Archive for September, 2009

Jackson Film Sells Out Screenings Worldwide

LOS ANGELES (AP) – The Michael Jackson music documentary is selling out theaters around the world.


Lake Lure Residents Plan NC Service For Swayze

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) – The residents of Lake Lure are planning a memorial service for Patrick Swayze, the star of “Dirty Dancing,” which was filmed in their western North Carolina community.


Dan Aykroyd Signs Bottles Of Vodka

“Ghostbusters” and “Blues Brothers” star Dan Aykroyd was in Raleigh Tuesday to promote his new venture. It’s not a movie, it’s not an album, it’s vodka.


Food Network Star Guy Fieri Coming To Raleigh

Food Network Star Guy Fieri is bringing his road show to the Progress Energy Center in Raleigh.


Ex-Wrestler Jeff Hardy Arrested On Drug Charges

Jeff Nero Hardy, former WWE champ and one-half of the duo team the Hardy Boyz, was arrested Friday on drug charges.


Tickets On Sale For Cirque Illumination At DPAC

The creator and director of Cirque Dreams is kicking off the World Premiere of Cirque Dream Illumination right here at the Durham Performing Arts Center.


Free Netflix Movie

Netflix will be offering a free viewing of “The Wizard of Oz” next month on October 3. It’s part of a remembrance of the movie’s 70th anniversary. You’ll be able to get the movie by going to www.netflix.com/wizardofoz


Trans-Siberian Orchestra Announces Tour Dates

Trans-Siberian Orchestra will be making a stop in Raleigh again as part of their 2009 Winter Tour. 


MMA Returns To RBC Center, Tickets Now On Sale

Tickets are now on sale for the return of the mixed martial arts event The Carolina Crown II.