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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…
Gucci, Gus Van Sant challenge fashion cycle with film collab
MILAN (AP) — Gucci creative director Alessandro Michele has been looking to transcend the runway show, and the coronavirus pandemic has provided an apt moment.
McBride, Rankine among nominees for Carnegie literary medals
NEW YORK (AP) — James McBride's latest novel and nonfiction by poets Claudia Rankine and Natasha Trethewey are among the finalists for the Andrew Carnegie Medals for fiction and nonfiction.
Universal and Cinemark agree to shorten theatrical window
Universal Pictures has struck another deal with a major theater chain to shorten the theatrical window from three months to as little as 17 days in an effort to adapt to the new business realities of moviegoing.
Ancient Greek god's bust found during Athens sewage work
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A bust of the ancient god Hermes, in good condition, was discovered in central Athens during sewage work, authorities said Sunday.
Rapper Benny the Butcher shot in robbery attempt in Houston
HOUSTON (AP) — New York rapper Benny the Butcher was shot during a robbery attempt outside of a store in Houston, authorities said Sunday.
'All Screwed Up' aims to untangle the legacy of DJ Screw
New York (AP) — When DJ Screw started trending in August, it wasn’t because of newly discovered music or a coordinated effort by his devoted fans. The chatter surrounded a
Donnie Wahlberg again leaves $2,020 tip to inspire giving
PLYMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — Actor Donnie Wahlberg recently left a $2,020 tip at a Massachusetts restaurant, continuing his habit of leaving generous gratuities to brighten the days of wait staff.
One half of the 'Property Brothers' praises solar in doc
NEW YORK (AP) — As half of HGTV's “Property Brothers,” Jonathan Scott is all about transforming interior spaces. Now he's revealing a massive space he'd like to transform — the Earth.
Venezuelan Olympian delivers food to support family
LODZ, Poland (AP) — Back home in Venezuela, Ruben Limardo Gascon is hailed as a national hero for winning a gold medal in fencing at the 2012 London Olympics.
McBride, Rankine among nominees for Carnegie literary medals
NEW YORK (AP) — James McBride's latest novel and nonfiction by poets Claudia Rankine and Natasha Trethewey are among the finalists for the Andrew Carnegie Medals for fiction and nonfiction.
Mexican border drama wins Greece's top film prize
THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — “Identifying Features,” a drama about a mother’s harrowing journey through Mexico to find her teenage son who went missing while trying to reach the United States, won the top prize at G…
Universal and Cinemark agree to shorten theatrical window
Universal Pictures has struck another deal with a major theater chain to shorten the theatrical window from three months to as little as 17 days in an effort to adapt to the new business realities of moviegoing.
Beloved arts facility Poets House suspends operations
NEW YORK (AP) — One of the country's leading literary community and educational centers, Poets House, is suspending operations because of “challenges presented” by the coronavirus pandemic.
Academics, video game makers team up in rare collaboration
LONDON (AP) — A study by Oxford University researchers on how playing video games affects mental health used data from video game makers, marking what the authors say is a rare collaboration between academics and t…
New this week: Megan Thee Stallion, 'Big Sky' & Dolly Parton
Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.