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STUDIO BASIN: A round-up of MLSD contract, strike coverage
MOSES LAKE — On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN Podcast, Reporter Nance Beston and Editor R. Hans Miller discusse…
Chadwick Boseman, who embodied Black icons, dies of cancer
LOS ANGELES (AP) — First Chadwick Boseman slipped on the cleats of Jackie Robinson, then the Godfather of Soul’s dancing shoes, portraying both Black American icons with a searing intensity that commanded respect. …
Inspired by George Floyd, singer Tyrese finds a new voice
NEW YORK (AP) — Grammy-nominated singer and “Fast & Furious” actor Tyrese grew up around police brutality, gang violence, murders and psychological trauma in the Watts neighborhood of Southern Los Angeles. But the …
'Black Panther' star Chadwick Boseman dies of cancer at 43
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chadwick Boseman, who played Black American icons Jackie Robinson and James Brown with searing intensity before inspiring audiences worldwide as the regal Black Panther in Marvel's blockbuster mo…
'Black Lady Sketch Show' creator relishes Emmy nod firsts
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Robin Thede’s face lights up when she hears that the deliciously clever humor of her “A Black Lady Sketch Show” provokes a laugh-out-loud response.
NBC sets November return for 'This Is Us,' 'Chicago' dramas
LOS ANGELES (AP) — An optimistic NBC said Thursday it will bring “This Is Us” and other scripted series back in November despite the TV industry's coronavirus-caused production shutdown that's only beginning to eas…
Fox's Tucker Carlson takes heat for Kenosha commentary
NEW YORK (AP) — Fox News' Tucker Carlson, no stranger to the hot seat for his commentary, is being criticized for suggesting that no one should be surprised by the killing of two demonstrators during social unrest …
Convention-covering networks challenged by competing stories
NEW YORK (AP) — The
'Black Panther' actor Chadwick Boseman dies at 43 after 4-year fight with colon cancer, representative tells AP
LOS ANGELES (AP) — 'Black Panther' actor Chadwick Boseman dies at 43 after 4-year fight with colon cancer, representative tells AP.
Sean Penn ups fight against COVID-19 with relief expansion
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sean Penn has expanded his fight against the coronavirus beyond his own expectations.
Review: Angel Olsen displays intimate and raw brilliance
Angel Olsen, “Whole New Mess” (Jagjaguwar)
Review: Bettye LaVette’s ‘Blackbirds’ celebrates Black women
Bettye LaVette, “Blackbirds” (Verve)
Ronnie Kole, New Orleans pianist, dead at 89
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Ronnie Kole, an acclaimed New Orleans pianist who performed across the globe, has died. He was 89.
Classical agency Columbia Artists says it will shut down
NEW YORK (AP) — Columbia Artists Management Inc., one of the leading agencies representing classical music performers, says it is shutting down.
Shock, grief, and gratitude after death of Chadwick Boseman
“He was a gentle soul and a brilliant artist, who will stay with us for eternity through his iconic performances over his short yet illustrious career. God bless Chadwick Boseman.” — Denzel Washington, via a statem…
Attorney: R&B singer R Kelly attacked in federal detention
CHICAGO (AP) — The lawyer for R. Kelly said Thursday the R&B singer, who is awaiting trial on child pornography and other charges, was assaulted by a fellow detainee at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Chica…