Fans enthusiastically welcome back live music to Portland, but many also worry their celebrations will be short-lived because of the latest coronavirus surge.
Arts & Entertainment
Arts and entertainment news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Food & Dining, Maine Authors
Feast on these lobster novels
Editor’s Note: Given Vinalhaven’s centuries-old tradition of lobstering, we asked Vinalhaven librarian Scott Candage to recommend a few novels about lobstering in Maine. These are his picks, listed in alphabetical order by writer. “Stern Men” by Elizabeth Gilbert, Mariner Books, 2001 edition Yes, that Elizabeth Gilbert. Before she became famous for “Eat, Pray, Love,” Gilbert […]
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Evening with Maine writers will benefit disadvantaged Maine children
An online auction and a reading with Richard Russo and his daughter Kate Russo will raise money for Camp Susan Curtis.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State
When it comes to playing Johnny Cash, Litchfield native walks – and talks – the line
Scott Moreau, who grew up in Litchfield, has made a living out of portraying the Man in Black, including in ‘Ring of Fire,’ opening this week at Portland Stage.
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Chinese-Canadian pop star detained on suspicion of rape
Kris Wu, the former member of the Korean boy band EXO, is accused of luring young women into sexual relationships.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Sports
Olympic attention to mental health: Can NBC coverage pivot?
The willingness of athletes, led by Simone Biles, to talk about the pressures they face as elite athletes on the Olympics stage, has forced a look at how NBC presents the Games to the public
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Amanda Knox blasts film ‘Stillwater’ for exploiting her case
The movie stars Matt Damon as a father who flies to France to help his estranged daughter, who has been convicted and imprisoned for murdering her girlfriend.
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Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over ‘Black Widow’ release
The film’s star and executive producer says her contract guaranteed an exclusive theatrical release, and Walt Disney Co. breached the contract and deprived her of potential earnings.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World, New England
Penn Jillette supports hometown fair’s fundraising efforts
The talking half of the Penn & Teller comedy-magic team credits the Franklin County Fair in Greenfield, Mass., with inspiring his show business career.
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ZZ Top’s bearded bassist Dusty Hill dies in his sleep at 72
The band, whose concert in 1977 was the first event ever held the Cumberland County Civic Center in Portland, had such hits as ‘La Grange,’ ‘Tush,’ ‘Legs’ and ‘Gimme All Your Lovin’.’