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Graham Nash and Stephen Stills pay tribute to David Crosby: ‘Nothing short of genius’

by Alexandra Del Rosario Los Angeles Times (TNS) January 20, 2023January 20, 2023

The music world came together Thursday to mourn singer David Crosby.

Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World

David Crosby, who embodied the Woodstock generation, dies at 81

by Matt Schudel The Washington Post January 19, 2023January 19, 2023

He helped write the soundtrack of an era with the Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash, then nearly died from drug abuse.

Maine, News, Religion and Values

Diocese clears priest of abuse allegations, assigns him to Auburn parish

by Emily Allen January 19, 2023January 20, 2023

The Rev. Robert Vaillancourt spent roughly one year on administrative leave while church officials investigated allegations of sexual abuse in the 1980s. The diocese said in July that these allegations have not been substantiated.

Arts & Entertainment

‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ leads race for BAFTA awards

by JILL LAWLESS Associated Press January 19, 2023

The visceral World War I drama has a field-leading 14 nominations for the British Academy Film Awards.

Arts & Entertainment

Hollywood hopes for safe return of Julian Sands, actor missing near Mount Baldy

by Christi Carras Los Angeles Times (TNS) January 19, 2023

Search-and-rescue teams have been looking for Julian Sands, a British actor who went missing last week in California’s San Gabriel Mountains.

Arts & Entertainment, Books

Penguin Classics, Marvel to issue new editions of 3 comics

by Associated Press January 19, 2023

Bestselling authors Leigh Bardugo, Jerry Craft and Rainbow Rowell are contributing forewords.

Arts & Entertainment

CNN to air Mark Twain Prize for American Humor honoring Adam Sandler

by Travis M. Andrews and Jeremy Barr The Washington Post January 19, 2023January 19, 2023

Celebrity guests who will honor Sandler at the ceremony include co-stars Jennifer Aniston, Drew Barrymore, and Steve Buscemi, fellow SNL alums Chris Rock and David Spade and more.