US-Entertainment Digest
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MONDAY, JAN. 13
OSCAR NOMINATIONS - “Joker” is the leading nominee for the Academy Awards with 11 nominations, with “The Irishman” close behind. Martin Scorsese's crime epic scored 10 nominations. By AP Film Writer Jake Coyle. SENT: 420 words, photos.
WITH: OSCAR NOMINATIONS-LIST, OSCAR NOMINATIONS-SNUBS AND SURPRISES, OSCAR NOMINATIONS-MUSIC, OSCAR NOMINATIONS-BOX OFFICE, OSCAR NOMINATIONS-QUOTEBOX, OSCAR NOMINATIONS-FACTS AND FIGURES.
BRITAIN-ROYAL RIFT - Princes William and Harry slammed a newspaper report Monday describing a severe strain in their relationship, calling the story offensive and potentially harmful as they embark on talks regarding the future of the British monarchy.Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is set to hold face-to-face talks Monday with Prince Harry for the first time since he and his wife, Meghan, unveiled their controversial plan to walk away from royal roles — at a dramatic family summit meant to chart a future course for the couple. By Frank Augstein and Danica Kirka. SENT: 845 words, photos.
BOOKS-YOUTH AMBASSADOR- Award-winning children's author Jason Reynolds has taken on a new project: He has been named the country's next National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, a two-year position. SENT: 345 words.
CELEB BIRTHDAYS - Celebrity birthdays for the week of Jan. 19-25. UPCOMING: 1,500 words.
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REVIEWS:
FILM REVIEW-DOLITTLE. By AP Film Writer Jake Coyle. UPCOMING Wednesday: 300 words, photos by 3 p.m.
FILM REVIEW-BAD BOYS FOR LIFE. By AP Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. UPCOMING Wednesday: 500 words, photos by 5 p.m.
BOOK REVIEW-THE HOLLOWS BY JESS MONTGOMERY. Reviewed by Genine Babkian. SENT Monday: 405 words, photos.
BOOK REVIEW-HOW QUICKLY SHE DISAPPEARS BY RAYMOND FLEISHCHMANN. Reviewed by Bruce DeSilva. UPCOMING Monday: 370 words, photos.
BOOK REVIEW-THE PRIZED GIRL BY AMY K. GREEN. Reviewed by Bruce DeSilva. UPCOMING Monday: 350 words, photos.
BOOK REVIEW-RUN ME TO EARTH BY PAUL YOON. Reviewed by Kendal Weaver. UPCOMING Monday: 425 words, photos.
BOOK REVIEW-THE BETTER LIAR: A NOVEL BY TANEN JONES. Reviewed by Molly Sprayregen. UPCOMING Tuesday: 200 words, photos.