The Weeknd joins a list of celebrated musicians who have played during Super Bowl halftime shows, including Madonna, Beyoncé, Prince, Lady Gaga and Michael Jackson.
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Arts and entertainment news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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New Yorker fires writer Jeffrey Toobin over Zoom incident
Toobin, one of the country’s most prominent legal authors and commentators, reportedly exposed himself during a Zoom conference last month.
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Couple complain Animal Planet show cast them as pot growers
The New Hampshire pair appeared in a 2018 ‘North Woods Law’ episode.
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Portland Ovations hires Maine artists to create new work about home
The organization is commissioning five artists and a museum to create new performance pieces.
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In court moves, Britney Spears seeks freedom from father
The conservatorship started in 2008 when the pop star was struggling with her mental health.
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‘Jeopardy!’ pays tribute to Alex Trebek in poignant message
‘He will forever be an inspiration,’ says the show’s executive producer in a taped introduction Monday.
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Trump books will continue after he leaves office
Expect works from former staffers, associates, journalists and historians.
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Local theaters host virtual readings
Portland Stage presents John Cariani, reading from his new novel version of ‘Almost, Maine,’ and Acorn Productions puts on a reading of ‘Madeleines,’ by Bess Welden.
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Maine artists take national stage in Kennedy Center virtual event
The Kennedy Center is working with Portland Ovations and Indigo Arts Alliance for programs Thursday and on Nov. 30.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Election 2020
‘SNL’ celebrates Biden victory, mocks Trump loss
Alec Baldwin reprised his role as the president.