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Hollywood Writers Strike Boston University

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Hollywood executive booed during Boston University graduation

by STEVEN SENNE May 21, 2023May 22, 2023

Scores of students turned their backs as the CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery gave the school’s commencement address while striking writers picketed outside.

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Longtime Maine Public Radio journalist Mal Leary dies at 72

by Bonnie Washuk May 21, 2023May 21, 2023

Known as the dean of the State House press corps, Leary covered politics for 45 years for radio, TV and print, and even started his own news service.

Arts & Entertainment, News

Bass guitarist Andy Rourke of The Smiths, one of Britain’s most influential bands, dies at 59

by PAN PYLAS May 19, 2023May 19, 2023

The sound of The Smiths owed much to Rourke’s bass and his rhythm section partner, drummer Mike Joyce.

Arts & Entertainment

Austrian actor Helmut Berger, movie star in the 1960s and 1970s, dies at 78

by Deb Hardy May 18, 2023May 18, 2023

He rose to prominence with roles in films by Italian director Luchino Visconti.

2023 Academy of Country Music Awards - Show

Arts & Entertainment

Garth Brooks extends sold-out Las Vegas residency with 2024 dates

by RIO YAMAT May 18, 2023May 18, 2023

Fans who missed out on tickets for this year’s shows will receive early access to the 2024 dates during a presale opportunity before tickets go on sale May 31.

France Cannes 2023 Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Red Carpet

Arts & Entertainment

‘Indiana Jones’ swings into Cannes Film Festival; Harrison Ford honored before joyous festivalgoers

by JAKE COYLE May 18, 2023May 18, 2023

Ford, 80, who has said ‘Dial of Destiny’ will be his last performance as the character, also received an honorary Palme d’Or from the Cannes Film Festival.

Arts & Entertainment

Meet San Francisco’s D’Arcy Drollinger, the first drag laureate in the U.S.

by STEFANIE DAZIO and HAVEN DALEY May 18, 2023May 18, 2023

In a city known for its support of LGBTQ+ rights, San Francisco Mayor London Breed says it was a natural step to create a position that not only embraces drag culture but puts government resources toward it.