The former talk show queen is working with “Selma” director Ava DuVernay.
Arts & Entertainment
Arts and entertainment news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Robin Williams’ survivors clash over his Tiburon estate
The comedian’s third wife is at odds with the children from his previous marriages.
TVs evolve to keep up with shift to online streaming
Besides designs for watching Web video, set makers are offering sharper pictures with 4K resolution and also richer colors.
Joe Cocker, English rocker who made others’ songs his own, dies at 70
His performance of “With a Little Help From My Friends” at Woodstock in 1969 epitomized his growling, stylistically expansive style.
Portland Ballet’s founder, a fixture in Portland’s arts scene, close to a final bow
Praise and gratitude pour in for Genie O’Brien as she nears the end of 35 years as executive and artistic director of the dance organization.
North Korea responsible for Sony hack attack?
Given Kim Jong Un’s paranoia, no one would be surprised.
Stephen Colbert signs off; watch video highlights
‘I’m not here to brag about how I changed the world. I did something much harder . . . ‘
Portland Ballet founder announces her retirement before ‘Nutcracker’ performance
Eugenia O’Brien, who founded the company 35 years ago, gets an extended ovation.
Portland chef Shannon Bard takes home top prize on ‘Kitchen Inferno’
The owner of Zapoteca says she’ll use the $25,000 jackpot from the Food Network TV show for a thank-you vacation for her family.
Republican aide resigns after criticizing Obama’s kids
The communications director had sharp words for the teens’ actions at the turkey-pardoning ceremony last week.