AP Entertainment Digest for Friday
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FRIDAY, FEB. 7
BOOKS-PUBLISHING DIVERSITY — The debate over Jeanine Cummins' novel “American Dirt” has brought renewed scrutiny to the publishing industry, which is predominantly white. By AP National Writer Hillel Italie. UPCOMING: 1,200 words, photos.
PEOPLE-HASTY PUDDING-PLATT - Ben Platt's latest accolades are pitch perfect. The award-winning actor and musician is being honored by Harvard University's famed Hasty Pudding Theatricals as its 2020 Man of the Year. At 26, Platt is the youngest recipient in the 54-year history of the award, handed out annually by the troupe that dates to the late 18th century. Platt will receive his pudding pot late Friday at a celebratory roast. SENT: 300 words, photos.
SEXUAL MISCONDUCT-WEINSTEIN - Some were aspiring actresses. One was a star on the rise. Another was looking to get more involved in behind-the-scenes aspects of the film and TV business. Six women out of the many who have accused Harvey Weinstein of vile sexual behavior have testified over the last two weeks at his New York City rape trial. Their harrowing accounts, the centerpiece of a prosecution case that rested Thursday after two weeks of testimony, could help convict the disgraced film producer and put him in prison for the rest of his life. By 9ichael R. Sisak. SENT: 900 words, photos.
BRITAIN-ROYALS - Britain is set for another royal wedding. Buckingham Palace announced Friday that Queen Elizabeth II’s granddaughter Princess Beatrice will marry in London on May 29. SENT: 215 words.
NYFW-MONSE - Coverage of the Monse fashion runway show. With photos, video.
NYFW-JEREMY SCOTT - Coverage of the Jeremy Scott fashion runway show. With photos, video.
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REVIEWS:
FILM REVIEW-BIRDS OF PREY. Reviewed by AP National Writer Jocelyn Noveck. SENT Wednesday: 700 words, film stills.
MUSIC REVIEW-SON LITTLE. Reviewed by Pablo Gorondi. SENT Monday: 335 words, photos.
MUSIC REVIEW-GREEN DAY. Reviewed by AP Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. SENT Tuesday: 450 words, photo.
MUSIC REVIEW-STONE TEMPLE PILOTS. Reviewed by AP Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. SENT: Thursday: 350 words, photo.
MUSIC REVIEW-JOHN MORELAND. Reviewed by Scott Stroud. SENT Thursday: 310 words, photo.
MUSIC REVIEW-BIRDS OF PREY: THE ALBUM. Reviewed by Melanie Sims. UPCOMING Friday: 320 words, photo.
BOOK REVIEW-THE BOMB BY FRED KAPLAN. Reviewed by Jeff Rowe. SENT Monday: 545 words, photo.
BOOK REVIEW-GOLDEN IN DEATH BY J.D. ROBB. Reviewed by Sophia Rosenbaum. SENT Tuesday: 425 words, photos.
BOOK REVIEW-THE GOOD KILLER BY HARRY DOLAN. Reviewed by Oline H. Cogdill. SENT Tuesday: 390 words, photos.
BOOK REVIEW-A COLD TRAIL BY ROBERT DUGONI. Reviewed by Jeff Ayers. SENT Tuesday: 340 words, photo.
BOOK REVIEW-OLYMPIC PRIDE BY DEBORAH RILEY, BLAIR UNDERWOOD AND TRAVIS THRASHER. Reviewed by Jeff Rowe. SENT Tuesday: 310 words, photos.