NEW YORK (AP) — The B-52s are celebrating their 40th anniversary this year. But they also may celebrate it next year. That is, if they haven’t already […]
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TV: UK police probing 6 assault claims against Kevin Spacey
LONDON (AP) — British police are investigating six claims of sexual assault or assault by Academy Award-winning actor Kevin Spacey, three more than previously disclosed. British media […]
TV: Scarlett Johansson’s plans to play trans man spurs backlash
NEW YORK (AP) — Scarlett Johansson’s plans to portray a transgender man have sparked a backlash from many who object to cisgender actors playing trans roles. Earlier […]
MUSIC: Producer, musician Richard Swift of The Shins dies at age 41
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Musician, singer-songwriter and producer Richard Swift, who has been in bands such as The Shins, The Arcs and The Black Keys, has died. […]
MUSIC: Joe Jackson buried in same LA-area cemetery as son Michael
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jackson family patriarch Joseph Jackson has been buried in the same Southern California cemetery as his late son Michael. A source close to […]
MUSIC: Nile Rodgers elected Songwriters Hall of Fame chairman
NEW YORK (AP) — Musician, producer and composer Nile Rodgers has a new role as chairman of the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Board members on Monday unanimously […]
UPDATE: Harvey Weinstein accused of forcible sex act by a 3rd woman
NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein was charged with a sex crime against a third woman, who claims the Hollywood mogul performed a forcible sex act on […]
Scrappers take 8-4 win against Black Bears
GRANVILLE — Jose Fermin singled twice as the Mahoning Valley Scrappers topped the West Virginia Black Bears, 8-4, on June 30. Down 1-0, the Scrappers took the […]
TV: ‘Deadliest Catch’ star gets probation in Uber driver assault
SEATTLE (AP) — Celebrity crab-boat captain Sig Hansen has been sentenced to probation for spitting on an Uber driver last year in Seattle. The Seattle Times reports […]
TV: Documentary tells dark tale of triplets separated at birth
NEW YORK (AP) — The first time that brothers David Kellman, Bobby Shafran and Eddy Galland were in the public eye, it was joyous. The then 19-year-old […]