US-Entertainment Digest, 1st Ld-Writethru

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MONDAY, JAN. 13 UPDATES WITH SEXUAL MISCONDUCT-WEINSTEIN , THE VIEW-HUNTSMAN

OSCAR NOMINATIONS - Female filmmakers were shut out, “Parasite” made history and “The Joker” just edged out “The Irishman," “1917” and “Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood” in Monday's Oscar nominations. By AP Film Writer Jake Coyle. SENT: 1,525 words, photos.

OSCAR NOMINATIONS-MUSIC - Beyoncé’s “Spirit” from “The Lion King” didn’t roar loud enough for the Academy Awards: The song didn’t earn a nomination for best original song, though Randy Newman, Elton John and the husband-wife duo Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez have a chance at winning another Oscar for songwriting. By AP Music Writer Mesfin Fekadu. SENT: 430 words, photos.

OSCAR NOMINATIONS-SNUBS AND SURPRISES - Once again, it was #DirectorsSoMale at the Oscars. "Congratulations to those men," said presenter Issa Rae pointedly, after the announcement of an all-male directors slate. Denied were contenders like Greta Gerwig, director of “Little Women,” and Lulu Wang of “The Farewell.” By AP National Writer Jocelyn Noveck. SENT: 690 words, photos.

OSCAR NOMINATIONS-FACTS AND FIGURES - A look at some of the historic achievements and trivial tidbits from Monday's nominations for the 92nd Academy Awards. By AP Entertainment Writer Andrew Dalton. SENT: 600 words.

OSCAR NOMINATIONS-QUOTEBOX - Reactions from some of the nominees for the Academy Awards. Reactions from some of the nominees for the Academy Awards. SENT: 1,010 words, photos.

OSCAR NOMINATIONS-BOX OFFICE - A list of the domestic box office totals for the best picture nominees for the 92nd annual Academy Awards that were announced Monday by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. SENT: 80 words, photos.

OSCAR NOMINATIONS-LIST - The list of nominees for the 92nd Academy Awards. SENT: 600 words.

BRITAIN-ROYAL RIFT - Queen Elizabeth II agreed Monday to grant Prince Harry and and his wife Meghan their wish for a more independent life, allowing them to move part-time to Canada while remaining firmly in the House of Windsor.Princes William and Harry slammed a newspaper report Monday describing a severe strain in their relationship, calling the story offensive and potentially harmful as they embark on talks regarding the future of the British monarchy. By Frank Augstein and Danica Kirka. SENT: 525 words, photos.

ROYAL RIFT-KEY QUESTIONS - The crisis gripping Britain’s royal family over Prince Harry’s plan to step down from royal duties moved to Queen Elizabeth II’s rural retreat in eastern England on Monday afternoon. The 93-year-old monarch summoned Prince Charles, heir to the throne, and his sons, princes William and Harry, to Sandringham House to thrash out difficult issues. The queen said after the meeting that the family respects the couple's decision, but many important matters haven't been resolved. By Gregory Katz. SENT: 860 words.

SEXUAL MISCONDUCT-WEINSTEIN - Supermodel Gigi Hadid is in the running to be a juror in Harvey Weinstein’s rape trial after telling a judge Monday that she thinks she would be able to “keep an open mind on the facts.” By Tom Hays. SENT: 345 words, photos.

THE VIEW-HUNTSMAN - Abby Huntsman, a panelist on ABC's daytime talk show “The View,” said Monday she's leaving to help run her father's campaign for governor of Utah and spend more time with her family. SENT: 165 words, photos.

BOOKS-YOUTH AMBASSADOR- Award-winning children's author Jason Reynolds has taken on a new project: He has been named the country's next National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, a two-year position. SENT: 345 words.

CELEB BIRTHDAYS - Celebrity birthdays for the week of Jan. 19-25. SENT: 1,100 words.

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REVIEWS:

FILM REVIEW-DOLITTLE. By AP Film Writer Jake Coyle. UPCOMING Wednesday: 300 words, photos by 3 p.m.

FILM REVIEW-BAD BOYS FOR LIFE. By AP Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. UPCOMING Wednesday: 500 words, photos by 5 p.m.

BOOK REVIEW-THE HOLLOWS BY JESS MONTGOMERY. Reviewed by Genine Babkian. SENT Monday: 405 words, photos.

BOOK REVIEW-THE PRISON GUARD BY ALEX MARWOOD. Reviewed by Oline H. Cogdill. SENT Monday: 370 words, photos.

BOOK REVIEW-THE PRIZED GIRL BY AMY K. GREEN. Reviewed by Bruce DeSilva. SENT Monday: 415 words, photos.

BOOK REVIEW-HOW QUICKLY SHE DISAPPEARS BY RAYMOND FLEISHCHMANN. Reviewed by Bruce DeSilva. UPCOMING Tuesday: 370 words, photos.

BOOK REVIEW-RUN ME TO EARTH BY PAUL YOON. Reviewed by Kendal Weaver. UPCOMING Tuesday: 425 words, photos.

BOOK REVIEW-THE BETTER LIAR: A NOVEL BY TANEN JONES. Reviewed by Molly Sprayregen. UPCOMING Tuesday: 200 words, photos.