WTHR - Entertainment

Sandi Patty to sing Indy 500 anthem for record sixth time

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:51:00 EDT

Christian music singer Sandi Patty will perform the national anthem at Sunday's Indianapolis 500 for a record sixth time.

Michael Jackson's doctor wasn't only person working for AEG Live without contract

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:20:00 EDT

Can you be considered an employee of a company even if you don't have a fully executed contract?

Metallica premiere movie at Cannes Film Festival

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:19:00 EDT

Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich says they wanted making a movie that's not quite like any other.

Doors keyboardist Ray Manzarek dies

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:10:00 EDT

Even though he was in one of the biggest bands of all time, Doors keyboardist Ray Manzarek says he never considered himself a rock star. He said in an April 2010 interview his heart was pumping the same energy as anyone else and "If you do think of yourself as a rock star, then you're a fool."

''The Voice" competitors let emotions flow

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:54:00 EDT

Some raw emotion came out during "The Voice" last night.

Toby Keith grew up in tornado-stricken area

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:53:00 EDT

The devastation caused by yesterday's tornado in Moore, Oklahoma has touched many people. But country music star Toby Keith is especially distraught because of his personal ties to the area.

Olympians among 500 Festival Parade celebrity line-up for 2013

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:54:00 EDT

Along with the Indiana Fever as Grand Marshal, this year's parade features Olympian gymnasts Shawn Johnson and Jordyn Weiber, Foreigner, Eddie Money, actors Michael Pena and Windell Middlebrooks, Colts punter Pat McAfee, Florence Henderson and Jim Nabors.

'Trek' does $70.6M but falls short of studio hopes

Mon, 20 May 2013 04:54:00 EDT

"Star Trek: Into Darkness" has warped its way to a $70.6 million domestic launch from Friday to Sunday, though it's not setting any light-speed records with a debut that's lower than the studio's expectations.

Justin Bieber gets boos - and 3 Billboard music awards

Mon, 20 May 2013 04:47:00 EDT

Whether it's been for his beefs with paparazzi, drugs on his tour bus, puking on stage - or losing custody of his pet monkey, Justin Bieber has been in the news for more than just music lately.

Taylor Swift wins big at Billboard music awards

Mon, 20 May 2013 04:46:00 EDT

While Justin Bieber may have gotten some boos, Taylor Swift got nothing but love at the Billboard Music Awards.

Macklemore and Ryan Lewis - Billboard music awards

Mon, 20 May 2013 04:45:00 EDT

Never mind his record label, management, family or fans.

Cozi-TV, Home to classic television

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:04:00 EDT

WTHR is broadcasting the COZI-TV network. Drawing from the vast library of NBC Universal as well as from other top studios, COZI-TV brings viewers America's most beloved and iconic television series including well-known shows like Magnum P.I., The Bionic Woman, Charlie's Angels, Highway to Heaven, Lone Ranger and The Six Million Dollar Man.

MeTV on Cable

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 09:44:00 EST

Me-TV (Memorable Entertainment Television) is a classic TV format created to present a wide variety of the iconic series, stars and genres that have defined pop culture and television for decades and now airs in Indianapolis.

WTHR on cable

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 13:21:00 EST

Find the cable channel of WTHR Channel 13 on your cable system.

Prince gets icon award at Billboard music awards

Mon, 20 May 2013 04:43:00 EDT

They didn't make Prince sweat about his Billboard Award last night.

Lawyer: As I Lay Dying singer may have been affected by steroid use

Mon, 20 May 2013 04:27:00 EDT

Did the steroids make him do it? The lawyer for the lead singer of the heavy metal band As I Lay Dying suggests Timothy Lambesis' mind has been ravaged by steroid use.

Swift, Bieber, more ready for Billboard Awards

Sun, 19 May 2013 11:42:00 EDT

They battle it out weekly on the Billboard charts, and now they're competing at the Billboard Music Awards.

'Turbo' actor Michael Pena to serve as 97th Indianapolis 500 honorary starter

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:38:00 EDT

Film and television star Michael Pena, who has a leading role in the upcoming 3D animated motion picture event "Turbo," will serve as the honorary starter of the 97th Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 26.

Bob Dylan inducted into elite American arts society

Fri, 17 May 2013 04:59:00 EDT

Even longtime Bob Dylan fans have the problem - they often can't understand the lyrics he sings. Pulitzer Prize winning novelist Michael Chabon says he spent hours trying to figure out what Dylan meant in the song "Chimes of Freedom."

Stax music academy

Fri, 17 May 2013 04:39:00 EDT

For a long time, the Stax recording studio in Memphis, Tennessee was home to artists like Otis Redding, Booker T. and the MGs, Isaac Hayes and Sam and Dave.

Adam Ant plans movie of his life

Fri, 17 May 2013 04:37:00 EDT

Adam Ant's autobiography "Stand and Deliver" could become a movie.

Crystal Method's Scott Krikland has complications from brain surgery

Fri, 17 May 2013 04:34:00 EDT

The new Crystal Method album and tour are being pushed to the fall because co-founder Scott Kirkland is recovering from brain surgery.

Creed Bratton's "Secret" revealed

Fri, 17 May 2013 04:33:00 EDT

If you're a music fan and a fan of "The Office" - it wasn't news. But in last night's finale, producers of the NBC show finally "connected the dots" on Creed Bratton.

Lady Antebellum claims third number-one album

Thu, 16 May 2013 04:21:00 EDT

Lady Antebellum has beaten out "The Great Gatsby" for the number-one spot on the Billboard 200 album chart.

Memorial set for Slayer's Jeff Hanneman

Thu, 16 May 2013 04:17:00 EDT

Slayer has announced a free public memorial for guitarist Jeff Hanneman, who died two weeks ago.

Dr. Dre teams with Jimmy Iovine to create institute at USC

Thu, 16 May 2013 04:17:00 EDT

They have been music business partners in the past. Now, Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine have teamed up to help new musicians make it in the entertainment business.

Phoenix is back with a new album

Thu, 16 May 2013 04:14:00 EDT

There's new music from Phoenix out now. And that's because the frontman of the group says they have gotten back to focusing on music - instead of their success.

Creed Bratton says goodbye to "The Office"

Thu, 16 May 2013 04:12:00 EDT

"The Office" finale is tonight, and that means Creed Bratton will be able to go shopping in peace again.

Indiana Fever to be grand marshal for 2013 500 Festival parade

Wed, 15 May 2013 18:12:00 EDT

The Indiana Fever will act as grand marshal of the 2013 500 Festival Parade.

On the set with Jimmy Fallon

John Stehr — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:42:00 EST

NBC Late Night talk show host Jimmy Fallon will bring his show to Indianapolis for four nights including Super Bowl Sunday.