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ABBA asks Trump to stop using their songs, but his team says they have the OK

by MARK KENNEDY Associated Press August 29, 2024August 29, 2024

The Swedish group joins a long list of performers who’ve objected to Trump using their songs, including most recently Celine Dion and Beyoncé.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Nation & World

Dolly Parton is sending free books to children across 21 states – and around the world

by HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH and BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press August 28, 2024August 28, 2024

The program has expanded statewide in places like Missouri and Kentucky, 2 of 21 states where all children under 5 can enroll to have books mailed to their homes monthly.

Arts & Entertainment

Oasis reunites for tour, ending band’s 15-year hiatus driven by Gallagher brothers’ feud

by DANICA KIRKA and MARIA SHERMAN Associated Press August 27, 2024August 27, 2024

The Britpop band known for timeless hits like ‘Wonderwall’ and ‘Don’t Look Back in Anger’ will tour the U.K. and Ireland in 2025.

Arts & Entertainment

Mariah Carey’s mother and sister die on the same day

by KAITLYN HUAMANI Associated Press August 26, 2024August 26, 2024

‘I appreciate everyone’s love and support and respect for my privacy during this impossible time,’ said Carey.

Arts & Entertainment, Things to Do

Snow Pond Center for the Arts closes out season, Dave Gutter offers songwriting workshop

by Aimsel Ponti August 26, 2024August 26, 2024

See Ross Gallagher with Joe Henry at Space on Friday.

Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News

Judge narrows lawsuit against Met Opera to gender discrimination

by RONALD BLUM Associated Press August 25, 2024August 25, 2024

Anna Netrebko, the star soprano, who is from Russia, was dropped from the Met’s lineup after Russia invaded Ukraine.

Arts & Entertainment, Books

Two Maine book festivals return this fall, with wider reach

by Megan Gray August 25, 2024August 26, 2024

The Beautiful Blackbird Children’s Book Festival and the Maine Lit Fest both plan expanded offerings.

Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World

Canadian hits all the right notes to win 2024 Air Guitar World Champion

by Associated Press August 24, 2024August 24, 2024

Performers at this year’s Air Guitar World Championships in Finland tuned up Friday for the air guitar world’s version of the Olympics, featuring dedicated competitors like ‘Shred Lasso’ and ‘Guitarantula.’