The willingness of athletes, led by Simone Biles, to talk about the pressures they face as elite athletes on the Olympics stage, has forced a look at how NBC presents the Games to the public
Lifestyle
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Amanda Knox blasts film ‘Stillwater’ for exploiting her case
The movie stars Matt Damon as a father who flies to France to help his estranged daughter, who has been convicted and imprisoned for murdering her girlfriend.
advertisement
Posted inJ.P. Devine, Movie Review J.P. Devine, Things to Do
Samin Nosrat, host of Netflix cooking show, is a wonderful ball of energy
Perhaps you’ve never heard of Samin Nosrat. She’s easy to miss while you’re looking for the usual entertainment. Also, a show called “Salt Fat Acid Heat”? It sounds like a warning from a CDC hotline. Nonetheless, while trawling the streaming channels for something to watch beyond horror, thrillers, and cookie-cutter British mysteries, I came upon […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over ‘Black Widow’ release
The film’s star and executive producer says her contract guaranteed an exclusive theatrical release, and Walt Disney Co. breached the contract and deprived her of potential earnings.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World, New England
Penn Jillette supports hometown fair’s fundraising efforts
The talking half of the Penn & Teller comedy-magic team credits the Franklin County Fair in Greenfield, Mass., with inspiring his show business career.
Posted inAnimals, Local & State, News
Maine woman given lifetime ban on possessing most animals after farm seizures
The woman, who acknowledged in court her inability to care for horses and other animals that were seized by the state, will be allowed to keep 2 dogs and 2 cats, and can petition the court in five years to have the ban lifted.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
ZZ Top’s bearded bassist Dusty Hill dies in his sleep at 72
The band, whose concert in 1977 was the first event ever held the Cumberland County Civic Center in Portland, had such hits as ‘La Grange,’ ‘Tush,’ ‘Legs’ and ‘Gimme All Your Lovin’.’
Posted inOn Music Lucky Clark, Things to Do
Steph Paynes talks about playing Led Zeppelin material
Last year about this time, one of the few bands coming to our fair state to perform live was an all-women rock group that plays only Led Zeppelin material: Lez Zeppelin. The venue that presented them was Madison’s own Somerset Abbey. The quartet is made up of Marlain Angelides on vocals, Joan Chew on bass […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Wu-Tang Clan album sale pays off ‘Pharma Bro’ Martin Shkreli’s court debt
Prosecutors say it was enough to satisfy the rest of what he owed on a $7.4 million forfeiture order.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
LeVar Burton is one step closer to his dream as this week’s ‘Jeopardy!’ guest host
In recent years and months, the longtime host of the popular PBS series ‘Reading Rainbow’ has repeatedly stated his aspirations to take up the coveted mantle.