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Post offices to be named for Marilyn Monroe, Ritchie Valens

by Associated Press December 13, 2019December 13, 2019

President Trump signs resolutions renaming post offices in the Los Angeles area after the late movie actress and rock ’n’ roll legend.

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Wilde defends ‘Jewell’ reporter over sex-for-tips claims

by The Associated Press December 13, 2019December 13, 2019

The portrayal of late Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter Kathy Scruggs in Clint Eastwood’s “Jewell” has been heavily criticized for perpetuating a false and misogynistic view of Scruggs and female journalists overall.

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‘Moonstruck,’ ‘Do the Right Thing’ actor Danny Aiello dead at 86

by Mark Kennedy Associated Press December 13, 2019December 13, 2019

Aiello started out in small roles in the movies “Bang the Drum Slowly” and “The Godfather, Part II” before his breakout role as the hapless lover dumped by Cher in “Moonstruck.”

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Weinstein lawyer says 98% of creditors agreeing to settle sexual harassment claims

by LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press December 12, 2019December 12, 2019

A lawyer for The Weinstein Co. says 98% of creditors are joining a tentative settlement that plaintiffs say includes $25 million for over two dozen actresses and former employees.

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Grammy-winner Anderson .Paak supports hometown arts center

by Associated Press December 12, 2019December 12, 2019

The Grammy winner visited the Oxnard Performing Arts and Convention Center and urged his fans to donate to keep the city-owned facility open.

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‘Parasite,’ ‘Jojo Rabbit’ get a boost from Screen Actors Guild nominations

by JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer December 11, 2019December 11, 2019

Scarlett Johansson also received two individual nominations from SAG, considered a bellwether for the Oscars.

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Nobel winner Handke not welcome in Sarajevo and Kosovo

by Associated Press December 11, 2019December 11, 2019

Sarajevo’s regional parliament and Kosovo’s foreign minister have said Nobel Literature Prize laureate Peter Handke is not welcome for his apologist views toward Serb war crimes.