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Arts & Entertainment

Tom Hanks, Chris Rock, Taika Waititi added to Oscars presenters

by Associated Press February 5, 2020February 5, 2020

The 92nd Academy Awards will be televised live on ABC Sunday starting at 8 p.m.

Weinstein accuser says he trapped her during hotel assault

by MICHAEL R. SISAK and TOM HAYS Associated Press February 5, 2020February 5, 2020

Lauren Marie Young is the the last of six women to testify at the trial about an alleged series of sexual assaults by the former movie mogul.

Arts & Entertainment

Top films were more diverse than ever, but awards season doesn’t show it

by JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer February 4, 2020February 4, 2020

According to new research by the University of Southern California’s Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, more of 2019’s top movies featured minority or female lead characters.

Arts & Entertainment

Jennifer Lopez, Shakira make a statement in joyful, exuberant halftime show

by DAVID BAUDER AP Entertainment Writer February 3, 2020February 3, 2020

The first halftime show to celebrate Latino artists could rightly be declared a success.

Arts & Entertainment, Sports

Trump fumbles post-Super Bowl tweet congratulating Chiefs

by Associated Press February 3, 2020February 3, 2020

He put the Chiefs in the wrong state.

Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World

Jane Fonda brings climate change protests to Los Angeles

by Maria L. La Ganga Los Angeles Times February 3, 2020February 3, 2020

Her four months of weekly protests in the nation’s capital, called Fire Drill Fridays, came to an end in January.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Local & State, News

Do-it-yourself music makers dare to dream

by Eric Russell February 2, 2020February 1, 2020

In their own bedrooms and basements, inspired young songwriters in Maine have access to the high-tech tools and distribution outlets to blossom on their own terms.