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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 …
Adam Schlesinger of Fountains of Wayne dies from coronavirus
Emmy and Grammy-winning musician and songwriter Adam Schlesinger, known for his work with his band Fountains of Wayne and on the TV show “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,” died Wednesday after contracting the coronavirus.
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.
New Orleans jazz patriarch Ellis Marsalis dead at 85
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Ellis Marsalis, jazz pianist, teacher and patriarch of a New Orleans musical family that includes famed musician sons Wynton and Branford, has died. He was 85.
'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend' star Rachel Bloom has first baby
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” star Rachel Bloom has had her first child in what she says was a harrowing experience amid the coronavirus outbreak that has struck a close friend.
Emmy-winning musician Adam Schlesinger dies from coronavirus
Emmy and Grammy-winning musician and songwriter Adam Schlesinger, known for his work with his band Fountains of Wayne and on the TV show “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,” died Wednesday after contracting the coronavirus, his …
‘Never Rarely’ captures the obstacles of abortion
NEW YORK (AP) — Even progressively minded movies about abortion have usually focused on the morality of the decision. Eliza Hittman wanted to make a film where the highest hurdle isn’t deciding to have an abortion.…
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…
Review: Synth band Nation of Language make a nifty debut
Nation of Language, “Introduction, Presence” (self-released)
Caylee Hammack's band went from concerts to mowing lawns
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country singer Caylee Hammack and her band are facing months without income after the concert industry came to a halt to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. So they put down their guitars…
Dolly Parton donates $1 million to coronavirus research
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country icon Dolly Parton is making a big donation to help fund
IndyCar's virtual race to be aired on NBC Sports Network
IndyCar's virtual racing will be televised beginning with Saturday's iRacing event, which has been picked up by NBC Sports.
'Wicked' movie release delayed, 'Minions' pushed to 2021
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Wicked” fans are going to have to wait even longer to see Stephen Daldry's film adaptation of the popular Broadway musical. Universal Pictures on Wednesday announced that another handful of thea…
WarnerMedia names former Hulu chief Jason Kilar CEO
NEW YORK (AP) — Jason Kilar, the founding chief executive of Hulu and a former Amazon senior vice president, has been named CEO of WarnerMedia, the company announced Wednesday.
Review: James Elkington's melancholy the stuff for shut-ins
James Elkington, "Ever-Roving Eye" (Paradise of Bachelors)
Oprah on rap song 'Oprah's Bank Account': LOVEEEEEEEE IT!
NEW YORK (AP) — Lil Yachty, DaBaby and Drake's new rap song “Oprah's Bank Account" is one of Oprah's favorite things.