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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 …
Taylor Swift has canceled all shows, appearances for 2020
NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift is canceling all of her performances and appearances for the rest of the year because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Elba and wife, recovering from coronavirus, to help others
Even though they only had mild symptoms, Idris Elba says he and his wife had their lives “turned around” after contracting the coronavirus, calling the experience “definitely scary and unsettling and nervous.”
Asian rapper Rich Brian is proving he belongs in hip-hop
When Brian Imanuel was a budding teen rapper in Jakarta, Indonesia, he wanted a rap name that would go well with a song that he was putting out on SoundCloud.
Documentary series proves fortunate for five NFL prospects
NFL prospects hoping to dazzle scouts at pro timing days or win over general managers and coaches during team visits in advance of the draft were forced to rely on videoconferencing because of the coronavirus pande…
Elba and wife, recovering from coronavirus, to help others
Even though they only had mild symptoms, Idris Elba says he and his wife had their lives “turned around” after contracting the coronavirus, calling the experience “definitely scary and unsettling and nervous.”
Babyface-Teddy Riley battle fizzles on Instagram Live
NEW YORK (AP) — The much-hyped battle between Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds and Teddy Riley was derailed by audio issues, forcing the R&B producers to postpone the Instagram Live event.
Deserted icons: Frontier Days important bonanza for Cheyenne
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Country singer Blake Shelton still remains scheduled to appear on center stage. Same with the biggest names in the rodeo game.
Books, dance lessons, ‘Sopranos’ — freebies abound online
NEW YORK (AP) — We might not be totally free these days, but there’s a lot out there that is.
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.
Teachers on TV: Classes hit the airwaves during pandemic
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Using his cat’s blanket as green screen, history teacher Bill Smith recorded himself teaching a lesson on New Jersey’s underground railroad, taking student viewers on a tour of sites including …
Jordan: Winning 6th NBA title with Bulls was 'trying year'
CHARLOTTE, N.C (AP) — Michael Jordan described his final NBA championship season with the Chicago Bulls as a “trying year.”
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS
Best-Selling Books Week Ended April 11th.
Why we watch: Sports movies' emotional connections resonate
For now and the foreseeable future, thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, there are no live sports to watch -- in person, on television, online.
Announcers find ways to keep busy with sports world on hold
Joe Buck has taken up a different type of commentary with games at a standstill.
Review: New Shelby Lynne album connected to unreleased film
Shelby Lynne, “Shelby Lynne” (Thirty Tigers)