AP Entertainment Digest
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THURSDAY, May 28
UPDATES with VIRUS OUTBREAK-GRAMMYS SPECIAL, VIRUS OUTBREAK-ASCAP AWARDS, BOOKS-SIMON AND SCHUSTER CEO
FILM-OUT — The Pixar short “Out,” about a man who comes out to his mother (after swapping bodies with his dog), features the studio’s first gay protagonist in its 25-year history. In an interview, the film’s director Steven Clay Hunter talks about the personal roots of the story and making history at Disney. By Film Writer Jake Coyle. UPCOMING: 700 words by 3 p.m. EDT, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-DAVID GUETTA — Grammy-winning DJ-producer David Guetta on performing his second home dance party dubbed “United At Home” for charity during the pandemic. By Music Writer Mesfin Fekadu. SENT: 705 words, photos, video
TV-QUIZ — The stars and writer of AMC’s drama series “Quiz” discuss revisiting the real-life scandal of a couple accused of trying to cheat the British version of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.” By TV Writer Lynn Elber, 739 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-ASCAP AWARDS — The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers is going virtual with its annual awards shows this summer because of the coronavirus pandemic. The performing rights organization announced Thursday that it will hold three-day virtual events that will stream on ASCAP’s social media channels for its four awards shows. By Music Writer Mesfin Fekadu. SENT: 230 words, photo.
MUSIC-APPLE MUSIC AFRICA — Apple Music is launching its first radio show in Africa. By Music Writer Mesfin Fekadu. SENT: 217 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-GRAMMYS SPECIAL — The Grammys is putting together an event featuring Brad Pitt, Oprah Winfrey, Herbie Hancock and Harry Connick, Jr. to honor essential workers across America. The Recording Academy, which puts on the Grammy Awards annually, announced Thursday that the two-hour special, “United We Sing: A Grammy Salute to the Unsung Heroes,” will air June 21 on CBS. SENT: 140 words, photo.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-CZECH FACE MASKS — The National Museum in Prague has put on display the most visible symbol of the Czech Republic’s response to the coronavirus: face masks. The Czech government made wearing masks in public mandatory in mid-March. By Karel Janicek. SENT: 279 words, photos.
BOOKS-SIMON AND SCHUSTER CEO — Jonathan Karp, who has worked with authors ranging from Sen. Edward Kennedy to Susan Orlean, has been named the new CEO of Simon & Schuster. He replaces Carolyn Reidy, who died two weeks ago. SENT: 339 words, photo.
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REVIEWS
FILM REVIEW-ON THE RECORD. By Film Writer Lindsey Bahr. SENT Wednesday: 656 words , film stills.
FILM REVIEW-THE VAST OF NIGHT. By Film Writer Jake Coyle. SENT Wednesday: 565 words, film stills.
FILM REVIEW-THE HIGH NOTE. By National Writer Jocelyn Noveck. SENT Wednesday: 725 words, film stills.
MUSIC REVIEW-LADY GAGA. By Music Writer Mesfin Fekadu. UPCOMING Friday: 350 words, photo.
MUSIC REVIEW-TEDDY THOMPSON. By Steven Wine. UPCOMING Thursday: 350 words, photo.
MUSIC REVIEW-GIL SCOTT-HERON & BRIAN JACKSON. By Pablo Gorondi. UPCOMING Thursday: 350 words, photo.
MUSIC REVIEW-JASON WILBER. By Steven Wine. SENT Wednesday: 240 words, photo.
MUSIC REVIEW-JIMMY BUFFETT. By AP Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. SENT Tuesday: 412 words, photo.
BOOK REVIEW-RED DRESS IN BLACK AND WHITE BY ELLIOT ACKERMAN. Reviewed by Rob Merrill. SENT Tuesday: 446 words, cover image.
BOOK REVIEW-ALL MY MOTHER’S LOVERS BY ILANA MASAD. Reviewed by Molly Sprayregen. SENT Tuesday: 205 words, cover image.
BOOK REVIEW-HIDEAWAY BY NORA ROBERTS. Reviewed by Sophia Rosenbaum. SENT Tuesday: 311 words, cover image.