The Muppets Studio announced its first original series for Disney+ will be called “Muppets Now.”
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Arts and entertainment news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Returning ‘Jeopardy!’ champion from Maine gets ousted
Nathan Berger, who hauled in $12,000 from his first appearance on the television quiz show, finished third Thursday night.
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Longtime Portland radio personality plans to file complaint over her dismissal
Randi Kirshbaum, who had been working remotely for Portland Radio Group during the coronavirus outbreak, was let go this week for refusing to return to her office.
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Clinton and Patterson team up for another political thriller
‘The President’s Daughter’ will be released in June 2021, the book’s publishers announce.
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Kelly Clarkson, Alex Trebek among Daytime Emmy nominees
‘General Hospital’ earns a leading 23 nominations, including best daytime drama.
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National jazz competition for high school students goes virtual
High school bands from around the country traditionally head to Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City for a multi-day competition.
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Daytime Emmys back on TV, but with socially distanced show
CBS’ decision to air the awards on June 26 is a bright spot for the daytime honors.
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Woman in Italy wins Picasso painting in charity raffle
Proceeds are going to provide water for villagers in Madagascar and Cameroon.
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Portland restaurateur wins $12,000 on ‘Jeopardy!’
Nathan Berger, who also works as a sommelier, will appear Thursday at 7:30 p.m. to defend his title.
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Apple buys older shows for TV+, stepping up Netflix challenge
The move represents a subtle strategy shift for Apple TV+, which launched in November with a lineup of original programs.