AP Entertainment Digest for Monday, April 20
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MONDAY, April 20
MUSIC-BRAD PAISLEY — Brad Paisley wants to raise a glass virtually to friends, family and frontline workers in the middle of the global pandemic — so send him a text. WIth the release of his new single “No I in Beer,” he’s been surprising people on video conference calls to share a virtual happy hour. By AP Entertainment Writer Kristin M. Hall. SENT: 520 words, photos. Video planned.
CHALLENGED BOOKS — The American Library Association releases its annual list of the most books drawing the most objections from parents and others in the local community. By AP National Writer Hillel Italie. SENT: 720 words, photos.
TV-Q&A-JANE GOODALL — Jane Goodall, who is viewed as the Mother Teresa of environmentalism, offers her thoughts on the benefits the Earth is having from the coronavirus pandemic, wild animal poaching and her upcoming documentary “Jane Goodall: The Hope,” which premieres Wednesday on the National Geographic Channel. By Jonathan Landrum Jr. UPCOMING: 800 words. AP Photos.
HARRY AND MEGHAN — The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have announced they will no longer cooperate with several British tabloid newspapers because of what they call “distorted, false or invasive” stories. By Jill Lawless. SENT: 400 words, photo.
SOPRANOS PODCAST — The coronavirus pandemic almost upended a new podcast about the hit TV series “The Sopranos” before it even started. But hosts and series actors Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa said fans pleaded with them to find a way to do it. By John Carucci. UPCOMIING: 500 words, photos and video.
THE STREAM — A roundup of the film, music, television and book releases headed to a screen or device near you. UPCOMING: 950 words, photos.
CELEB BIRTHDAYS — Celebrity birthdays for the week of April 26-May 2. UPCOMING: 1,500 words.
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VIRUS OUTBREAK-FREE STUFF — In the face of the coronavirus, many companies are offering their goods for free or dropping their paywalls for a limited time. It may not be the best financial decision, but marketing experts say it’s a good public relations move and a nice way to hook future customers as long as it doesn’t seem like they’re taking advantage of the virus. By AP Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. SENT Sunday: 900 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-IDRIS ELBA — Idris Elba says he and his wife had their lives “turned around” after contracting the coronavirus. By Louise Dixon. SENT Sunday: 489 words, with video and photo.
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REVIEWS
FILM REVIEW-BEASTIE BOYS STORY — By AP Film Writer Jake Coyle. UPCOMING: 700 words by Wednesday at 3 p.m. Film stills.
FILM REVIEW-EXTRACTION. — By AP Film Writer Lindsey Bahr. UPCOMING: 700 words by Friday at 6 p.m. Film stills.
BOOK REVIEW-TOMBSTONE BY TOM CLAVIN. Reviewed by Bruce DeSilva. UPCOMING Monday:, with book cover image.
BOOK REVIEW-THE MOMENT OF TENDERNESS BY MADALEINE L’ENGLE. Reviewed by Molly Sprayregen. UPCOMING: Tuesday, with book cover image.
BOOK REVIEW-THE BOOK OF LONGINGS BY SUE MONK KIDD. Reviewed by Genine Babakian. UPCOMING: Wednesday, with book cover image.
MUSIC REVIEW-THE WHITE BUFFALO. By Pablo Gorondi. UPCOMING: Monday.