AP Entertainment Digest for Tuesday, May 26
Columbia Basin Herald | UPDATED 6 years, 3 months AGO
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TUESDAY, May 26
UPDATES with BRITAIN-JK ROWLING, THE ESPYS, VIRUS OUTBREAK-THE DOOBIE BROTHERS
FILM-METOO DOCUMENTARY — The new #MeToo documentary “On the Record” was plagued by early controversy after Oprah Winfrey withdrew her backing, but the film, which arrives Wednesday, has clearly moved on. It’s a powerful look at rape accusations against hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons and one woman’s agonizing decision to go public, and an exploration of misogyny and sexual harassment in the music industry. It also shines a light on the unique burden faced by women of color when they accuse men of abuse. By AP National Writer Jocelyn Noveck. SENT: 999 words, photos, video.
PUBLIC THEATER GALA — Jesse Tyler Ferguson is a star in his own right but even he has had to gulp at the wattage on tap for the upcoming benefit for New York City’s fabled Public Theater: Antonio Banderas, Danielle Brooks, Glenn Close, Elvis Costello, Claire Danes, Danai Gurira, Anne Hathaway, John Leguizamo, Audra McDonald, Sandra Oh, David Hyde Pierce and Sting. By Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. SENT: 492 words, photos.
BRITAIN-JK ROWLING — J.K. Rowling is publishing a new story called “The Ickabog,” which will be free to read online to help entertain children and families stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic. The “Harry Potter” author said Tuesday she wrote the fairy tale for her children as a bedtime story over a decade ago. SENT: 228 words, photo.
THE ESPYS — For the first time, The Espys show will feature three hosts in remote settings and a changed focus. Instead of honoring the past year’s top athletes and moments in sports, the show is celebrating heroism and humanitarian aid. Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, soccer star Megan Rapinoe and three-time WNBA champion Sue Bird will preside over the two-hour broadcast airing June 21 on ESPN. By Sports Writer Beth Harris. SENT: 592 words, photo.
THE STREAM — A roundup of the film, music and television releases headed to a screen or device near you. SENT: 852 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-THE DOOBIE BROTHERS — The Doobie Brothers are rescheduling their 50th anniversary tour because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees announced Tuesday that the tour, which was to begin in June, will now kick off in July 2021. SENT: 132 words, photo.
PEOPLE-GEORGE R. R. MARTIN — George R.R. Martin, the famed author of the “Game of Thrones” fantasy series, has joined a group to buy the historic Santa Fe Southern Railroad. SENT: 441 words, photo.
CELEB BIRTHDAYS — Celebrity birthdays for the week of May 31 to June 6. SENT: 1,327 words, photo.
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REVIEWS
FILM REVIEW-ON THE RECORD. By Film Writer Lindsey Bahr. Upcoming: 700 words by 6 p.m. Wednesday, film stills.
FILM REVIEW-THE VAST OF NIGHT. By Film Writer Jake Coyle. UPCOMING: 700 words by 1 p.m. Wednesday, photos.
FILM REVIEW-THE HIGH NOTE. By National Writer Jocelyn Noveck. Upcoming: 700 words by 6 p.m. Wednesday, film stills.
MUSIC REVIEW-LADY GAGA. By Music Writer Mesfin Fekadu. UPCOMING Friday: 350 words, photo.
MUSIC REVIEW-TEDDY THOMPSON. By Steven Wine. UPCOMING Thursday: 350 words, photo.
MUSIC REVIEW-GIL SCOTT-HERON & BRIAN JACKSON. By Pablo Gorondi. UPCOMING Thursday: 350 words, photo.
MUSIC REVIEW-JASON WILBER. By Steven Wine. UPCOMING Wednesday: 350 words, photo.
MUSIC REVIEW-JIMMY BUFFETT. By AP Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. UPCOMING Tuesday: 350 words, photo.
BOOK REVIEW-RED DRESS IN BLACK AND WHITE BY ELLIOT ACKERMAN. Reviewed by Rob Merrill. SENT Tuesday: 446 words, cover image.
BOOK REVIEW-ALL MY MOTHER’S LOVERS BY ILANA MASAD. Reviewed by Molly Sprayregen. SENT Tuesday: 205 words, cover image.
BOOK REVIEW-HIDEAWAY BY NORA ROBERTS. Reviewed by Sophia Rosenbaum. SENT TUESDAY: 311 words, cover image.