AP Entertainment Digest for Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020
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TUESDAY, Nov. 24
UPDATES with MEDIA DEBATES, OBIT-HELEN LAFRANCE, BRITAIN-BOOKS-DOUGLAS STUART, BRITAIN-NONFICTION PRIZE, ML-EGYPT-ISRAEL
MUSIC-GRAMMY NOMINATIONS — Beyoncé's anthem about Black pride scored multiple nominations Tuesday, making her the leading contender with nine. Beyoncé picked up song and record of the year bids with “Black Parade." The song, which reached the Top 40 on the pop charts, is also nominated for best R&B song and best R&B performance. Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa and Roddy Ricch each earned six nominations. By Music Writer Mesfin Fekadu. SENT: 1,299 words, photos ABRIDGED version to move.
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— MUSIC-GRAMMYS-HOST-TREVOR NOAH — “The Daily Show” host and comedian Trevor Noah has been tapped to host the 2021 Grammy Awards. By Music Writer Mesfin Fekadu. SENT: 200 words, photo.
— MUSIC-GRAMMY NOMINATIONS-REAX. Musicians react to getting nominated at the 2021 Grammys. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos by 4 p.m. and updated throughout the day.
— MUSIC-GRAMMY NOMINATIONS-FACTOIDS. Tuesday’s Grammy Award nominations included numerous surprises and snubs. Perhaps the biggest? The Weeknd received no nods, despite having one of the year’s biggest albums with “After Hours” and topping the Billboard Hot 100 chart with “Blinding Lights” and “Heartless.” By Music Writer Mesfin Fekadu. SENT: 1303 words, photo.
— MUSIC-GRAMMY NOMINATIONS LIST. A list of nominees in the top categories. SENT: 924 words, photos.
FILM-JOHN BOYEGA — This year, John Boyega has done what most Hollywood actors won’t. He gave a fiery speech with a bullhorn at a protest following the death of George Floyd and he spoke critically of the way he, as a Black man, was situated in “Star Wars.” In an interview, Boyega, who stars in Steve McQueen’s “Red White and Blue,” says he’s done biting his tongue. By Film Writer Jake Coyle. SENT: 1000 words, photos.
FILM-KURT RUSSELL-GOLDIE HAWN — One of Hollywood’s most famous couples, Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn, are playing another famous couple: Mr. and Mrs. Claus, in the new Netflix film “The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two.” It’s the first time they’ll have shared the screen in 33 years. By Film Writer Lindsey Bahr. SENT: 800 words, photos.
MEDIA DEBATES — Fox News’ Chris Wallace says he hasn’t watched a rerun of the interruption-filled first presidential debate, and “I’m not sure I ever will.” George Washington University brought leaders of the Commission on Presidential Debates and moderators of this fall’s encounters together for a debriefing. By Media Writer David Bauder. SENT: 593 words, photos.
PEOPLE-ELTON JOHN-TIK TOK — The Elton John AIDS Foundation and TikTok are teaming up to raise awareness about the disease through a campaign and live event for World AIDS Day. SENT: 155 words, photo.
MUSIC-TAYLOR SWIFT — A concert film featuring Taylor Swift performing songs from her new album is coming to Disney+. By Music Writer Mesfin Fekadu. SENT: 100 words, photo.
OBIT-HELEN LAFRANCE — A prominent Black Kentucky artist who painted her memories of rural life has died. Helen LaFrance was 101 years old. Her paintings are housed in museums in the U.S. and Europe, and in the collections of Oprah Winfrey and Bryant Gumbel. She died in Mayfield on Sunday. SENT: 192 words, photo.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-ONE GOOD THING-ROMEO REMADE — The coronavirus pandemic made it impossible for a high school drama club to put on its annual “Romeo & Juliet” stage production, so the kids and their teacher got creative and they’re making a socially distanced movie version instead. By Philip Marcelo. SENT: 600 words, photos, video.
BRITAIN-BOOKS-DOUGLAS STUART — Fittingly in this year of work-from-home and lockdowns, Douglas Stuart’s life-changing moment came to him on his sofa. The Scottish writer was at home in Manhattan when he was announced as the winner of the 2020 Booker Prize last week. By Jill Lawless. SENT: 872 words, photos.
BRITAIN-NONFICTION PRIZE — A book that looks at The Beatles from a playful kaleidoscope of angles has won Britain’s leading nonfiction literary award. Craig Brown’s “One Two Three Four: The Beatles in Time” was named winner of the 50,000-pound ($66,000) Baillie Gifford Prize at a virtual ceremony in London. SENT: 193 words.
ML-EGYPT-ISRAEL — An Egyptian celebrity has sparked an uproar after a photo of the actor-singer with an Israeli pop star was posted online. The photo has prompted angry rants from newscasters and resulted in Mohamed Ramadan’s suspension late Monday from a stage and film professionals’ union. By Samy Magdy. SENT: 664 words.
NIELSENS — Coverage of the top prime-time programs for the week of Nov. 16-22. By Media Writer David Bauder. UPCOMING: 400 words, photo if available.
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REVIEWS
FILM REVIEW-CROODS: NEW AGE. By Film Writer Lindsey Bahr. SENT Tuesday: 528 words, film stills.
FILM REVIEW-MA RAINEY’S BLACK BOTTOM. By National Writer Jocelyn Noveck. UPCOMING: 700 words by 6 p.m. Wednesday, film stills.
FILM REVIEW-SUPERINTELLIGENCE. By Film Writer Jake Coyle. UPCOMING: 700 words by 6 p.m. Wednesday, film stills.
FILM REVIEW-HAPPIEST SEASON. By Film Writer Lindsey Bahr. UPCOMING: 700 words by 6 p.m. Wednesday, film stills.