
Mary Colurso
Entertainment and Lifestyle Reporter at AL.com
Entertainment and lifestyle reporter for Alabama Media Group and @aldotcom.
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6 days ago |
al.com | Mary Colurso
You’ve probably heard of “The Horse Whisperer” and the “Dog Whisperer.” But did you know that Alabama has its very own steak whisperer? Tim Van Doren, an Alabaster resident, knows exactly how to tame those quality cuts of beef, cooking them to perfection in his backyard, at grilling competitions and on social media.
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al.com | Mary Colurso
Wait, no “War Eagle” from Octavia Spencer? The Oscar-winning actress, a Montgomery native and Auburn University graduate, has shared big love for her alma mater in the past. But when asked to showcase her favorite city for a new TV series, Spencer bypassed Tiger Town and chose New Orleans. “Cheers to New Orleans,” Spencer, 55, says in a preview video for Sunday’s episode of “My Happy Place,” which airs at 9 p.m. CT on CNN. “The city literally has everything.
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1 week ago |
al.com | Mary Colurso
Kid Rock has a message for folks living in Nashville, visiting Nashville or contemplating trips to Nashville. His new restaurant, The Detroit Cowboy, is open for business in Music City — but if potential customers disagree with his politics or anything else he has to say, Rock is ready to flip them the bird.
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al.com | Amber Sutton |Mary Colurso |Lawrence Specker |Matt Wake
Don’t ever let anyone tell you there’s nothing to do in the summer in Alabama. Even though it’s hot outside, there are so many festivals each weekend that you’ll never run out of things to do. That’s why we here at AL.com decided to highlight a few of ‘em so you can go ahead and mark your calendar.
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2 weeks ago |
al.com | Mary Colurso
One year after his win on “MasterChef Junior,” Bryson McGlynn is still fired up about cooking. The young grillmaster from Alabama has been traveling quite a bit over the last 12 months — preparing delectable dishes for celebrities, tailgaters, hotel guests, competition judges and even the governor of his home state.
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Matt Mathews is set to perform on Dec. 29 at the Legacy Arena at the BJCC in Birmingham. The date is part of his “Boujee on a Budget” tour, which runs through the end of the year. https://t.co/CPW6XJDBOJ

When U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville tees up on Wednesday at the Regions Tradition Celebrity Pro-Am, he’ll be joined by a couple of country music stars from Alabama -- and a pro known for his powerful swing and freewheeling personality. ⛳️ https://t.co/qeMzdKbssY

Wilco’s Monday concert in Birmingham, with opener Waxahatchee, has been moved from Avondale Brewing to the BJCC Concert Hall. 🎶🌧️ https://t.co/IwU33lLBQZ