Both the show and New York City’s Apollo Theater are icons of Black culture.
Arts & Entertainment
Arts and entertainment news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Coming to a stage near you: a dark comedy, a light comedy and the woman behind the Wicked Witch
Portland-area theater companies get back to work.
‘Halloween Kills’ carves out $50.4 million at box office
The film picks up where the 2018 “Halloween” left off, on the same bloody night, with Jamie Lee Curtis back as Laurie Strode.
Here’s how Milk Bar makes those addictive Ted Lasso biscuits
Christina Tosi serves up an inspired recipe for the most popular food in the streaming world.
Judge firms up trial date for Jussie Smollett, won’t dismiss case
The former ‘Empire’ actor is accused of lying to police when he reported that he was the victim of a racist, anti-gay attack in Chicago in 2019.
Gary Paulsen, celebrated children’s author, dies at 82
Paulsen, known best for his ‘Hatchet’ novels, was a three-time finalist for the John Newbery Medal for the year’s best children’s book.
Cross Insurance Arena will require vaccination proof or recent COVID test
The new mandate will take effect Oct. 22 and will apply to anyone 12 or older.
Cher sues heirs of Sonny Bono over song and record revenue
Cher has sued the widow of her former musical partner and ex-husband Sonny Bono over royalties for Sonny and Cher songs including “I Got You Babe.”
Shredded Banksy artwork sells for $25.4 million at auction
The piece consists of a half-shredded canvas in an ornate frame bearing a spray-painted image of a girl reaching for a heart-shaped red balloon.
Hollywood crews say they will strike Monday if there is no agreement
A walkout would bring film and television productions across the country to a standstill.