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Arts & Entertainment
Arts and entertainment news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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.
Garth Brooks to receive Gershwin Prize for Popular Song
Brooks is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. His hits include “Friends in Low Places,” “The Thunder Rolls” and “The Dance.”
‘Making a Murderer’ subject seeks pardon, commutation
A man convicted of rape and murder when he was a teenager whose story was documented in the 2015 Netflix series “Making a Murderer” is asking for a pardon.
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle sue British tabloid over letter to her dad
The prince initiated legal proceedings against the publication Mail on Sunday and its parent company, Associated Newspapers.