AP Entertainment Digest for Monday, Jan. 11, 2020

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MONDAY, Jan. 11

UPDATES with TRUMP-HISTORIANS, MEDIA-NEWS NETWORKS, MEDIA-TALK RADIO, I LOVE MY LIBRARIAN, VIRUS OUTBREAK-SAVING PLACES, FRANCE FASHION

CAPITOL BREACH-THE IMAGERY —The body of imagery — video and photos, most from phone cameras — captured by intruders at the U.S. Capitol offered a fascinating glimpse into a chaotic public event, and a study in subjectivity by participants who were in the midst of breaking the law. By Jake Coyle. SENT: 1,300 words and photos. And ABRIDGED version of 990 words will also be available.

FILM-GOTHAM AWARDS — The Gotham Awards, an annual gala to honor independent film, will hold a virtual ceremony Monday night in a test case for awards season during the pandemic. Attendees will be sat in digital tables. “First Cow” comes in the leading nominee. By Film Writer Jake Coyle. UPCOMING: 800 words by 11:30pm ET, photos.

TV-Q&A-AMBER RUFFIN — Amber Ruffin, a writer for Seth Meyers’ late-night show, is proving she’s more than ready for her close-up on her own comedy series for Peacock. By TV Writer Lynn Elber. SENT: 829 words, photos.

MEDIA-NEWS NETWORKS — Fox News Channel has dramatically reshuffled its daytime lineup and is adding a new opinion hour at 7 p.m. Eastern. Both Fox and CNN announced schedule changes Monday, which is not unusual for news outlets when a new presidential administration takes office. By Media Writer David Bauder. SENT: 531 words, photo.

TRUMP-HISTORIANS — Pulitzer-Prize winners Garry Wills, Ron Chernow, Jon Meacham and Stacy Schiff are among hundreds of historians who have signed an open letter calling for President Donald Trump to be removed from office. SENT: 192 words, photo.

MEDIA-TALK RADIO — The ownership group for dozens of talk radio hosts across the country says it wants no more talk of stolen elections or civil war. The chief of content for Cumulus Media told its managers that the company wants to tone down the rhetoric in the wake of the riot at the U.S. Capitol last week. SENT: 153 words.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-SAVING PLACES — The boarded up windows and For Rent signs are all over the place in Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood. Nearby, the Broadway theaters are all dark. But the economic darkness brought on by the coronavirus pandemic has had a few bright spots. A couple of well-loved venues have gotten financial boosts, thanks to online fundraising campaigns and even a telethon. By Ted Shaffrey and Deepti Hajela. SENT: 306 words, photos.

I LOVE MY LIBRARIAN — Librarians in Kansas and California are among 10 winners of this year’s I Love My Librarian Awards. The awards are presented by the American Library Association and sponsored by Carnegie Corporation of New York. Each honoree receives $7,500 and a $750 donation to their library. The winners are nominated by library patrons for expertise, dedication and impact on their communities. By National Writer Hillel Italie. SENT: 300 words.

FRANCE FASHION — Ending the confusion over the fate of Paris Fashion Week, French fashion’s regulatory body says this month’s men’s and haute couture shows will be strictly audience-free over coronavirus fears. The federation has told luxury houses they will not be allowed to invite physical guests this season, after instruction by police. SENT: 262 words, photo.

BRITAIN-MUSIC-SIMON RATTLE — Simon Rattle is set to leave his job as musical director at the London Symphony Orchestra to lead the Munich-based Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, the two organizations said Monday. SENT: 300 words, photos.

INDIA-VIRAT KOHLI-ANUSHKA SHARMA — Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma has given birth to a baby girl, her husband and captain of the country’s national cricket team, Virat Kohli, said Monday.” SENT: 220 words, photo.

THE STREAM — This week’s new entertainment releases include Regina King’s directorial debut “One Night in Miami,” which brings together Muhammad Ali, Malcolm X, Jim Brown and Sam Cooke in the same Miami hotel in February 1964. In music offerings, three years after releasing their full-length debut album, boy band Why Don’t We are back with their sophomore release “The Good Times and the Bad Ones.” SENT: 724 words, photos.

CELEB BIRTHDAYS — Celebrities having birthdays during the week of Jan. 17-23 include beloved entertainers James Earl Jones, Chita Rivera and Dolly Parton. SENT: 1,200 words, photos.

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FILM REVIEW-ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI. By Film Writer Jake Coyle. Upcoming: 700 words by 6 p.m. Wednesday, film stills.

FILM REVIEW-THE DIG. By Film Writer Lindsey Bahr. Upcoming: 700 words by 6 p.m. Wednesday, film stills.

FILM REVIEW-MLK/FBI. By Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. Upcoming: 700 words by 6 p.m. Wednesday, film stills.

BOOK REVIEW-A SWIM IN A POND IN THE RAIN by George Saunders. Reviewed by Ann Levin. SENT Monday: 415 words, cover image.

MUSIC REVIEW-HEALY. Reviewed by Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. SENT Monday: 300 words, cover image.