AP Entertainment Digest for Monday, March 30

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MONDAY, March 30

BOOKS-ALICIA KEYS AND OPRAH — Alicia Keys says she dug deep to recall stories — some painful, some playful — about her life for her autobiography "More Myself," which is being released Tuesday on Oprah Winfrey's publishing imprint. By Music Writer Mesfin Fekadu. SENT. 1000 words, photos..

With Books-Alicia-Keys-Outtakes. In outtakes from a recent interview with The Associated Press, Keys discusses working with a sleazy photographer for one of her first big magazine shoots, getting a piano as a teenager, her decision to never use the N-word and collaborating with Kanye West and John Legend before they were household names. By Music Writer Mesfin Fekadu. SENT. 1600 words.

NIPSEY HUSSLE-LEGACY — Much like his famous catchphrase “The Marathon Continues,” the late Nipsey Hussle’s legacy is pushing forward even stronger a year after his death. He earned his first-ever Grammy in January, his message of financial empowerment and community activism reached the masses including President Barack Obama and inspired those in his own community to invest. By Jonathan Landrum Jr. SENT: 890 words. AP Photos.

With NIPSEY HUSSLE-TIMELINE — A chronological look at the death of Nipsey Hussle and its aftermath, on the first anniversary of his shooting. The account is drawn from court records and public events. By AP Entertainment Writer Andrew Dalton UPCOMING: 2,000 words, photos.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-BENEFIT CONCERT — Billie Eilish, Mariah Carey, Alicia Keys and Dave Grohl opened their doors to the world — literally. The musicians performed from their homes for an hour-long benefit concert to raise money during the coronavirus crisis. SENT: 640 words, photos.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-SESAME STREET — Elmo, Rooster and Cookie Monster are doing their part to help keep kids safe as the coronavirus pandemic grinds on. The beloved Sesame Street muppets are featured in some of four new animated public service spots reminding young fans to take care while doing such things as washing hands and sneezing. SENT: 280 words, photos.

THE STREAM — A roundup of the film, music, television and book releases headed to a screen or device near you. UPCOMING: 1,000 words by 6 p.m., photos.

NETHERLANDS-MUSEUM BREAK-IN — A painting by Dutch master Vincent van Gogh was stolen in an overnight smash-and-grab raid on a museum that was closed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. “The Parsonage Garden at Nuenen in Spring 1884 ” by the Dutch master was taken in the early hours Monday. By Mike Corder. SENT: 396 words.

BOOKS-WHITMAN AWARD — The Yemeni-American poet Threa Almontaser has won the Walt Whitman Award for best first book. Almontaser’s “The Wild Fox of Yemen” comes out in April 2021.

CELEB BIRTHDAYS — Celebrity birthdays for the week of April 5-11. SENT: 1,225 words.

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REVIEWS

FILM REVIEW-SLAY THE DRAGON — By AP Film Writer Jake Coyle. UPCOMING: 700 words by Wednesday at 3 p.m. Film stills.

FILM REVIEW-COFFEE & KAREEM. By AP Film Writer Lindsey Bahr. UPCOMING: 700 words by Friday at 11 a.m. Film stills.

MUSIC REVIEW-NATION OF LANGUAGE. By AP Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. UPCOMING Wednesday: 320 words, photo.

MUSIC REVIEW-JAMES ELKINGTON. By Steven Wine. UPCOMING: Wednesday.

MUSIC REVIEW-NINA SIMONE. By Pablo Gorondi. UPCOMING: Thursday.

MUSIC REVIEW-M WARD. By Pablo Gorondi. UPCOMING: Thursday

BOOK REVIEW-WOW, NO THANK YOU ESSAYS BY SAMANTHA IRBY. Reviewed by Molly Sprayregen. UPCOMING: Wednesday, with book cover image.

BOOK REVIEW-THE FAMILIAR DARK BY AMY ENGEL. Reviewed by Oline H. Cogdill. UPCOMING: Wednesday, with book cover image.

BOOK REVIEW-PROVIDENCE BY MAX BARRY. Reviewed by Jeff Ayers. UPCOMING: Wednesday, with book cover image.

BOOK REVIEW-IT’S NOT ALL DOWNHILL FROM HERE BY TERRY McMILLAN. Reviewed by Lincee Ray. UPCOMING: Wednesday, with book cover image.

BOOK REVIEW-DEVOTED BY DEAN KOONTZ. Reviewed by Waka Tsunoda. UPCOMING: Wednesday, with book cover image.