Dolly Parton is setting the record straight about her health. She posted a video on Instagram on Wednesday morning to address fans’ concerns. “Well, today’s October the eighth, and obviously I’m here doing some commercials for the Grand Ole Opry, which is why I’m dressed kind of like a country Read More
Personal style speaks louder than ever, and dressing well is more than a visual statement—it’s a reflection of confidence, identity, and intention. For the woman who moves through life with elegance and purpose, luxury isn’t about excess—it’s about refinement, craftsmanship, and knowing exactly what works. Whether you’re curating looks for Read More
With over 300 films (many of them short subjects) in the 2025 Newport Beach Film Festival, it’s impossible to watch them all over the eight days of the Festival which runs October 16-23. Here are a few that stand out. “Theater is Dead” is billed as a darkly comic suspense Read More
Dolly Parton’s sister is clearing the air after worrying fans with a social media post asking to pray for the singer’s health. “I want to clear something up. I didn’t mean to scare anyone or make it sound so serious when asking for prayers for Dolly. She’s been a little Read More
Thirty paintings created by the bushy-haired, soft-spoken Bob Ross will soon be up for auction to defray the costs of programming for small and rural public television stations suffering under cuts in federal funding. Ross, a public television stalwart in the 1980s and ’90s, “dedicated his life to making art accessible to Read More
How do you top the 2024 Newport Beach Film Festival, which featured a slew of movie premieres, A-list talent, independent filmmakers, and memorable after-parties as part of the Festival’s 25th anniversary? Easy: Welcome to the 2025 Newport Beach Film Festival, which runs October 16 through 23. During those eight days, Read More
Freida Parton, the sister of legendary singer-songwriter Dolly Parton, took to social media on Tuesday to ask the public for prayers as the country music icon deals with an undisclosed health battle. “I was up all night praying for my sister, Dolly. Many of you know she hasn’t been feeling Read More
By Camden Tucker | Special to the NB Indy Janice Molinari and Melissa Forman’s documentary directorial debut, “Stronger Than You Think,” which screens October 19 and 22 at the Newport Beach Film Festival, tells the story of lifelong swimmer Alie Truwit, who lost her foot and later, part of her Read More
A new chapter – make that a new movement – begins this month when Alexander Shelley officially conducts his first concert of the 2025-2-26 season as Pacific Symphony’s Artistic and Music Director Designate (he assumes full directorship in the 2026-27 season). Music Director Laureate Carl St.Clair, who is passing the Read More
(KTLA) – Whether it’s starting to feel like fall in your area or not, Halloween season is in full swing and the pumpkin spice is flowing. There are also plenty of scary movies to choose from on cable TV or streaming services. But if you’re not exactly a horror lover, Read More
