To combat slumping TV ratings, next month’s Academy Awards ceremony will begin an hour before the telecast.
Arts & Entertainment
Arts and entertainment news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
‘Wendy Williams Show’ ending, new Sherri Shepherd show ahead
The longtime host has been assured that if her health rebounds, she’ll be back on TV, her spokesman says.
Talented duo of pianists charms Portland Symphony Orchestra audience
Sivan Silver and Gil Garburg were backed by a small coterie of PSO players under the baton of Eckart Preu.
British music entrepreneur Jamal Edwards, who helped launch Ed Sheeran, dies at 31
His YouTube channel, SBTV, has more than 1.2 billion subscribers.
Movie props star in latest Las Vegas attraction
The Movie Prop Experience welcomed invited guests and media to a preview last week of its rotating collection.
Indie Film: Upon her return, this Maine-born actress found a film industry worth fighting for
Claire Statczar is determined to see the state meet its movie-making potential.
Face the Music: It’s easy to overpay for concert tickets. Here’s how to avoid it
The prevalence of third-party sellers has made concert-going seem more expensive than it has to be.
Rare statue of Abraham Lincoln given to Colby College Museum of Art
Art patrons Peter and Paula Lunder bought the 40-inch bronze replica, one of 17 made early last century, for $1.15 million.
Live Music Lineup: Jam-band, Québécois and Motown tunes this weekend
PSO’s Music of Motown shows are on Saturday night and Sunday afternoon at Merrill Auditorium.
Fourth annual Somerset SnowFest kicks off Saturday
The festival began Saturday with a box sled derby, the Icehole World Championships, downhill kayak race and more.