Alexander will direct “War of the Roses” this summer and Wong is on tap for the musical ‘Mr. Holland’s Opus.’
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Lucky Clark On Music: James Taylor of The 220s
Maine-based progressive rock band to return after five-year hiatus Feb. 20 in Rockport.
J.P. Devine Movie Review: ‘The Gentlemen’
When they pull their knives, Ray has a bigger, louder response. It’s an applause worthy moment, and I’m happy to say, “The Gentleman” has buckets of them J.P. Devine writes.
Tom Stoppard to receive PEN America writing award
Canadian poet and fiction writer M. NourbeSe Philip will also be honored by the organization next month.
Drunken-driving count dropped against actor in Trivago ads
The case against Timothy William, 53, is dismissed in Texas after he completed the alcohol education courses and community service required for pretrial diversion of a first-time DWI offender.
Study shows explosive growth in time people spend streaming TV
Nearly one-fifth of television viewing in the U.S. comes on streaming services like Netflix or Hulu for people with connected TVs.
Siba the standard poodle wins best in show at Westminster
This was the 10th time a poodle has become America’s top dog, and the first since 2002.
Missteps lead publishing industry to review diversity effort
Mexican American authors and others have cited ‘American Dirt’ as evidence of a publishing culture where white voices are valued above others.
Abbe Museum hires new executive director
Christopher Newell, a member of the Passamaquoddy Tribe from Indian Township, joins the Bar Harbor museum.
Actor Jussie Smollett faces 6 new charges in Chicago
The former ‘Empire’ star was originally charged with disorderly conduct last February, but charges were dropped the following month with little explanation.