While movie studios were fewer at the annual event, TV fans will get their pick of just-ended shows like ‘Game of Thrones,’ favorites like ‘The Walking Dead’ or new properties like ‘Star Trek: Picard.’
Arts & Entertainment
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Portland panel says Kennebunkport artist should build sculpture at roundabout
But members raise questions about adding a bronze squirrel to a planned statue of a rare hawk that took up residence in Deering Oaks last year.
Apple, Google roll out new, inclusive emojis
People can pick any combination of skin tone and gender, as well as emojis that show people with disabilities.
Iowa official fired after complaints about his Tupac fixation
The director of the Iowa Department of Human Services had an obsession with the late rapper Tupac Shakur during his 2-year tenure.
Beyoncé and docs on R. Kelly, Michael Jackson get Emmy nods
Beyoncé’s “Homecoming” film has scored six Emmy nominations, while documentaries on Michael Jackson, R. Kelly and the disastrous Fyre Festival also picked up nominations
Partial list of nominees for annual Primetime Emmy Awards
The 71st Emmy Awards will air Sept. 22 on Fox.
‘Game of Thrones’ earns a record-breaking 32 Emmy nods
‘Game of Thrones’ scores record-breaking 32 Emmy Award nominations, toppling drama series record set by ‘NYPD Blue’ in 1994.
Trial begins in lawsuit over Portland art museum bequest
The Portland Museum of Art says the caretaker of a deceased benefactor manipulated her to remove a large donation from her will.
Barbie goes glam rock to honor David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust
Barbie’s latest gig? Ziggy Stardust in honor of David Bowie’s ‘Space Oddity’
Connecticut investigating novelist Wally Lamb’s inmate writing program
Connecticut’s Correction Department is investigating an inmate writing program run by author Wally Lamb after a lawsuit was filed by some of the participants.