AP Entertainment Digest for Thursday
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THURSDAY, JAN. 23
REMOVES FRANCE-PARIS FASHION WEEK. UPDATES with OBAMA PORTRAITS
OBIT-JIM LEHRER - Jim Lehrer, co-host and later host of the nightly PBS "NewsHour" that for decades offered a thoughtful take on current events, has died, PBS said Thursday. He was 85. By AP Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. SENT: 950 words, photos.
FILM-SUNDANCE-OPENING DAY – Plenty of change is in the air at the Sundance Film Festival, where some 118 feature films are set to premiere over the next 10 days beginning Thursday. By AP Film Writer Jake Coyle. SENT: 650 words, photos.
GRAMMY PRODUCER-SWAN SONG - After producing the Grammy ceremony telecast for 40 years, Ken Ehrlich is saying goodbye with Sunday's broadcast. By AP Entertainment Writer Nekesa Mumbi Moody. SENT: 1,030 words, photos.
GRAMMYS-OUSTED CEO - The ousted head of the Grammy Awards says that music's biggest awards are tainted because of conflicts of interest that infect how certain songs and artists are nominated. Nevertheless, Deborah Deborah Dugan said in an interview on ABC's “Good Morning America” on Thursday that she plans to watch the Grammys this weekend. By AP Media Writer David Bauder. SENT: 525 words, photos.
SEXUAL MISCONDUCT-WEINSTEIN - "Sopranos” actress Annabella Sciorra confronted Harvey Weinstein from the witness stand Thursday, telling a jury in a quivering voice that the Hollywood studio boss barged into her apartment in the mid-1990s, overpowered her and raped her as she tried to fight him off by kicking and punching him. By Michael R. Sisak, Tom Hays and Jennifer Peltz. SENT: 770 words.
MEDIA-ABC NEWS-STREAMING — ABC News is moving aggressively to boost its streaming service with the belief that these products will change the news business over the next decade the way cable channels CNN, Fox News and MSNBC did a generation ago. By AP Media Writer David Bauder. SENT: 775 words, photo.
MUSIC-GRAMMYWATCH-BRITTANY HOWARD — Leaving a successful band is never easy. For Brittany Howard, stepping away from the roots-rockers Alabama Shakes wasn't easy — but it was necessary. It was also the right move since she's up for two more Grammys. By AP Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy: SENT: 740 words, photo.
OBIT-JOHN KARLEN -- Emmy-winning character actor John Karlen, known for his roles on the television series “Dark Shadows” and "Cagney & Lacey," has died at 86. By AP Entertainment Writer Andrew Dalton. SENT: 240 words, photo.
FILM-AFRICAN AMERICAN FILM CRITICS AWARDS - Jamie Foxx has won a plethora of major awards including an Oscar and Grammy. But after the African American Film Critics Association recognized him Wednesday night, the actor-singer called its honor just as special. By AP Entertainment Writer Jonathan Landrum Jr. SENT: 620 words, photos.
OBAMA PORTRAITS - The official portraits of President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama from the National Portrait Gallery will begin a five-city national tour in Chicago in June 2021. Kehinde Wiley's portrait of the former president and Amy Sherald's portrait of his wife were unveiled in February 2018. SENT: 250 words, photo.
BOOKS-KNOPF PUBLISHER - One of the world's most prestigious literary publishers has chosen just its fourth editorial leader in its 105-year history: Reagan Arthur has been named executive vice president and publisher of Alfred A. Knopf, where authors have ranged from Robert A. Caro to the late Toni Morrison. By AP National Writer Hillel Italie. SENT: 350 words, photo.
WINTER X-GUS' MANY ROLES - Freestyle skier Gus Kenworthy hasn't had much time to rehearse and practice new tricks heading into the Winter X Games this weekend. That's no line, either. He's just been too busy memorizing them. The 2014 Olympic slopestyle silver medalist is one tough act to follow as his talents have him starring in a variety of roles on and off the slopes. By AP Sports Writer Pat Graham. SENT: 1,000 words, photos.
BEST-SELLERS-BOOKS-USA TODAY - SENT: 340 words.
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REVIEWS:
FILM REVIEW-LAST FULL MEASURE: By AP Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. SENT Wednesday: 800 words, photos.
FILM REVIEW-THE GENTLEMAN: By AP Film Writer Jake Coyle. SENT Wednesday: 630 words, photos.
FILM REVIEW-THE TURNING: By AP National Writer Jocelyn Noveck. UPCOMING Thursday 700 words by 5 p.m. Film Stills.
MUSIC REVIEW-ALANI. Reviewed by Pablo Gorondi. SENT Thursday: 330 words, photo.
MUSIC REVIEW-THE HADEN TRIPLETS: Reviewed by Pablo Gorondi. UPCOMING Thursday: 250 words, photos by 5 p.m.
MUSIC REVIEW-ETHAN GRUSKA. Reviewed by Scott Stroud. UPCOMING Friday: 250 words, photos by 5 p.m.
BOOK REVIEW-AMERICAN DIRT BY JEANINE CUMMINS. Reviewed by Julia Rubin. SENT: Tuesday, 500 words, photo.
BOOK REVIEW-THE BLAZE BY CHAD DUNDAS. Reviewed by Bruce DeSilva. SENT Wednesday: 400 words, photo.
BOOK REVIEW-A LONG PETAL CLOSING BY ISABEL ALLENDE. Reviewed by Rasha Madkour. SENT Wednesday: 450 words, photo.
BOOK REVIEW-RECIPE FOR A PERFECT WIFE BY KARMA BROWN. Reviewed by Lincee Ray. SENT Wednesday: 300 words, photo.
BOOK REVIEW-HOUSE ON FIRE BY JOSEPH FINDER. Reviewed by Jeff Ayers. SENT Wednesday: 350 words, photo.
BOOK REVIEW-LUMET AND MCKELLEN. Reviewed by Douglass K. Daniel. SENT Thursday: 830 words, photo.