In a tweet Thursday to its 26 million fans, South Korean boy band BTS said it opposes racial discrimination and violence and announced a $1 million donation to Black Lives Matter.
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Arts and entertainment news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Amid unrest, songs continue to voice the black experience
In response to the killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor, dozens of artists have voiced their heavy thoughts and feelings in song
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Lawyers: U.S. not investigating Prince Andrew in Epstein probe
The statement was issued after reports claimed that American authorities formally requested Andrew answer questions on late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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What you need to know about going to a drive-in movie
Our Indie Film columnist gives a rundown of his experience at the Bridgton Twin Drive-In.
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Westbrook High graduate composes musical piece in honor of his class and generation
Gabe Hirst reflects on current societal challenges in ‘Opus for 2020.’
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Lisbon woman’s blog post gets boost from John Fogerty
Karen Andrews shared a story about her parents’ bond over one of his songs – and then the rock icon reshared it.
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J.K. Rowling’s tweets on transgender people spark outrage
The ‘Harry Potter’ author criticizes an opinion piece that used the phrase ‘people who menstruate.’
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Lakewood Theater in Madison adjusts schedule with late-summer start
The summer season for the Lakewood Theater, the longest-running summer theater in the country, has been rescheduled to begin in August to help protect the health and safety of staff members and theatergoers during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Maine artists use their medium to send a message
A high-profile mural and a vector portrait of George Floyd, shared by David Ortiz, are among the works.
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Outgoing director elevated Colby museum into a new league
In Sharon Corwin’s 17-year tenure at the college, the Waterville art museum doubled its collection and became the envy of much larger institutions.