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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…
'B.A.P.S.' star Natalie Desselle Reid dies at 53
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Natalie Desselle Reid, who starred alongside Halle Berry in the 1997 film “B.A.P.S.” and on the sitcom “Eve,” has died. She was 53.
Nothing compares: Sinead O'Connor memoir coming out in June
NEW YORK (AP) — Sinead O'Connor hasn't released any albums in the past few years, but she has been getting some writing done.
With traditional venues shut, Berlin artists take to streets
BERLIN (AP) — With theaters and concert halls shuttered to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, some Berlin artists are taking their performances to the streets of the German capital in an effort to keep their ed…
Rashida Jones replaces Phil Griffin as MSNBC president
NEW YORK (AP) — Phil Griffin is stepping down as the longtime president of MSNBC, to be replaced early next year by rising NBC News executive Rashida Jones.
Review: 'Blind Vigil' a tense, fast-paced and hardboiled
“Blind Vigil,” by Matt Coyle (Ocean View Publishing)
Chris Hillman's musical life from Byrds to Burritos and more
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tom Petty once described him as one of rock music's most well-kept secrets, and Chris Hillman is fine with that.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pornhub calls halt to unverified users posting on its site
NEW YORK (AP) — Pornhub said Tuesday it was halting unverified users from uploading video material after a report alleged that the pornographic website was showing videos of rape and underage sex.
Steven Soderbergh among producers of upcoming Academy Awards
Oscar-winning filmmaker Steven Soderbergh is going behind the scenes for the next Academy Awards. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Tuesday that Soderbergh, “Erin Brokovich” producer Stacey Sher …
Oliva Jade Giannulli learning from family college 'mess-up'
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Maybe Olivia Jade Giannulli had hoped for kid-glove treatment in choosing the family vibe of “Red Table Talk” for her first public comments about the college admissions scandal involving her famo…
Q&A: Soderbergh on his 'boat movie' & the blockbuster's fate
NEW YORK (AP) — Steven Soderbergh calls it “the boat movie” even though he’s not supposed to call it “the boat movie.”
Chris Hillman's musical life from Byrds to Burritos and more
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tom Petty once described him as one of rock music's most well-kept secrets, and Chris Hillman is fine with that.