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BASIN EVENTS: Dec. 19-27
COLUMBIA BASIN — It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and a lot of people will be spending time at home wi…
Competitive CNN shows post-election surge in viewership
NEW YORK (AP) — Since the presidential election, CNN has been on one of its best competitive rolls in almost two decades, enough that it is taking out newspaper ads touting its success.
Get lost 2020: Some things to leave behind, with caveats
NEW YORK (AP) — Zoom, Zoom and Zoom. Masks, masks and masks. Sourdough starter and short-order cooking. In these “troubled times,” in our sweat pants and the isolation we endure “out of an abundance of caution,” th…
National Museum of African American Music to open next month
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A new museum in Tennessee that focuses on African American music will open next month in Nashville.
2020 indelible TV moments: Trebek, debate bluster and Floyd
When the coronavirus pushed people out of the world and into homebound isolation, the small-screen's role grew bigger than ever.
National Zoo extends panda deal with China through 2023
WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Zoo has struck a new extension of its longstanding agreement with the Chinese government that will keep the zoo's iconic giant pandas in Washington for another three years.
America's biggest dog show moves to ABC under AKC-ESPN deal
NEW YORK (AP) — The biggest dog show in the country is about to bark at a much bigger audience.
Bookish: Natalie Portman to chair National Library Week
NEW YORK (AP) — Natalie Portman's latest role is on behalf of the country's libraries.
Indian couple help traditional artisans get back to business
NEW DELHI (AP) — “Sanjhi,” the ancient Indian art of paper-cutting using nature-inspired motifs, is how Ram Soni puts food on the table. It's also a carefully preserved skill passed down through generations in his …
New this week: Jingle Ball 2020 & 2 doses of Meryl Streep
Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.
Audible enlists Waithe, Gladwell to help find new talent
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lena Waithe and Malcolm Gladwell will join several influencers on an advisory board for Audible to help discover new talent.
'The Undoing' creator lured back to network TV for 'Big Sky'
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Writer-producer David E. Kelley gifted network TV with three decades of hits, including “Ally McBeal,” “The Practice” and “Boston Legal.” Then he switched to a new canvas, premium cable, to make …
NY Philharmonic musicians agree to 4 years of wage cuts
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Philharmonic, silenced from performances at Lincoln Center since March by the coronavirus pandemic, has agreed to a four-year labor contract with its musicians through Sept. 20, 2024, t…
Longtime National Spelling Bee director steps down
The longtime executive director of the Scripps National Spelling Bee has stepped down.
Obama, Patti Smith among PEN America honorees
NEW YORK (AP) — Artists, activists and a former president gathered online for PEN America's annual gala, held virtually this year because of the pandemic.
Fans, Ono, bandmates mark 40 years since John Lennon's death
NEW YORK (AP) — Fans remembered John Lennon with flowers, candles and songs Tuesday, the 40th anniversary of the former Beatle's death after being shot outside his New York City apartment building.