AP Entertainment Digest for April 17
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FRIDAY, April 17
VIRUS OUTBREAK-BATTLE OF THE PRODUCERS — While folks are homebound because of the coronavirus, Instagram Live has become the new nightclub where A-list music hitmakers and producers, including Timbaland, Swizz Beatz and Ne-Yo, are battling it out to the enjoyment of fans around the world. By Gary Gerard Hamilton. UPCOMING by 2 p.m. About 700 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-MEDIA — After John King described a video played at President Trump’s coronavirus briefing as propaganda, some asked: so why is CNN airing it? The debate over whether to air the briefings unfiltered is intensifying. By AP Media Writer David Bauder. UPCOMING by 4 p.m. About 700 words, with photos.
MUSIC-RICH BRIAN — When Rich Brian first started rapping, he was just a teen in Indonesia looking to make waves on SoundCloud. He had huge viral success with a song called “Dat $tick,” but also found controversy with a troubling moniker and a persona that some felt mocked hip-hop culture. A few years later, he’s looking to prove he belongs in the rap world. By Juwon Park. UPCOMING by 12 p.m. 800 words, with photos.
SPORTS MOVIES-AP POLL-WHY WE WATCH — For now and the foreseeable future, thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, there are no live sports to watch -- in person, on television, online. “I’m tired,” President Donald Trump lamented this week, “of watching baseball games that are 14 years old.” Somehow, though, movies, no matter how old, are ripe for watching and re-watching. So The Associated Press is presenting a one-of-its-kind Top 25 of sports movies, ranked by writers and editors around the world voted on the best sports cinema has to offer. By Howard Fendrich. UPCOMING: 750 words, photos by noon EDT.
With: SPORTS MOVIES-AP POLL — The AP releases its first – and only – Top 25 rankings of sports movies. By Howard Fendrich. UPCOMING: 485 words, photos by noon EDT.
SPORTS MOVIES-AP POLL GLANCE — A look at iconic lines and other information about the movies that made the list. By Mark Long and Howard Fendrich. UPCOMING: 1,500 words, photos by noon EDT.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-MUSIC-PITBULL — Pitbull is looking to uplift his fans around the world with a new dance anthem. The singer has released “I Believe That We Will Win” and says the proceeds will benefit a pair of charities working to help those affected by the coronavirus pandemic. By Marcela Isaza. UPCOMING: 350 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-SPORTS ANNOUNCERS — Fox Sports’ Joe Buck is one of many announcers who has had to trade the press box for a home office. The hiatus has also allowed some to branch out from what they normally do. Buck has started a podcast with actor Oliver Hudson focusing on their perspectives about fatherhood. Both are longtime friends. By Joe Reedy. UPCOMING. 800 words, file photos.
FBN-DRAFT TV — The NFL Draft is usually ESPN’s and NFL Network’s biggest challenge of the year because of the amount of remote locations and video interviews. That challenge becomes even more daunting this year with the draft taking place in a virtual setting. Both networks will be pooling their resources over the three days of coverage. By Joe Reedy. UPCOMING: 800 words, photos.
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REVIEWS
FILM REVIEW-SERGIO. By AP Film Writer Lindsey Bahr. SENT Wednesday: 631 words, film stills.
MUSIC REVIEW-SHELBY LYNNE. By Pablo Gorondi. SENT Thursday, 300 words.
MUSIC REVIEW-RON SEXSMITH. By Scott Stroud. UPCOMING: Friday.
MUSIC REVIEW-THE WHITE BUFFALO. By Pablo Gorondi. UPCOMING: Friday.
BOOK REVIEW-SIMON THE FIDDLER BY PAULETTE JILES. Reviewed by Rob Merrill. SENT Monday: 413 words, book cover image.