Lata Mangeshkar was a major presence as a playback singer, singing songs that were later lip-synced by actors in India’s lavish Bollywood musicals.
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Arts and entertainment news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Return of Maine Sci-Fi & Fantasy Nerd Fest draws crowd to Vassalboro
Hundreds of people from all over Maine, and some from New Hampshire and Massachusetts, turned out for the all-day Maine Sci-Fi & Fantasy Nerd Fest.
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Of Black History month and their work, Black and brown artists say, ‘it’s complicated’
The annual tribute is a double-edged sword. Maine artists wrestle with whether it’s a celebration or maybe a sidelining.
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Renowned Maine artist and author Ashley Bryan dies at 98
A former longtime resident of Little Cranberry Island, he wrote and illustrated numerous children’s books and was a prolific painter, illustrator, puppet-maker and stained-glass artist.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World, New England
Jason Epstein, publishing editor and innovator, dead at 93
His ‘deepest food memories attach to Maine, where his grandparents had an old house, and to the cuisine of New England in general,’ a 2009 New York Times book review stated.
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CNN exec’s ouster rattles prominent staff at pivotal time
It became clear Thursday that Zucker’s exit after nine years as CNN’s leader was anything but voluntary.
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‘Dune,’ ‘The Power Of The Dog’ lead British film award nominations
Benedict Cumberbatch, Leonardo DiCaprio and Lady Gaga are among those up for acting awards in this year’s British Academy Film Awards.
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Got Tix: Where to find concert tickets to upcoming shows
Catch metalcore act Killswitch Engage on Saturday at the State Theatre.
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CNN president resigns over relationship with co-worker
The news was met with shock within CNN, where Jeff Zucker was well liked and known for running a tight ship.
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ABC suspends Whoopi Goldberg from ‘The View’ for Holocaust race remarks
The suspension came a day after Goldberg’s comment during a discussion on ‘The View’ that race was not a factor in the Holocaust.