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Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Viral comedian Danae Hays coming to Bossier City
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Comedian, actress, and viral content creator Danae Hays is set to perform at the Live! Casino & Hotel. Hays, an Alabama native now based in Nashville, has garnered over 4 million followers and nearly 2 billion views across social media platforms. She's known for her humorous Southern characters and parody country songs, which have topped Spotify, Apple Music, and Billboard charts. Her debut comedy tour sold out nationwide, drawing over 40,000 fans. Hays has also appeared in films like 'Mother Nature and the Doomsday Prepper' and 'Summer Camp,' sharing the screen with stars such as Diane Keaton and Josh Peck. Video Interview: Sal Vulcano heads to Louisiana talks touring, 50 Cent and Shreveport's Rubba Boot In 2024, Hays made her Grand Ole Opry debut, invited by Louisiana's own Lainey Wilson. She also made her red carpet debut at the 2025 ACM Awards, marking her growing presence in the country music scene. Tickets are available now at and Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Live! Casino & Hotel celebrating Mother's Day with seafood brunch
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Live! Casino & Hotel is creating a memorable Mother's Day celebration for locals and visitors. For Mother's Day, Ridotto Grand Cafe will celebrate moms in the area with a seafood brunch. According to their website, the brunch will feature $20 bottomless mimosas and a coastal-inspired menu featuring shrimp and grits, crawfish, and crab Benedict. Other menu highlights include jumbo lump crab and piquillo corn soup, Cajun seafood pasta, and lemon ricotta cheesecake. The cafe will also provide all moms with complimentary chocolate-covered strawberries. Star of 'The Ms. Pat Show' on BET will perform at Live! Casino & Hotel Ridotta Cafe will host a dinner night influenced by Italian flavors, in addition to the Mother's Day brunch. The event will feature a 'mouthwatering' menu, a custom hand-painted wine glass, a live painting by local artist Lauren Ross Simmons, and expertly paired wines led by an in-house sommelier. The cost to attend this event is $65, and it will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. To book your reservation for the seafood brunch, visit Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Louisiana Film Prize winner Josh Munds shares his journey to filmmaking
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Josh Munds got his filmmaking start back when it was not nearly as accessible as it is today. As technological advancements made film equipment more affordable and convenient to travel with and use, Josh's passion for film continued to grow. 'Whenever they had those huge boombox recorders that you had to carry on your shoulders, that's kind of what initially sparked the interest of filming things,' Munds said. 'I think I have chronic shoulder pain because of having those experiences. From there, technology caught up, where you were able to record higher quality stuff with just a handheld.' Register for film camps at the Robinson Film Center this summer Munds discovered the Louisiana Film Prize, an annual film festival that offers the largest cash prize for a short film in the world, and decided to start entering his movies in the competition. His short film, 'Peeping Todd,' took home a Founder's Circle Grant in 2023. 'Sometimes you've got to climb or crawl through a lot of muck and mud to get to a point where you can actually be recognized for something that you did,' Munds said. 'I made tons of terrible things before getting to a point where even one of them could be recognized. The team that we worked with, Alexander Jeffrey and everyone else, is what made it that good. They take things to such a bigger level than I could have ever done.' Munds is also an actor, primarily in his friends' short films. He credited his experience as both an actor and director for allowing him to understand the filmmaking process better. Star of 'The Ms. Pat Show' on BET will perform at Live! Casino & Hotel 'I want to be as authentic to whatever character this person wrote and try to portray that,' Munds said. 'As a director, when you have a certain vision, you want that to come across on screen. Actors read the script, we have a conversation, and then they take it from there and add their little stuff they want to add.' Following the success of 'Peeping Todd' at the Louisiana Film Prize, Munds says the short film is being made into a feature-length version. 'I'm very excited for people to see that once it lands out of festival,' Munds said. 'That's my next thing: showing the world what weird, crazy thing we created. Of course, Chris Alan Evans is the lead in it as well, so you get to see more of his face if you enjoyed the short.' Chris Alan Evans: radio host turned filmmaker's unique journey While Munds's body of work has primarily been comprised of comedy short films and series, he said that he would 'definitely' love to explore other genres but understands he would be stepping out of his comfort zone. 'It's a terrifying thought,' Munds said. 'It's one of those things where I would trust the team that I'm making it with. I trust the actors for moments where I'm not positive if it's coming across the way I want. I feel like it's great when you find a good team of people with great opinions. You can lean on them in certain moments when you're kind of out of your wheelhouse.' Two-time Tony Award-winning musical heading to Shreveport Munds added that aspiring filmmakers should not be afraid to make bad movies, because one might eventually turn out to be a diamond in the rough. 'Don't be afraid to make crap,' Munds said. 'I feel like a lot of people are scared of other people's opinions because if I don't make something that's immediately good, people are going to judge me and think that I'm not ever going to be good. I feel like if you don't do that, you'll never sharpen the tools that you need to take off in your career.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Grammy-award winner Ashanti to perform live at the Horseshoe Casino & Hotel
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Grammy-award winning artist Ashanti will perform live at the Horseshoe Casino & Hotel in Bossier City. Star of 'The Ms. Pat Show' on BET will perform at Live! Casino & Hotel Ashanti's self-titled album was released in 2002. The album won her a Grammy for Best Contemporary R&B album the following year. Ashanti's success continued, allowing her to record six studio albums. She is known for several hit songs like 'Foolish,' 'Baby,' 'Rock Wit U,' and 'The Way That I Love You.' In addition to her music, Ashanti has starred in several films, including 'John Tucker Must Die,' 'Coach Carter,' and 'Resident Evil: Extinction.' Ashanti will perform at the Riverdome at Horseshoe Casino & Hotel on Friday, July 11, starting at 8:00 p.m. To purchase your tickets, visit Ticketmaster. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
