Grammy-winning rapper and social-political activist Killer Mike will receive the first Billboard Change Maker Award on Wednesday.
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Arts and entertainment news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Election 2020, Politics
As Election Day nears, Taylor Swift and A-list artists finally rally behind Biden
In the home stretch of the campaign, A-list artists like Cardi B, Billie Eilish, Madonna, Bad Bunny and Taylor Swift have come around to full-throated endorsements of Biden.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Maine musicians find ways to get by but worry about winter
They’ve turned their homes into concert venues, rented themselves out for shows, played for tips online and dipped into savings to keep their careers alive during the pandemic.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Things to Do
Rockport carver tackles David and that other guy, Goliath
Jon Moro will unveil his sculptures at an event Sunday.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Wave of ‘Nutcracker’ cancellations hits dance companies hard
This year, the pandemic has canceled performances of the Christmas classic, eliminating a major and reliable source of revenue for dance companies already reeling financially after the shutdown of their industry.
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New Bosnian film on Srebrenica screened at place of massacre
“Quo Vadis, Aida?” is shown in the town where more than 8,000 Muslim men and boys were slaughtered 25 years ago.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Jack White is replacement musical guest on ‘SNL’
Country singer Morgan Wallen was dropped for breaking COVID-19 protocols.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Broadway extends virus shutdown to May 30
The latest delay was endorsed by Actors’ Equity Association, which represents 51,000 theater actors and stage managers.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Arts & Entertainment, Business, Maine
Local movie theaters weather challenges as national chain announces closure of all theaters
Some theaters are re-releasing classic films, while others are offering virtual programming or staying dark.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Nickelodeon Cinemas closes temporarily, citing lack of films
The movie house in downtown Portland opened in August but a lack of new films led management to close again Sept. 30, with the hope of reopening again in November.