FresnoBee.com: Rick Bentley

'Live From Lincoln Center,' it's Fresno's Audra McDonald

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:42:16 PDT

If you've been watching the "Live From Lincoln Center" series on KVPT (Channel 18.1), you've had the chance to see Fresno's Audra McDonald show off her hosting skills. She goes from host to performer for the episode of the concert series airing at 9 p.m. May 24. Read comments

KFTV dominates regional Emmys

Wed, 08 May 2013 19:12:57 PDT

KFTV (Channel 21) collected eight nominations for "The 42nd Annual Northern California Area Emmy Awards." Read comments

KMJ stays in the hunt in latest ratings

Wed, 01 May 2013 13:48:38 PDT

The first official Arbitron radio ratings period since the loss of syndicated programming on KMJ (AM 580) reveals that while the local talk/news station's numbers are down from the three previous ratings periods, it's attracting enough listeners to tie for second place with sister station KSKS (FM 93.7) with a 5.4 share. Read comments

Vincent Kartheiser defends his 'Mad Men' character

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 17:00:45 PDT

Vincent Kartheiser believes Pete Campbell has gotten a raw deal. Read comments

Fresno's Miranda Rae Mayo lands on BET's 'The Game'

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:17:47 PDT

Fresno's connection to Hollywood continues to grow. Read comments

KVPT to screen 'Orphans of the Genocide'

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:56:15 PDT

Filmmaker Bared Maronian and actor Ken Davitian ("Borat," "The Artist") will be the special guests at the KVPT (Channel 18.1) studios for two screenings of Maronian's documentary "Orphans of the Genocide." Read comments

Hollywood Notes: Hamm mum, China Girl chatty

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 22:49:49 PDT

It's always an interesting challenge talking to the cast of "Mad Men" just before a season opener. They are always available for interviews, but they are under a strict mandate not to say a word about the upcoming season. Most of the cast will only give their name, rank and serial number when asked about what will happen. Read comments

Kate Scott talks her way into a career

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 15:16:44 PDT

Kate Scott turned the two things she loved to do in high school -- talk and sports -- into a career in radio and it's taken her to the fourth largest market in the country. Read comments

TV Beat: Anchor Harrison's hair draws attention

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:02:21 PDT

Like so many people who go through cancer treatment, KFSN (Channel 30.1) anchor Liz Harrison had to deal with the loss of her hair in her battle with breast cancer. Read comments

Hollywood Notes: Saoirse Ronan ('The Host') will kiss and tell

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 23:46:48 PDT

Almost everyone remembers that first kiss. Read comments