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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…
New 'Hunger Games' book sells more than 500,000 copies
NEW YORK (AP) — A decade after the “Hunger Games” series had apparently ended, readers were clearly ready for more.
Review: John Prine sideman steps out as reflective balladeer
Jason Wilber, "Time Traveler” (WilberTone)
Author Murakami DJs 'Stay Home' radio show to lift spirits
TOKYO (AP) — Acclaimed Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami, hosting a special radio show from home, painted a brighter side of the world with his favorite music, and said the fight against the coronavirus is a challe…
Reaction to the death of AIDS activist, writer Larry Kramer
NEW YORK (AP) — Reaction to the death of
JK Rowling publishes first chapters of new story online
LONDON (AP) — J.K. Rowling is publishing a new story called “The Ickabog,” which
Review: 'All My Mother’s Lovers' a story about power of love
“All My Mother’s Lovers,” by Ilana Masad (Dutton)
California sues over sex misconduct on 'Criminal Minds' set
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The state of California filed a lawsuit Tuesday against CBS, Disney and producers of the long-running series “Criminal Minds,” alleging that the show's cinematographer engaged in rampant sexual m…
US couple waits 2 1/2 months in lockdown to visit Pompeii
POMPEII, Italy (AP) — An American couple waited a lifetime plus 2 ½ months to visit the ancient ruins of Pompeii together.
Celebrity birthdays for the week of May 31-June 6
Celebrity birthdays for the week of May 31-June 6:
Audible best-sellers for week ending May 24th
Fiction:
Wilson, Rapinoe, Bird to host remote ESPYS feting heroism
LOS ANGELES (AP) — It’s a way different kind of year, and so The ESPYs will be, too. For the first time, the show will feature three hosts in remote settings and a changed focus. Instead of honoring the past year's…
New this week: Lady Gaga, 'Space Force,' Ghibli films on HBO
Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.
William Small, 'hero to journalism' at CBS, NBC, dies at 93
NEW YORK (AP) — Longtime broadcast news executive William J. Small, who led CBS News' Washington coverage during the civil rights movement, Vietnam War and Watergate and was later president of NBC News and United P…
Documentary focuses on unlikely champion of Mexican cuisine
NEW YORK (AP) — If you add garlic to your guacamole, we have bad news: You're not doing it right. Do you mince the onion? That's also a no-no. And, please, leave the avocado lumpy.
Apple Books Top 10
Apple Books US Bestseller List - 05/24/20 - Paid Books