Hal Boedeker
Orlando Sentinel
Orlando, FL, United States
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'DWTS' tour takes dancing to new level, champ Alan Bersten says
The Dancing With the Stars tour will stop Feb. 23 in Orlando for two shows. Alan Bersten, who won season 28 with Hannah Brown, says the tour lets everyone shine and that guest celebrity Kate Flannery of 'The Office' adds fun. → Read More
Raheem Mostert talks Super Bowl; Michael Bloomberg visits Florida
Raheem Mostert of the San Francisco 49ers talks to 'Orlando Matters.' Presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg is a 'Political Connections' guest. 'Central Florida Spotlight' focuses on real estate and affordable housing. → Read More
Lewis Black talks politics in interview, not his act
Stand-up comedian Lewis Black shares his disdain for Donald Trump, Democratic candidates and both parties in an interview. In his act, he unleashes his anger on other topics. 'Come see the show. I’ll tell you what’s wrong with America,' he says. → Read More
MegaCon Orlando announces ‘Office’ reunion
MegaCon Orlando has announced an 'Office' reunion for its April event. 'Lord of the Rings' and 'Saved by the Bell' reunions were announced earlier. → Read More
Marc Maron: Podcast pioneer loves stand-up best
Stand-up comedian Marc Maron, who will play Orlando on Feb. 14, talks about his act, his acting career, a new Netflix special and his influential 'WTF' podcast. → Read More
Oscars at Enzian: See shorts, then attend watch party
To prepare for the Academy Awards, Enzian will screen nominees in the shorts categories for animation, live action and documentary. The Maitland theater will present an Oscar watch party on Feb. 9. → Read More
WUCF TV wins national award for Summer of Space
WUCF TV, Central Florida's PBS station, has received a national award for its Summer of Space promotion bringing attention to the 50th anniversary of the first lunar landing. → Read More
Louie Anderson to talk aging, 'Baskets' in The Villages
When Louie Anderson plays two shows in The Villages, he will talk about Christine Baskets, his Emmy-winning role of a lifetime. The comedian discusses his philosophy of aging and his joy at still performing. → Read More
'Saturday Night Live': Satan discusses Orlando
'Saturday Night Live' opens with a sketch of Alan Dershowitz (Jon Lovitz) visiting hell and meeting Satan (Kate McKinnon), who had a few comments about Orlando. → Read More
‘Biggest Loser’: UCF grad seizes chance for help
Orlando native Robert Richardson II says he saw "The Biggest Loser" as "a last chance to shed my weight and to take back my life." The UCF grad is one of 12 contestants in season 18. → Read More
'Access Hollywood' to visit Universal CityWalk
'Access Hollywood' and sister series 'Access Daily' will shoot at Universal CityWalk next week. → Read More
WUCF TV: Back after many viewers lost PBS station
Many viewers have been without WUCF TV, Orlando's PBS station, for more than a week. Good news: It returned Thursday afternoon. → Read More
Oscars: Elton John, Idina Menzel, Chrissy Metz to sing
Performing the nominated songs at this year's Oscars will be Elton John, Idina Menzel, Cynthia Erivo, Randy Neman and 'This Is Us' star Chrissy Metz. → Read More
'Old Yeller,' 'The Shining' screen at Enzian
The lineup at the Enzian Theater in Maitland ranges from the classics 'Old Yeller' and 'The Shining' to the openings of the documentary '63 Up' and the horror film 'Color Out of Space.' → Read More
Val Demings: Could she be veep candidate?
'Central Florida Spotlight' looks at Val Demings' work as an impeachment manager and her future. 'Orlando Matters' visits New Smyrna Beach, the hometown of San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert. 'NewsNight' focuses on Central Florida’s coastline. → Read More
Rick Scott, Val Demings talk impeachment
Florida politicians weighed in on the impeachment trial Wednesday: Sen. Rick Scott talked to CNN, and Rep. Val Demings was a guest on ABC's 'The View.' → Read More
WFTV anchor delivers harrowing surprise: apocalyptic thriller
Jamie Holmes, a morning anchor at WFTV-Channel 9, has written 'The Last Disciple,' an apocalyptic thriller with biblical themes and characters. Two more books in the series are on the way. → Read More
WFTV: Where the anchors are for now
With the retirement of Martie Salt and the departure of Jorge Estevez, WFTV-Channel 9 has moved some anchors. Here's a look at the current schedule. → Read More
Trump impeachment trial: Where to watch, listen
Where to watch or listen to the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump? Here's a look at early plans of cable news, broadcast networks and public radio. → Read More
Oscars: Most-deserving 'Parasite' gains support
The Screen Actors Guild gives its biggest prize to 'Parasite,' a satire-thriller from South Korea. The award boosts the film's chances at the Oscars next month. → Read More