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COLUMBIA BASIN — It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and a lot of people will be spending time at home wi…
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'The Batman' shoot suspended after positive COVID-19 test
A person working on “The Batman” production has tested positive for COVID-19 and the U.K shoot has been temporarily suspended.
Review: Stryper’s ‘Even the Devil Believes' is heavenly good
Stryper, “Even the Devil Believes” (Frontiers)
Jamal Khashoggi doc 'The Dissident' finds distribution
NEW YORK (AP) — Bryan Fogel's Jamal Khashoggi documentary “The Dissident"
From Venice, a plea to reopen movie theaters shut by virus
VENICE (AP) — Spanish director Pedro Almodovar has joined a chorus of voices at the Venice Film Festival urging the reopening of movie theaters after coronavirus lockdowns, saying films are meant to be seen on the …
Boseman honored as hometown hero in native South Carolina
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) — Chadwick Boseman was remembered as a hometown hero who brought a sense of pride to his native Anderson, South Carolina.
'Whip/Nae Nae' rapper charged in attempted hatchet attack
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Silento, the rapper known for “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)," was charged Thursday with trying to hit two people with a hatchet in their home.
Judge bars Kanye West from appearing on Arizona’s ballot
A judge has barred Kanye West from appearing on the Nov. 3 ballot in Arizona, concluding that a voter who challenged his candidacy had shown he would probably prevail and had established the possibility of an irrep…
Britney Spears shows love for #FreeBritney in court filing
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Britney Spears is welcoming public scrutiny of the court conservatorship that has controlled her life and money for 12 years as she seeks to push her father out of power, according to a Thursday …
'Jeopardy!' returns with new setup and new role for Jennings
LOS ANGELES (AP) — "Jeopardy!" is returning for its 37th season, with greater social distance between Alex Trebek and the contestants, and a new role for all-time great contestant Ken Jennings.
Art museum accused of racism names 1st director of inclusion
Boston's Museum of Fine Arts, one of the most prestigious art institutions in the world, has appointed its first director of belonging and inclusion — the latest in a series of efforts to make amends for allegation…
Alex Trebek expects to mark 2-year cancer survival in 2021
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Alex Trebek says he’s responding exceptionally well to treatment for pancreatic cancer and expects to mark his two-year survival next February.
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After a long slumber, U.S. cinemas awaken on pivotal weekend
STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — With the previews about to start, a trickle of masked moviegoers made their way into one of the first U.S. screenings of “Tenet” at the Bow Tie Majestic 6 in downtown Stamford, Connecticut. T…
Review: Stryper’s ‘Even the Devil Believes' is heavenly good
Stryper, “Even the Devil Believes” (Frontiers)