AP Entertainment Digest for Monday, Nov. 16, 2020
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MONDAY, Nov. 16
UPDATES with PEOPLE-SINBAD, RICK MORANIS ATTACKED, SOC-WREXHAM-HOLLYWOOD TAKEOVER, PEOPLE-WAHLBERG-LARGE TIP
TV-Q&A-JONATHAN SCOTT — As half of the “Property Brothers,” Jonathan Scott is all about transforming interior spaces. Now he’s revealing a massive space he’d like to transform — the Earth. By AP Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. SENT: 755 words, photo.
PEOPLE-SINBAD — The family of Sinbad says the comedian-actor is recovering from a recent stroke. The 64-year-old Sinbad, born David Adkins, is known for his stand-up work and appearances in the sitcoms “A Different World” and “The Sinbad Show.” By Music Writer Mesfin Fekadu. SENT: 148 words, photo.
BRITAIN-VIDEO GAMES — Time spent playing video games can be good for mental health, according to a new study by researchers at Oxford University. SENT: 330 words, photo.
RICK MORANIS ATTACKED — Prosecutors say the man accused of punching actor Rick Moranis is a suspect in multiple other unprovoked attacks on people in New York City. SENT: 167 words.
SOC-WREXHAM-HOLLYWOOD TAKEOVER- Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have completed a $2.5 million takeover of Welsh soccer club Wrexham. The team plays in the fifth tier of the English game and is the third-oldest professional team in world soccer. By Sports Writer Steve Douglas. SENT: 591 words, photo.
PEOPLE-WAHLBERG-LARGE TIP — Actor Donnie Wahlberg recently left a $2,020 tip at a Massachusetts restaurant, continuing his habit of leaving generous gratuities to brighten the days of wait staff. The “Band of Brothers” and “Blue Bloods” actor and former member of boy band New Kids on the Block left the tip on Nov. 7 for a $35.27 lunchtime bill. SENT: 137 words, photo.
THE STREAM — This week’s new entertainment releases include “Fogerty’s Factory,” an album from John Fogerty, his daughter Kelsy and his sons Shane and Tyler, as well as ABC’s “Big Sky,” a Montana-set thriller driven by the kidnappings of two sisters on a road trip. Megan Thee Stallion is finally releasing her debut album Friday. “Dolly Parton’s Christmas on the Square” is a musical coming to Netflix. SENT: 805 words, photos.
CELEB BIRTHDAYS — Celebrity having birthdays during the week of Nov. 22-28 include actor Scarlett Johannson, singer-actor Miley Cyrus and comedian-actor Stephen Merchant. SENT: 1,214 words, photos.
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REVIEWS
FILM REVIEW-CHRISTMAS ON THE SQUARE. By Film Writer Lindsey Bahr. Upcoming: 700 words by 6 p.m. Wednesday, film stills.
FILM REVIEW-COLLECTIVE. By Film Writer Jake Coyle. Upcoming: 700 words by 6 p.m. Wednesday, film stills.
FILM REVIEW-SOUND OF METAL. By Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. Upcoming: 700 words by 6 p.m. Wednesday, film stills.