Tag: entertainment
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How Hollywood is dealing with COVID-19
An AP photographer discusses the changes covering events in Hollywood throughout the coronavirus pandemic. For awhile, he worried he might no longer have a job as an entertainment reporter, with everything shut down. The Associated Press has the story: A Hollywood reporter recounts the changes in the entertainment industry during the coronavirus pandemic LOS ANGELES…
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Britney Spears to testify about her conservatorship
Fans have wondered about the mysterious conservatorship that pop star Britney Spears has been under for 13 years. Now they may be about to find out, as Spears has asked a judge in Los Angeles Superior Court to allow her to speak about it. The Associated Press has the story: Pop star Britney Spears to…
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Paisley Park honors Prince on anniversary of death
The studio where pop artist Prince lived and worked, Paisley Park in Minnesota, is throwing an event for 1,400 fans to mark the fifth anniversary of his death. Prince died of an accidental fentanyl overdose at age 57. The Associated Press has the story: 1,400 lucky fans will attend Paisley Park tribute to the late…
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Netflix faces dramatic slowdown in subscribers
As expected, Netflix is not obtaining subscribers as quickly as it was during the early part of the coronavirus pandemic, due to people starting to leave their homes more and finding entertainment away from home. The first quarter of 2021 the company only added 4 million new subscribers, down from 16 during this period last…
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‘In the Heights’ kicks of Tribeca Film Festival
The Tribeca Film Festival begins this year on June 9. It was canceled last year due to the coronavirus pandemic. The drama features every day life in a Dominican suburb of Washington D.C. The Associated Press has the story: New York’s Tribeca Film Festival resumes this year with a Dominican-themed drama NEW YORK (AP) —…
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Black actress Viola Davis receives Hasty Pudding Award
The actress who has received the most Oscar nominations for a black woman has just received a Hasty Pudding Award. Viola Davis, famous for her roles in movies depicting racial issues, was given the award by Harvard University. The Associated Press has the story: Hasty Pudding’s Woman of the Year Award goes to Viola Davis…
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Harry Potter actress Helen McCrory dies at 52
After a battle with cancer, the actress known for “Peaky Blinders” and the “Harry Potter” movies has died. Helen McCrory was 52. The Associated Press has the story: British actress Helen McCrory dies of cancer AP – British actor Helen McCrory, who starred in the television show “Peaky Blinders” and the “Harry Potter” movies, has…
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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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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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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…