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Life & Culture
Stories about life, culture, entertainment and arts from the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Lainey Wilson leads CMA Awards nominations in her 1st year
Other leading nominees include Ashley McBryde, Carly Pearce, Chris Stapleton and writer-producer Shane McAnally.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World, Uncategorized
Emmys host Kenan Thompson predicts conflict-free ceremony
Viewers have come to know Kenan Thompson’s style from “SNL,” where he’s a regular part of music video send-ups and plays vivid characters.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Gulf Arab nations ask Netflix to remove ‘offensive’ videos
The request apparently targets programs that show gays and lesbians.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News
Peter Straub, celebrated writer of dark tales and horror, dies at 79
Peter Straub – who collaborated with Stephen King on ‘The Talisman’ and a sequel ‘Black House’ – was one of the most celebrated writers of tales of horror and psychological thrillers.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Maine
Part-time Maine resident Elizabeth Strout a finalist for top fiction prize
Her novel ‘Oh William!’ is among six books on the short list for the Booker Prize.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Russia sanctions Ben Stiller, Sean Penn after latest U.S. measures
Both actors have traveled to Ukraine and met with President Volodymyr Zelensky after the invasion.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, News, Review
Aerosmith gets back in the saddle in Bangor
The legendary Boston band returned to the stage for the first time in almost 3 years Sunday night at the Maine Savings Amphitheater.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This
Indie Film: Camden film festival is back in full, and more global than ever
The Camden International Film Festival is all about taking risks, but with multiple viewing options this month, you don’t have to.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This
Fall Theater Preview: A look at Greater Portland stages in three acts (and then some!)
Good Theater turns 20. Mad Horse takes on timely topics. And Portland Stage offers a dramatic collaboration. Plus, more of what’s in store this season in southern Maine and beyond.