Entertainment
For the latest news in entertainment, see our articles and headlines below.
Fish story
MOSES LAKE — The line between fantasy and reality, and the lines between generations, are woven together in the mu…
New this week: Beastie Boys doc, Earth Day shows, 'Fleabag'
The planet and its wondrous inhabitants take center stage this week in celebration of Earth Day.
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…
Documentary series proves fortunate for 5 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…
Book on Chernobyl nuclear accident wins $5,000 prize
NEW YORK (AP) — Adam Higginbotham's “Midnight in Chernobyl: The Untold Story of the World’s Greatest Nuclear Disaster” has won a $5,000 prize.
Review: Old West famous feud comes to life in 'Tombstone'
“Tombstone: The Earp Brothers, Doc Holliday, and the Vendetta Ride From Hell,” by Tom Clavin (St. Martin’s Press)
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…
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…
Celebrity birthdays for the week of April 26-May 2
Celebrity birthdays for the week of April 26-May 2:
`Handmaid's Tale,' Harry Potter on challenged books list
NEW YORK (AP) —
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.
Harry and Meghan say they won't cooperate with UK tabloids
LONDON (AP) — The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have announced they will no longer cooperate with several British tabloid newspapers because of what they call “distorted, false or invasive” stories.
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 …
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.
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.
Beyoncé, Gaga offer hope at all-star event fighting COVID-19
NEW YORK (AP) — Lady Gaga, Stevie Wonder, Lizzo, Shawn Mendes and others sang classic songs brimmed with messages of hope and change during a TV special aimed at fighting the coronavirus, while Beyoncé and Alicia K…