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Weinstein lawyer says 98% of creditors agreeing to settle sexual harassment claims

by LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press December 12, 2019December 12, 2019

A lawyer for The Weinstein Co. says 98% of creditors are joining a tentative settlement that plaintiffs say includes $25 million for over two dozen actresses and former employees.

Arts & Entertainment

Grammy-winner Anderson .Paak supports hometown arts center

by Associated Press December 12, 2019December 12, 2019

The Grammy winner visited the Oxnard Performing Arts and Convention Center and urged his fans to donate to keep the city-owned facility open.

Life & Culture, On Music Lucky Clark

Lucky Clark On Music: Marcia Gallagher

December 12, 2019December 11, 2019

Hallowell music teacher to bring her holiday singalong show to Slates Dec. 16.

Life & Culture, Lifestyle, Movie Review J.P. Devine

J.P. Devine Movie Review: ‘The Good Liar’

December 12, 2019December 11, 2019

Director Bill Condon knows how to put a thriller on the screen, even one as overcomplicated, but compelling, like “The Good Liar.” This is, after all, the Bill Condon who gave us “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn” 1 and 2. We’re off. The players in this “pas de deus,” Roy Courtnay (Ian McKellen) and Betty […]

Arts & Entertainment

‘Parasite,’ ‘Jojo Rabbit’ get a boost from Screen Actors Guild nominations

by JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer December 11, 2019December 11, 2019

Scarlett Johansson also received two individual nominations from SAG, considered a bellwether for the Oscars.

Arts & Entertainment, Books, Nation & World, News

Nobel winner Handke not welcome in Sarajevo and Kosovo

by Associated Press December 11, 2019December 11, 2019

Sarajevo’s regional parliament and Kosovo’s foreign minister have said Nobel Literature Prize laureate Peter Handke is not welcome for his apologist views toward Serb war crimes.