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E-sports finds a foothold in the Basin
COLUMBIA BASIN — Among the activities that students can participate in, e-sports, or organized competitive video g…
Review: Aaron Frazer brings great old school vibes to 2021
Aaron Frazer, “Introducing...” (Dead Oceans/Easy Eye Sound)
Late-night hosts react with shock, anger to Capitol attack
NEW YORK (AP) — Late-night TV show hosts expressed anger and frustration at the violence at the U.S. Capitol, offering somber monologues that pleaded for unity even as some aimed pointed barbs at those they held re…
Review: 'The Prophets' spotlights two enslaved men in love
“The Prophets,” by Robert Jones Jr. (G.P. Putnam’s Sons)
Review: Khashoggi doc 'The Dissident' is essential viewing
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Review: 'Herself,' a spirited drama of abuse and resilience
Phyllida Lloyd's “Herself,” an Irish drama of spousal abuse set against Dublin's housing crisis, has some narrative weak spots but its foundation of resilience and heart is strong.
Media captures unprecedented storming of U.S. Capitol
NEW YORK (AP) —
New this week: Morgan Wallen music, tiger cubs and 'Herself'
Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.
‘Wonder Woman 1984’ adds $5.5 million in 2nd US weekend
In its second weekend in U.S. theaters, “Wonder Woman 1984” earned an estimated $5.5 million in ticket sales according to studio estimates Sunday. It’s a 67% drop for the superhero sequel, which is simultaneously p…
Pandemic-era Mardi Gras: No big crowds, but plenty of cake
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A subdued Carnival season began Wednesday after the coronavirus pandemic put an end to the crowd-heavy balls and street parades that draw thousands of people to the city every year.
Homebound viewers boost New Year's Eve ratings; a CNN high
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Stuck at home on a pandemic New Year's Eve, TV viewers turned to Ryan Seacrest, Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen in big numbers for a virtual celebration, with Times Square largely empty as the bal…
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Devils dance, observe virus protocols at Ecuador festival
PILLARO, Ecuador (AP) — Talk of the devil and he is bound to appear, the saying goes. In Ecuador, that means even during the pandemic.
Review: Vanessa Kirby is raw, dynamic in ‘Pieces of a Woman’
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Grammy Awards, slated for late January in Los Angeles, postponed to March due to coronavirus surge
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Grammy Awards, slated for late January in Los Angeles, postponed to March due to coronavirus surge.
Quilt artists create textiles to admire or cozy up with
In this winter of hunkering down at home, there’s a trend that's just right for the times: quilts as decor and as art.