AP Entertainment Digest for April 16, 2020
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THURSDAY, April 16
FILM-CRITERION CHANNEL — Film festivals worldwide have been canceled, but the Criterion Channel hosts a revolving door of brilliantly programmed film series. The streaming service, which is celebrating its one-year anniversary, is more than ever a vital hub for movie buffs, rife with double features, matinees and creative collections. By Film Writer Jake Coyle. UPCOMING: 800 words by 3 p.m. EDT, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-INDEPENDENT MUSICIANS — It’s not just A-list stars providing entertainment on social media. Musicians whose names are likely known to just local audiences are turning to livestreaming shows from living rooms and basements amid the coronavirus shutdown. By Brendan Farrington. UPCOMING by 3 p.m. About 800 words, with photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-THE SINGING SURGEON — Orthopedic surgery resident Dr. Elvis Francois has gone viral thanks to top-notch musical performances at hospitals, and now he’s releasing his first-ever EP, and all of its proceeds will be donated to The Center of Disaster Philanthropy COVID-19 Response Fund. By Music Writer Mesfin Fekadu. SENT. 757 words, with photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-SPORTS ANNOUNCERS — Fox Sports’ Joe Buck is one of many announcers who has had to trade the press box for a home office. The hiatus has also allowed some to branch out from what they normally do. Buck has started a podcast with actor Oliver Hudson focusing on their perspectives about fatherhood. Both are longtime friends. By Joe Reedy. UPCOMING. 800 words, file photos.
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REVIEWS
FILM REVIEW-SERGIO. By AP Film Writer Lindsey Bahr. SENT Wednesday: 631 words, film stills.
MUSIC REVIEW-SHELBY LYNNE. By Pablo Gorondi. UPCOMING: Thursday.
MUSIC REVIEW-RON SEXSMITH. By Scott Stroud. UPCOMING: Thursday.
MUSIC REVIEW-THE WHITE BUFFALO. By Pablo Gorondi. UPCOMING: Thursday.
BOOK REVIEW-SIMON THE FIDDLER BY PAULETTE JILES. Reviewed by Rob Merrill. SENT Monday: 413 words, book cover image.