AP Entertainment Digest for Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020
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WEDNESDAY, Nov. 18
MUSIC-GRAMMY NOMS PREVIEW — A preview of what to expect when the Recording Academy announces the nominees for the 2021 Grammy Awards next week. UPCOMING Wednesday: 600 words, photos by 3 p.m.
PEOPLE-SEXIEST MAN ALIVE — Actor Michael B. Jordan has been crowned as 2020′s Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine. Jordan, known for his critically-acclaimed performances in “Fruitvale Station,” “Creed” and “Black Panther,” tells the magazine in an issue out Friday that the honor is a “cool feeling.” By Entertainment Writer Jonathan Landrum Jr. SENT: 500 words photos.
MEDIA-FOX COMPETITION — The Trump-friendly network Newsmax saw its viewership explode after the election, helped by fans of the president who were apparently miffed at Fox News Channel. Whether the show emerges as a long-term threat to Fox’s iron grip on conservative viewers remains to be seen. By Media Writer David Bauder. UPCOMING: 1,000 words, photos.
SEARCHING FOR JOY — As some holiday tree sellers fear they’ll sell out by Thanksgiving and parcel shipping companies worry about November gridlock, a growing number of people on a quest for joy have bucked tradition and gone full-on Christmas weeks earlier than they normally would. By Leanne Italie. UPCOMING: 1,060 words, photos, video.
NATIONAL BOOK AWARDS — Winners of the National Book Awards will be announced during an online ceremony. By National Writer Hillel Italie. Story and photos expected by 10 p.m.
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REVIEWS
FILM REVIEW-CHRISTMAS ON THE SQUARE. By Film Writer Lindsey Bahr. UPCOMING: 700 words by 3 a.m. Friday, 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. SENT Tuesday: 650 words, film stills.