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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…
Joel Schumacher, director of 'St. Elmo's Fire,' dies at 80
NEW YORK (AP) — Joel Schumacher, the eclectic and brazen filmmaker who dressed New York department store windows before shepherding the Brat Pack to the big screen in “St. Elmo's Fire” and steering the Batman franc…
Nocera and McLean writing book on U.S. coronavirus response
NEW YORK (AP) — Business writers Bethany McLean and Joe Nocera are collaborating on a critical take of the U.S. response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Fans turn up heat for ABC's canceled 'Baker and the Beauty'
LOS ANGELES (AP) — With cries for equality and justice ringing in the streets, a petition drive to rescue a canceled television series may seem inconsequential.
Luminaries Lost: A look at some of the artists lost to virus
A trumpeter who came up in the shadow of Miles Davis then stepped out of it. An architect whose soaring stadiums and concert halls are sitting silent in his native Italy. A rocker whose song gave flight to Joan Jet…
Review: Ferrell spins a warm-hearted spoof in ‘Eurovision’
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Pussy Riot member sentenced to 15 days in Russia
MOSCOW (AP) — Pytor Verzilov, a Russian political activist and member of the Pussy Riot protest group, has been sentenced to 15 days in jail for swearing in public.
New this week: 'Clemency,' BET Awards, HAIM, 'Doctor Sleep'
Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.
Back to grindstone for 'Mona Lisa' at post-lockdown Louvre
PARIS (AP) — The “Mona Lisa” found herself all alone. The coronavirus had emptied her room at the Louvre Museum of its usual throngs of admirers.
Disney delays Southern California theme park reopenings
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Disney is postponing the mid-July reopening of its Southern California theme parks until it receives guidelines from the state, the company announced Wednesday.
Don DeLillo novel 'The Silence' coming in October
NEW YORK (AP) — Don DeLillo will have something to say this fall about fear and isolation.
Review: Roots rocker Will Hoge gets mad and waxes romantic
Will Hoge, "Tiny Little Movies” (Thirty Tigers/Edlo)
Adult film star Ron Jeremy charged with rape, sexual assault
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Adult film star Ron Jeremy was charged with raping three women and sexually assaulting a fourth, Los Angeles County prosecutors said Tuesday.
Review: In 'Athlete A,' an abuse scandal at USA Gymnastics
One of the most tragic lines in the powerful and damning documentary
'Isolation Stories' turns lens on actors at home, pandemic
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Jeff Pope and his family were sickened by COVID-19, getting well was the first concern. That accomplished, the British writer-producer decided to make timely art out of the pandemic’s burden…
Scaled-down Toronto Film Festival plans virtual red carpets
NEW YORK (AP) — The Toronto International Film Festival, one of the leading launching pads for fall movies and Oscar contenders, on Wednesday announced