AP Entertainment Digest for Tuesday, March 31
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TUESDAY, MARCH 31
VIRUS OUTBREAK-HOLLYWOOD VOICES: The red carpets are rolled up in storage, the A-listers holed up in mansions, multiplex doors are closed. For now, at least, the coronavirus has shut down much of Hollywood. Six workers including a filmmaker, hairstylist, editor and publicist, discuss the profound effects on their lives and an industry often associated with wealth and glamour, but is totally dependent on workers who hustle from job to job. By Mike Cidoni Lennox. UPCOMING by 3 p.m.: 1,500 words, photos, video.
With VIRUS OUTBREAK-WHAT'S HAPPENING. UPCOMING.
BRITAIN-HARRY AND MEGHAN: Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are ending their lives as senior members of Britain’s royal family and starting an uncertain new chapter as international celebrities and charity patrons. By Jill Lawless. SENT. 829 words, photos.
COMEDY RADIO: It may seem like odd timing to start a satellite radio channel for women comics in the midst of a global pandemic, but SiriusXM is hoping that people will need a laugh. By AP Media Writer David Bauder. UPCOMING by 3 p.m., photos.
MUSIC-PRINCESS GOES TO THE BUTTERFLY MUSEUM: The members of the indie rock band Princess Goes to the Butterfly Museum are in the unenviable position of trying to launch their career during a global pandemic, but they have a few things going for them — they're all seasoned musicians and they have a celebrity. By AP Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. UPCOMING: Tuesday: 700 words, photos.
TV-AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN: "America's Test Kitchen" is marking its 20th year on PBS and mixing up a new batch of younger viewers who are drawn to the cooking show online. By TV Writer Lynn Elber. UPCOMING, 600 words, photos.
BOOKS-INDIES-ONLINE: With independent bookstores shut down nationwide, a new online seller is offering help. In January, Andy Hunter launched Bookshop.org. It offers everything from the new Hilary Mantel novel to such classics as Boccaccio's “The Decameron” and it shares proceeds with independent stores. By National Writer Hillel Italie. SENT. 567 words, photos.
ESPN-THE LAST DANCE: The long-awaited look at Michael Jordan’s last championship season with the Chicago Bulls is finally set for release. By Basketball Writer Tim Reynolds. SENT. 383 words, photos.
TIGER KING-MISSING MAN: A Florida sheriff is asking for new leads in the disappearance of the former husband of a big cat sanctuary owner who was featured in the new Netflix series “Tiger King.” SENT. 246 words, photos.
NIELSENS — Coverage of the top prime-time programs from the week of March 23-29. By AP Media Writer David Bauder. UPCOMING: 450 words, photo if available.
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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.