Not even Taylor Swift, Missy Elliott and a 1990s rap reunion could halt the steady decline in television viewership for MTV’s Video Music Awards.
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The places it’ll go: Dr. Seuss exhibition hitting the road
The exhibit is centered on a maze based on “Oh, the Places You’ll Go,” the Dr. Seuss book that urges children to explore the world and move mountains despite the pitfalls and challenges.
Microchip returns ailing cat to its grateful family after a 10-year absence
Miss Kitty was reunited with her family in Topsham after a mysterious adventure, but efforts to save the beloved calico ultimately failed, leaving them grieving.
Leslie Jones leaving ‘SNL,’ Kate McKinnon back next season
Jones, who started on the show as a writer, leaves after 5 seasons as a cast member.
Netflix to give ‘The Irishman’ exclusive theatrical release
Netflix will give theaters most of November to play Martin Scorsese’s big-budget crime epic before it lands on the streaming service.
Now free from legal limbo, rapper Meek Mill eyes prison reform
Meek Mill pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor gun charge in a deal that spared him additional prison time.
Escape the ordinary with live puzzle solving in Biddeford
Ingenious Escape Games offers patrons the chance to crack the riddle of ‘The Secret Laboratory of Dr. Prometheus.’
Fashion’s Isabel Toledo, creator for Michelle Obama, dies
Fashion designer Isabel Toledo, known for an avant-garde flair, dies at age 59.
‘Good Morning America’ host apologizes for Prince George ballet comment
Lara Spencer discusses the backlash against her comments, saying she has learned the ‘bravery it takes for a young boy to pursue a career in dance.’
Banksy’s Brexit mural disappears from wall in seaside British port
The side of a building in Dover that had borne a painting of a worker chipping away one of the golden stars from the European Union’s flag was covered in white paint Monday.