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Arts & Entertainment, Books

Chris Newell pens children’s book about the ‘Plimoth Thanksgiving,’ from the Native perspective

by Bob Keyes November 14, 2021November 13, 2021

The former Abbe Museum director dispels myths and adds context about the encounter.

Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News

Judge dissolves conservatorship that controlled Britney Spears

by ANDREW DALTON Associated Press November 12, 2021November 12, 2021

The pop singer wins the freedom to make her own medical, financial and personal decisions for the first time since 2008.

Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World

Crew member sues Alec Baldwin, others over ‘Rust’ shooting

by ANDREW DALTON Associated Press November 10, 2021

The lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court names nearly two dozen defendants.

Arts & Entertainment, Local & State, News

News Center Maine anchor Cindy Williams is calling it a career

by Dennis Hoey November 10, 2021November 11, 2021

Williams, whose career in television began 32 years ago, announced Wednesday that she will retire in December.

Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World

Live Nation facing at least 40 lawsuits over Astroworld concert tragedy

by Erik Larson and Laurel Calkins Bloomberg November 10, 2021November 10, 2021

One says the performers ‘were negligent for inciting a riot and violence’ and the company failed to prepare for a performer with a history of encouraging public disorder.

Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News

People magazine names Paul Rudd as 2021’s Sexiest Man Alive

by JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. Associated Press November 10, 2021November 10, 2021

LOS ANGELES — Paul Rudd has been crowned as 2021’s Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine. Rudd, known for his starring roles in Marvel’s “Ant-Man” films, “This is 40” and “Clueless,” was revealed as this year’s winner Tuesday night on CBS’ ”The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” The actor tells the magazine in an issue […]

Arts & Entertainment, Business

Brian Williams says he’s leaving NBC News at end of this year

by DAVID BAUDER Associated Press November 9, 2021November 9, 2021

Williams was NBC News’ top anchor from 2004 until 2015, when he was suspended for falsely claiming that he had been in a helicopter hit by enemy fire during the Iraq War.

Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News

Rapper’s rowdy past raises red flags in Astroworld lawsuits

by BERNARD CONDON Associated Press November 9, 2021November 9, 2021

Legal experts say Travis Scott’s past incitement of concertgoers offers a history that could make it easier to pursue negligence claims against companies that planned and managed the show in Houston.