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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…
Telethon raises $115M for New Yorkers impacted by COVID-19
NEW YORK (AP) — Tina Fey shed tears after announcing that more than $115 million was raised toward supporting New Yorkers impacted by COVID-19 during a virtual telethon.
Music Review: Marshall Chapman shines with all-covers set
Marshall Chapman, “Songs I Can’t Live Without" (Tallgirl Records)
Disney makes filmed version of 'Hamilton' streamable in July
NEW YORK (AP) — This July Fourth holiday, you’ll be able to see the original Broadway cast of “Hamilton” perform the musical smash about a Founding Father from the comfort of your couch.
Texas artists will be in Rangers lot for drive-in concerts
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Texas Rangers season ticket holder Pat Green will be among the Texas artists who will play a series of drive-in concerts in the parking lot of the team's new stadium that has not yet hosted …
Review: Gretchen Peters makes Mickey Newbury's songs her own
Gretchen Peters, “The Night You Wrote That Song: The Songs of Mickey Newbury” (Scarlet Letter Records)
Review: Willie Nile finds muse nearby on 'New York at Night'
Willie Nile, “New York at Night” (River House Records)
Review: Lou Gehrig's generosity of spirit shines in new book
"Lou Gehrig: The Lost Memoir,” Alan D. Gaff (Simon & Schuster)
Simon & Schuster CEO Carolyn Reidy dies at 71, company says
NEW YORK (AP) — Simon & Schuster CEO Carolyn Reidy, who presided over her company with steady force and a passion for books during a time of frequent and traumatic change, died Tuesday morning at age 71.
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Review: Moses Sumney rejects classification on new album
Moses Sumney, “græ” (Jagjaguwar)
Ex-lovers of Johnny Depp come to his defense in libel case
LONDON (AP) — Two former romantic partners of actor Johnny Depp came to his defense Wednesday in his libel suit against British newspaper The Sun, dismissing claims that he was violent or abusive.
Cannes is empty, the day the film festival should have begun
CANNES, France (AP) — The stars stayed home, their beach backdrop is closed and the prestigious grounds of the Cannes Film Festival have been repurposed as a homeless shelter.
Broadway shutdown extended until at least Labor Day
NEW YORK (AP) — The shutdown on Broadway has been extended again — until at least early September.
With No. 1 hit, once-ousted producer Dr. Luke marks comeback
NEW YORK (AP) — In 2013, songmaster Dr. Luke had logged his 16th No. 1 with
Oprah Winfrey to launch live virtual experience on wellness
NEW YORK (AP) — Oprah Winfrey, who visited arenas earlier this year on a wellness tour, is bringing the idea to living rooms while people are homebound due to the coronavirus pandemic.