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BASIN EVENTS: April 10-18
COLUMBIA BASIN — Crafts, theater, music and more await this week in the Columbia Basin. Here are a few chances to …
Film adaptation of new 'Hunger Games' book is in the works
NEW YORK (AP) — The next “Hunger Games” book is coming out next month, and a movie version is now being planned.
Broadway star Nick Cordero has leg amputation due to virus
NEW YORK (AP) — Tony Award-nominated actor Nick Cordero has had his his right leg amputated after suffering complications from the coronavirus, his wife says.
Michelle Obama launches online reading series for kids
NEW YORK (AP) — Michelle Obama launched a series of online video readings for kids with the classic picture book “The Gruffalo,” which the former first lady called the story of a mouse who uses his “wit and imagina…
A dark, twisted, heartfelt family pic in 'The Willoughbys'
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Maya Rudolph loves stories about unconventional families. It’s why her daughter brought Lois Lowry’s “The Willoughbys” to her attention well before she knew that there was a planned film adaptati…
Pandemic couldn't derail new 'Talking Sopranos' podcast
NEW YORK (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic almost upended a new podcast about the hit TV series “The Sopranos” before it even started. But hosts and series actors Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa said fans plead…
Sirio Maccioni, who opened famed eatery Le Cirque, dies
NEW YORK (AP) — Italian restaurateur Sirio Maccioni, who opened the celebrated French restaurant Le Cirque and watched it grow into arguably Manhattan’s favorite dining room of the rich and famous, has died in Ital…
Uffizi, accustomed to taming crowds, looks to outbreak's end
ROME (AP) — The director of Italy's Uffizi Galleries is predicting a boom in visitors after coronavirus restrictions end, judging by what happened after previous emergencies closed down one of the world’s most popu…
Brad Paisley raises a glass for frontline workers
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Brad Paisley wants to raise a glass to friends, family and frontline workers in the middle of the global pandemic, so just send him a text.
HBO Max set for May 27 launch, initial lineup announced
NEW YORK (AP) — The streaming service HBO Max will launch May 27, AT&T’s WarnerMedia announced Tuesday, signalling that the so-called streaming wars won't subside because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Wildlife photographer Peter Beard found dead near his home
NEW YORK (AP) — Artist, adventurer and celebrated wildlife photographer Peter Beard was found dead in woods near his cliff-side home at the tip of Long Island nearly a month after his family reported him missing. H…
AP source: A-Rod, J-Lo retain JP Morgan in bid for Mets
NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Rodriguez, once again, wants to be like Derek Jeter.
People makes history with Hawn, Hudson on anniversary cover
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Three generations will grace the cover of People magazine’s 30th anniversary “Beauty Issue.”
Review: 'Beastie Boys Story' isn't a sure shot, but it'll do
Little was predictable about the Beastie Boys in their three-plus decades of making music. They were spontaneous, always evolving, off-the-cuff pranksters who turned pro without ever losing the punchline.
AP source: A-Rod retains JP Morgan in bid for New York Mets
NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Rodriguez, once again, wants to be like Derek Jeter.
The top 10 movies on the iTunes Store
iTunes Store/App Store/Apple Books charts for week ending April 19th