AP Entertainment Digest for Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020
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THURSDAY, Oct. 22
UPDATES with ELECTION 2020-TRUMP-60 MINUTES, ELECTION 2020-CELEBRITY-GET OUT THE VOTE, TV-DIVERSITY STUDY, MUSIC-CHARLEY PRIDE, GLSEN AWARDS
ELECTION 2020-TRUMP-60 MINUTES — President Donald Trump has posted full, unedited interviews that he and the vice president did with “60 Minutes” on Facebook before the show’s scheduled broadcast this weekend. The footage shows Trump growing prickly as Lesley Stahl presses him on a host of topics, including his pandemic response, his slipping support among suburban women, the lack of masks at his rallies, and the “Obamacare” replacement plan he has long promised but failed to unveil. By Media Writer David Bauder and Jill Colvin. SENT: 474 words, photo.
ELECTION 2020-CELEBRITY-GET OUT THE VOTE — In the final days before the U.S. election, celebrities from Kerry Washington to Billie Jean King and Danai Gurira are participating in free, nonpartisan efforts urging Americans to vote. By Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. SENT: 647 words, photos.
TV-DIVERSITY STUDY — When Zendaya won last month’s Emmy Award for top drama series actress, her triumph seemed to underscore the TV industry’s progress toward inclusivity. The “Euphoria” star became the second Black winner in the category in five years, following Viola Davis’ win for “How to Get Away with Murder” in 2015. But according to a new university study, that success contrasts with the lag in diversity in behind-the-camera jobs and among TV executives. By TV Writer Lynn Elber. SENT: 657 words, photos.
FILM-Q&A-SANDRA OH — Sandra Oh’s role in the new animated feature “Over the Moon” may not be her largest, but it has deep meaning. By Brooke Lefferts. SENT: 700 words, photos and video.
PEOPLE-KEVIN HART — Kevin Hart says hosting a re-imagined online fundraiser for the Muscular Dystrophy Association is “a major level-up for me.” It’s the first telethon in six years for the MDA, once known for its popular hours-long Labor Day broadcast hosted by Jerry Lewis. By Jamia Pugh. SENT: 300 words, photo, video.
MUSIC-CHARLEY PRIDE — Trailblazing country music star Charley Pride will get a lifetime achievement award at the CMA Awards in November. The rich baritone singer became the genre’s first Black superstar, charting 29 No. 1 hits between the 1960s and 1980s. Pride was named CMA entertainer of the year in 1971. By Entertainment Writer Kristin M. Hall. SENT: 211 words, photo.
GLSEN AWARDS — The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network will honor six students through celebrity-directed stories at its 30th annual reimagined ceremony. GLSEN announced Thursday that the ceremony will highlight the students at the Respect Everywhere celebration, which will premiere Monday on the organization’s website. SENT: 143 words, photo.
MUSIC-CMT AWARDS — Carrie Underwood already had the most CMT Music Awards of any artist, but she’ll need to make more room on her shelf. The superstar picked up two more trophies for video of the year and female video of the year in a remotely shot awards show. By Entertainment Writer Kristin M. Hall. SENT: 650 words, photos.
MUSIC-BILLBOARD LATIN MUSIC AWARDS — Bad Bunny and Daddy Yankee triumphed at the Billboard Latin Music Awards Wednesday, claiming seven trophies apiece at the pandemic-delayed show. Bad Bunny won artist of the year, the night’s top honor, as well as top Latin album for “X 100PRE” and songwriter of the year. Daddy Yankee won six of his awards for his hit “Con Calma,” which featured the 1990s artist Snow. SENT: 200 words, photos.
BRITAIN-BANKSY — Banksy’s playful take on a famous Impressionist painting has sold at auction for 7.6 million pounds ($9.8 million), the second-highest price ever paid for a work by the British street artist. SENT: 160 words, photo.
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REVIEWS
FILM REVIEW-BORAT 2. By Film Writer Jake Coyle. SENT Wednesday:: 814 words, film stills.
FILM REVIEW-THE WITCHES. By Film Writer Lindsey Bahr. SENT: 680 words by Wednesday, film stills.
FILM REVIEW-REBECCA. By Film Writer Jake Coyle. SENT Wednesday: 600 words, film stills.
FILM REVIEW-OVER THE MOON. By Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. SENT Tuesday: 700 words, film stills.
MUSIC REVIEW-SEVENTEEN. By Cristina Jaleru. SENT Monday: 185 words, cover image
MUSIC REVIEW-JEFF TWEEDY. By Scott Bauer. SENT Monday: 246 words, album cover.
MUSIC REVIEW-SHEMEKIA COPELAND. By Scott Stroud. SENT Wednesday: 306 words, album cover.
BOOK REVIEW-CARY GRANT by Scott Eyman. Reviewed by Douglass K. Daniel. SENT Tuesday: 698 words, book cover.
BOOK REVIEW-THE LIFE OF MALCOLM X by Les Payne. Reviewed by Russell Contreras. UPCOMING: Friday, 500 words, cover image.