Category: Entertainment
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Sam and Mattie Make a Zombie Movie
Sam & Mattie Make a Zombie Movie AP- Two best friends with Down syndrome who caused a sensation four years ago when they created their own gory zombie movie are back, this time in a documentary championed by a Hollywood luminary. “Sam & Mattie Make a Zombie Movie,” released Tuesday on Apple TV, follows Sam…
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Miss America crowning back to live show
After a year of virtual events, including postponing the 2020 competition, the Miss America 2021 crowning will take place live in Connecticut. Miss America 2019, Camille Schrier, has served an extra term. The Associated Press has the story: After canceling Miss America 2020 due to the pandemic, Miss America 2021 is back UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP)…
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Sony’s new films will stream domestically on Netflix
Sony’s new films will stream domestically on Netflix NEW YORK (AP) — Netflix further beefed up its film catalog on Thursday in a multi-year deal that will make it the new streaming home to Sony Pictures’ top releases in the U.S. Beginning next year, Sony’s new films will exclusively stream domestically on Netflix after their…
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Less interest in the Oscars this year?
Due to the coronavirus pandemic and the trend toward streaming services instead of the big screen, fewer people are tuning in to big shows like the Oscars. The Academy Awards used to draw 35 to 45 million viewers, but last year that number dipped to only 23.6 million viewers. The Associated Press has the story:…
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The Weeknd nominated for music awards
Lots of big names are up for awards in next month’s iHeartRadio Music Awards. They include The Weeknd, Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Harry Styles, Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan and Megan Thee Stallion. The Associated Press has the story: iHeartMediaRadio Music Awards next month to consider The Weeknd, Megan Thee Stallion and more LOS…
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Paris Hilton in Utah for troubled teen bill
Paris Hilton, who has been very open about her past experience being abused mentally and physically at a Utah boarding school, has become an activist in this area. She testified in favor of a Utah bill that regulates treatment centers for troubled teens, and on Tuesday showed up for the ceremonial bill signing. The Associated…
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Dutch suspect arrested in theft of Van Gogh
A Van Gogh painting and Frans Hals painting were stolen from Dutch museums last year. A suspect has finally been arrested, although the paintings remain missing. The Associated Press has the story: Middle-aged man arrested in connection with disappearance of Van Gogh and Hals paintings THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Dutch police said Tuesday they…
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Chelsea Clinton starting new podcast
The daughter of former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is starting her own show on iHeartMedia. The show premieres covering a star who has HIV and future episodes will range from “stigma to choice to the environment.” The Associated Press has the story: New Chelsea Clinton show launches featuring star…
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Big names in entertainment this week
In entertainment this week, there are plenty of big names in new movies, TV and music. Taylor Swift is re-releasing her 2008 album “Fearless.” PBS debuts a new documentary about Ernest Hemingway. And Andy Garcia stars in a new drama series on ABC called “Rebel.” The Associated Press has the story: ‘Thunder Force’ debuts Friday…
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SAG Awards are virtual again this year
The Screen Actor Guild Awards will take place remotely again, featuring stars giving individual statements. The late actor Chadwick Boseman, who died in August at age 43, has four nominations, a record for film nominees. The Associated Press has the story: Screen Actor Guild Awards tonight will be virtual with four nominations for the late…