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I remember doing the Time Warp: The ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ turns 50
Fifty years ago, on Sept. 26, 1975, The Rocky Horror Picture Show flopped at the U.S. box office — then became the longest-running theatrical release in history.

Media
Jimmy Kimmel is set to return to air after ABC suspension, but not on this Portland station
When Jimmy Kimmel goes back on air Tuesday night, Portland's ABC affiliate KATU will not broadcast the show.

Robert Redford, Oscar-winning actor, director and indie patriarch, dies at 89
Robert Redford has died at 89. The Hollywood golden boy who became an Oscar-winning director, liberal activist and godfather for independent cinema died in Utah on Tuesday. His publicist didn't immediately provide a cause of death.
Emmy Awards highlights: Tramell Tillman, Colbert wins and a teen who stepped out of his comfort zone
The Emmy Awards weren’t all about Seth Rogen walking up the aisle in his burnt brown tux to collect yet another award. It just sometimes seemed that way. But behind the undeniable march of “The Studio” were some other pieces of Emmy history.

Loni Anderson, star of hit TV series ‘WKRP in Cincinnati,’ dies at 79
Loni Anderson died at a Los Angeles hospital following a prolonged illness, according to her longtime publicist, Cheryl J. Kagan.
More than half of Americans use subtitles because audio is ‘muddled,’ survey finds
Mumbling actors, multi-layered soundtracks and big TVs with little speakers are driving viewers to subtitles.

Culture
Portland geographer explores lessons from the Hunger Games
Dove Makes found an audience making highly-researched videos exploring the cultural geography of the Hunger Games series, and thinks the dystopian series has lessons for our present moment.

What should win vs. what will win — here are NPR’s Oscars predictions
There are 10 movies in the running for best picture. Our critics are split over whether "Anora" or "Nickel Boys" should take home the prize.

5 takeaways from the 2024 Tony Awards
There were very few surprises during Sunday's Tony Awards, except for one: best musical. The final award of the night went to The Outsiders, the adaptation of S.E. Hinton’s beloved book.

Department of Justice and 30 states file anti-monopoly lawsuit against Ticketmaster and Live Nation Entertainment
On Wednesday, the Department of Justice and 30 states announced a federal antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment and its subsidiary Ticketmaster, saying the company has created a monopoly on live show prices across the U.S.