Jan 08 PBS’ ‘Masterpiece’ marks 50th year with challenges ahead By Lynn Elbar, Associated Press The drama and mystery showcase could rest on its reputation built with acclaimed programs including "I, Claudius" and "Elizabeth R" and polished anew by surprising pop-culture hits "Sherlock" and "Downton Abbey."… Continue reading
Jan 08 Roku buys library of the short-lived streaming service Quibi By Associated Press Roku is buying the content library of Quibi, the short-lived streaming service, to bulk up its own free ad-supported channel. Continue reading
Jan 07 Publisher drops book by Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley after Capitol violence By Hillel Italie, Associated Press Hawley is a leading backer of President Trump's baseless claims that the election was stolen and that he prevailed over Democrat Joseph Biden. The Missouri Republican is calling the decision "Orwellian" and vowed to fight it in court. Continue reading
Jan 07 ‘Mean Girls’ musical won’t reopen on Broadway due to COVID-19 By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press The musical, based on Tina Fey's hit film, will abandon its spot at the August Wilson Theatre, having played over 800 performances and grossing $124 million. Continue reading
Jan 07 Neil Sheehan, Pentagon Papers reporter and Vietnam author, dies By Will Lester, Associated Press The reporter and Pulitzer Prize-winning author who broke the story of the Pentagon Papers for The New York Times and who chronicled the deception at the heart of the Vietnam War in his epic book about the war died Thursday. Continue reading
Jan 06 Biden inauguration to feature memorial for COVID victims By Associated Press President-elect Joe Biden is planning a lighting ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to honor those killed by the coronavirus the day before he is sworn into office on Jan. 20. Continue reading
Jan 06 Neil Young becomes latest artist to sell stake in his songs By David Bauder, Associated Press Neil Young has become the latest musician to strike gold with his song catalogue, selling a 50 percent stake in his music to a British investment company in a deal announced on Wednesday. Continue reading
Jan 05 Discussion questions for ‘Trick Mirror’ By Courtney Vinopal Our January 2021 pick for Now Read This, the PBS NewsHour’s book club with The New York Times, is Jia Tolentino’s “Trick Mirror."… Continue reading
Jan 05 Grammy Awards shift to March due to pandemic conditions By Mesfin Fekadu, Associated Press Los Angeles County, the epicenter of the crisis in California, has surpassed 11,000 COVID-19 deaths and has had 40 percent of the deaths in California. Beyoncé is leading contender at this year's ceremony with nine nominations. Continue reading
Jan 05 Eric Jerome Dickey, bestselling novelist, dead at 59 By Associated Press Dickey blended crime, romance and eroticism in "Sister, Sister," "Waking With Enemies" and dozens of other stories about contemporary Black life. Continue reading