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Classical review: Portland Chamber Music Festival takes dramatic turn

by Steve Feeney August 18, 2023August 18, 2023

‘The Kreutzer Connection’ featured works inspired by the story of a jealous husband.

Arts & Entertainment

Britney Spears’ husband seeks financial support, says in divorce filing their split came weeks ago

by ANDREW DALTON and RYAN PEARSON AP Entertainment Writers August 17, 2023August 17, 2023

Britney Spears’ husband Sam Asghari cites irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split.

Arts & Entertainment

Composer Bernstein’s children defend Bradley Cooper’s prosthetic nose after ‘Maestro’ is criticized

by JAKE COYLE Associated Press August 17, 2023August 17, 2023

Composer Bernstein’s 3 children issued a statement supporting the actor saying, ‘it breaks our hearts to see any misrepresentations or misunderstandings of his (Cooper’s) efforts.’

Arts & Entertainment, Maine

Maine man falls short in effort to prove he is Shania Twain’s biggest fan

by Dennis Hoey August 16, 2023

Derek Haley of Cape Elizabeth competed on the CBS TV reality show ‘Superfan’ Wednesday evening.

Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News

Renata Scotto, starring soprano of 20th-century opera, dies at 89

by Emily Langer The Washington Post August 16, 2023August 16, 2023

She gave her first concerts as a young girl in Italy during World War II, serenading neighbors from her apartment window.

Arts & Entertainment

Bruce Willis’ wife Emma admits she is ‘not good’ as she copes with life as a caregiver

by Jonah Valdez Los Angeles Times (TNS) August 16, 2023August 16, 2023

In March 2022, Willis’ family announced that the ‘Armageddon’ actor was diagnosed with aphasia and had stepped away from work.

Life & Culture, Maine, News, Uncategorized

Elvises in the building at Augusta Civic Center, but not enough to break record

by Keith Edwards August 16, 2023August 16, 2023

Roughly 300 people dressed as Elvis gathered Tuesday to honor the King of rock ‘n’ roll, falling far short of the record but easily becoming the largest Elvis gathering in Maine.