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Lizzo, The Who, Foo Fighters among 2020 Jazz Fest top acts

by CHEVEL JOHNSON Associated Press January 16, 2020January 16, 2020

The festival annually celebrates the culture and heritage of New Orleans and Louisiana alongside performances by national and international artists.

Arts & Entertainment, Sports

Demi Lovato to sing the national anthem at the Super Bowl

by The Associated Press January 16, 2020January 16, 2020

The performance will take place ahead of the big game on Feb. 2 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.

Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World

Prince Harry takes on first duties since royal crisis talks

by DANICA KIRKA Associated Press January 16, 2020January 16, 2020

Harry mixed with children playing rugby Thursday and made the draw for the first match of the Rugby League World Cup.

Arts & Entertainment, Maine, Nation & World

Stephen King criticized for comments on diversity

by Associated Press January 15, 2020January 15, 2020

Admirers of the best-selling Maine author are disheartened by his tweet saying he would ‘never consider diversity in matters of art. Only quality.’

Arts & Entertainment, News

Old Orchard Beach bartender competes on ‘Jeopardy!’ You can watch it Friday.

by Ray Routhier January 15, 2020January 15, 2020

Dennis Coffey will face off against two librarians on the beloved game show, at a time when interest in ‘Jeopardy!’ is high.

Arts & Entertainment, Business, News

Midcoast moose-turd artist gets reality show on TruTV

by Deirdre Fleming January 15, 2020January 15, 2020

Mary Winchenbach and her wife, Deb Nicholls, will star in ‘Tirdy Works,’ which will be shot in Somerville and air later this year.

Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World

Documents suggest Meghan Markle’s father may testify in her newspaper lawsuit

by DANICA KIRKA Associated Press January 15, 2020January 15, 2020

The duchess is suing the Mail on Sunday and its parent company, Associated Newspapers, for publishing a letter she wrote to her father, Thomas Markle.

Animals, Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World

New BBC nature documentary series tackles global change

by MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer January 15, 2020January 15, 2020

“Seven Worlds: One Planet,” a new seven-part documentary series premiering Sunday on BBC America, AMC, IFC and SundanceTV, is narrated by David Attenborough.