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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…
Sara Bareilles to star in Peacock comedy about a girl group
NEW YORK (AP) — Sara Bareilles will be acting against type in her next role: She'll be playing a washed-up musician.
French publisher's jarring memoir to be released in English
NEW YORK (AP) — An English-language edition of “Le Consentement,” a French publisher's jarring memoir about her abusive relationship as a teenager with a prominent writer in his 50s, will come out next year.
'Don't shut up!' Film spotlights Filipino journalist
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Maria Ressa says she didn’t take Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte seriously when he declared four years ago that “corrupt” journalists weren’t “exempted from assassination.”
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 16-22
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 16-22
Fire engulfs cooking show star Rachael Ray's home
NEW YORK (AP) — A massive fire engulfed cooking show star Rachael Ray's New York home, authorities said.
The always intimate Theatre for One goes online
NEW YORK (AP) — The coronavirus hasn't stopped the world's smallest theater.
Treasure-hunter finds 3,000-year-old hoard in Scotland
LONDON (AP) — An amateur treasure-hunter has uncovered one of the most significant Bronze Age hoards ever found in Scotland, including jewelry and a 3,000-year-old sword, authorities said Monday.
Jolie seeks removal of private judge in Pitt divorce case
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Angelina Jolie asked Monday that the private judge overseeing her divorce from Brad Pitt be disqualified from the case because of insufficient disclosures of his business relationships with one o…
Review: Bombings and a disappearance fuel Parker's new novel
“Then She Vanished,” by T. Jefferson Parker (Putnam)
Petitti leaves MLB after 12 years for video, esports company
NEW YORK (AP) — Tony Petitti is leaving Major League Baseball after 12 years to become president of sports and entertainment for the video game and esports company Activision Blizzard Inc. on Aug. 17.
Simon Cowell has surgery for broken back after bike accident
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Simon Cowell underwent surgery to repair a broken back, the result of an electric bicycle accident, and was recovering at a hospital, a spokesperson said Sunday.
Chris Pratt, Katherine Schwarzenegger greet baby daughter
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger say they are “beyond thrilled” and “extremely blessed" after she gave birth to their first child together.
New this week: Selena Gomez, Jason Sudeikis & Gloria Estefan
Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.
All Night Long: Lionel Richie recalls closing 1984 Olympics
EDITORS — With the Tokyo Olympics postponed for a year because of the coronavirus pandemic, The Associated Press is looking back at the history of Summer Games. Lionel Richie, then just starting his solo career, sp…
Larry Wilmore, Amber Ruffin anchor weekly late-night shows
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Peacock is launching a pair of weekly late-night comedy series with Larry Wilmore and Amber Ruffin to focus on current events.