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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…
Hasty Pudding roasts Ben Platt, youngest Man of the Year
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Award-winning actor and musician Ben Platt took a quick jab at President Donald Trump late Friday while being honored by Harvard University’s famed Hasty Pudding Theatricals as its 2020 Man …
Jane Fonda brings climate-change fight to LA ahead of Oscars
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two days ahead of the Academy Awards, two-time Oscar winner Jane Fonda brought her Fire Drill Friday campaign against global warming to Los Angeles on Friday, demanding a dramatic reduction in ca…
Reiner, Hamill and more react to Kirk Douglas' death
NEW YORK (AP) — — “To the world he was a legend, an actor from the golden age of movies who lived well into his golden years, a humanitarian whose commitment to justice and the causes he believed in set a standard …
Review: Elkhorn's 'The Storm Sessions' builds up cabin fever
Elkhorn, “The Storm Sessions” (Beyond Beyond is Beyond)
Review: Stone Temple Pilots unplug for terrific 'Perdida'
Stone Temple Pilots, “Perdida” (Rhino)
Review: Nada Surf's 'Never Not Together' is pensive, melodic
Nada Surf, “Never Not Together” (Barsuk Records)
Judge: Kesha made a false claim about producer Dr. Luke
NEW YORK (AP) — Pop singer Kesha made a false claim that Dr. Luke raped Katy Perry when there's “no evidence whatsoever” that he did, a judge ruled this week while sending a long-running clash between Kesha and her…
Rolling Stones returning to North America for 15-city tour
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Rolling Stones are returning to some North American cities where they haven't played in years.
Viewership down sharply for Trump's State of the Union
NEW YORK (AP) — Viewership was sharply down for President Donald Trump's State of the Union address on most of the top television networks — except for Fox News Channel.
Weinstein trial: Prosecution rests on 6 women's accounts
NEW YORK (AP) — Some were aspiring actresses. One was a star on the rise. Another was looking to get more involved in behind-the-scenes aspects of the film and TV business.
At Weinstein trial, defense takes aim at accusers' memories
NEW YORK (AP) — With Harvey Weinstein’s fate hinging largely on what his accusers remember about alleged sexual assaults years ago, his lawyers Friday turned to an expert known for studying false, repressed and unr…
Review: Powerhouse roster makes “Birds of Prey” album fun
Various Artists, "Birds of Prey: The Album" (Atlantic Records and Warner Bros.)
Ben Platt named Hasty Pudding's 2020 Man of the Year
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Award-winning actor and musician Ben Platt was named 2020 Man of the Year by Harvard University's famed Hasty Pudding theater troupe on Monday.
Kidman, Nyong'o, Peele and more describe 1st Oscar moments
LOS ANGELES (AP) — It happens in an instant: The envelope is opened, a name is called and the Oscar winner's life and career are changed forever.
Key is still making people laugh but flexing his drama chops
NEW YORK (AP) — Keegan-Michael Key is transitioning out of over-the-top comedies to focus more on dramatic films, and for him, it’s no laughing matter.