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Phoenix native Michael Longfellow is leaving ‘Saturday Night Live’

By Jennifer Goldberg

Aug 31, 2025

The three-season cast member was fired in advance of the show's 51st season, which begins on Oct. 4.

10 movies you didn’t know were filmed in Arizona

By Heather Hoch

Aug 31, 2025

Our state has hosted many a big-budget film shoot through the years, including a few you may not be aware of.

Phoenix native hits stage Saturday as new ‘Yo Gabba GabbaLand!’ host

By Cheyla Daverman

Aug 30, 2025

The live version of the popular TV show heads to the Orpheum this weekend, and one of our own will be front and center.

Phoenix movie theaters celebrate 50th anniversary of ‘Jaws’

By Jennifer Goldberg

Aug 27, 2025

Starting on Thursday, Steven Spielberg's classic thriller returns to Valley screens for a limited time.

Triple screening brings wild world of regional cinema to Phoenix

By Ashley Naftule

Aug 26, 2025

For just $5, you can see three cult films never before screened in Arizona.

10 wintry movies you need to watch this summer

By Greg Marzullo

Aug 17, 2025

When it's too hot in Phoenix to go out and do much of anything, stay in and dream of cooler temperatures with these movies set in winter.

Harkins Theatres in Phoenix to screen 'KPop Demon Hunter' sing-along

By Benjamin Leatherman

Aug 14, 2025

Here's where you can see the hit Netflix animated film while belting out its songs.

'Out here, it's just comfortable': Arizona resident Ice-T on musical evolution and Valley life

By Mike Madriaga

Aug 13, 2025

The groundbreaking, multitalented star shares how it all happened and what's good about desert dwelling.

5 takeaways from Amazon’s docuseries on Mercury legend Diana Taurasi

By Brendon Kleen

Aug 11, 2025

The three-part Amazon Prime Video streaming series is full of surprises about Diana Taurasi.

WWE ‘Raw’ is returning to Arizona. Here’s where and how to get tickets

By Benjamin Leatherman

Aug 8, 2025

WWE is bringing its one-ring circus back to the Valley in December.

Arizona State Representative's Spotify playlist was leaked and wow

By Amy Young

Aug 7, 2025

Several other politicians, journalists and tech and media professionals made the list.

‘Star Wars’ burlesque show ‘The Empire Strips Back’ heads to Phoenix

By Jennifer Goldberg

Aug 7, 2025

Alluring stormtroopers, a scantily clad Boba Fett ... is your lightsaber starting to tingle?

See ‘Hamilton’ in Phoenix movie theaters starting Sept. 5

By Jennifer Goldberg

Aug 6, 2025

The smash-hit Broadway musical is hitting big screens across the Valley next month.

‘Beat the Clock’ movie challenge honors speedy Phoenix filmmakers

By Noah Flug

Aug 6, 2025

Could you make a movie in 48 hours? More than 40 teams did just that for the annual cinematic competition.

Harkins Theatres Secret Cinema to show $5 mystery film on Aug. 11

By Jennifer Goldberg

Aug 5, 2025

Take a chance: On Aug. 11, Harkins Theatres around Phoenix will show a secret upcoming film for just $5.

Get your dopamine fix at CatVideoFest in Phoenix

By Jennifer Goldberg

Aug 2, 2025

Are cute cat videos the only way you're making it through 2025? Boy, have we got an event for you.

Phoenix vintage shop hosts ‘Open Doom Crescendo’ film screening

By Ashley Naftule

Jul 24, 2025

Terry Chiu’s “ghetto cosplay convention battle royale free for all” is getting a one-night-only screening on July 29.

Phoenix LGBTQ+ film festival canceled due to Trump’s anti-DEI policies

By Tuesday Mahrle | LOOKOUT

Jul 21, 2025

The Desperado Film Festival ran for 16 years at Paradise Valley Community College. Now, it’s being shut down.

If artists hate Spotify so much, why don’t they leave it?

By Jason LeValley

Jul 21, 2025

At $0.003 per stream, the platform doesn't monetarily benefit every artist. And that's not the only issue.

The 5 best songs of 2025 — so far

By Andrew Dirst

Jul 16, 2025

Underrated acts like Khamari and Quadeca join established artists Daniel Caesar and The Marías in the best tracks of the year.

Film, TV & Streaming

10 movies to watch during Labor Day weekend

Harkins Theatres hosts ‘Downton Abbey’ movie parties

Film, TV & Streaming

10 movies to watch during Labor Day weekend

Harkins Theatres hosts ‘Downton Abbey’ movie parties

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