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1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

Usher says tour with Chris Brown is about more than 2 stars. He makes the case for R&B in stadiums

As Usher prepares to launch a stadium tour with Chris Brown, he says the criticism and legal troubles surrounding the singer never factored into his decision to embark on the tour.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Clive Davis, music industry starmaker, has died at 94

Clive Davis, the record company lawyer who became one of the music industry's most powerful figures, launching or resurrecting the careers of such superstars as Janis Joplin, Whitney Houston, Carlos Santana and Alicia Keys, has died, his family confirmed. He was 94.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending

Taylor Swift becomes the youngest woman inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at age 36

Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night at age 36. "It was instinctual. No one taught me how to do it," she said of songwriting through a raspy voice she attributed to screaming along to the night's performances and Wednesday night's historic NBA game between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Dutch court allows rapper Ye concerts in the Netherlands

A judge in Amsterdam on Wednesday rejected an appeal by a Jewish organization to block two performances by the rapper Ye, formerly Kanye West, ruling that the concerts are not a threat to public order.

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7 hours ago in Entertainment

Happy birthday, 2000 Year Old Man. Mel Brooks is turning 100

The 2000 Year Old Man is turning 100. Mel Brooks on Sunday will celebrate his centennial birthday. The comedian and filmmaker has been awaiting the milestone. Earlier this year, Judd Apatow titled his retrospective documentary on him: "Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!"

1 day ago in Entertainment

Charlie Brown’s longtime pen pal is finally revealed in new Apple TV ‘Peanuts’ movie

Charlie Brown began writing to a pen pal not long after the comic strip "Peanuts" debuted in newspapers back in 1950. No one has gotten a look at whoever was on the other end of his letters — until now.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

Usher says tour with Chris Brown is about more than 2 stars. He makes the case for R&B in stadiums

As Usher prepares to launch a stadium tour with Chris Brown, he says the criticism and legal troubles surrounding the singer never factored into his decision to embark on the tour.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Film academy invites 529 new members, including Jenna Ortega, the Safdie brothers and Jacob Elordi

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Wednesday invited 529 members to the Oscar voting body, a new class that brings the group's membership to nearly double what it was a decade ago.

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7 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Serena Williams draws 20-year-old Maya Joint in first Wimbledon singles match in 4 years

Serena Williams will face an opponent less than half her age when she plays 20-year-old Maya Joint in the first round at Wimbledon for her first singles match in nearly four years.

2 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

When a rip current sucks you out to sea, try not to panic

To someone who is getting sucked out to sea by a rip current, "Don't panic!" may be difficult to heed, even if that's exactly what you should do. But lifeguards say to not only relax but flip over and float out of the danger.

3 days ago in Sports, Trending

Giannis Antetokounmpo getting traded to Heat in blockbuster deal, AP source says

Giannis Antetokounmpo wants more championships. So do the Miami Heat. Their interests are officially aligned — and the Heat finally have another superstar.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

In Taylor Swift’s beach town, every clue becomes a wedding rumor

When a large tent appeared next door to Taylor Swift's Watch Hill estate this week, it didn't take long for speculation about the superstar's impending nuptials to ripple through the affluent New England seaside village — and the internet.

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WEATHER ALERT: Flood Watch issued for Montgomery County this weekend

With heavy rain expected over the next couple of days, a Flood Watch has been issued for Montgomery and surrounding counties.

Red car severely damaged in a rollover/impact crash on a highway, with crushed front and rear ends and debris scattered nearby near a green treeline.

yesterday in News

UPDATE: 3 injured in 4-vehicle crash on Fort Campbell Boulevard

A multi-vehicle crash with injuries is tying up Fort Campbell Boulevard near Jack Miller Boulevard in Clarksville.

Hands open a small metal wire cage inside a circular concrete opening, releasing a trapped animal lingering inside the cage.

yesterday in News

Kitten trapped in Clarksville storm drain rescued after 3-day effort | PHOTOS, VIDEO

A kitten rescued from a storm drain after a three-day effort is now safe and recovering in a foster home, according to Montgomery County Animal Care and Control.

Mostly sunny skies.

yesterday in News

Weekend weather: Hot days ahead for Clarksville, with slight chance of showers

Clarksville forecast: Hot summer weather will continue across the area this weekend, with highs reaching the lower to mid-90s by Sunday.

The turnbridge train wreck of 1906. (Historic Clarksville, Ursula Beach collection, contributed)

Wednesday in History, Native Advertising, News, Special Reports

10 worst disasters in Clarksville history, from Great Fire of 1878 to 2023 tornado

In recognition of America’s 250th anniversary, here are the 10 worst disasters to hit Clarksville, and some of the ways we came together to survive along the way.

Clarksville City Hall in 2021. (Clarksville Now archives)

Wednesday in News

City of Clarksville: We can’t ‘kick can down road’ on fixing budget to keep up with growth

As the City of Clarksville and the City Council continue to work toward the passage of their FY 2026-27 budget, the city has released a statement on the overall budget process.

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