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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…
Documentarians turn cameras on protests, despite dangers
Christopher Frierson wasn’t expecting to be tear-gassed at a recent protest in Brooklyn, but he’s glad his camera was on. The documentary filmmaker has covered many protests and he’s never experienced anything like…
Brandi Carlile, Brittany Howard lead Americana Awards
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Singer songwriter Brandi Carlile has had a productive year and that's led her to be the leading nominee at the Americana Honors and Awards for her roles as a solo artist, a member of the gro…
Review: Neil Young's long-shelved 'Homegrown' a missing link
Neil Young, “Homegrown” (Reprise)
Saints' Jenkins joins CNN as social justice contributor
ATLANTA (AP) — New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins will join CNN as a contributor focusing on racial and social justice, the network announced Monday.
The Oscars delay 2021 ceremony until April because of coronavirus pandemic, will extend film eligibility deadlines
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Oscars delay 2021 ceremony until April because of coronavirus pandemic, will extend film eligibility deadlines.
Hank Williams Jr.'s 27-year-old daughter killed in accident
PARIS, Tenn. (AP) — The 27-year-old daughter of country singer Hank Williams Jr. was killed in a highway accident in Tennessee, police said.
Bars reopening in New Orleans. Will tourists come?
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Bar owners in New Orleans prepared for a soft opening, and an uncertain one, as they began letting customers in Saturday for the first time in months. Capacity is limited to 25 percent, live musi…
Review: Dylan's 'Rough and Rowdy Ways' masterful, reflective
Bob Dylan, “Rough and Rowdy Ways” (Columbia)
Spike Lee issues apology after defending Woody Allen
NEW YORK (AP) — After voicing support for Woody Allen and criticizing cancel culture, Spike Lee apologized Saturday for words he said were “wrong.”
Newsroom quandary: Should ‘black’ be capitalized?
NEW YORK (AP) — As journalists grapple with massive protests and sweeping changes in the aftermath of George Floyd's death, U.S. newsrooms are debating an important style change: whether to capitalize the “b” in bl…
Streaming revolution: Protesters make point with viral clips
NEW YORK (AP) — Hundreds of protesters marched up Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue last week, their signs and chants demanding police reform captured from within their ranks by dozens of camera phones.
Drake tops BET Awards nods; show to air on CBS for 1st time
NEW YORK (AP) — Drake is the leading nominee at the 2020 BET Awards, which will celebrate its 20th anniversary later this month.
NFL commissioner Goodell encourages team to sign Kaepernick
Roger Goodell would like to see Colin Kaepernick back in the NFL this season.
Floyd’s death hastens shift in police pop culture portrayals
NEW YORK (AP) — Gary Phillips, a prize-winning crime novelist from Los Angeles, grew up on TV shows that showed a world nothing like the one he lived in.
Book Critics Circle officials resign, citing privacy breach
NEW YORK (AP) — The president and five other board members of the National Book Critics Circle have resigned amid allegations of racism and violations of privacy.