Tyson gained fame in the early 1970s, when Black women were finally starting to get starring roles.
Arts & Entertainment
Arts and entertainment news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
‘Bridgerton’ breaks Netflix viewership records, now its biggest series ever
Netflix says ‘Bridgerton’ was watched by 82 million people – a whopping 41% of Netflix’s global audience.
Kenny Chesney group helps install artificial reef in Florida
The project will provide new habitats for unique seagrasses and a variety of fish species, and give divers an opportunity to explore.
Locals remember Janis Joplin’s 1969 visit to Waterville, The Chez
Joplin visited The Chez after performing at the Waterville Armory, and several locals recall that memorable night.
Oscar- and Emmy-winning actress Cloris Leachman dies at 94
Leachman was a character actor whose depth of talent brought her an Oscar for the ‘The Last Picture Show’ and Emmys for her comedic work in ‘The Mary Tyler Moore Show’ and other TV series.
Singer Halsey is pregnant with first child
The pop star has released three platinum albums and is known for hits such as ‘Without Me.’
With many hungry for content, Sundance market heats up
Like so many in the past year, the Sundance Film Festival has had to reinvent itself as a mostly virtual experience.
Golden Globes to honor Jane Fonda with Cecil B. DeMille Award
The 83-year-old actress and activist will accept the accolade during the ceremony, which airs Feb. 28.
Alaskan illustrator becomes first Native American to win Caldecott Medal
Michaela Goade won the prestigious Randolph Caldecott Medal for best children’s picture story, for ‘We Are Water Protectors.’
Uncertainty of vaccine rollout puts summer performance plans in limbo
This is when arts presenters usually set their summer schedules, but they don’t know what size audiences they can expect.