Entertainment

2 days ago

New Keene Record Store Brings Vinyl, Conversation, and Community Back To Main Street

A lifelong music lover is opening Dodo Music in downtown Keene, creating a space focused on vinyl, music discovery, and community.

2 days ago

Weekend Pulse: 7/24-7/26

Concerts, comedy, a family farm festival and more are on tap this weekend in the Monadnock Region and nearby Vermont.

4 days ago

Madonna, BTS and more World Cup halftime performers see jump in song streams, Justin Bieber up 110%

It was the 11-minute performance heard around the world. Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought abridged hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday just outside New York. And it has resulted in some noteworthy streaming bumps.

4 days ago

Kaylee Hottle, deaf ‘Godzilla’ actor, killed in car crash at 18

Kaylee Hottle, a deaf actor best known for her starring role in two "Godzilla" films, died in a car crash in Maryland early Tuesday morning, the Frederick County Sheriff's Office said. She was 18.

5 days ago

Cheshire Fair Returns to Swanzey With Four Days of Agricultural Tradition, Entertainment and Family Fun

The 2026 Cheshire Fair returns to Swanzey July 30 through Aug. 2 with livestock shows, motorsports, live music, midway rides and family activities.

5 days ago

Growth By Giving Music Fest Expands its Mission for Second Year in Keene

Growth By Giving Music Fest returns Sept. 6 with more music, more nonprofits and a bigger mission to strengthen the Monadnock Region.

6 days ago

Judge says Paramount and Warner must halt merger for at least two weeks, granting states’ request

A federal judge on Monday ordered Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery to halt their $81 billion merger for at least two weeks, allowing states that are challenging the deal more time to see their case through in court.

1 week ago

Man charged with hate crimes after confrontation with ‘Today’ show’s Melvin at NBC studio

A 40-year-old New York man faces hate crime charges following a confrontation with "Today" show host Craig Melvin at NBC's studio...

1 week ago

How a young Alabama man has become a leading — and booming — opera voice

Nicholas Brownlee had just fallen in love with opera and was eager to see if his emerging bass-baritone voice could handle Richard Wagner's...

1 week ago

Weekend Pulse: 7/17-7/19

MONADNOCK REGION, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) Looking for something to do this weekend? From live music and community festivals to theater productions…

1 week ago

‘Jurassic Park’ actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent says

Actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia and will be honored at a private family memorial at his New Zealand farm later, his agent told The Associated Press...

1 week ago

Hong Kong booksellers are reportedly arrested over alleged sales of seditious publications

Hong Kong authorities have raided two bookstores and arrested five people on suspicion of selling allegedly seditious publications, local media reported Wednesday, in the latest...

2 weeks ago

Latin and country surge in the US as more music is being streamed than ever before

Halfway through 2026, a few music, film and TV streaming trends have become clear, according to Luminate's 2026 Midyear Report, which was released Wednesday. Notably, more music is being streamed than ever before, both in the U.S. and globally.

2 weeks ago

Tom Cruise and IShowSpeed join the World Cup closing ceremony’s cast

A wide array of performers, from actor Tom Cruise to streamer IShowSpeed, will help close out the World Cup, FIFA announced Tuesday.

2 weeks ago

Jay-Z show at Yankee Stadium delayed for hours after fans without tickets rush entrances

A Jay-Z concert at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours Sunday night after hundreds of fans without tickets tried to push their way into the show, forcing the iconic New York City stadium to temporarily close entrances before the rapper could take the stage after midnight.

2 weeks ago

Sam Neill, New Zealand actor who starred in ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Piano,’ dies at 78

Sam Neill, the smoothly elegant and versatile actor whose prolific career moved from art films to blockbusters as he dodged velociraptors in "Jurassic Park" and played Holly Hunter's cruel husband in "The Piano," has died. He was 78.

2 weeks ago

Save Local Deals Spotlight: Madame Sherri’s Offers Savings on Food, Drink in Downtown Keene

My Keene Now's Save Local Deals now features Madame Sherri's, offering discounted certificates for food and drinks at the downtown restaurant and cabaret.

2 weeks ago

Weekend Pulse: 7/10-7/12

Live music, theater, art exhibits, history programs and family events highlight a busy weekend across the Monadnock Region and nearby Vermont.

2 weeks ago

New ‘Little House’ series explores complicated history but keeps heart, community at the center

It's a story with covered wagons and one room schoolhouses, but showrunner Rebecca Sonnenshine says the "Little House on the Prairie" remake for Netflix still speaks to today's American dream.

2 weeks ago

Behind Christopher Nolan’s 6-country epic undertaking to bring ‘The Odyssey’ to the big screen

Christopher Nolan has never been afraid to dream a little bigger. It's almost a calling. With every film, he's pushed himself and the medium further — playing with form, storytelling, visuals and audience expectations to create lasting cinematic spectacles.

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2 days ago in Lifestyle

Biking to work: Tips to get started, stay safe and look presentable when you arrive

If you've considered bike commuting but assumed you needed expensive gear and to be in excellent physical shape, or worried about arriving at work disheveled or smelly, there are ways to overcome those hurdles.

4 days ago in Lifestyle

The latest thing in cocktails is spicy and savory. Tips and recipes for home bartenders

Spicy drinks are having a moment, and it's no longer just standard spicy margs and bloody marys. Bartenders are getting experimental to create the perfect combination with a kick.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Madonna, BTS and more World Cup halftime performers see jump in song streams, Justin Bieber up 110%

It was the 11-minute performance heard around the world. Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought abridged hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday just outside New York. And it has resulted in some noteworthy streaming bumps.