AP Entertainment Digest for Tuesday, April 28
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TUESDAY, April 28
UPDATES with REALITY SHOW ACTOR-DEADLY WRECK, VIRUS OUTBREAK-OPRAH COMMENCEMENT
TV-RYAN MURPHY'S HOLLYWOOD — Ryan Murphy’s “Hollywood” miniseries imagines the post-WWII industry as a place where kids with big dreams, including gay actor Rock Hudson and a black screenwriter, fight to be true to themselves, and for Murphy it’s personal. By TV Writer Lynn Elber, SENT: 783 words, photos.
FILM-PETER BOGDANOVICH — Legendary director Peter Bogdanovich talks about his new podcast with TCM, why he thinks the studio system produced the best films and actors, and how he’s keeping busy at 80. By Film Writer Lindsey Bahr. SENT: 778 words, with photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-OPRAH COMMENCEMENT — Oprah will be the commencement speaker and Awkwafina, Jennifer Garner, Lil Nas X and Simone Biles will offer words of wisdom to the Class of 2020 in a multi-hour graduation streaming event on Facebook and Instagram on May 15. SENT: 143 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-RADIO STORYTIME — A library in small-town Alaska is closed but keeping kids connected in even the most remote communities as they become further isolated during the coronavirus pandemic. A popular children’s story hour lives on thanks to a AM radio station whose broadcast can reach homes with often unreliable internet. It’s also one way the nation’s libraries are dealing with closures during the pandemic. By Rachel D'oro. SENT 595 words, photos, video.
REALITY SHOW ACTOR-DEADLY WRECK — Ashley Ross of the reality TV show “Little Women: Atlanta” has died in a head-on crash on a Georgia road, police and her representative confirmed Tuesday. Ross, 34, who was known as “Ms. Minnie,” died of her injuries Monday, her publicist Liz Dixson said in an email to The Association Press. SENT: 175 words, photos.
BRITAIN-PRINCE HARRY — Prince Harry has recorded a special message to celebrate the 75th anniversary of children’s favorite Thomas the Tank Engine. SENT. 400 words, with photos.
NETHERLANDS-GIRL WITH A PEARL EARRING — A Dutch museum presents the results of scientific research carried out on the Johannes Vermeer painting Girl with a Pearl Earring. By Michael Corder. SENT. 550 words, with photos.
NIELSENS — Coverage of the top prime-time programs from the week of April 20-26. By AP Media Writer David Bauder. UPCOMING: 400 words, photo if available.
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REVIEWS
FILM REVIEW-ALL DAY AND A NIGHT. By Film Writer Jake Coyle. Upcoming: 700 words by 6 p.m. Wednesday, film stills.
FILM REVIEW-A SECRET LOVE. By Film Writer Lindsey Bahr. Upcoming: 700 words by 6 p.m. Wednesday, film stills.
FILM REVIEW-THE WRETCHED. By Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. Upcoming: 700 words by 6 p.m. Wednesday, film stills.
BOOK REVIEW-IF IT BLEEDS BY STEPHEN KING. Reviewed by Rob Merrill. SENT Monday: 485 words, photo.