He fashioned an uncommonly swift and heavy poly-rhythmic style that inspired – and intimidated – countless musicians.
Arts & Entertainment
Arts and entertainment news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
University of Kansas apologizes for risque Snoop Dogg show at hoops event
The Jayhawks get an R-rated performance for their annual basketball kickoff.
Diahann Carroll, Oscar-nominated, pioneering actress, dies
Carroll was an actress and singer who won critical acclaim as the first black woman to star in a non-servant role in a TV series.
Studio behind ‘Sesame Street’ is making an Elmo talk show
Elmo will interview real-life celebrities, not the muppet kind.
Actor James Franco’s ex-students sue alleging sexual impropriety
Two actresses claim Franco pushed his students into performing in explicit sex scenes on camera, dangling roles in his films for those who participated.
Trump tweet of Nickelback video aimed at Biden removed
The video featured a doctored version of the band’s music video ‘Photograph,’ showing the lead singer holding a picture of former Vice President Joe Biden, his son, a Ukrainian gas executive and another man.
Iconic Maine home of Stephen, Tabitha King to undergo metamorphosis
The author still occasionally greets fans outside his Bangor home, but the couple are now looking for more privacy.
Placido Domingo resigns as general director of LA Opera
The legendary tenor, who served as general director from 2003 until now, says the sexual harassment allegations against him have ‘compromised’ his ability to serve the company.
Judge denies bail for R. Kelly in NYC sexual abuse case
The R&B singer is accused of using his fame to recruit young women and girls for illegal sexual activity.
Facing decline in retail sales, Freeport turns to the arts as economic driver
The town’s annual Fall Festival is expected to draw thousands of people to see the 150 featured artists this weekend.