AP Entertainment Digest for Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020

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TUESDAY, Dec. 22

YE-PERFORMING IN THE PANDEMIC — In 2020, the pandemic upended the entertainment world, driving thousands out of work, reshaping industries of culture and accelerating digital transformations. Perhaps no loss was felt as acutely as the near total absence of live performance. Broadway theaters were empty, comedy clubs silent, music halls quiet. The spark between performer and audience was nearly snuffed out, and with it a lifeblood of human connection. By Film Writer Jake Coyle. SENT: 1,380 words, photos.

FILM-WONDER WOMAN-PEDRO PASCAL — Pedro Pascal talks about his huckster Wonder Woman character, who, he says, isn’t entirely dissimilar to The Mandalorian. By Film Writer Lindsey Bahr. SENT: 650 words, photos.

MUSIC-GRAMMYWATCH-JHENÉ AIKO — R&B singer Jhené Aiko on scoring multiple Grammy nominations, including one for the show’s top prize: album of the year. By Music Writer Mesfin Fekadu. SENT: 888 words, photos

NIELSENS - Coverage of the top prime-time programs for the week of Dec. 14-20. By Media Writer David Bauder. UPCOMING: 400 words, photo if available.

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FILM REVIEW-SOUL. By Film Writer Jake Coyle. Upcoming: 700 words by 6 p.m. Wednesday, film stills.

FILM REVIEW-SYLVIE’S LOVE. By Film Writer Lindsey Bahr. SENT Tuesday: 660 words, film stills.

FILM REVIEW-NEWS OF THE WORLD. By Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. Upcoming: 700 words by 6 p.m. Wednesday, film stills.

FILM REVIEW-PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN. By National Writer Jocelyn Noveck. SENT Tuesday: 778 words, film stills.