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In a jampacked halftime spectacle, Usher darted through 13 of his hits in a set that cribbed liberally from his recent Las Vegas residency, which itself was a retrospective of his 30-year career.

About a year ago, Tricia Connor Jackson was enjoying her retirement from a 22-year career in sales. Now, the Spokane resident is a model who’s worked for over 90 brands and an actress who, out of 4,600 candidates, is one of seven choices left to be cast for a major supporting role in a new HBO series.

Spokane immediately popped into Alexander Yellen’s head when he pondered where to shoot the road-trip portions of the film “Daruma.” Yellen briefly pondered locales while in his Los Angeles home while poring over his wife, Kelli McNeil-Yellen’s script.

Cher, Mariah Carey, Sinead O'Connor, Oasis and Sade are among the first-time nominees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's class of 2024, which were revealed Saturday.

Dear Annie: For three years, my husband and I got really close with another couple. But in the last year, our friend’s marriage hit a rough patch. She’s been acting different – bragging, being arrogant and talking a lot about meeting other guys.

Dear Doctors: Is there anything new on long COVID? I have it, and it hijacked my life. I get tired really easily, can’t exercise like I used to and my heart often beats too fast. The worst part is the brain fog, which affects my work. Is there any progress on a treatment or on determining what causes it?

It's Super Bowl commercial III for Adams' Tractor. Victory media has produced an amusing spot, which will air during the Chiefs-Niners title tilt Sunday. 

More than 50 years after being introduced, the first Black “Peanuts” character will get his proper due in a new streaming special on Apple TV+. Premiering Feb. 16, “Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin” will explore the origin story of beloved character Franklin Armstrong, who was first introduced to prime-time viewers in 1973’s “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving.” 

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Is it rude to call a newborn by something other than their full name, unless invited to do so by the parents?

The Gin Blossoms will play their pop-rock hits, such as "Follow You Down," "Hey Jealousy" and "Found About You" at Northern Quest Resort & Casino.

Dear Annie: Your answer to “Tired of Being Scared at Work and at Home” didn’t address the possibility that her co-worker may be on the autism spectrum and thus be unaware of the inappropriateness of his actions, such as standing too close and staring. She should contact the company’s HR department, so his behavior can be noted and corrected. He may be a scary creep, but I think it will be easier for her to discuss this with HR if she questions whether he is exhibiting behavior of a neurodivergent condition. Either way, it needs to stop. I do sympathize with her fears. Young women are often the target of unwanted attention. Best wishes to her. – Another Possible Interpretation

Dear Doctors: I am a 76-year-old woman not prone to nosebleeds. However, I recently started having heavy ones. Thrombin spray helped, but only for a week. A CT scan was normal. What can be done? A friend with nosebleeds had his nose cauterized. Might that be helpful for me?

The Magic City Hippies, who play a blend of pop, funk hip-hop and soul, will return to the Knitting Factory.

The 25th annual Spokane International Film Festival returns with an impressive array of compelling narratives, informative documentaries, moving animation shorts, eye-opening indigenous films and dramatic LGBTQ movies,

Fans of Lee Child’s “Reacher” novels had a real problem when his novels were made into movies. And that problem came down to two simple words: Tom Cruise.

It's an evening of tango, tapas and Tchaikovsky at the Fox as iconic dancers Sandor and Parissa perform along with the Spokane Symphony and Tango Volcado.

Maddy Smith of MTV "Wild 'n Out fame, will make her debut at the Spokane Comedy Club. Expect relationship humor and plenty of interaction with the audience on Valentine's Day.

From staff reports