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BASIN EVENTS: July 3-11
COLUMBIA BASIN – This weekend will be loaded with Fourth of July observances in most of our communities, and then …
Review: The Strokes triumph on their 1st album in 7 years
The Strokes, “The New Abnormal” (RCA/Cult)
Say hello to 'Trolls,' farewell to 'Modern Family' this week
This week's entertainment offerings have a decidedly familial feel to them, and not the Force Family Fun kind. On television, viewers have the chance to say goodbye to the Roses of “Schitt's Creek” and visit one la…
Review: Alvarez returns with a stunning reflection on loss
“Afterlife,” by Julia Alvarez (Algonquin Books)
Wetmore’s debut “Valentine” is a gripping women's saga
“Valentine” (Harper), by Elizabeth Wetmore
It’s Alan Yang’s story, but ‘Tigertail’ was personal for all
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Four years ago, when “Master of None” co-creator Alan Yang started writing a film loosely based on his Taiwanese father, Hollywood wasn’t exactly clamoring for Asian American stories. “Crazy Rich…
A representative for John Prine said the singer died Tuesday from complications of the coronavirus at 73.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A representative for John Prine said the singer died Tuesday from complications of the coronavirus at 73.
Pulitzer Prize announcement to be postponed due to pandemic
NEW YORK (AP) — The Pulitzer Prize Board will postpone the announcement of this year's winners because some board members have been busy covering the global coronavirus outbreak, the organization announced Tuesday.
O'Hara says 'Schitt's Creek' went beyond her expectations
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In Moira Rose, Catherine O’Hara has created a character that will arguably go down as one of the best in TV history. Even though Moira lost her fortune and lives in a roadside motel in a town cal…
Audible best-sellers for week ending April 3rd
Audible best-sellers for week ending April 3rd
Rio firefighter trades hose for horn to extinguish the blues
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Decked out in full firefighting gear, Elielson Silva stands 150 feet above the ground atop a retractable ladder poking up from a red fire truck.
Gaga raises $35M for virus fight, curates all-star TV event
NEW YORK (AP) — Lady Gaga and advocacy organization Global Citizen have raised $35 million to fight the coronavirus and will launch a TV special featuring Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder and Billie Eilish to combat t…
Stuck at home, Alesso and Liam Payne still film music video
NEW YORK (AP) — The coronavirus has halted many plans in the music industry, from tour cancellations to album pushbacks, but it didn’t stop Grammy-nominated DJ-producer Alesso and former One Direction singer Liam P…
Boxing glove and painted trays: A look at gifts from Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — What world leader could resist a “Million Dollar Baby” boxing glove signed by director Clint Eastwood? Or a decoupage tray featuring a painting of President Donald Trump's Mar-A-Lago resort? Or ho…
Beloved 'Schitt's Creek' ending at its peak
LOS ANGELES (AP) — After five years on TV, it seemed like “Schitt’s Creek” was just starting to hit its stride.
Working at home tests family atmosphere of TV morning shows
NEW YORK (AP) — For all the planning that went into “CBS This Morning” putting on a broadcast with its anchors working remotely, no one thought about the pillow.