurred about 8:40 p.m. Wednesday when the coal train struck a pickup at a crossing in Odessa. The crossing had white X markings and ... Continued

Wrestling event to be held in Hastings

Wrestling is returning to the Hastings this weekend. Brian Blade is Midwestern Wrestling Alliance Heavy Weight Champion and tells fans what they can expect Saturday night. This is the second straight year the MWA has ... Continued

Columbus businessman raising money for Senate run

Columbus businessman Pat Flynn says he raised about $28,000 for his U.S. Senate campaign during the fourth quarter of 2011. But his campaign finished the year about $57,000 in debt. He's one of four candidates ... Continued

GI airport receives 2011 Airport of the Year

The Central Nebraska Regional Airport received the 2011 Airport of the year. It's the fourth time the Airport has received the award. The Grand Island Airport received the award back in 2009, 2007, and 2006 ... Continued

Check presentation for Hastings Library

Last night the Mayors Youth Council held a check presentation for the renew project for the Hastings Public Library. They money was raised by the Mayor's Youth Council after a middle school dance was held ... Continued

Crossroads Center to open a facility in Kearney

The Crossroads Center Rescue Mission is all set to open their doors to the Kearney Community on February 1st. Jerry Baumgartner, is the Executive Director who says the shelter is not only receiving calls from ... Continued

Local Sports

Loper Wrestlers Down CSU-Pueblo

The fifth-ranked Nebraska-Kearney wrestling team won sevenof the last eight matches to beat Colorado State-Pueblo, 25-10, Thursday inColorado. UNK (7-3-0, 3-0 RMAC) got behind the T-Wolves 7-0 but eventually led 22-10. Sophomore Tim Crocker ... Continued

Thursday's HS Basketball Scores

BOYS BASKETBALL Adams Central 78, Lexington 44 Amherst 56, Sumner-Eddyville-Miller 44 Bloomfield 71, Gayville-Volin, S.D. 42 Cedar Valley 47, ... Continued

Richardson�s Big Night Leads Huskers Past Iowa

Behind a career high 25 points from senior Brandon Richardson, Nebraska rallied in the second half for a 79-73 victory over Iowa Thursday night. Richardson, a senior guard from Los Angeles, put together the most ... Continued

Local Events

Parks & Rec Dept. - City Wide Garage Sale

The Hastings City Wide GarageSale sponsored by the city of Hastings Parks & Recreation Dept. will be held Saturday,February 4 from 9am-3pm at the Hastings City Auditorium. Features more than 30tables of household items, jewlry, ... Continued

Kearney Eagles - Chicken Dinner Fundraiser

A Chicken Dinner Meal Fundraiser for Child AbusePrevention will be held on Sunday, January 29 from 5:30-7pm at the Eagles Club,24th and 1st streets in Kearney. For more info call308-233-1529.

Shelton United Methodist Church - Mid-Winter Soup Supper

The Mid-Winter Community Soup Supper will be held on Sunday,February 12 from 4:30-7:30pm at the Shelton United Methodist Church, 207 A Street. Chili,turkey noodle, potato, and broccoli cheese soups will be provided along withpie and ... Continued

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