Some have gotten thousands of dollars from the ‘Lover’ and ‘1989’ hit maker.
Arts & Entertainment
Arts and entertainment news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Golden Globes amend eligibility rules due to virus
The Golden Globes will accept movie submissions without a theatrical release, for the first time.
Abbe Museum cancels Indian Market because of coronavirus outbreak
The Bar Harbor museum’s effort to build the market into a major East Coast draw is interrupted.
Tony Awards postponed indefinitely due to coronavirus
The Broadway-lauding ceremony was scheduled to air on CBS, broadcasting live on June 7 from Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
James Taylor and his wife donate $1 million to Boston hospital
Taylor and his wife, Kim, have donated $1 million to Massachusetts General Hospital.
Taylor Swift’s publicist takes aim at Kim Kardashian in feud
Kardashian West said in a tweet that Swift is lying through her publicist.
Get your museum fix here: Six Google art discoveries for your coronavirus quarantine
Google Arts & Culture can get you up close and personal with your favorite works.
African jazz great Manu Dibango dies in France of virus
Manu Dibango fused African rhythms with funk to become one of the most influential musicians in world dance music.
Arts groups quickly get shows up online, but surviving the shutdown will be more difficult
Two relief funds have been set up for individual artists, while organizations grapple with a loss of ticket sales.
While working on a book about the failings of the U.S. health care system, this Maine writer got sick
Jennifer Lunden had to take a break from writing, just as her research took on more urgency.