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Local artists invited to share work at Easter shows
MOSES LAKE — Artists, and people who enjoy art, are invited to participate in Easter art shows in Moses Lake and E…
Review: Writer Spencer Kope takes a risk but it pays off
“Shadows of the Dead,” by Spencer Kope (Minotaur)
Polanski's request to restore film academy membership denied
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge on Tuesday denied Roman Polanski's request to restore his membership in the organization that bestows the Academy Awards two years after he was expelled from it for raping a minor.
Kanye West sues Ohio election head to get on November ballot
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Rapper Kanye West sued Ohio’s election chief Wednesday in an effort to be placed on the November presidential ballot after the Secretary of State deemed him unqualified as an independent candi…
20 years later, ‘Bring It On’ still gets the cheers
No one expected “Bring It On” to win its opening weekend. The Kirsten Dunst and Gabrielle Union teen cheerleading comedy was facing off against a $60 million Wesley Snipes action film. But on the weekend of August …
Police: Justin Townes Earle's death was probable overdose
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nashville police said a preliminary investigation into the death of singer-songwriter Justin Townes Earle shows his death was a probable drug overdose.
`Comedy in Color' audiobook coming out Sept. 29
NEW YORK (AP) — The “Comedy in Color” standup franchise will soon be expanded to audiobooks.
Trump convention speech coverage highlights nation's divide
NEW YORK (AP) — To listen to television pundits wrapping up the Republican convention and evaluating President Donald Trump's acceptance speech, the nation heads into the fall campaign as divided as it ever was.
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…
Review: In 'Tenet,' a time-bending thriller for bended times
I went in fresh to “Tenet.” I didn’t have any real sense of the plot, yes, but it's more that it had been some five months since I was last in a movie theater. That’s a long hiatus — a dark ages for sitting in the …
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…
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1. “Midnight Sun” by Stephenie Meyer (Little by Brown Books for Young Readers)
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 …
'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.
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 …