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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…
Some tribes reopen their casinos despite state opposition
MASHANTUCKET, Conn. (AP) — Drivers heading down state roads leading to Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mohegan Sun in Connecticut are greeted by flashing warnings: “Avoid Large Crowds” and “Don’t Gamble With COVID.”
'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…
Black reporter sues paper over ban on her protest coverage
A Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reporter prohibited from covering the city's Black Lives Matter protests because of a tweet sued the paper on Tuesday.
Trump administration sues to delay release of Bolton book
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration sued former national security adviser John Bolton on Tuesday to delay the publication of a book that the White House says contains classified information and that is expec…
'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.
Trump administration sues to stop release of Bolton book
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration sued former national security adviser John Bolton on Tuesday to stop the publication of a book that the White House says contains classified information.
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.
'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.”
'The Bold and the Beautiful' among first to resume shooting
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “The Bold and the Beautiful” plans to resume production Wednesday, becoming the first network scripted show to start shooting again after the long layoff brought on by the coronavirus.
Delroy Lindo on his titanic performance in 'Da 5 Bloods'
NEW YORK (AP) — In the jungle of Spike Lee’s
Famous feline of 'A Street Cat Named Bob' dies at 14-ish
LONDON (AP) — Bob, a cat whose relationship with the recovering heroin addict who adopted him inspired the book and film “A Street Cat Named Bob,” has died. He was at least 14.
Lyric Opera of Chicago cancels fall season due to pandemic
CHICAGO (AP) — The Lyric Opera of Chicago has canceled the fall portion of its 2020-21 season due to the new coronavirus, a move that eliminates four of its 10 productions and delays opening night from Sept. 17 to …
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.
Review: Don Bryant expresses deep soul on ‘You Make Me Feel'
Don Bryant, “You Make Me Feel” (Fat Possum Records)
Audible best-sellers for week ending June 12th
Audible best-sellers for week ending June 12th: