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Fish story
MOSES LAKE — The line between fantasy and reality, and the lines between generations, are woven together in the mu…
Firm behind monster trucks, ice shows lays off workers
PALMETTO, Fla. (AP) — The company that brings live shows ranging from “Disney on Ice" to monster trucks to local arenas has laid off nearly 1,500 workers because of the
Tye Tribbett sends positive vibes with song amid virus
NEW YORK (AP) — Grammy-winning gospel singer Tye Tribbett has fused Kendrick Lamar’s hit song “Alright” into a new tune to send a message to people during the coronavirus pandemic: We are going to be all right.
With new time and busier schedule, HBO's 'Axios' thinks big
NEW YORK (AP) — No one can accuse Axios co-founder and CEO Jim VandeHei of small dreams for his bi-weekly news series on HBO, which is ramping up production to air nearly every two weeks for the rest of the year an…
The Natural: Charboneau's career played like fictional Hobbs
Joe Charboneau sees a little bit of himself in the iconic baseball film “
Whitney Houston biopic in the works
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A feature film about Whitney Houston's life is in the works from the screenwriter of “Bohemian Rhapsody.” The biopic is being shepherded by the Whitney Houston Estate, music producer Clive Davis …
'Insecure' star Jay Ellis credits Issa Rae for director gig
NEW YORK (AP) — Jay Ellis' popularity thanks to his role as Lawrence on “Insecure” is still going strong as the show marks its fourth season: Check social media on Sunday nights, when the HBO comedy airs, and there…
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'The Chi' star arrested for drugs, weapons in Mississippi
GULFPORT, Miss. (AP) — A fired star of the hit Showtime series “The Chi" who was also featured in the Academy Award-nominated film “Straight Outta Compton" has been arrested on drugs and weapons charges on Mississi…
Review: In 'Bad Education,' a gripping suburban crime saga
“A town is only as good as its school system.”
Beyoncé identifies groups receiving $6M in coronavirus aid
Beyoncé is focusing her coronavirus relief efforts on organizations that are helping communities of color that have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.
Meghan's lawsuit against British tabloid has court hearing
LONDON (AP) — A British newspaper publisher fought back against the Duchess of Sussex at a court hearing Friday, rejecting allegations that it deliberately stoked a dispute between Meghan and her father and asking …
'Spider-Man,' 'Doctor Strange,' 'Thor' shift release dates
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hollywood studios are shuffling more release dates as a result of the coronavirus, including sequels to “Doctor Strange," “Spider-Man: Far From Home" and “Into the Spider-Verse.”
A 'Phantom of the Opera' contest seeks singer with style
NEW YORK (AP) — Andrew Lloyd Webber has launched a virtual competition that could lead to one fan singing on Broadway or the West End when musicals resume playing.
Online conspiracy theorists twist singer's COVID-19 death
CHICAGO (AP) — Conspiracy theorists are twisting facts online about country singer Joe Diffie's death from COVID-19 complications in an effort to promote their claims that health officials are exaggerating the thre…
Nashville musicians find themselves without jobs or benefits
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Colin Poulton moved to Nashville in 2008 to study commercial guitar. He dropped out of college but stuck with the city and the guitar, first playing in a series of original bands and more re…