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What to Stream: BTS, a new 'Peaky Blinders' movie, Luke Combs and Crimson Desert

What to Stream: BTS, a new 'Peaky Blinders' movie, Luke Combs and Crimson Desert

  • THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Here's a look at some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

Oscars' in memoriam honors Rob Reiner, Diane Keaton, Robert Redford

Oscars' in memoriam honors Rob Reiner, Diane Keaton, Robert Redford

  • Bruce R. Miller Lee Enterprises

Rob Reiner, Diane Keaton and Robert Redford were given special tributes during the Oscars' in memoriam segment on Sunday.

Here's the complete list of 2026 Oscar winners

Here's the complete list of 2026 Oscar winners

  • Associated Press

“One Battle After Another” won several awards at Sunday's Oscars, including best picture, director and the first-ever casting award. Here's the full list.

'Wizard of Oz' returns to Catawba College Theatre

'Wizard of Oz' returns to Catawba College Theatre

  • From staff reports

Catawba College Theatre will return to Keppel Auditorium this April with a production of “The Wizard of Oz,” marking the department’s first mainstage performance in the historic venue in eight years. 

2026 Oscar highlights: See photos of standout moments from the show

2026 Oscar highlights: See photos of standout moments from the show

  • Associated Press

The Academy Awards have named the best movies of 2025, with “One Battle After Another” winning top honors and “Sinners” making history.

Photos: See stars arriving on the red carpet at the 2026 Oscars

Photos: See stars arriving on the red carpet at the 2026 Oscars

  • Associated Press

Stars were decked out for the 98th annual Academy Awards, the final stop on Hollywood's monthslong awards season.

'One Battle After Another' triumphs at Oscars, 'Sinners' makes history

'One Battle After Another' triumphs at Oscars, 'Sinners' makes history

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Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” was crowned best picture at the 98th Academy Awards, with "Sinners" star Michael B. Jordan winning best actor and "Hamnet" star Jessie Buckley winning best actress.

'One Battle After Another' triumphs at Oscars, 'Sinners' makes history

'One Battle After Another' triumphs at Oscars, 'Sinners' makes history

    Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” was crowned best picture at the 98th Academy Awards, with "Sinners" star Michael B. Jordan winning best actor and "Hamnet" star Jessie Buckley winning best actress.

    The Latest: ‘One Battle After Another’ takes best picture

    The Latest: ‘One Battle After Another’ takes best picture

      The 98th Academy Awards on Sunday saw “One Battle After Another” win big with six awards, including best picture, director, supporting actor and casting. “Sinners” followed with four awards, including best actor for leading man Michael B. Jordan. Jessie Buckley took home best actress for “Hamnet.” Comedian Conan O’Brien returned for a second year to host the ceremony, held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

      'One Battle After Another' wins best picture at the 98th Academy Awards

      'One Battle After Another' wins best picture at the 98th Academy Awards

        Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” has been crowned best picture at the 98th Academy Awards. Jessie Buckley won best actress and Michael B. Jordan won best actor. 

        St. Patrick’s Day recipes: Celebrate with homemade Shamrock Shakes, soda bread and more

        St. Patrick’s Day recipes: Celebrate with homemade Shamrock Shakes, soda bread and more

          To celebrate the day honoring St. Patrick, here are a few easy-to-make recipes, from traditional soda bread to a copycat Shamrock Shake.

          Jet fuel prices are rising. That could make summer flights more expensive

          Jet fuel prices are rising. That could make summer flights more expensive

            Experts say it's not a question of if airfares will go up, but when, for how long and by how much. 

            Raucous bird tornado touches down as snow geese make annual flight to Arctic

            Raucous bird tornado touches down as snow geese make annual flight to Arctic

              The migrating birds draw about 150,000 human visitors annually — including about a thousand hunters.

              'Shrek the Musical Jr.' comes to OCT Next Gen program

              'Shrek the Musical Jr.' comes to OCT Next Gen program

                Old Courthouse Theatre’s Next Gen program will take over the theater’s main stage this month with a production of “Shrek the Musical Jr.,” a family-friendly musical comedy based on the popular DreamWorks animated film. Performances begin Thursday.

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                Movies & Television

                What to Stream: BTS, a new 'Peaky Blinders' movie, Luke Combs and Crimson Desert

                What to Stream: BTS, a new 'Peaky Blinders' movie, Luke Combs and Crimson Desert

                Oscars' in memoriam honors Rob Reiner, Diane Keaton, Robert Redford

                Oscars' in memoriam honors Rob Reiner, Diane Keaton, Robert Redford

                Here's the complete list of 2026 Oscar winners

                Here's the complete list of 2026 Oscar winners

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                2026 Oscar highlights: See photos of standout moments from the show

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