Smith was frequently rated the preeminent British female performer of a generation and remained in demand even in her later years.
Arts & Entertainment
Arts and entertainment news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
How Elizabeth Strout came to bring 3 beloved characters together in ‘Tell Me Everything’
When the author realized Olive Kitteridge, Lucy Barton and Bob Burgess from her previous books were all living in Crosby, Maine, she knew they had to meet.
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Movie based on Maine author’s ‘Wild Robot’ hits theaters Friday
The DreamWorks animated film ‘The Wild Robot,’ based on the children’s novel by Midcoast author Peter Brown and starring Lupita Nyong’o, is opening nationwide.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Hoda Kotb says she is leaving ‘Today’ early next year
Kotb has co-anchored the first 2 hours of ‘Today’ with Savannah Guthrie since 2018.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Nation & World
Drag queen Pattie Gonia aims to give the climate movement a makeover with joy and laughter
In its second year at New York Climate Week, ‘Save Her! Environmental Drag Show’ has become a popular attraction.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business
Video game actors’ union calls for strike against League of Legends
The blockbuster online multiplayer game is caught in the middle of a dispute between Hollywood’s actors union and an audio company that provides voiceover services.
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Lights Out Gallery gives you 2 reasons to book it to Norway
These nearby shows — one of photography, the other straddling the line of art and craft — both close Oct. 13.
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Bob Marley’s sons uphold father’s legacy with first Marley Brothers tour in 20 years
The fivesome perform about 30 of their father’s song, including the biggest hits.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Politics
Cheryl Hines spends birthday in Milan sans husband RFK Jr. or ring
Her spouse allegedly had a ‘personal relationship’ with a New York magazine reporter.
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Maine Lit Fest kicks off with events from Portland to Presque Isle
This year’s festival, featuring events from Portland to Presque Isle, has a wider geographic reach than the inaugural event in 2022.