Prine, who won a lifetime achievement Grammy and was called ‘The Mark Twain of American songwriting,’ had been hospitalized last month.
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With no theaters, film fans find ways to gather virtually
Movie theaters may be closed, but friends are still finding ways to watch together while staying apart thanks to applications like Netflix Party
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‘Harry Potter’ creator J.K. Rowling reveals probable coronavirus infection, says she’s recovered
Rowling joins a growing list of celebrity coronavirus cases that includes Tom Hanks and his wife, Rita Wilson, Idris Elba and Pink.
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Concert industry could lose $9 billion this year from the coronavirus pandemic
Of the initial $12.2 billion projected for the year in box office receipts, $8.9 billion is still unspoken for and could be lost if the industry remains dark for the rest of 2020.
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CBS show ‘All Rise’ to produce coronavirus episode at a distance
The episode will follow social distancing rules and be taped remotely using social media and other digital technology.
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Lady Gaga raises $35 million for virus fight, curates all-star TV event
Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel will host ‘One World: Together At Home,’ which will also highlight those affected by the virus and celebrate health care workers on the front lines.
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Maine Historical expands offerings, audience by putting ‘Becoming Maine’ online
A highlight of the bicentennial exhibition is a dramatic new painting by James Francis.
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Canadian actress and activist Shirley Douglas dies at 86
She was mother to actor Kiefer Sutherland and daughter of medicare founder Tommy Douglas.
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‘The Flash’ actor Logan Williams dies at 16
He also appeared in ‘When Calls the Heart’ and ‘The Whispers.’
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With parks closed, Disney to start furloughs in 2 weeks
Disney World in Florida has the largest number of workers at a single location in the U.S.