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3 weeks ago

Frankenstein fundraiser: Arms Around ASD to host family-friendly movie night

Arms Around ASD, a volunteer-run nonprofit that provides a huge array of services and programs for autistic people of all ages, will host its annual Hop to the Movies fundraiser this weekend with a showing of the 1974 Mel Brooks comedy "Young Frankenstein."

3 weeks ago

Burnpile 2025: 60+ breweries on tap for Forestry Camp fest

The 12th annual Burnpile Beer and Music Festival will be held at Burial Beer Co.'s Forestry Camp location this weekend, uniting over 60 breweries from around the world for an all-day celebration of brews, tunes and Asheville community.

3 weeks ago

Prosecutors want Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sentenced to more than 11 years in prison

Key witnesses against Sean "Diddy" Combs, including longtime ex-girlfriend Casandra "Cassie" Ventura, are urging a federal judge to reject leniency for the hip-hop mogul at his sentencing Friday, saying they fear for their safety if he is freed.

3 weeks ago

Tyrese Gibson failed to turn himself in following arrest warrant for cruelty to animals, police say

Tyrese Gibson failed to turn himself in to police after an arrest warrant was issued because his four Cane Corso dogs mauled and killed a neighbor's dog in Georgia in mid-September, police said Tuesday.

3 weeks ago

Apple TV+ extends its deal to be the exclusive streaming home for ‘Peanuts’ until 2030

The new extension — building on a partnership between WildBrain, Peanuts Worldwide and Lee Mendelson Film Productions — includes the classic "Peanuts" library, as well as plans for more new original series and specials.

3 weeks ago

Investigators to review the 2005 shooting death of Hunter S. Thompson, which was ruled a suicide

Investigators are committed to answering any "lingering questions" surrounding his death, Sheriff Michael Buglione said.

3 weeks ago

Plant party: Asheville Dispensary and Plant Bar plan October block party

The Plant Bar block party will feature three different live music stages, food trucks, giveaways and tarot card readings, as well as the dispensary's signature coffee, tea and zero-proof cocktails.

3 weeks ago

Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ is almost here. Here’s what to know

Lights, camera, action. Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," arrives Friday. Are you ready for it?

3 weeks ago

Nicole Kidman files for divorce from Keith Urban after 19 years of marriage

The 58-year-old Oscar-winning actor petitioned on Tuesday to end her marriage to the 57-year-old Grammy winning country singer in a Nashville court. The documents state the couple has undergone "marital difficulties and irreconcilable differences."

3 weeks ago

Cat Stevens postpones North American tour and cites visa issues

Cat Stevens, who also goes by Yusuf, has postponed the North American leg of his book tour due to unspecified visa issues, the singer announced on social media Monday.

3 weeks ago

Venardos Circus swings to town for Tanger Outlets residency

The Venardos Circus, a Broadway-style, animal-free classic circus showcase, will return to Asheville for a three week residency outside the Tanger Outlets. A big top tent will house the production from Thursday, Oct. 2 to Sunday, Oct. 19 at 800 Brevard Road.

3 weeks ago

Rocky Horror round-up: Where to see the show this October

Did someone do the Time Warp again? October has nearly arrived, and with it, a new lineup of "Rocky Horror" performances, just in time to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the cult classic. Shiver with antici...pation and check out our list of places to see the show in Western North Carolina.

3 weeks ago

Attic Salt announces ‘The Thanksgiving Play’ for November run

"The Thanksgiving Play" will run at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday from Nov. 7-23 at Attic Salt Theatre Arts Space, 2002 Riverside Dr.

3 weeks ago

Selena Gomez marries Benny Blanco: ‘My wife in real life’

Selena Gomez has married music producer and songwriter Benny Blanco, announcing the news in an Instagram post showing the couple kissing and embracing on a lawn.

3 weeks ago

‘One Battle After Another’ opens with $22.4 million

"One Battle After Another," Paul Thomas Anderson's widely acclaimed American epic of rebellion and resistance, opened with $22.4 million in ticket sales from North American theaters over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday.

3 weeks ago

Latin superstar Bad Bunny will headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show

Bad Bunny will bring his Latin trap and reggaeton swagger to the NFL's biggest stage next year: The Grammy winner will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl halftime show in Northern California.

4 weeks ago

Mikey Madison will play a Facebook whistleblower in Aaron Sorkin’s ‘Social Network’ follow-up

Aaron Sorkin is diving back into the world of Facebook with a "Social Network" follow-up featuring Jeremy Strong as Mark Zuckerberg and a newly minted Oscar winner as a whistleblower.

4 weeks ago

Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘One Battle After Another’ brings revolution to the (very) big screen

Paul Thomas Anderson spent about 20 years writing "One Battle After Another." After two decades, it's never felt more relevant.

4 weeks ago

Q&A: Mariah Carey enters ‘the era of me’ with her first album in 7 years

Seven years after her last album and 35 years into a powerhouse career, Mariah Carey continues her reign as the queen of pop and R&B with "Here for It All."

4 weeks ago

Greek food, faith, festivities: Asheville Greek Festival returns

This weekend marks the return of the annual Asheville Greek Festival, a celebration of Greek food, culture and faith. The festival will held at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in the Montford neighborhood of North Asheville.

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The horror sequel "Black Phone 2" topped the North American box office charts this weekend with $26.5 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.

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‘Ballad of a Small Player’ is a royal flush of style, but not substance – 828reviewsNOW

Edward Berger, director of the Oscar-winning films "All Quiet on the Western Front" and "Conclave," is back with his latest beautifully-shot bummer. "Ballad of a Small Player" stars Colin Farrell as Lord Doyle, a high-rolling gambler staving off his debt collectors in the casinos of Macau. Read more in our review.

4 days ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town

Marquee invites community out for ‘Good vs. Evil’ Halloween masquerade

The 3rd annual Marquee Masquerade, "Good vs. Evil," will be held from 6 to 9 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 30 at Marquee, 36 Foundy St.