/tags/entertainment entertainment en-US WLRN Thu, 09 Feb 2023 14:30:00 GMT /economy/2023-02-09/disney-to-cut-7-000-jobs-in-igers-company-transformation The Walt Disney Co. says it will cut about 7,000 jobs as part of a “significant transformation” announced by CEO Bob Iger. The job cuts amount to about 3% of the entertainment giant's global workforce and were announced Wednesday after Disney reported quarterly results that topped Wall Street’s forecasts. Thu, 09 Feb 2023 14:30:00 GMT /economy/2023-02-09/disney-to-cut-7-000-jobs-in-igers-company-transformation Alex Veiga - AP Business Writer /culture/2023-01-05/a-really-big-shoe-to-fill-key-wests-most-famous-drag-queen-is-retiring For 30 years Gary Marion has portrayed drag queen Sushi. A Key West institution, Sushi was at the center of one of the town's most beloved New Year's Eve traditions - but after 25 years, it's time for someone new to drop in the giant red high heel at midnight. Thu, 05 Jan 2023 21:49:36 GMT /culture/2023-01-05/a-really-big-shoe-to-fill-key-wests-most-famous-drag-queen-is-retiring Gwen Filosa /arts-culture/2022-12-27/50-wonderful-things-from-2022 Pop culture critic Linda Holmes has been making annual lists of wonderful things since 2010. The recommendations this year are big and small, inspirational and silly, very popular and totally obscure. Tue, 27 Dec 2022 16:30:00 GMT /arts-culture/2022-12-27/50-wonderful-things-from-2022 Linda Holmes /culture/2022-11-29/already-a-star-in-the-keys-fred-the-tree-is-now-going-to-hollywood Fred the Tree delights people in the Florida Keys from his home atop an old bridge. Now he's about to have a role in the Jake Gyllenhaal remake of 1980s cult classic film ‘Road House’. Tue, 29 Nov 2022 17:55:48 GMT /culture/2022-11-29/already-a-star-in-the-keys-fred-the-tree-is-now-going-to-hollywood Gwen Filosa /news/2022-08-16/the-academy-apologizes-to-sacheen-littlefeather-for-her-treatment-at-the-1973-oscars In 1973, Sacheen Littlefeather spoke on behalf of Marlon Brando at the Oscars about the depiction of Native Americans in Hollywood films. Tue, 16 Aug 2022 14:30:00 GMT /news/2022-08-16/the-academy-apologizes-to-sacheen-littlefeather-for-her-treatment-at-the-1973-oscars The Associated Press /news/2022-07-12/seasoned-shows-and-newcomers-are-in-the-hunt-for-emmy-nominations The Emmys once were dominated by broadcast networks and then cable, with the rise of streaming services changing the balance of power and perhaps the awards themselves. Tue, 12 Jul 2022 14:12:59 GMT /news/2022-07-12/seasoned-shows-and-newcomers-are-in-the-hunt-for-emmy-nominations The Associated Press /news/2022-04-08/the-disc-golf-pro-tour-makes-a-stop-in-florida-this-weekend 145 disc golfers from around the world will be competing for cash prizes at the 2022 Open at Tallahassee this weekend. Fri, 08 Apr 2022 20:52:07 GMT /news/2022-04-08/the-disc-golf-pro-tour-makes-a-stop-in-florida-this-weekend Brett Rutherford /news/2022-04-08/betty-whites-tv-scripts-and-other-personal-belongings-face-auction-this-weekend The collection includes the late beloved actress's original director chair from The Golden Girls set and an autographed copy of the show's pilot script. Fri, 08 Apr 2022 18:11:57 GMT /news/2022-04-08/betty-whites-tv-scripts-and-other-personal-belongings-face-auction-this-weekend Rina Torchinsky /news/2022-04-07/can-fantasy-fest-known-for-nudity-become-a-clean-positive-event-key-west-wants-to-give-it-a-try Commissioners say they want a contract with organizers that would get rid of "fantasy zones" where being topless is allowed — if you're wearing body paint. Thu, 07 Apr 2022 20:43:51 GMT /news/2022-04-07/can-fantasy-fest-known-for-nudity-become-a-clean-positive-event-key-west-wants-to-give-it-a-try Nancy Klingener /2022-04-05/bobby-rydell-a-60s-teen-idol-and-bye-bye-birdie-star-dies Rydell, along with James Darren, Fabian and Frankie Avalon, was part of a wave of wholesome teen idols who emerged after Elvis Presley and before the rise of the Beatles. Wed, 06 Apr 2022 17:42:36 GMT /2022-04-05/bobby-rydell-a-60s-teen-idol-and-bye-bye-birdie-star-dies The Associated Press