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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…
How many people saw 'Hamilton'? For now, that's a secret
NEW YORK (AP) — Disney+'s streaming of “Hamilton” was surely the biggest event on television screens over the holiday weekend.
Review: Hanks lends steady, sober hand to taut naval drama
He’s Forrest Gump. He’s Mr. Rogers. He’s Woody.
'Glee' star Naya Rivera believed drowned in California lake
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Authorities said Thursday that they believe “Glee” star Naya Rivera drowned in a Southern California lake but they are continuing the search for her a day after her 4-year-old son was found alone…
Country band Lady A files suit against singer with same name
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country group Lady A, which dropped the word “Antebellum,” from their name because of the word's ties to slavery, has filed a lawsuit against a Black singer who has performed as Lady A for y…
Best-Sellers-Books-USAToday
1. “The Room Where It Happened” by John Bolton (Simon & Schuster)
Sara Bareilles leads 'Little Voice' to small screen
NEW YORK (AP) — Though it shares a title with her major label debut album, Sara Bareilles isn't exactly telling her own story in the new streaming series
Family re-imagines Bob Marley classic for COVID-19 relief
NEW YORK (AP) — Bob Marley’s Grammy-winning children and chart-topping grandson have re-imagined one of his biggest hits to assist children affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
In UK court, Depp accuses Amber Heard of 'hoax' abuse claims
LONDON (AP) — Johnny Depp denied an allegation by ex-wife Amber Heard that he is a “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” monster who turned violent when he drank and took drugs, though he acknowledged in a London court on Wedn…
Coppola and Henson companies get loans for winery, puppetry
LOS ANGELES (AP) — From a godfather of cinema to Kermit the Frog, the U.S. government’s small-business lending program sent money into unexpected corners of the entertainment industry.
Tyler Perry to pay funeral expenses for girl shot in Atlanta
ATLANTA (AP) — Tyler Perry has offered to pay the funeral expenses for an 8-year-old girl who was
Singer says lawsuit over Lady A name is 'white privilege'
Singer Anita White, who was sued by a country group over the use of the name Lady A, says the group is using their white privilege against her.
Armie Hammer and Elizabeth Chambers separate after 10 years
Actor Armie Hammer and wife Elizabeth Chambers are splitting up after 10 years of marriage and 13 years together. Both parties posted the same message on their respective instagram accounts Friday, writing that the…
New Euro soccer format a platform for CBS to build audience
The pandemic-enforced changes to the Champions League presented the perfect format for CBS to find to broadcast European soccer's showpiece competition earlier than planned in the United States.
Country musician Charlie Daniels honored at memorial service
MOUNT JULIET, Tenn. (AP) — Country Music Hall of Fame musician Charlie Daniels received military honors at a memorial service in Tennessee on Wednesday night.
Parades, close-ups with Mickey out as Disney World reopens
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Forget about up-close “meet-and-greet" sessions with Mickey Mouse or Donald Duck when Walt Disney World parks reopen. There will be no firework shows or parades — those would draw too many peop…