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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…
Pandemic parody of `Goodnight Moon' to be released in fall
NEW YORK (AP) — A popular online spoof of the children's favorite “Goodnight Moon,” reworked for the coronavirus, will be published by Penguin Random House this fall.
New this week: Luke Bryan, Jeff Foxworthy and 2 Seth Rogens
Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.
Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan recovers from coronavirus
NEW DELHI (AP) — Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan was discharged from a Mumbai hospital on Sunday after undergoing three weeks of treatment for the coronavirus.
'Sobering' report shows hardening attitudes against media
NEW YORK (AP) — The distrust many Americans feel toward the news media, caught up like much of the nation's problems in the partisan divide, only seems to be getting worse.
Pipe by pipe, Notre Dame Cathedral organ gets 4-year cleanup
PARIS (AP) — Pipe by precious pipe, the organ that once thundered through Notre Dame Cathedral is being taken apart after last year's devastating fire.
Reporter sues Golden Globes organization over member rules
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Norwegian entertainment reporter on Monday sued the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, the organization that gives out the Golden Globe Awards, alleging that it acts as a cartel that stifles …
Kanye West submits petitions to appear on Arkansas ballot
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Rapper Kanye West on Monday filed signatures to appear on the Arkansas ballot this fall as an independent presidential candidate.
Universal Orlando laying off undisclosed number of workers
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Almost two months after reopening, Universal Orlando is laying off an undisclosed number of workers.
WEtv to honor Tamar Braxton's request to end future work
LOS ANGELES (AP) — WEtv will honor Tamar Braxton’s request to end future work together, but the network expects to premiere the singer’s reality show next month.
MSNBC increases Wallace's workload, shifts Chuck Todd
NEW YORK (AP) — MSNBC is shuffling its weekday lineup, doubling the workload of Nicolle Wallace and giving “Meet the Press” anchor Chuck Todd an earlier shift.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson acquires XFL
Former wrestling star Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson said he has acquired the XFL.
New this week: Luke Bryan, Jeff Foxworthy and 2 Seth Rogens
Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.
Book Review: Hank Phillippi Ryan teeters on the improbable
“The First to Lie,” by Hank Phillippi Ryan (Forge)
Steve McQueen sets 3 premieres at New York Film Festival
Three original films by Oscar-winner Steve McQueen will debut at the New York Film Festival this year, organizers said Monday. The “12 Years a Slave” director will get the opening night slot for the 1980s-set music…
Lucky No.7: Taylor Swift nabs 7th No.1 album with 'folklore'
NEW YORK (AP) — To no one's surprise, Taylor Swift's surprise album