Kirshbaum wanted to continue working at home because of health concerns related to COVID-19. She says she was fired by Portland Radio Group, but the company calls it a layoff and says she might be brought back.
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Bono writes thank-you notes to Bob Dylan, Prince for songs that saved his life
The 60-song, four-hour playlist also features Nirvana, Billie Eilish and Jay Z.
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Carole Baskin of ‘Tiger King’ selling face masks
The coverings feature her catchphrase: ‘Hey all you cool cats and kittens.’
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Rosanne Cash wins prestigious MacDowell arts medal
The medal was previously awarded to Toni Morrison, Stephen Sondheim and Georgia O’Keeffe, among others.
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ESPN to show film about Game 6 of 1998 NBA Finals
The final episodes of ‘The Last Dance’ have aired, yet ESPN has one more program to show about the Chicago Bulls’ sixth championship
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TV cliffhanger: Fall season in jeopardy amid virus shutdown
Studios, guilds and trade groups are huddling to find ways to ease a near-complete production shutdown.
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Comedian Kevin Hart surprises New Jersey doctor with bit part
The anesthesiologist won the role through a fund-raising challenge.
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Fred Willard, comedic improv-style actor, has died at 86
Willard was a four-time Emmy nominee for his roles in ‘What’s Hot, What’s Not,’ ‘Everybody Loves Raymond,’ ‘Modern Family’ and ‘The Bold and the Beautiful.
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No concerts? No problem. During pandemic, artists turn to brands for livestream lucre
Musicians who don’t make their living from streams or sync placements have to find a way to make money off the livestream boom.
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CBS orders a third ‘Star Trek’ series with Spock on board
‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ will star Anson Mount as Capt. Christopher Pike, Rebecca Romijn as Number One and Ethan Peck as Science Officer Spock.