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Life & Culture
Stories about life, culture, entertainment and arts from the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inHealth, Life & Culture, Maine, News
Maine fathers form support groups after losing children to stillbirths
The Sad Dads Club has grown into a global community with members from Maine to California, helping parents through their grief while honoring the memories of their children.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Review
Take a break from holiday chaos to indulge in art
These exhibitions and events, some festively themed, provide more contemplative ways to spend the season.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Holiday Arts Preview: A dose of culture every day of December
We mapped out a way to fill the whole month with holiday art shows, performances and more, one day at a time.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Paris Hilton welcomes her second child, a baby girl
It’s her second child with her husband Carter Reum. In January, the pair announced the birth of their son, Phoenix, who was born via surrogate.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business
Doctor Who returns on Disney+ 60 years after BBC launch
The forthcoming 2024 series – which will arrive in the new year – will officially be known as Season One both at home and abroad.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of sexual abuse by two more women
Both of the new suits were filed Thursday on the eve of the expiration of the Adult Survivors Act, a New York law permitting victims of sexual abuse a one-year window to file civil action regardless of the statute of limitations.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News
Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard of ‘Idol’ fame still share a bond like no other
After the 2003 finale, they toured regularly – mostly separately, though together in 2010. They each sold millions of albums and appeared on TV shows and on Broadway.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News, Uncategorized
Daryl Hall is suing John Oates over plan to sell stake in joint venture. A judge has paused the sale
The move quickly prompted a judge to temporarily block the sale while legal proceedings and a previously initiated arbitration continued.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Susan Sarandon, Melissa Barrera dropped from Hollywood companies after comments on Israel-Hamas war
Oscar-winning actor Susan Sarandon and “Scream” star Melissa Barrera were each dropped by Hollywood companies after making comments on the Israel-Hamas war that some deemed antisemitic.