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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!"

A brown sign reads, "Florida's Silver Springs" in bold white letters with trees surrounding it.

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352 WEEKEND EVENT TOP PICKS JUNE 26-28: End the Month on a High Note with Musical Celebrations

This weekend is full of musical celebrations and performances for a lively end to the month.

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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.

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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.

A crowd of people walk through a line of vendors under canopies.

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Celebrate Local with Summer Eats & Artisan Expo at Ocala’s The Arc of Marion

S&G Events is hosting Summer Eats & Artisan Expo for family-friendly fun and celebration in Ocala this Saturday.

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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.

3 days ago

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis set ‘Warriors’ musical for Broadway in 2027

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis are turning their concept album "Warriors" into a full-length Broadway show.

Open-air shopping plaza with string lights, storefronts (including Edward Jones), outdoor seating under umbrellas, and a gazebo against a blue sky.

3 days ago

The Town Square at Circle Square Commons Merges Outdoor Fun and Music in Ocala

Experience a full day of outdoor fun at Circle Square Commons' Town Square.

4 days ago

Prada serves up luxury fashion’s version of pasta pomodoro at Milan Fashion Week

Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons reimagine jeans-inspired basics in leather and technical fabrics for the latest Prada collection unveiled Sunday during MilanFashion Week, saying they wanted menswear looks for people on the street, not just fashion insiders.

4 days ago

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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‘Toy Story 5’ rakes in the biggest box-office debut of the year with a franchise-best $160 million

"Toy Story" still has a friend in moviegoers. The fifth installment in the Pixar series debuted with $160 million in domestic ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday, easily setting a new franchise record and notching the biggest opening weekend of the year.

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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.

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6 days ago

Take Dad Angling for Father’s Day Fishing Fun at Tuscawilla Park in Ocala

H3 Reel Therapy hosts a Father's Day Fishing Rodeo at Ocala's Tuscawilla Park, and the whole family is welcome.

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Inverness Honors America 250 with Event-Filled Patriotic Evening July 3

Inverness gathers to celebrate Independence Day with a Patriotic Evening of events July 3.

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1 week ago

Circle Square Commons Commemorates America 250 with Patriotic Celebration

The Town Square at Circle Square Commons Commemorates America 250 with a Patriotic Celebration.

Exterior view of the Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place, a modern two-story building with large glass windows and visitors walking toward the main entrance under a partly cloudy sky.

1 week ago

Celebrate Juneteenth and Fashion with Freedom Locs in Ocala

Ocala Juneteenth Commission and Freedom Locs are hosting a day of celebration with The Freedom Locs Juneteenth Experience.

Blue sign reads 'Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Complex' with 'Pinkney Woodbury Field · Gerig Baseball Field' and address 210 NW 12th Avenue; a parking lot and trees are in the background. Cars take up all available parking spots.

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Join the 1st Annual Ocala City Wide Family Reunion

Join the community for the Ocala City Wide Family Reunion.

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Former child actor Daveigh Chase, ‘The Ring’ villain and Lilo voice, dies at 35

Former child actor Daveigh Chase, known for her youthful voice in Disney's "Lilo & Stitch" and her villainous performance in the thriller "The Ring," has died. She was 35.

Books are lined up on a wooden seven-tired bookshelf in a brightly lit library.

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Summer Reading Activities at Sumter Public Libraries

Sumter County Libraries are gearing up for a full list of summer reading activities.

Lake Tuscawilla with trees and grass surrounding it, a bridge going over it and a fountain spraying upward behind it.

1 week ago

352 WEEKEND TOP PICKS JUNE 19-21: Celebrations, Storytelling and Mystery

This weekend is full of celebrations with Juneteenth, America 250 and Father's Day.

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5 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!"

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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.

1 day ago in National

Key inflation gauge jumps to 3-year high in latest sign of affordability challenges

The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge rose to a new three-year high in May as gas prices peaked, a sign rising costs could pose political problems for President Donald Trump and his political party as midterm elections near.

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.

1 day ago in Sports

South Africa reaches World Cup knockout round for 1st time with 1-0 win over South Korea

South Africa advanced to the knockout phase of the World Cup for the first time with a 1-0 victory over South Korea on Wednesday night.

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Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold arrested in connection to Florida kidnapping and robbery

Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold has been arrested in connection to a kidnapping and robbery in Florida and faces felony charges, officials said Wednesday.