Actresses America Ferrera and Eva Longoria lead a group of more than 150 writers, artists and leaders issuing a ‘letter of solidarity’ to U.S. Latinos.
Arts & Entertainment
Arts and entertainment news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
R. Kelly trial to go ahead despite new cases
An Illinois judge overseeing the singer’s sexual-abuse case says he’ll proceed toward a trial despite three new cases being brought against Kelly.
Metallica donates to Romanian pediatric cancer hospital
The American heavy metal band, which is very popular in Romania, says it has given $277,600 to the cause.
Robert Indiana lived last years in squalor, neglected by caretaker, estate says
As the legal fight over the artist’s estate continues, a court filing accuses Jamie Thomas of stealing over $1 million and artwork and letting the artist live in filth in his crumbling Vinalhaven home.
Model Ashley Graham shows off pregnancy with first child
She’s also celebrating her ninth wedding anniversary with filmmaker Justin Ervin.
Rapper A$AP Rocky found guilty of assault in Swedish street brawl, but avoids prison time
The Harlem-born rapper was convicted for his role in the street fight in a case that attracted the attention of President Donald Trump.
Teen climate change activist making zero-carbon trans-Atlantic journey
Greta Thunberg will leave later this week to make her 2-week voyage to New York to speak at a U.N. climate summit.
‘Chrisley Knows Best’ stars charged with federal tax evasion
The indictment says reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley submitted fake bank and financial statements to financial institutions to get loans worth millions, ‘much of which they used for their own personal benefit.’
CNN backs Chris Cuomo after caught-on-video confrontation
The news anchor was filmed threatening to push a man down the stairs after the man allegedly called him ‘Fredo.’
NFL teaming with Jay-Z on entertainment and social activism
The league plans to use Jay-Z’s Roc Nation to consult on entertainment, including the Super Bowl halftime show, and work with his company on community initiatives, including its own Inspire Change initiative.