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Purple Party to kick off Alzheimer’s fundraising July 16
MOSES LAKE — The Walk to End Alzheimer’s technically takes place in September, but in fact, it starts two months e…
Proof of life: Photos emerge of stolen Van Gogh painting
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A Dutch art sleuth has received “proof-of-life” photos of a Vincent van Gogh painting
Kimmel to host Emmys, first major awards show of pandemic
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jimmy Kimmel will host the first major Hollywood awards ceremony of the coronavirus pandemic — but just how the Emmys will be held remains cloudy.
Denying marriage claim, justices OK James Brown's dying wish
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Godfather of Soul's dying wish to help educate needy children is a big step closer to being fulfilled, now that South Carolina's Supreme Court — wading into a 14-year-old legal saga yet ag…
'Live from Here,' successor to 'Prairie Home' show, canceled
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — American Public Media Group announced Tuesday it has canceled musician Chris Thile’s “Live from Here” radio show, the successor to Garrison Keillor’s “A Prairie Home Companion.”
New solo version of Aretha song about race, faith released
NEW YORK (AP) —
Asturias award honors Canadian poet and essayist Anne Carson
MADRID (AP) — Canadian essayist and poet Anne Carson, author of the 1986 non-fiction book “Eros the Bittersweet,” will be honored this year with one of Spain’s prestigious Princess of Asturias Awards.
Lyric Opera of Chicago, SF cancel fall seasons due to virus
CHICAGO (AP) — The Lyric Opera of Chicago and San Francisco Opera have canceled the fall portions of their 2020-21 seasons due to the new coronavirus.
'30 Rock' cast reuniting to tout new NBC, cable schedules
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin, Tracy Morgan and other “30 Rock” stars are reuniting for a corporate cause: to promote the shows and stars that will be part of the new season for NBC and its NBCUniversal…
Peter Jackson to make original animated content for Weta
Weta Digital, the Academy Award-winning visual effects company that made “The Lord of the Rings” and “Avatar” possible, is making original animated content for cinemas and streaming for the first time in its 25-yea…
Jason Mraz to give earnings from new album to social justice
NEW YORK (AP) — Jason Mraz has a new album coming out and he wants everyone to buy it and love it. But he's not going to make a penny on it.
'Hamilton,' 'Phantom' will be off London stages until 2021
LONDON (AP) — Some of London’s biggest West End shows, including “Hamilton” and “The Phantom of the Opera,” won’t reopen until next year, producers announced Wednesday, as arts bodies warned that Britain faces a “c…
`That 70s Show' actor Danny Masterson charged in 3 rapes
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “That ’70s Show” actor Danny Masterson was charged with the rapes of three women in the early 2000s, Los Angeles prosecutors said Wednesday, the culmination of a three-year investigation that res…
'60 Minutes' aside, summertime escapism rules network TV
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Summertime escapism in the form of talent and game shows ruled on broadcast TV, with “60 Minutes” the exception.
Best-Sellers-Books-USAToday
1. “White Fragility” by Robin DiAngelo (Beacon Press)
2 Garrison Keillor books set for release this fall
NEW YORK (AP) — Garrison Keillor will have two books out this fall — a novel and a memoir — marking his first releases since sexual harassment allegations were made against the author and humorist three years ago.