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BASIN EVENTS: Nov. 13-21
COLUMBIA BASIN — Shh! Hear that? It’s the last quiet time before the holidays begin in earnest. Here are a few way…
The top 10 Apple Books on the iTunes Store
Apple Book charts for week ending February 16, 2020: (Rank, Book Title by Author Name, ISBN, Publisher)
Review: `No Bad Deed' is assured debut by Heather Chavez
“No Bad Deed,” William Morrow, by Heather Chavez
In the spirit of Whitney: Houston Hologram tour set to begin
BURBANK, Calif. (AP) — Whitney Houston is about to appear on the concert stage again.
Portman, Copeland to speak at booksellers convention
NEW YORK (AP) — Actress Natalie Portman and dancer Misty Copeland will be sharing a stage this spring as they discuss a common identity — children's book author.
Eugene Hernandez named director of New York Film Festival
NEW YORK (AP) — Eugene Hernandez will succeed Kent Jones as the director of the New York Film Festival, becoming only the fifth person to lead the esteemed Lincoln Center showcase for cinema in its 57-year history.
Rapper cites Meghan at UK music awards, wins album of year
LONDON (AP) — Soulful London rapper Dave brought a political edge to the U.K. music industry’s Brit Awards, giving a performance alleging racism in Britain's government and in media coverage of the royal family bef…
'True Grit' novelist Charles Portis dies at age 86
NEW YORK (AP) — Novelist Charles Portis, a favorite among critics and writers for such shaggy dog stories as "Norwood" and "Gringos" and a bounty for Hollywood whose droll, bloody Western "True Grit" was a best-sel…
'Good Times' Ja'Net DuBois dies; co-wrote 'Jeffersons' theme
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ja’Net DuBois, who played the vivacious neighbor Willona Woods on “Good Times” and composed and sang the theme song for “The Jeffersons,” has died.
Queen Elizabeth II's nephew and wife agree to divorce
LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II's nephew and his wife have amicably agreed to end their marriage, the couple said in a statement.
Deliberating a 2nd day, Weinstein jury revisits '06 account
NEW YORK (AP) — Jurors at Harvey Weinstein's rape trial spent much of their second day of deliberations Wednesday revisiting a former film and TV production assistant's allegation that he sexually assaulted her in …
Review: `Been There, Married That' Is Entertaining Novel
“Been There, Married That: a Novel,” St. Martin's Press, by Gigi Levangie
In Disney version of 'Extreme Makeover,' castle gets updated
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Even Cinderella needs an “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition."
Label: Rapper Pop Smoke slain in Hollywood Hills shooting
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Pop Smoke, a rising Brooklyn rapper who had a breakout year of hit songs and albums that made some of the biggest names in hip-hop his fans and collaborators, was fatally shot during a break-in W…
British DJ and producer Andrew Weatherall dies at 56
LONDON (AP) — British music producer and DJ Andrew Weatherall, who helped bring the underground sounds of acid house to a mass audience, has died. He was 56.
Bong happy 'Parasite' succeeded despite disparity it showed
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Oscar-winning “Parasite” director Bong Joon-ho said Wednesday the film's "biggest pleasure and the most significant meaning” to him is that it succeeded even though the audiences might fee…