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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 …
Son of New Orleans jazz great Ellis Marsalis Jr. says musician died of pneumonia brought on by COVID-19
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Son of New Orleans jazz great Ellis Marsalis Jr. says musician died of pneumonia brought on by COVID-19.
Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows:
Top 20 Global Concert Tours from Pollstar
The Top 20 Global Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows Worldwide. The list is based on data provided to the trade publication Pollstar by …
'Modern Family' promises satisfying end to its 11-season run
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Writer-producers Steven Levitan and Christopher Lloyd were mulling ideas for the 2009 TV season when they landed on an intriguing sitcom approach, one revolving around an extended family and done…
New Zealand embraces teddies to help make lockdown bear-able
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Some are perched in trees. Some are hanging upside down. Some are baking scones.
Review: Reissue of 1982 Nina Simone disc a work of contrasts
Nina Simone, “Fodder On My Wings” (Verve/UMe)
Correction: Virus Outbreak-Rubio story
NEW YORK (AP) — In a March 30, 2020 story about a claim by Sen. Marco Rubio that some media members couldn't contain their glee that the United States appeared to have more coronavirus cases than China, The Associa…
Jazz guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli dies from coronavirus
SADDLE RIVER, N.J. (AP) — Jazz guitarist John “Bucky” Pizzarelli, who was inducted to the New Jersey Hall of Fame, has died at the age of 94.
Carnegie Hall projects $9M deficit, expects cuts next season
Carnegie Hall is projecting a $9 million operating deficit on its $104 million budget after canceling the rest of its season because of the coronavirus pandemic and anticipates making changes to its schedule for 20…
DiCaprio, others launch $12M coronavirus relief food fund
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Leonardo DiCaprio will help launch America’s Food Fund, which has already raised $12 million to help communities impacted by the coronavirus.
Elton John-led concert to re-air; film academy aids workers
From finding ways to help others cope to sheltering in place to canceling events, here’s a look at some of the ways the entertainment industry is reacting to the spread of the coronavirus, which most people recover…
Selena Gomez reveals bipolar diagnosis to Miley Cyrus
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Selena Gomez opened up about being diagnosed with bipolar disorder during a social media chat with Miley Cyrus.
David Driskell, prominent authority on black art, dies at 88
FALMOUTH, Maine (AP) — David Driskell, one of the nation's most influential African American artists and a leading authority on black art, has died. He was 88.
Best-Sellers-Books-USAToday
1. “Little Fires Everywhere” by Celeste Ng (Penguin)
'Top Gun Maverick' postponed to December due to coronavirus
NEW YORK (AP) — Hollywood's summer movie season is all but finished. “Top Gun Maverick” became the latest would-be blockbuster to be rescheduled due to the coronavirus pandemic.