AP Entertainment Digest for Monday, June 15

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MONDAY, June 15

UPDATES with ACADEMY AWARDS-POSTPONED, MUSIC-BET AWARDS, FBN-SAINTS-JENKINS-CNN

ACADEMY AWARDS-POSTPONED — For the fourth time in its history, the Oscars are being postponed. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Monday that the 93rd Academy Awards will now be held on April 25, 2021, eight weeks later than originally planned because of the pandemic’s effects on the movie industry. By Film Writer Lindsey Bahr. SENT: 560 words, photo.

AMERICA PROTESTS-STREAMING REVOLUTION -- Bystander footage has been a driving force in the Black Lives Matter movement, with cellphone-bearing citizens capturing the deaths of George Floyd, Alton Sterling, Eric Garner and others. Those high-profile clips showed the extremes of police brutality, but in the nationwide protests following Floyd’s death two weeks ago, the ubiquity of smartphones has exposed for many the breadth of police aggression. By Jake Seiner. SENT: 1,039 words, photos.

MUSIC-BET AWARDS — Drake is the leading nominee at the 2020 BET Awards, which will celebrate its 20th anniversary later this month. BET announced Monday that Drake is nominated for six honors, including video of the year and best male hip-hop artist. The 2020 BET Awards will air live on June 28 across ViacomCBS networks, including CBS for the first time. The show, which will be a virtual celebration because of the coronavirus pandemic, will also air on BET and BET HER. By Music Writer Mesfin Fekadu. SENT: 263 words, photo.

TV-MAE WEST — Mae West was the bawdy, witty, sex symbol of the 1930s who pioneered a path for modern women with determination and a nod and a wink. The first major documentary film on this important cultural figure — “Mae West: Dirty Blonde” — makes its world premiere Tuesday on PBS, an attempt to look past her gowns and jewels. By AP Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. SENT: 833 words, photo.

Q&A-QUEEN LATIFAH — Queen Latifah plays Oscar-winner Hattie McDaniel in the Netflix series “Hollywood,” and has a simple reaction to HBO Max’s decision last week to pull “Gone With the Wind” from its service temporarily: good riddance. By Gary Gerard Hamilton. SENT: 856 words, photos.

MUSIC-AMERICANA AWARDS — NASHVILLE — The nominees for the 2020 Americana Honors and Awards, to be held on Sept.16, are announced. By Entertainment Writer Kristin M. Hall. SENT: 270 words, photos.

BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE — The president and five other board members of the National Book Critics Circle have resigned amid allegations of racism and violations of privacy stemming from the organization's attempts to craft a statement of support for Black Lives Matter. By National Writer Hillel Italie. SENT: 550 words.

FBN-SAINTS-JENKINS-CNN — New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins is joining CNN as a contributor focusing on racial and social justice. Jenkins says he believes he can “be a voice for other athlete activists and those who have dedicated their lives” to promoting equality through legislation and other reforms. Jenkins is an 11-year NFL veteran out of Ohio State who has won Super Bowls with both New Orleans and the Philadelphia Eagles. SENT: 319 words, photo.

THE STREAM — This week’s new entertainment releases include a celebration of Juneteenth with the film “Miss Juneteenth,” Channing Godfrey Peoples’ first feature film. There are also albums from a pair of iconic rock stars — Bob Dylan and Neil Young. Also, John Legend has a new album and a variety special during the same week. SENT: 753 words, photos.

CELEB BIRTHDAYS — Celebrity birthdays for the week of June 21-27. SENT: 1,285 words.

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REVIEWS

FILM REVIEW-BABYTEETH — FILM REVIEW-BABYTEETH. By Film Writer Lindsey Bahr. Upcoming: 700 words by 6 p.m. Wednesday, film stills.

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

FILM REVIEW-KAJILLIONAIRE. By National Writer Jocelyn Noveck. Upcoming: 700 words by 6 p.m. Wednesday, film stills.

MUSIC REVIEW-BOB DYLAN. By Scott Stroud. SENT: Monday.

MUSIC REVIEW-MATT LOVELL. By Scott Stroud. SENT: Monday.

MUSIC REVIEW-NEIL YOUNG. By Scott Stroud. SENT: Monday.

MUSIC REVIEW-DON BRYANT. By Pablo Gorondi. UPCOMING: Tuesday.

MUSIC REVIEW-OUMOU SANGARÉ. By Pablo Gorondi. UPCOMING: Wednesday.

MUSIC REVIEW-PHOEBE BRIDGERS. By Steven Wine. UPCOMING: Wednesday.

MUSIC REVIEW-YO-YO MA and FRIENDS. By Steven Wine. UPCOMING: Thursday.

BOOK REVIEW-DEATH IN HER HANDS BY OTTESSA MOSHFEGH. Reviewed by Ann Levin. SENT Monday: 414 words, cover image.