In his long career, he acted, sang and built up a successful behind-the-scenes career as a television director.
Arts & Entertainment
Arts and entertainment news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Venice Film Festival welcomes Pitt, Clooney and their new film ‘Wolfs’
Their new movie is an old-school action thriller.
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Controversial Trump biopic ‘The Apprentice’ lands U.S. release date before Election Day
Donald Trump’s campaign has slammed the movie, but the director says ‘It’s time to make movies political again.’
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Election 2024, Nation & World, News
ABBA asks Trump to stop using their songs, but his team says they have the OK
The Swedish group joins a long list of performers who’ve objected to Trump using their songs, including most recently Celine Dion and Beyoncé.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Nation & World
Dolly Parton is sending free books to children across 21 states – and around the world
The program has expanded statewide in places like Missouri and Kentucky, 2 of 21 states where all children under 5 can enroll to have books mailed to their homes monthly.
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Oasis reunites for tour, ending band’s 15-year hiatus driven by Gallagher brothers’ feud
The Britpop band known for timeless hits like ‘Wonderwall’ and ‘Don’t Look Back in Anger’ will tour the U.K. and Ireland in 2025.
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Mariah Carey’s mother and sister die on the same day
‘I appreciate everyone’s love and support and respect for my privacy during this impossible time,’ said Carey.
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Snow Pond Center for the Arts closes out season, Dave Gutter offers songwriting workshop
See Ross Gallagher with Joe Henry at Space on Friday.
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Judge narrows lawsuit against Met Opera to gender discrimination
Anna Netrebko, the star soprano, who is from Russia, was dropped from the Met’s lineup after Russia invaded Ukraine.
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Two Maine book festivals return this fall, with wider reach
The Beautiful Blackbird Children’s Book Festival and the Maine Lit Fest both plan expanded offerings.