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Jeopardy’ host Alex Trebek diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer
‘Jeopardy!’ host Alex Trebek announced he’s battling a major health crisis. In a video posted on YouTube, Trebek announced he has been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
Kentucky Power mobile app makes reporting outages easier
Customers can now report an outage by scanning the bar code on their meters with their phone’s camera feature once the app is downloaded. It is free at both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
KSP to raffle compound bow honoring fallen troopers
Obsession Bows (and parent company Arcus Hunting) has partnered with Kentucky State Police to help raise money for Trooper Island Children’s Camp.
11 memorable Grammy Awards performances throughout the years
For 60 years, we’ve witnessed some of the most talented and celebrated artists take the Grammys stage to perform, and pick up an award or eight. You can bet that there will be a few surprises this year as The Recording Academy gears up to honor musicians for artistic excellence in a variety of categories.Count down to music’s biggest night…
Fallout continues after Liam Neeson revealed revenge plot
Liam Neeson continued to face fallout and criticism on Wednesday after he admitted in an interview earlier this week that decades ago he sought out racist revenge.The red carpet for his new film “Cold Pursuit” was canceled on Tuesday night, although the premiere of the film in New York City carried on as planned.Neeson appeared on “GMA” Tuesday morning to…
How to binge-watch Oscar-nominated films from home
Before Hollywood’s biggest night, the 91st Academy Awards, consider checking out the list of standout films nominated this year. From best picture nominees to best documentary feature nominees, several are available for streaming online. Consider spending a night in watching Marvel superhero film, “Black Panther,” or the female-led 18th century drama, “The Favourite.”Or maybe check out “Vice” to see actor…
Kentucky launches first interactive workforce dashboard
Kentucky launches first interactive workforce dashboard
Celine Dion talks parenting and letting her kids find their own way
Celine Dion recently opened up about her parenting style and how she fosters growth in her family.In an interview with Dan Wootton on “Lorraine” that aired Tuesday, the singer and mother of three spoke at length about her relationship with her 18-year-old son, Rene-Charles Angelil.”He’s a normal teenager, growing, trying things, exploring — and I think that’s the way it…
Suspect arrested after a painting was stolen off a Moscow gallery wall
A suspected art thief was caught by police in Moscow after video footage showed a man simply taking a painting off of a wall in the middle of a gallery and walking out the door as onlookers confusedly looked on.The painting, “Ai-Petri. Crimea” by Russian landscape painter Arkhip Kuindzhi, which was done in 1908 and depicts a mountainous landscape, was…
Megan Mullally buys her own gown for SAG Awards
Megan Mullally hosted the 2019 Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday night, wearing a gown she picked out online.The actress, 60, revealed last month that designers were not offering to dress her despite being named the show’s host. She said she then decided to buy a black floor-length Alexander McQueen gown online for the big night.”I always pick out clothes…
Gov. Bevin releases annual report highlighting Kentucky’s 2018 economic growth
Governor Matt Bevin has announced the launch of an interactive website, www.BevinAnnualReport.com, highlighting the accomplishments of year three of the Bevin Administration.
Anne Hathaway reveals why she forgot her lines working with Matthew McConaughey
Anne Hathaway forgot her lines while filming the new thriller “Serenity” — and apparently her co-star Matthew McConaughey is to blame.The Oscar-winning actress revealed on “Good Morning America” the hilarious reason why the Hollywood heartthrob, who Hathaway said is “like a brother to her,” caused the faux pas on set.”I’m looking at him, nobody is talking, and I go, ‘Oh,…
China accuses gene-editing scientist He Jiankui of pursuing personal fame
He Jiankui was supposed to be the pride and joy of China, a top scientific talent recruited back from the United States to usher his homeland into the new frontier of gene technology and innovation.Then in November, He shocked the world when he revealed he’d taken the unprecedented step of creating the world’s first genetically engineered twin baby girls, who…
'A rock' hit the moon during the Super Blood Wolf Moon
It’s a bird. It’s a plane. Wait, it’s a meteorite hitting the moon?On Sunday, millions of people around the world watched as the Earth’s shadow covered the moon in a copper-reddish glow in what was known as a “Super Blood Wolf Moon.” It was the first full moon of the year (a wolf moon) and it came at a time…
'Roma' star earns Oscar nomination as film leads with 10 nods
Director Alfonso Cuaron’s drama “Roma” earned 10 nominations for the 91st Academy Awards, which will take place on Feb. 24, 2019.The Spanish-language film, based on Cuaron’s memory of his upbringing in Mexico City, was nominated for best picture, best foreign language film, and Cuaron earned nominations for best directing and best screenplay.“Roma” tells the story of a young woman, Cleo,…
Ariana Grande is owning her success in new single '7 rings'
Ariana Grande released the highly anticipated music video for her new single “7 rings” on Friday.With an intro set to the tune of “My Favorite Things,” the song off her upcoming fifth album has feminist undertones and lyrics.“Wearing a ring, but ain’t gon’ be no “Mrs.,” she sings in one verse. “Bought matching diamonds for six of my b——. I’d…
Review: Maggie Rogers, excitingly, delivers on early promise
Maggie Rogers, “Heard It in a Past Life” (Capitol Records)The moment most people first heard Maggie Rogers was likely memorable. The song she sang in a viral video clip wasn’t quite finished but the promise — the sheer talent on offer — was starkly apparent. No less a respected musical influencer than Pharrell Williams apparently agreed.Williams may have unwittingly aided…
Michael Cohen fears Trump rhetoric could put his family at risk: Sources
Michael Cohen is having reservations about his highly anticipated public appearance before Congress next month, fearing that President Donald Trump’s frequent diatribes against him could put his family in danger, according to sources close to Cohen.While his testimony before the House Committee on Oversight and Reform appears to be on track to occur as scheduled on Feb. 7, it is…
A movie about Brexit hits screens as the stage is set for final debate in real life
Brexit got the Hollywood treatment for U.K. viewers on Monday night. With the final round of debates set to begin in Parliament on Theresa May’s deal on Wednesday, watching “Brexit: Uncivil War” must have felt like “Groundhog Day.””Brexit: Uncivil War” features actors playing the real-life figures behind the vote, as the country once again relived the most divisive political campaign…
11 movies, TV series and more premiering this week
Awards season kicks off Sunday night with the 2019 Golden Globes. But that’s not the only program to look forward to this week!”The Bachelor” is back Monday night, starring former NFL player Colton Underwood, and the sixth season of “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” is here.Here’s everything you should check out from Jan. 6 to Jan. 12!Sunday, Jan. 6Tune in to the 76th…
We are thankful for Ariana Grande's new 'thank u, next' outtakes
Ariana Grande is treating her fans to some new material in the new year.The pop star just released a video featuring bloopers and a deleted scene from her popular “thank u, next” music video.In the deleted scene, Grande reenacts a scene from 2001 hit romantic comedy “Legally Blonde” alongside one of the film’s original stars, Jennifer Coolidge.Coolidge’s character, Paulette Bonafonté,…
Video released of two people wanted in deadly hit-and-run
Lexington Police hope surveillance video will help them identify and locate two people in connection to a hit-and-run that left a bicyclist dead.
KSP raffles off Corvette in Trooper Island fundraiser
The Kentucky State Police are featuring a true American icon this year to support their Trooper Island Camp for disadvantaged children.