AP Entertainment Digest, 2nd Ld-Writethru
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4
UPDATES WITH BOOKS-WINFREY-A NOVEL ON TRIAL, ELECTION-2020-MEDIA, BOOKS-DAVE MATTHEWS
BOOKS-WINFREY-A NOVEL ON TRIAL - Critics of one of Oprah Winfrey's recent book club selections put the book “American Dirt,” the author and Winfrey herself on trial at a recent television taping. By AP National Writer Hillel Italie. SENT: 1589 words, photos. AN ABRIDGED VERSION UPCOMING Wednesday by 6 p.m.
FILM-MICK JAGGER - Mick Jagger-Mick Jagger hasn't been in a movie in nearly two decades, but the Rolling Stones frontman co-stars as a devilish art collector in the new film "The Burnt Orange Heresy." In an interview, Jagger discusses what pulled him back to acting and whether the role has any echoes with "Sympathy With the Devil." By AP Film Writer Jake Coyle. SENT: 1,047 words, photos.
TV-DEVS - The new series “Devs” might be set in the world of high tech, but its creator would politely like you to put yours down while watching it. By AP Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. SENT: 830 words, photos.
ROBERT DURST-MURDER TRIAL - Opening statements began Wednesday in the Los Angeles murder trial of Robert Durst, the 76-year-old New York real estate heir charged with killing his best friend nearly two decades ago. By AP Entertainment Writer Andrew Dalton. UPCOMING.
FILM-JAMES BOND-CORONAVIRUS - The release of the James Bond film “No Time To Die” has been pushed back several months because of global concerns about coronavirus. By AP Film Writer Lindsey Bahr. SENT: 275 words, photos.
PBS HOST FIRED-LAWSUIT - A jury decided Wednesday that former television talk show host Tavis Smiley, who was fired amid allegations of workplace sexual misconduct at the height of the #MeToo movement, must pay about $1.5 million to his former employer, the Public Broadcasting Service. By Colleen Long. SENT: 395 words, photos.
TV-ALEX TREBEK -- Alex Trebek marked his one-year battle against pancreatic cancer with candor about how hard it’s been and a vow to keep going. In a video message posted online Wednesday, the host of “Jeopardy!” says there have been good and “not-so-good days” during his treatment. By AP Television Writer Lynn Elber. SENT: 300 words, photo.
BOOKS-DAVE MATTHEWS — Dave Matthews never set out to write a book about female empowerment. He says it just sort of happened after being inspired by his daughters. By John Carucci. SENT: 300 words, photo.
ELECTION-2020-MEDIA — The Nielsen company says an estimated 19 million people tuned in to the top broadcast and cable news networks for the results of Super Tuesday primaries in 14 states from Maine to California. SENT: 125 words
IRAN-FILMMAKER - An Iranian filmmaker who just won the Berlin Film Festival's Golden Bear has been summoned to serve a one-year prison sentence over his movies, his lawyer said Wednesday. By Amir Vahdat. SENT: 340 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-LOUVRE - The Louvre Museum, is open again after management eased workers' fears about catching the coronavirus. SENT: 150 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-THE LATEST. SENT: 1,250 words. photos.
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REVIEWS
FILM REVIEW-ONWARD — By AP Film Writer Jake Coyle. UPCOMING: 700 words by Wednesday at 5 p.m. Film stills.
FILM REVIEW-THE WAY BACK — By AP Film Writer Lindsey Bahr. SENT Wednesday: 650 words, photos.
FILM REVIEW-SPENSER CONFIDENTIAL — By AP Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. SENT: Wednesday 672 words. Film stills.
FILM REVIEW-RUN THIS TOWN — By AP National Writer Jocelyn Noveck. UPCOMING: 700 words by Thursday at 5 p.m. Film stills.
MUSIC REVIEW-MANDY MOORE – Reviewed by Cristina Jaleru. SENT Wednesday: 223 words, photo.
MUSIC REVIEW-NCT 127 – Reviewed by Cristina Jaleru. SENT Wednesday: 256 words, with photo.
MUSIC REVIEW-SADLER VADEN – Reviewed by Steven Wine. UPCOMING Wednesday. With photos.
BOOK REVIEW-REBEL CINDERELLA BY ADAM HOCHSCHILD - Reviewed by Ann Levin. SENT Tuesday: 430 words, photos.
BOOK REVIEW-WRITERS AND LOVERS BY LILY KING. Reviewed by Kendal Weaver. SENT Tuesday: 330 words, photos.
BOOK REVIEW-LONG RANGE BY C.J. BOX - Reviewed by Bruce De Silva. SENT Tuesday: 360 words, photos.
BOOK REVIEW-EIGHT PERFECT MURDERS BY PETER SWANSON - Reviewed by Bruce De Silva. SENT Tuesday: 330 words, photos.
BOOK REVIEW-THE NIGHT WATCHMAN BY LOUIS ERDRICH. Reviewed by Genine Babakian. SENT Tuesday: 500 words, photos.
BOOK REVIEW-BLACKWOOD BY MICHAEL FARRIS SMITH. Reviewed by Kendal Weaver. SENT Tuesday: 535 words, photos.
BOOK REVIEW-THE GRACE KELLY DRESS BY BRENDA JANOWITZ. Reviewed by Samantha Critichell. SENT Wednesday: 430 words, photos.
BOOK REVIEW-DAISY COOPER'S RULES FOR LIVING BY TAMSIN KELLY. Reviewed by Molly Sprayregen. SENT Wednesday: 350 words by 5 p.m., photos.
BOOK REVIEW-THE LOST FAMILY BY LIBBY COPELAND - Reviewed by Molly Sprayregen. SENT Wednesday: 225 words, photos.
BOOK REVIEW-DEACON KING KONG BY JAMES MCBRIDE - Reviewed by Kendal Weaver. UPCOMING Thursday: 500 words by 5 p.m., photos.
BOOK REVIEW-LEGENDARY CHILDREN BY TOM FITZGERALD AND LORENZO MARQUEZ. Reviewed by Molly Sprayregen. UPCOMING Thursday: 350 words by 5 p.m., photos.
BOOK REVIEW-THE JETSETTERS BY AMANDA EYRE WARD. Reviewed by Lincee Ray. UPCOMING Thursday: 400 words by 5 p.m., photos.
BOOK REVIEW-HIDE AWAY BY JASON PINTER. Reviewed by Jeff Ayers. UPCOMING Thursday: 350 words by 5 p.m., photos.
BOOK REVIEW-THE UNEXPECTED SPY BY TRACY WALDER. Reviewed by Jeff Rowe. UPCOMING Friday: 450 words by 5 p.m., photos.
BOOK REVIEW-STARING DOWN THE WOLF BY MARK DIVINE. Reviewed by Jeff Rowe. UPCOMING Friday: 400 words by 5 p.m., photos.