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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…
OK boomer: 'thirtysomething' sequel to reunite original cast
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — ABC has given the go-ahead to a pilot for “thirtysomething(else)," a sequel to the series that followed a group of baby boomers and their struggles.
Review: Paris projects ready to ignite in 'Les Miserables'
Ladj Ly’s muscular police procedural “Les Miserables” is much leaner than Victor Hugo’s sprawling novel and shares little with it besides a suburban Paris setting. But they’re united in their sympathy for — and bel…
Brazil judge orders Netflix to remove film with gay Jesus
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A Brazilian judge on Wednesday ordered Netflix to stop showing a Christmas special that some called blasphemous for depicting Jesus as a gay man and which prompted a gasoline bomb attack on th…
Jackie, Tito Jackson return to Gary to tour hometown school
GARY, Ind. (AP) — Two of Michael Jackson’s brothers returned to their hometown of Gary, Indiana, to watch students perform at a school the siblings last visited nearly a half-century ago.
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Donald Glover's 'Atlanta' set for two more seasons in 2021
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Donald Glover’s “Atlanta” is returning with new episodes, but not for another year.
Weinstein lawyers want judge off rape case over texting jabs
NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein's lawyers asked the judge in his New York City rape case to step aside Wednesday after he threatened to jail the disgraced movie mogul for texting in the courtroom.
Hollywood-backed Quibi thinks you'll pay for its video bites
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A startup heavily backed by Hollywood is wagering that you're ready to set aside YouTube and TikTok to watch star-studded short videos on your phone — for a price.
Pitt, Sandler and 'The Irishman' celebrated at NBR Awards
NEW YORK (AP) — The National Board of Review toasted Martin Scorsese’s “The Irishman” as the year’s best film in an awards ceremony Wednesday night that included Brad Pitt crediting Bradley Cooper for his sobriety,…
Growth in number of TV series 'bananas,' network boss says
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — The mass of television series is certifiably “bananas,” according to the TV executive who has kept a close eye on its growth.
Justin Bieber says he's battling Lyme disease
NEW YORK (AP) — Justin Bieber says that he has been battling Lyme disease.
With 'Megxit,' Harry and Meghan aim to control media image
The relationship between Britain’s royals and the media is awkward, mistrustful — and seemingly inescapable. But now Meghan and Harry want out.
Actor Jeremy Irons to head jury at Berlin film festival
BERLIN (AP) — British actor Jeremy Irons will head the jury at the Berlin International Film Festival next month, organizers said Thursday.
Oscars to go hostless for 2nd straight year on ABC
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — The Oscars are going without a host again this year.
HarperCollins snubs Romance Writers of America's conference
NEW YORK (AP) — Two HarperCollins divisions that focus on romance novels have decided not to sponsor or participate in the Romance Writers of America's national conference this year, the latest blow to an organizat…