He co-wrote The Go-Go’s 1981 hit ‘Our Lips Are Sealed.’
Life & Culture
Stories about life, culture, entertainment and arts from the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Review
‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’ a serviceable, not stellar sequel
It’s a safe assumption that it will be mostly parents buying the tickets for “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish,” the latest installment in the adventures of the swashbuckling ginger cat. With that in mind, the takeaway from this review is this: The main villain, the Big Bad Wolf, is likely to give any kid […]
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Harvey Weinstein found guilty of rape in Los Angeles trial
Jurors in Los Angeles have found Harvey Weinstein guilty of rape at his second sexual misconduct trial.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Amber Heard, Johnny Depp settle defamation case
In a lengthy statement shared Monday on Instagram, Heard explained her decision not to pursue the appeal she filed shortly after the jury awarded her $2 million and Depp more than $10 million in June.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This
Indie Film: ‘No One Told Me’ captures the hidden realities of new motherhood
In her observational documentary, Maine filmmaker Zulilah Merry trains her camera on a couple through the birth of their baby and their postpartum experience. The intimate result screens next month in Bucksport and Brunswick.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This
Live Music Lineup: Classic rock, acoustic tunes and a holiday funk show
See Rigometrics, Magic 8 Ball and the Red Eye Flight Crew, all in Portland.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This
Face the Music: Brandi Carlile to play scaled-down Portland show for those who can afford it
Starting at $125, the ticket prices were surprising for the venue, but the show still sold out quickly.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Cecily Strong bids farewell to ‘SNL’ during emotional Christmas episode
This year’s Christmas episode of “Saturday Night Live” doubled as an emotional farewell to cast member Cecily Strong, who revealed she will not return when the show comes back in January. Hosted by Austin Butler with musical guest Lizzo, Saturday’s show included multiple moments dedicated to Strong, who said her goodbyes in the middle of […]
Posted inNation & World, Religion and Values
Anti-abortion priest Pavone defrocked for blasphemous posts
The Vatican cited Frank Pavone’s ‘blasphemous communications on social media’ as well as ‘persistent disobedience’ of his bishop.
Posted inNation & World, Religion and Values
Hanukkah begins in Ukraine as battles rage
Dozens gathered in Maidan Independence Square in the capital, Kyiv, at sundown for the lighting of the first candle of what local Jewish leaders say is Europe’s tallest menorah.