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Kesha, Andra Day kick off all-star event fighting COVID-19

NEW YORK (AP) — R&B singer Andra Day performed her inspirational anthem “Rise Up,” former One Direction member Niall Horan thanked health care workers and teachers, and pop star Kesha played piano while singing positive lyrics to kick off an all-star event aimed at fighting the coronavirus pandemic.

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Teachers on TV: Classes hit the airwaves during pandemic

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Using his cat’s blanket as green screen, history teacher Bill Smith recorded himself teaching a lesson …

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US animator, filmmaker Gene Deitch dies in Prague at 95

PRAGUE (AP) — Gene Deitch, an American Oscar-winning illustrator, animator, film director and producer has died. He was 95.

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Jordan: Winning 6th NBA title with Bulls was 'trying year'

CHARLOTTE, N.C (AP) — Michael Jordan described his final NBA championship season with the Chicago Bulls as a “trying year.”

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PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS

Best-Selling Books Week Ended April 11th.

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Essence Fest moves to 2021 after mayor signals need to shift

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Amid the spread of the

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Why we watch: Sports movies' emotional connections resonate

For now and the foreseeable future, thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, there are no live sports to watch -- in …

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Announcers find ways to keep busy with sports world on hold

Joe Buck has taken up a different type of commentary with games at a standstill.

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Review: New Shelby Lynne album connected to unreleased film

Shelby Lynne, “Shelby Lynne” (Thirty Tigers)

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Review: Canadian melody maker Ron Sexsmith finds serenity

Ron Sexsmith, “Hermitage" (Cooking Vinyl)

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ESPN, NFL Network ready to tackle challenges of remote draft

The NFL draft is annually one of the most ambitious productions that ESPN does. Next week's coverage might go down …

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Brian Dennehy, two-time Tony winner and 'First Blood' and 'Silverado' star, dies at 81

NEW YORK (AP) — Brian Dennehy, two-time Tony winner and 'First Blood' and 'Silverado' star, dies at 81.

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Louis Armstrong org starts COVID-19 fund for jazz musicians

NEW YORK (AP) — The Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation has launched a $1 million emergency fund to support freelance New …

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‘E.T.,’ 'Bugsy' cinematographer Allen Daviau dies at 77

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cinematographer Allen Daviau, who shot three of Steven Spielberg’s films including “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial,” has died. …

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'A League of Their Own' inspired baseball pioneer Croteau

There were moments when Julie Croteau’s baseball path was a lonely one even as she turned in a career historic …

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