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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…
Kate McKinnon's 'Joe Exotic' series ordered by NBCUniversal
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The saga of Joe Exotic is getting another Hollywood chapter, with Kate McKinnon starring as his rival in a limited TV series.
Guilfoyle's loud RNC speech makes her the comics' favorite
NEW YORK (AP) — Look at it this way, Kimberly Guilfoyle. It could have been a lot worse.
Central Park monument honors women's rights pioneers
NEW YORK (AP) — A bronze statue depicting women’s rights pioneers Sojourner Truth, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony was unveiled in Central Park on Wednesday, becoming the 167-year-old park’s first monum…
Global 'Black Joy Project' to be adapted into a book
NEW YORK (AP) — The author and educator Kleaver Cruz has traveled the world asking the same question: “What does Black joy mean to you?”
Review: Writer Spencer Kope takes a risk but it pays off
“Shadows of the Dead,” by Spencer Kope (Minotaur)
O'Neal agrees to multiyear extension with Turner Sports
Shaquille O'Neal won't be leaving “Inside the NBA" anytime soon. In fact, viewers are going to be seeing more of him across Turner's many platforms.
Paralympic documentary: 'None of the bodies look the same'
TOKYO (AP) — Matt Stutzman was born without arms — just stumps at the shoulders. Ellie Cole's right leg was amputated when she was 3, lost to cancer. Bebe Vio had parts of all four limbs amputated after she contrac…
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…
New this week: Surfing dolphins and 'Love Island' return
Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.
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.
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 30-Sept. 5
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 30-Sept. 5
`Comedy in Color' audiobook coming out Sept. 29
NEW YORK (AP) — The “Comedy in Color” standup franchise will soon be expanded to audiobooks.
Convention-covering networks challenged by competing stories
NEW YORK (AP) — The