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Glenn Weiss, right, winner of the award for outstanding directing for a variety special for “The Oscars” and Jan Svendsen pose in the press room after getting engaged at the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday, Sept. 17, 2018, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

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Emmys: An epic proposal, but winners lacking in diversity

A romantic marriage proposal captured the hearts of the Emmy audience _ and deflected attention from a lack of diversity among the winners.

Big Bounce America is 32-feet high and is for both for kids and adults.

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World’s largest bounce house coming to a Lexington park this weekend

The world’s largest bounce house, The Big Bounce America, is coming to Lexington’s Masterson Station Park this weekend.

David Byrne is the penultimate act at Bourbon and Beyond Sept. 22.

John Mayer and Sting headline Louisville’s Bourbon and Beyond Festival, but there’s a lot to see on the undercard, including David Byrne and Robert Plant. Lexington’s Blind Corn Liquor Pickers and Zoe Speaks release new albums.

Justin Timberlake performs at the Brit Awards 2018 in London.

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Justin Timberlake returns to Rupp 18 years later as a changed man and on a solo tour

Justin Timberlake performs at Rupp Arena.

In this file photo, Joan Rush, left, of Atlanta, checks out the price tag of the fountains as fountain maker Mary Martin, of Nolensville,Tenn., shows some models to her at the Spoonbread Festival in Berea. Rush bought the fountain.

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From the Spoonbread to the Woolly Worm: Kentucky fall festivals you don’t want to miss

Whether you’re into bourbon and fried chicken or art and live music, there’s a festival somewhere in Kentucky that has what you’re looking for. Here’s a list of many of the events.

The Dip clothing line from Kroger promses to be stylish and simple, with pieces that accent your own wardrobe and update seasonally.

Fashion

‘It’s a fun attitude.’ Kroger hopes its new line will change your shopping habits.

Kroger is rolling out Dip, its store brand fashion line, at 300 Marketplace and Fred Meyer stores across the country.

Lera Lynn performs a duo concert Thursday at the Burl with multi-instrumentalist Todd Lombardo.

Music News & Reviews

She let go of her own ideas. And for songwriter Lera Lynn, the result was worth it.

Town Branch Bourbon: Sherry Cask Finished was made using some of the first bourbon distilled at Town Branch in Lexington. It was finished in sherry casks and is being released in September, in part to honor the late Pearse Lyons, who was inducted in the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame last week.

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Alltech’s Town Branch Distillery releases limited edition, honors late founder

Alltech’s Town Branch Distillery is releasing a limited-edition bourbon, it’s first with a special finish. The release is timed to honor the late founder, Pearse Lyons.

FILE - In this Sept. 13, 2018 file photo, Emmy Award statuettes are displayed inside the Lindt Chocolate Lounge inside the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles. The 70th Emmy Awards will be held on Monday.

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‘Saturday Night Live,’ politics, diversity could rule Emmys

The Emmy Awards mark their 70th year with Monday's ceremony, sure to have a "Saturday Night Live" flavor.

FILE - In this June 22, 2018, file photo, Carrie Underwood attends the 2018 Radio Disney Music Awards in Los Angeles. CMT is changing their Artists of the Year show to honor only women, including Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Kelsea Ballerini, Maren Morris, Karen Fairchild and Kimberly Schlapman of Little Big Town and Hillary Scott of Lady Antebellum.

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Carrie Underwood reveals she had 3 miscarriages in 2 years

Carrie Underwood says she turned to God after experiencing three miscarriages in the past two years.

Jim and Melissa Rae Wilkeson with Burt Reynolds when they were company members at the Burt Reynolds Theatre in 1993 and ’94.

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If it hadn’t been for Burt Reynolds, this Versailles couple never would have met

Versailles residents Jim and Melissa Rae Wilkeson would not have met if they hadn’t been in the same class at the Burt Reynolds Institute for Theatre Training in 1993 and ‘94.

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At ScareFest they like bacon and ain’t afraid of no ghosts

ScareFest opened Friday at the Lexington Center with answers to questions like “What is the Stabbin Cabin?” and “What goes great with whiskey in Kentucky?” The fest continues through Sunday, Sept. 16.

This image released by 20th Century Fox shows a scene from “The Predator.”

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‘The Predator’ gobbles up competition at box office

"The Predator" is at the top of the box office food chain in its first weekend in theaters while a "A Simple Favor" exceeded expectations.

Elkhorn Creek reveals its past: A mammoth, a massacre, a famous painter and more.

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A mammoth, a massacre, a famous painter. Explore the secrets of popular Kentucky creek.

The winding eight miles of water from the Forks of Elkhorn to Knight’s Bridge in Franklin County hasn’t changed much since the 1770s, when pioneers paddled dugout canoes up it on their way to survey what would become Frankfort and Lexington. A new book explores its hidden history.

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