US-Entertainment Digest
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BRITAIN-ROYAL RIFT – Britain’s royal family scrambled to contain the fallout from the surprise announcement by Prince Harry and his wife Meghan that they plan to “step back”from royal duties and pursue a new path that will allow them to be financially independent. Monitoring developments.
BRITAIN-ROYAL RIFT-FINANCES - As part of a surprise announcement distancing themselves from the British royal family, Prince Harry and his wife Meghan declared they will “work to become financially independent” — a move that has not been clearly spelled out and could be fraught with obstacles. By Gregory Katz. SENT: 1,170 words, photos.
BRITAIN-ROYALS - Queen Elizabeth II has moved quickly to take control of the crisis surrounding the decision by Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, to distance themselves from the royal family, ordering royal courtiers to find a future role for the pair within days. By Danica Kirka and Jill Lawless. SENT: 560 words, photos.
TV-PEAK RISES – The mass of television series is certifiably “bananas,” according to the TV executive who has kept a close eye on its growth. An estimated tally of all scripted programs available to viewers exceeded 500 for the first time, FX Networks head John Landgraf said. He is credited with coining the phrase “peak TV” and has regularly warned that more is not better. By AP Television Writer Lynn Elber. SENT: 400 words, photos.
MILAN FASHION WEEK – Milan Fashion Week menswear previews for next fall and winter open with DSquared2, celebrating 25 years, and Z Zegna. UPCOMING.
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REVIEWS:
FILM REVIEW-UNDERWATER. Reviewed by AP Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. SENT Wednesday: 600 words, photo.
FILM REVIEW-LES MISERABLES. Reviewed by AP Film Writer Jake Coyle. SENT Wednesday: 625 words., photo.
FILM REVIEW-LIKE A BOSS. Reviewed by AP National Writer Jocelyn Noveck. SENT Thursday: 910 words, photo.
BOOK REVIEW-LOST HILLS BY LEE GOLDBERG. Reviewed by Jeff Ayers. SENT Monday: 215 words, photo.
BOOK REVIEW-LONG BRIGHT RIVER BY LIZ MOORE. Reviewed by Oline H. Cogdill. SENT Monday: 450 words, photo.
BOOK REVIEW-HILL WOMEN BY CASSIE CHAMBERS. Reviewed by Jennifer Forker. SENT Tuesday: 415 words, photo.
BOOK REVIEW-MR. NOBODY BY CATHERINE STEADMAN. Reviewed by Molly Sprayregen. SENT Tuesday: 200 words, photo.