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Jay-Z's Roc Nation to drum up support for private school vouchers in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jay-Z is putting his weight behind an effort to fund private school vouchers in Philadelphia.The entertainment mogul's Roc Nation announced it is funding a campaign this … more
Friends, family celebrate local musicians with special gathering
There is only one way to celebrate the greats of local music, and that's with great food, great music and a great time. Fond friends and family members of local musicians who have passed within the decade gathered on Saturday, June 8, within the … more
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A review: 'Bull Street' touches on the importance of transparency among generations while being a local cinematic masterpiece
"Let your children tell their children" reads the film poster for "Bull Street." And the phrase seems simple. But its meaning is profound. Let your children tell your children derives from the need to foster transparency among the generations. … more
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'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' boosts Will Smith's comeback and the box office with $56 million opening
NEW YORK (AP) — "Bad Boys: Ride or Die," the fourth installment in the Will Smith-Martin Lawrence action comedy series, opened with an estimated $56 million in theaters over the weekend, … more
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Dolly Parton plans for a musical on her life using her songs to land on Broadway in 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Broadway has had great success with "Hello, Dolly." Now get ready for "Hello, I'm Dolly." Dolly Parton is writing new songs to go along with some of her past hits and co-writing … more
What to stream this weekend: 'Hit Man,' Tems, Dakota Johnson, Charli XCX and Star Wars: Hunters
Idris Elba narrating a National Geographic series about the millions of soldiers erased from World War II history and the action-comedy-romance "Hit Man" landing on Netflix are some of the new … more
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A new 'Hunger Games' book — and movie — is coming
NEW YORK (AP) — Inspired by an 18th century Scottish philosopher and the modern scourge of misinformation, Suzanne Collins is returning to the ravaged, post-apocalyptic land of Panem for a new … more
Manning Avenue Free Studio breaks ground; officials eager for positive impact on Sumter through the arts
The South Sumter community will soon to be privy to a new build that is sure to spark great creativity. On Friday, May 31, Ivan Sanders, executive board director of Manning Avenue Free Studio Mission, was joined by government officials, like … more
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How 'Eruption,' the new Michael Crichton novel completed with James Patterson's help, was created
When "Jurassic Park" author Michael Crichton died from cancer in 2008, he left behind numerous unfinished projects, including a manuscript he began 20 years ago about the imminent eruption of Mauna … more
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What to stream this week: 'Hit Man,' Dakota Johnson, Charli XCX, Star Wars: Hunters and Idris Elba
Idris Elba narrating a National Geographic series about the millions of soldiers erased from World War II history and the action-comedy-romance "Hit Man" landing on Netflix are some of the new … more
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Check out the Sumter International Food Festival, run to support homeless pets, or tour Clarendon-area farms this weekend
To make a submission to our events list, email pressrelease@theitem.com with EVENTS in the subject line. SUMTER COUNTY On Saturday, June 1, walk, run or jog for a good cause at the annual Epps Orthodontics K9-5K. All proceeds from the run … more
Nicole Brown Simpson's sisters want you to remember how she lived, not how she died
In the familiar images that circulated after her June 1994 death, Nicole Brown Simpson appears frozen in place. She's a statuesque blonde with a tense smile, silently escorting famous husband O.J. … more
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Review: 'Robot Dreams' is more profound than it has any right to be
It's one of those strange but immutable truths of the movies that a song like Earth, Wind & Fire's "September" can play in roughly a thousand films before a movie about a dog and a robot comes … more
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Hollywood movies rarely reflect climate change crisis. These researchers want to change that
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Aquaman might not mind if the oceans rise, but moviegoers might.That's one of the takeaways from a new study conducted by researchers who set out to determine if today's … more
'Furiosa,' 'Garfield' lead slowest Memorial Day box office in decades
Movie theaters are looking more and more like a wasteland this summer. Neither " Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga " nor " The Garfield Movie " could save Memorial Day weekend, which is cruising towards a … more
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For some digital detox for kids, look to the latest in craft kits
Digital diversions may have us tethered to tech, but screen fatigue is real. Even my digitally native, young-millennial kids prefer printed books these days. And a recent weekend together at home had us busting out some craft kits. There might … more
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Crowd enjoys Taste at the Gardens during Sumter Iris Festival
What a way to kick off the annual Iris Festival. Taste at the Gardens on Thursday night, May 23, gave attendees a taste of what's to come for the annual three-day festival, from delicious bites - ranging from savory barbecue to sweet cotton candy … more
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Irises, rodeo, pickleball and aquatics all part of the weekend fun
To make a submission to our events list, email pressrelease@theitem.com with EVENTS in the subject line. SUMTER COUNTY Sumter Farmers Market is up and running from noon to 5 p.m. Fridays through Nov. 22 at USC Sumter, 200 Miller Road. Grab … more
TNT will begin airing College Football Playoff games through sublicense with ESPN
TNT Sports will begin airing College Football Playoff games this upcoming season through a sublicense with ESPN.The five-year agreement announced Wednesday gives TNT two first-round games the first … more
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Matthew Perry's death under investigation in connection with ketamine level found in actor's blood
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Authorities have opened an investigation into how Matthew Perry received the supply of ketamine that killed him, police said Tuesday.Los Angeles police are working with the … more
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