AP Entertainment Digest for Thursday, April 9

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THURSDAY, April 9

UPDATES with VIRUS OUTBREAK-SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, COLLEGE ADMISSIONS-BRIBERY, OBIT-MORT DRUCKER, SOC-FIFA-INVESTIGATION

VIRUS OUTBREAK-BROADWAY -- Two Broadway actresses have turned their disappointment at having their musical on hold by doing what they do best — sing. Each day, Pauly and Mack make Instagram videos of themselves singing favorite songs. Many others are keeping the spirit of theater alive -- converting shows into audiobooks, teaching dance lessons and of course, singing -- since Broadway went dark. By AP Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. SENT: 825 words, photos.

TV-Q&A-ISSA RAE — Emmy-nominated actress Issa Rae has been so busy filming movies, producing TV shows and launching a record label that the project that brought her to fame, HBO’s “Insecure,” had to take a backseat. But she says being away from the show, which starts its fourth season Sunday, allowed her to fully appreciate the opportunity. By Entertainment Writer Mesfin Fekadu. SENT: 1226 words, photos.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE -- “Saturday Night Live” will be back on the air this weekend with a show that abides by social distancing rules. NBC says the comedy sketch show will include a “Weekend Update” news segment and original content from “SNL” cast members, all of which will be produced remotely. SENT: 160 words. AP photo planned.

JIM NANTZ-SILENT SPRING — For the last three decades, Jim Nantz has been the voice in living rooms and restaurant bars and anywhere else fans were watching the two biggest sporting events on the Spring calendar — the Final Four and the Masters over a span of nine days. Does he miss it? “I miss it so much I can’t even articulate it,” he said. By Golf Writer Doug Ferguson. SENT. 900 words, photos.

GREEN TOYS — From less packaging, recycled materials, and safer manufacturing practices, toy manufacturers are making strides toward sustainability but an environmental expert says there is still a long way to go. By John Carucci. SENT: 651 words, photos.

OBIT-MORT DRUCKER — One of Mad Magazine’s most loved and enduring illustrators has died. Mort Drucker, the Mad Magazine cartoonist who for decades lovingly spoofed politicians, celebrities and popular culture, died Thursday at 91. SENT: 428 words.

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS-BRIBERY — Federal prosecutors are denying allegations that investigators deliberately withheld and fabricated evidence to entrap actress Lori Loughlin, her fashion designer husband, Mossimo Giannulli, and other prominent parents charged with cheating the college admissions process. By Alanna Durkin Richer. SENT: 538 words, photo.

SOC-FIFA-INVESTIGATION — Two former 21st Century Fox executives have been allowed to remain free on $15 million bonds. Hernan Lopez and Carlos Martin were indicted as part of the U.S. government’s investigation of soccer corruption. By Sports Writer Ronald Blum. SENT: 376 words

OBIT-MORT DRUCKER — One of Mad Magazine’s most loved and enduring illustrators has died. Mort Drucker, the Mad Magazine cartoonist who for decades lovingly spoofed politicians, celebrities and popular culture, died Thursday at 91. SENT: 428 words.

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REVIEWS

FILM REVIEW-TROLLS WORLD TOUR. By Film Writer Jake Coyle. UPCOMING: 700 words by Friday at 3 p.m. Film stills. Release timing is subject to studio embargo.

FILM REVIEW-TIGERTAIL. By Film Writer Jake Coyle. Review is embargoed for 3 a.m. EST Friday, photos.

MUSIC REVIEW-THE SLEEP EAZYS. By Pablo Gorondi. SENT Wednesday, with album art.

MUSIC REVIEW-ELIZA GILKYSON. By Steven Wine. SENT Wednesday, with album art.

MUSIC REVIEW-MADDIE & TAE. By Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. SENT Tuesday: 300 words, photo.

MUSIC REVIEW-THE STROKES. By Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. SENT Wednesday: 300 words, photo.

BOOK REVIEW-BROKEN BY DON WINSLOW. By Bruce DeSilva. SENT Monday: 400 words, photo.

BOOK REVIEW-KICKIN’ UP DUST: MY FRIENDSHIP WITH PATSY CLINE BY LORETTA LYNN. By Ann Levin. SENT Wednesday, with book cover image.

BOOK REVIEW-AFTERLIFE BY JULIA ALVAREZ. Reviewed by Rob Merrill. SENT Wednesday, with book cover image.

BOOK REVIEW-HID FROM OUR EYES BY JULIA SPENCER-FLEMING. By Oline Cogdill. SENT Wednesday, with book cover image.

BOOK REVIEW-RULES FOR BEING A GIRL BY CANDACE BUSHNELL AND KATIE COTUGNO. By Molly Sprayregen. SENT Wednesday, with book cover image.

BOOK REVIEW-VALENTINE A NOVEL BY ELIZABETH WETMORE. Reviewed by Kendal Weaver. SENT: Monday, with book cover image.