Catch these outdoor concerts in Washington state this summer

With COVID mask and vaccine restrictions lifted, more artists are returning to touring, and more Washingtonians are getting back into the swing of concerts. Also, many artists are finally having their shows that were rescheduled due to the pandemic. 

Game show 'The Price is Right' coming to a city near you for national tour

“The Price is Right” is kicking off a 50-stop tour starting this week as part of a celebration of the popular game show’s 50th season on television.

'MJ,' musical about Michael Jackson, to launch national tour in 2023

“MJ the Musical,” featuring most of Michael Jackson's and the Jackson 5's big hits, will kick off a national tour in Chicago on July 15, 2023.

Kanye West, aka Ye, pulled from Grammys due to 'online behavior'

A representative for Ye, who changed his name from Kanye West, confirmed the information in The Blast article in an email to the Associated Press. She did not offer additional comment.

Maury Povich to end talk show after 31 seasons

The network said “Maury” will end its run of original episodes in September but said reruns will continue.

Review: Mark Rylance is well-suited to the gangland tension of 'The Outfit'

In an entertainment industry that rewards big, showy performances, it’s nice to remember that actors like Mark Rylance still exist. The unassuming, soft-spoken performer is often most compelling when he weaponizes that apparent gentility, making it a tool his characters use to mask their motives and capabilities. And it’s that kind of subterfuge that debut director Graham Moore leverages to chilling effect in his claustrophobic Chicago thriller “The Outfit.” Here's film critic Clint Worthington's review.

Amazon closes $8.45B MGM studio acquisition

Amazon has closed its $8.45 billion acquisition of MGM Studios as it looks to boost its streaming service in competition with Netflix and Disney. 

Pete Davidson no longer going to space on Blue Origin flight, company says

Pete Davidson is no longer going to the edge of space on Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket after the launch was delayed, the company said.

Kanye West suspended from Instagram for 24 hours

Kanye West was placed on a 24-hour suspension by Instagram on March 16 for violating its policies on hate speech, harassment and bullying, a Meta spokesperson said.

‘The Masked Singer’: Season 7 contestant revealed, rammed out of the competition

On Wednesday evening’s new episode, another contestant was forced to “take it off” and be revealed — and this time it was the Ram that would be herded out of the competition.

Schitt’s Creek-themed cruise to set sail from Florida

"Moira’s Party Boat: Ew, Cruising!" is set to sail from Miami on March 30, stopping in Key West, Florida, and then on to Nassau, Bahamas. The cruise will return to Miami on April 3.

CD sales in US increase for 1st time in nearly 20 years

U.S. sales for physical CDs in 2021 increased for the first time since 2004, according to recent data published by the Recording Industry Association of America.

New Selena album coming out next month

A new album featuring 13 songs from the late Tejano signer Selena Quintanilla Perez is coming out next month, her father announced.

Actor Benedict Cumberbatch hopes to house Ukrainian refugees

The Marvel superhero hopes to take part in the British government’s “Homes for Ukraine” program, which aims to reward people who offer their homes for Ukrainian refugees fleeing Russia’s invasion.

Dolly Parton ‘respectfully’ withdraws her Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame nomination

The country music legend wrote that she’s extremely flattered and grateful, but feels she hasn’t “earned that right” to be inducted into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame.

Jussie Smollett in ‘psych ward’ at jail, family allegedly receiving threatening phone calls

Family members of Jussie Smollett claim they have received harassing and threatening phone calls since the actor began serving five months of jail time for staging a hate crime hoax in 2019.