Entertainment News
Do You Need a Vacation After Taking a Family Trip? — Survey of the Day
Vacations are supposed to be relaxing, but anybody who’s gone on a family trip knows that all of the moving parts associated with the journey can be quite stressful.
Monster Trucks Roar into Billings This Weekend
It’s gonna be loud as the Monster Truck Summer Nationals roll into Billings this weekend! Lots of mayhem and destruction will be outside at the Grandstands at MetraPark for one night only!
Paul McCartney, Elton John + Bob Dylan Recordings Enter Library of Congress
The Library of Congress has announced a wealth of new material that is entering their archives from the likes of Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan and Elton John, among others.
Jackson Browne Announces Fall Tour Dates
Jackson Browne must be pretty sure he’s going to have a good time on the road with Nickel Creek member-turned-solo star Sara Watkins this summer, because the duo has already extended its run of tour dates into the fall.
America’s Got Talent: Episode 10 Review
We’re at the last leg of the audition tour, and boy has it been a ride so far. We’ve seen some amazing acts and, well, others we wish we could just forget. But we’re watching ‘America’s Got Talent,’ so we’re pretty much prepared to see anything happen on that stage.
Metrapark Going to the Dogs
MetraPark is going to the dogs this week! June 19-21 some of the prettiest pooches from across the country as well as Canada and Mexico will strut their stuff at the “Copper Circuit Cluster”at the Expo Center.
Celebrity Birthdays for June 19 – Phylicia Rashad, Paula Abdul and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Phylicia Rashad
Age: 64
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Her role as no-nonsense Clair Huxtable on ‘The Cosby Show,’ being the first African-American actress to win a Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play for ‘A Raisin in the Sun,’ and her former marriage to retired football star Ahmad Rashad
Paula Abdul
Age: 50
Occupation: Singer, Dancer, Choreographer and TV Personality
Known For: Hit singles including ‘Straight Up’ and ‘Forever Your Girl,’ choreography work for artists like Janet Jackson, and eight years as the perpetually ditzy judge on ‘American Idol’
This Day in History for June 19 – US Abolishes Slavery and More
Classic Rock Legend May Return to Billings
A classic rock legend may be returning to the Magic City this summer! The Billings Gazette is reporting in today’s (June 18) paper that Bob Dylan is set to perform at the Rimrock Auto Arena!
Webb Simpson Wins the 2012 US Open
Webb Simpson shot a final round of 68 to win the US Open golf championship on Sunday at the Lake Course at the Olympic Club in San Francisco. Simpson bested Graeme McDowell, who failed to force a playoff after missing a 25-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole
Aerialist Nik Wallenda Becomes First Man to Tight Rope Walk Across Niagra Falls
Starting at 10:10 pm on Friday and finishing approximately 25 minutes later, 33-year-old Nik Wallenda completed a death-defying stunt that left everyone in attendance in awe. The daredevil aerialist balanced his way across Niagra Falls on a tight rope, becoming the first man to perform this feat.

