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Rachel Maddow returns to air, describes partner's virus bout

Rachel Maddow returns to air, describes partner's virus bout

LOS ANGELES — Rachel Maddow made an emotional return Thursday to her MSNBC show, saying her partner’s bout with COVID-19 was so serious they thought it might kill her.
James Taylor on how he takes a song and makes it his own

James Taylor on how he takes a song and makes it his own

NEW YORK — Something happens when James Taylor covers a song. It gets all James Taylor-y. “People often tell me, ‘It sounds like you wrote that song’ or ‘That sounds like a James Taylor song.
BTS releases new album 'BE,' a 'letter of hope'

BTS releases new album 'BE,' a 'letter of hope'

SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — K-pop band BTS on Friday released their highly anticipated new album, which they described as a “letter of hope.” The band held a socially distanced news conference in Seoul to unveil “BE,” their second album this year.
Ladies' night at Latin Grammys: Lafourcade, Rosalía win big

Ladies' night at Latin Grammys: Lafourcade, Rosalía win big

NEW YORK — A year after Rosalía made history by becoming the first solo female performer in 13 years to win the top prize at the Latin Grammys, Natalia Lafourcade followed in her footsteps with a big win at the 2020 show.
'Coming 2 America' to launch on Amazon Prime in March

'Coming 2 America' to launch on Amazon Prime in March

“Coming 2 America,” the sequel to the 1988 Eddie Murphy comedy, has landed on a date to come to audiences. The film which reunites Murphy and Arsenio Hall will debut on Amazon Prime Video on March 5, 2021, Amazon Studios said Friday.
Dylan papers, including unpublished lyrics, sell for $495K

Dylan papers, including unpublished lyrics, sell for $495K

BOSTON — A long-lost trove of Bob Dylan documents including the singer-songwriter's musings about anti-Semitism and unpublished song lyrics has sold at auction for $495,000. Boston-based R.R.
Review: Kelsey Waldon covers weighty topics on new album

Review: Kelsey Waldon covers weighty topics on new album

Kelsey Waldon, “They'll Never Keep Us Down” (Oh Boy) Kelsey Waldon’s “They’ll Never Keep Us Down” is a serviceable homage release, as the proud Kentuckian covers everyone from Nina Simone to Neil Young, and everything from union labour to feelings of
Cineplex agrees to shrink theatrical window to 17 days for Universal movies

Cineplex agrees to shrink theatrical window to 17 days for Universal movies

TORONTO — Cineplex Inc. has struck an agreement with Hollywood film studio Universal to shorten the exclusive theatrical release window for its movies to as little as 17 days.
Review: Dolly Parton brings her holiday spirit to Netflix

Review: Dolly Parton brings her holiday spirit to Netflix

Dolly Parton's “ Christmas on the Square,” the newest addition to Netflix’s Christmas library, tests the limits of what one can reasonably categorize as a film.
Lululemon Athletica names Meghan Frank as chief financial officer

Lululemon Athletica names Meghan Frank as chief financial officer

VANCOUVER — Lululemon Athletica Inc. announced the promotion of Meghan Frank to the post of chief financial officer. Lululemon says Frank will become the company’s first female CFO when she takes over the job officially on Monday.