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Tim Curry, iconic character actor and ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ star, dies at 80

Character actor Tim Curry, famous for his roles in “The Rocky Horror Show” and “Home Alone 2,” has died at the age of 80.

Art & Museums

Preservationists are working to extend the life of a rare Revolutionary War ‘witness tree’

August 25, 2026

Inside one of the world’s few crash courses in conserving and caring for ancient papyrus manuscripts

August 21, 2026

Thieves steal 4 Renaissance artworks in a Sicilian museum heist during an Italian holiday

August 17, 2026

SENTINEL MUSE: Nothing says hot as hell summer like flying cows and Monty Python

August 13, 2026August 13, 2026

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Books

Fall books: Fiction takes the spotlight in bookstores during the midterm season

August 24, 2026

5 books to read this fall, from Marlon James to Joe Biden

August 21, 2026

John Carpenter turns a hell-elevator dream into ‘Cathedral’ graphic novel and album

August 7, 2026

Salman Rushdie testifies at the terrorism trial of the man convicted of stabbing him

July 24, 2026

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Sentinel Lifestyle

Aurora Pride plans big annual festival at Winged Melody Park this Saturday

August 26, 2026August 26, 2026

Sippin’ (and chuggin’) through the years with a party mainstay — the red Solo cup

August 26, 2026

How to reset your child’s sleep schedule for back-to-school season

August 25, 2026

How the No. 2 pencil became a uniquely American school supply staple

August 25, 2026

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Cars

Honda Prelude vs Toyota GR86, an Edmunds sport coupe test

Save money and gas with a used hybrid vehicle. Here are some picks from Edmunds

The cars that won’t be around next year, according to Edmunds

The best SUVs for towing in 2026, according to Edmunds

The 5 best midsize three-row SUVs, according to Edmunds

Celebrities

Veterans’ fundraiser draws Bruce Springsteen, Hasan Minhaj and Jon Stewart

Dolly Parton built a better world, with rhinestones and songs

Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations, dies at 80

Venice Film Festival adds Gaza doc ‘NAZA’ to competition lineup

Shelley Fabares, ‘Johnny Angel’ singer and actor in ‘The Donna Reed Show’ and ‘Coach,’ dies at 82

What to Stream: Alabama Shakes, ‘The Whisper Man,’ ‘Leanne’ and ‘Star Wars Zero Company’

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Pets

Concerns about the New World screwworm have put Texas pet adoptions on hold

Hundreds of guinea pigs fill Massachusetts sanctuary with squeals, purrs and lots of love

Corgis run, bark and sniff their way to glory at a growing international race

Photos show the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest in California

Gene-edited beagles may offer a future option for people with dog allergies

Leave it: Dog trainers help pets avoid venomous snakes

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Local Music

Aurora gets $75K NEA grant for ‘community-driven’ Fletcher Plaza renewal on Colfax

SENTINEL MUSE: Love is in the air, and on all kinds of stages and venues in and near Aurora

New shows and festivities on tap across the weekend at 120th annual Arapahoe County Fair

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Total Music Scene

Australia’s music industry bans AI-generated tracks from official charts

Madonna leads 2026 MTV Video Music Awards nominations, followed by Taylor Swift

Frank Beard, drummer of boogie-rock trio ZZ Top, dies at 77

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New Music

What to Stream: Kid Laroi, ‘The Pitt’ and ‘Tron: Ares’

Movie Review: Ralph Fiennes shines in ‘The Choral,’ a heartfelt WWI drama about the power of music

Music Review: ‘Wicked: For Good — The Soundtrack’ raises the stakes

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Sentinel Screen

Togo detains French filmmakers over alleged immigration violations, advocacy group says

August 21, 2026

Movie Review: Gen Z gets a moody, existential horror in ‘It Ends’

August 20, 2026

Adam Driver will play Mister Sinister and Inde Navarrette will go Rogue in Marvel’s ‘X-Men’ reboot

August 20, 2026

A Chinese animated film mocked as ‘terrible’ becomes a box-office hit

August 19, 2026

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Credits

Andrew Garfield finds wonder in everyday life in ‘The Magic Faraway Tree’

August 19, 2026

What to Stream: ‘Outer Banks,’ Anthony Hopkins’ classical album and Anne Hathaway’s 1st 2026 movie

August 18, 2026

Mark Rydell, the Oscar-nominated director of ‘On Golden Pond,’ dies at 97

August 17, 2026

‘Coyote vs. Acme’ was canned by Warner Bros. But 3 years later, that’s not all folks

August 17, 2026

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Movie Reviews

Movie Review: ‘The End of Oak Street’ is a gonzo good time

August 14, 2026

Movie Review: Sunny Sandler is sweet — and sunny — in theater-kid dramedy ‘Don’t Say Good Luck’

August 13, 2026

Movie Review: ‘The Rivals of Amziah King’ is a Southern fried flick with too many ingredients

August 12, 2026

Movie Review: Jane Schoenbrun’s ‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ turns slasher tropes inward

August 7, 2026

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Stage Spotlight

Ellen Greene revisits Audrey from ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ for the film’s 40th anniversary

Actress Ellen Greene, famous for her iconic portrayal of Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors, will embark on a nationwide tour of 40th anniversary screenings starting August 18.

August 14, 2026

Amanda Knox defends her comedy show at Edinburgh festival as honoring her murdered former roommate

August 7, 2026August 7, 2026

SENTINEL MUSE: Crashing out of the English Colonies was music to these patriots’ ears

July 10, 2026July 10, 2026

Win a Family 4-Pack to the Arapahoe County Fair from the Aurora Sentinel

July 6, 2026July 6, 2026

Lauryn Hill honored, Janet Jackson stuns Teyana Taylor and Druski makes history at BET Awards

June 29, 2026June 29, 2026

Tech Know

Schools are starting to teach AI literacy. For many, that means helping kids see chatbots’ flaws

As the new school year begins, educators across the United States are shifting from banning artificial intelligence to implementing comprehensive…

OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens, promising a more age-appropriate chatbot

OpenAI is launching ChatGPT for Teens, a version of its chatbot tailored for users aged 13 to 17 with enhanced…

An ‘influencer’ degree? Colleges bet on content creator major as critics question its value

Arizona State University recently launched a new bachelor’s degree in content creation, joining several other institutions offering similar programs despite…