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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…
'Owl House' bisexual character is a Disney TV series rarity
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The creator of Disney Channel's “The Owl House” is lauding the company for featuring a LGBTQ teenager on the animated series.
TV's unconventional night capped by raves for Michelle Obama
NEW YORK (AP) — After a night in which television struggled to keep up with the Democrats' virtual convention, networks were rewarded with the most traditional of political events — a powerful speech.
Noted photographer Dan Budnik dies in Arizona at age 87
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Acclaimed photographer Dan Budnik, noted for his portraits of artists in New York in the 1960s along with the civil rights movement and Native American culture, has died. He was 87.
3 producers exit DeGeneres' show amid workplace complaints
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Three producers of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” have exited amid allegations of a dysfunctional workplace that harbored misbehavior including sexual misconduct and racially insensitive remarks.
'Owl House' bisexual character is a Disney TV series rarity
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The creator of Disney Channel's “The Owl House” is lauding the company for featuring a LGBTQ teenager on the animated series.
Court goes where 'no court has gone before' for 'Star Trek'
NEW YORK (AP) — An appeals court went a little out of this world Monday in ruling that an offshoot of the “Star Trek” franchise did not infringe the copyrights of a developer’s videogame concept.
2 men charged in '02 killing of Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay
NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly two decades after the slaying of Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay, federal prosecutors said Monday they have solved one of New York City’s most enduring mysteries, charging two men from his neighb…
Actress Sharon Stone criticizes COVID-19 testing in Montana
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Actress Sharon Stone is criticizing the availability of COVID-19 testing in Montana, where her sister and brother-in-law are hospitalized with the respiratory virus.
Kanye West qualifies as presidential candidate in Utah
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Rapper Kanye West has qualified to appear on Utah’s ballot this November as an unaffiliated presidential candidate, an elections official said Monday.
Feds urge judge to OK prison deals for Loughlin, Giannulli
BOSTON (AP) — Federal prosecutors urged a judge Monday to accept deals that call for “Full House” actor Lori Loughlin to spend two months in prison and her fashion designer husband, Mossimo Giannulli, to serve five…
With travel limited, Hollywood looks to 'game changer' tech
NEW YORK (AP) — New LED video wall technology used in making last year’s “The Lion King” and “The Mandalorian” series could become more widespread as Hollywood production ramps back up during the pandemic.
2 men indicted in 2002 killing of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay
NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly two decades after the slaying of hip hop star Jam Master Jay, federal prosecutors said Monday they have solved one of New York City’s most enduring unsolved killings, charging two men while s…
In 'The 24th,' police brutality and unrest, 103 years ago
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AP sources: 2 charged in connection with the 2002 death of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay
NEW YORK (AP) — AP sources: 2 charged in connection with the 2002 death of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay.
New this week: Tim McGraw music, Democrats meet & 'The 24th'
Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.