Stanley Kramer gave us “High Noon” 1952 and “Judgement at Nuremberg” 1961 and that alone is enough to cast Kramer in gold. His “The Defiant Ones” in 1958 wasn’t in the same league with those brilliant pieces. Tony Curtis got to play chain-gang baddie Johnny Jackson, a snarling racist small-time criminal, in a time when […]
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NBC defends Shiffrin coverage, suggests sexism by critics
For the second straight Olympics, the emotional health of top athletes has become a focus of discussion.
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Bob Saget died after accidental blow to the head, family says
The comedian and ‘Full House’ star was found dead Jan. 9 in a Florida hotel room.
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Livingston Taylor still going strong, talks career, upcoming Gardiner concert
Getting back in touch with artists after a long period of time is always fun and usually very rewarding, and such is the case with today’s performer, Livingston Taylor, whom I’ve chatted with several times over the years. As the fourth child in a musical family (which includes James, Kate, Hugh and Alex Taylor) he […]
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Neil Young song streams jump 38% after his Spotify boycott
Merck Mercuriadis, whose fund owns 50% rights to Young’s catalog, said interest in the artist’s music has surged since he requested the streaming service remove his songs from Spotify.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Local & State
Portland author Lily King a finalist for short story prize
Her new collection, ‘Five Tuesdays in Winter,’ is among three finalists for the $20,000 Story Prize.
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‘Power of the Dog’ tops Oscar nominations with 12; ‘Dune’ nabs 10
A largely virtual awards season added some unpredictability to this year’s nominations, which are occurring later than usual.
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Kardashians launching Hulu original series April 14
New episodes will air every Thursday.
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Scarlett Johansson, Colin Jost reunite for Super Bowl ad
The married couple will dodge a mind-reading Alexa device.
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Muscogee dismayed by nearly naked statue of Georgia ancestor
Tribal historians say the figure presents an offensive and inaccurate conception of Native Americans as primitive savages.