WKRN - News: Entertainment

Vanderbilt hosts wearable art, jewelry expo this weekend

Lauren Murphy — Thu, 23 May 2013 23:23:00 EDT

An expo of jewelry, clothing and accessories handcrafted by more than 60 artists hits the Vanderbilt campus this weekend.

Radio show teams with country artists to help Oklahoma tornado victims

Tracee Tolentino — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:17:00 EDT

A local and nationally syndicated country radio show is teaming up with some big names to help the victims in Oklahoma.

Cheekwood presents nighttime "Light" exhibit

Nick Caloway — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:19:00 EDT

"LIGHT", the creation of British artist Bruce Munro, will be shown to the public from May 24 through November 10.

Brad Paisley forgets lyrics at State of Metro

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:07:00 EDT

Country crooner Brad Paisley forgot the lyrics to one of his popular songs during his performance at the State of the Metro Address Monday morning at the newly opened Music City Center.

'The Lion King' takes the stage at TPAC through May

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:30:00 EDT

Broadway's "The Lion King" has captivated audiences here in Nashville with vibrant music, dance and elaborate costumes.Simba, Nala and the rest of the herd come to life on the stage at the Tennessee Performing

Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles to release solo album

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:49:00 EDT

Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles announced on Friday she is releasing a solo album.

Randy Travis sues to block DWI patrol car video release

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:04:00 EDT

Country star Randy Travis has filed a lawsuit to prevent two state agencies from releasing a patrol car video of his 2012 DWI arrest in North Texas.

'Nashville' production team might need new incentives to stay

Chris Bundgaard — Fri, 17 May 2013 02:11:00 EDT

There's been speculation in recent days that the ABC show "Nashville" might go elsewhere if its production company does not get new incentives to stay.

Hickory Hollow Mall reopens as Global Mall at the Crossings

Heather Jensen — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:46:00 EDT

Global Mall at the Crossings represents 617,000 square feet of retail space on 27 acres in Antioch.

Grand opening of Music City Center to feature live music

Bob Mueller — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:42:00 EDT

The Time Jumpers will be one of the featured performers.

Omni Hotel to offer 800 rooms, 4 restaurants

Bob Mueller — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:41:00 EDT

There will be 746 rooms and 54 suites with group rates starting at $195 dollars upwards to $300.

Willie Nelson raises $120K to benefit Texas towns

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:56:00 EDT

Willie Nelson, who is from Abbott, Texas, gave the West Volunteer Fire Department with an $81,000 check, while the town of Abbott received a check for $40,000 on Monday.

LeAnn Rimes calls new album most personal yet

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:24:00 EDT

On Thursday evening, Nashville's News 2 sat down with Rimes, who co-wrote nine songs on the album, said "Spitfire" is her most personal album yet.

CD written by child patients benefits Vanderbilt's music therapy program

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:14:00 EDT

"Everybody Has a Story" is available for purchase on Amazon, iTunes, select Barnes and Nobles stores, Walmart and the hospital's gift shop for $10.

New Grand Ole Opry exhibit highlights ABC's 'Nashville'

Mon, 13 May 2013 16:40:00 EDT

Beginning Monday, fans participating in backstage tours of the Grand Ole Opry, can also enjoy a special exhibit highlighting ABC's hit television show "Nashville."

Barbara Walters announces her retirement on 'The View'

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:47:00 EDT

Barbara Walters is telling viewers she is retiring in another year following a television career that began in 1961.

Dolly Parton introduces two new attractions at Dollywood

Fri, 10 May 2013 18:52:00 EDT

Dolly Parton was in Pigeon Forge on Friday to open two new attractions at Dollywood. One of them was one of the largest and most expensive rides they have ever built.

3rd and Lindsley hosts benefit for Boston Marathon victims

Tracee Tolentino — Thu, 9 May 2013 23:25:00 EDT

Thursday night at 3rd and Lindsley was more than just a normal concert. It was to benefit the victims of the Boston Marathon Tragedy on April 15.

2 middle school wrestlers visit Good Morning America

Thu, 9 May 2013 20:39:00 EDT

From YouTube to the Big Apple, two middle school wrestlers from Williamson County made their television debut on Good Morning America.

ABC's 'Nashville' gives combat soldier 2nd chance

Lori Mitchell — Wed, 8 May 2013 15:12:00 EDT

He's a two time combat veteran whose mission in life is helping wounded warriors, but these days Melvin Kearney is better known for his work on the ABC television series, "Nashville."

George Jones' concert to go on

Tue, 7 May 2013 11:03:00 EDT

The November 22 concert at the Bridgestone Arena will be a tribute to the country star who passed away earlier this month.

Nashville swing dancers find success on YouTube

Lauren Murphy — Mon, 6 May 2013 23:30:00 EDT

A group of Nashville swing dancers have found not only found fame on YouTube, but are also seeing a renewed interest in the art.

Police say they didn't release Reese Witherspoon video

Fri, 3 May 2013 10:14:00 EDT

The Georgia State Patrol says it did not release the video from a state trooper's dash-camera showing a combative Reese Witherspoon confronting the officer during a traffic stop in Atlanta.

Thousands pay tribute to George Jones Thursday

Stephanie Langston — Thu, 2 May 2013 17:55:00 EDT

George Jones died last Friday after being hospitalized at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville since mid-April. He was 81.

Reese Witherspoon: I panicked the night of my arrest

Thu, 2 May 2013 16:29:00 EDT

Actress Reese Witherspoon recalls that she panicked and said "crazy things" the night she was arrested in Atlanta on a disorderly conduct charge.

Teens order party bus for prom, receive bail bonds school bus

Tracee Tolentino — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:26:00 EDT

The senior prom should be a night to remember, but because of what several families are calling "false advertising," it's a night they would soon like to forget.

Kenny Chesney starts fund to help bombing victims

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:12:00 EDT

Country star Kenny Chesney is starting a fund to help those who lost limbs in the Boston Marathon bombing.

Dierks Bentley, wife expecting 3rd child

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:31:00 EDT

Country music star Dierks Bentley announced via Twitter last week he and his wife, Cassidy, are expecting their third child later this week.

Taylor Swift purchases R.I. home for $17.75 million in cash

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:49:00 EDT

A moving crew was spotted at a Rhode Island home recently purchased by country singer Taylor Swift.

2013 CMA Music Fest sold out

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:08:00 EDT

Tickets to the upcoming CMA Music Fest have already sold out, six weeks before the event kicks off in downtown Nashville.

Country star Jason Aldean files for divorce

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:14:00 EDT

Country music star Jason Aldean filed for divorce from his wife of 12 years on Friday.

Grand Ole Opry dedicates show to George Jones

Joseph Pleasant — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 23:34:00 EDT

The Grand Ole Opry is dedicating their Friday night show to George Jones in the wake of his passing.

Country superstar George Jones dead at 81

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:06:00 EDT

Country music legend George Jones has died. He was 81.

Billy Currington dumped as All-Star pre-race act

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:26:00 EDT

Charlotte Motor Speedway has replaced country singer Billy Currington as the pre-race act before next month's All-Star race.

Fans pay respects to George Jones at Country Music Hall of Fame

Jamey Tucker — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:11:00 EDT

At the Country Music Hall of Fame, flowers were placed at the foot of George Jones' Hall of Fame plaque.

Martina McBride to sing anthem at Kentucky Derby

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:53:00 EDT

Country music singer Martina McBride is scheduled to sing the national anthem at this year's Kentucky Derby.

'Nashville' films final scene with loud explosion

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 23:38:00 EDT

The filming will take place at the intersection of Granny White Pike and Battlefield Drive and will last from 5 p.m. Tuesday until 5 a.m. Wednesday.

Singer Billy Currington charged with threats to Ga. man

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:22:00 EDT

Police in coastal Georgia say country singer Billy Currington may have videotaped himself chasing a 70-year-old tour boat captain and threatening to "finish him off."

$80 million development could bring hotel to downtown Franklin

Todd Dunn — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:00:00 EDT

Early Harpeth Associate plans include putting in a 100 room hotel or inn, more than 225 residential units, 40,000 square feet of retail and at least 500 parking spaces.

Singer Billy Currington charged with making threat

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:54:00 EDT

Country singer Billy Currington has been indicted in Georgia on charges that he threatened bodily harm to a man over the age of 65.

3 Doors Down bassist enters rehab following arrest

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:28:00 EDT

The bassist for the rock band 3 Doors Down has voluntarily checked himself into a drug treatment facility after bonding out of jail.

Tennessee sees 2 $1M Powerball wins

Sat, 29 Dec 2012 12:01:00 EST

Two winning Powerball tickets worth $1 million each were sold in Nashville and Brentwood for Wednesday's drawing.

6 Wyeth paintings fetch $2M at NYC auction

Fri, 24 May 2013 01:08:00 EDT

Six paintings by the famous Wyeth family of artists have sold for just over $2 million at a New York City auction.

Actress Bynes arrested in NYC on marijuana charge

Fri, 24 May 2013 00:47:00 EDT

Police say actress Amanda Bynes has been arrested in midtown Manhattan after she heaved a marijuana bong out of a window.

Brown hounded for calling Manila 'gates of hell'

Thu, 23 May 2013 23:17:00 EDT

Dan Brown's description of Manila as "the gates of hell" in the American novelist's latest book has not gone down well with officials in the Philippine capital.

WikiLeaks leaks 'We Steal Secrets' doc transcript

Thu, 23 May 2013 22:18:00 EDT

WikiLeaks characterizes the new documentary, "We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks," as biased and accuses its director, Alex Gibney of "errors and sleight of hand."

Shelton, Underwood coming to aid of Oklahomans

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:37:00 EDT

By The Associated Press Blake Shelton has a date and location for his benefit and fellow Oklahoman Carrie Underwood is writing a large check to help benefit those affected by this week's storms in...

87-year-old woman loses to Trump in civil case

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:18:00 EDT

An 87-year-old grandmother took on billionaire Donald Trump. And on Thursday, she lost.

Nixon library hosts reunion for Vietnam POWs

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:58:00 EDT

U.S. Navy Lt. Commander Doug Burns was on a night reconnaissance mission searching for enemy trucks when he was shot down by anti-aircraft fire and taken prisoner during the Vietnam War.

Warrant for rapper Tim Dog, despite death reports

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:07:00 EDT

Lack of a death certificate or of a burial site and sparse obituary information led to talk in hip-hop circles that rapper Tim Dog, who owes thousands of dollars to women he was convicted of swindling, faked his own death in...

Writer Chinua Achebe honored in Nigeria funeral

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:58:00 EDT

Writer Chinua Achebe shunned Nigeria's corrupt politicians and twice turned down national honors, never fearing to criticize those he felt ruined his country. On Thursday, however, the lawmakers and the country's...

WWII historian taking on American Revolution

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:18:00 EDT

An award-winning and best-selling World War II historian is turning to an older conflict for his next project: the American Revolution.

Chris Brown gets into car crash in Los Angeles

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:30:00 EDT

Chris Brown got into a minor fender-bender Tuesday afternoon in Los Angeles, TMZ reports.

Janet Jackson officially joins the billionaires club

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:30:00 EDT

Janet Jackson is officially a billionaire. According to Variety, the singer's big bank account is thanks to decades in the music and acting business.

Gwyneth Paltrow says modeling is the 'perfect job' for moms

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:30:00 EDT

Working moms with young children may be always strapped for time, energy and money. But Gwyneth Paltrow has a solution that worked for her — and might work for you: modeling.

Report: Justin Bieber requires $5 million confidentiality waiver for all house guests

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:30:00 EDT

Want to hang out at Justin Bieber's house? It might cost you $5 million!

Darius Rucker responds to racist tweet: "Is this 2013 or 1913?"

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:46:00 EDT

Country music artist Darius Rucker has publicly responded to a racist comment made towards him over Twitter.

Brad Pitt on Jennifer Aniston marriage: I was wasting opportunity

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:30:00 EDT

Brad Pitt says he was burnt out from drug use during his marriage to Jennifer Aniston.

Are Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne living together again?

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:30:00 EDT

After a recent rough patch, one of TV's favorite families — the Osbournes — may be reuniting under the same roof.

Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman’s Laurence Haddon dies at 90

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:30:00 EDT

Haddon passed away May 10 in Santa Monica, Calif., due to complications from Lewy body disease, a form of dementia.

Steven Spielberg producing Halo live-action series for XBox

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:30:00 EDT

Steven Spielberg is producing a live-action TV adaptation of the hugely popular Halo video game series, Xbox announced in a presentation for the new Xbox One.