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Arts & Entertainment
Arts and entertainment news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Art Spiegelman to receive honorary National Book Award
The unexpected pleasure of being cited by the National Book Foundation comes months after the jarring saga of his Pulitzer Prize-winning “Maus” being withdrawn by a Tennessee school board.
Elton John pays tribute to Queen at his final Toronto show
Elton John performed ‘Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me,’ in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II at his concert in Toronto.
David A. Arnold, comedian of Netflix specials, dies at 54
David A. Arnold was a stand-up comedian who gained appeal through his perspective on fatherhood.
Concert review: Dionne Warwick delivers timeless repertoire in Portsmouth
The legendary singer brought all the hits to an appreciative audience at the Music Hall.
Lainey Wilson leads CMA Awards nominations in her 1st year
Other leading nominees include Ashley McBryde, Carly Pearce, Chris Stapleton and writer-producer Shane McAnally.
Emmys host Kenan Thompson predicts conflict-free ceremony
Viewers have come to know Kenan Thompson’s style from “SNL,” where he’s a regular part of music video send-ups and plays vivid characters.
Gulf Arab nations ask Netflix to remove ‘offensive’ videos
The request apparently targets programs that show gays and lesbians.
Russia sanctions Ben Stiller, Sean Penn after latest U.S. measures
Both actors have traveled to Ukraine and met with President Volodymyr Zelensky after the invasion.
Spider-Man tops box office while Cinema Day draws millions
The first ‘National Cinema Day’ nationwide promotion became the highest-attended day of the year.