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Life & Culture
Stories about life, culture, entertainment and arts from the Portland Press Herald.
Judy Tenuta, brash ‘Love Goddess’ comedian, dies at 72
She was among a generation of performers who drove the popularity of live comedy in clubs nationwide.
Few Americans get new covid booster shot ahead of projected winter surge
With only 4% of eligible people fully boosted, experts fear thousands of people may die needlessly.
In Angelina Jolie court fight, Brad Pitt is ‘not going to own anything he didn’t do’
The FBI and Los Angeles County’s Department of Children and Family Services both investigated Jolie’s abuse allegations.
Maine has costliest COVID telehealth screenings, national survey says
The average cost of an online, remote screening for COVID-19 was $55 in the state.
Beyoncé: Right Said Fred’s ‘Sexy’ claims are ‘erroneous and incredibly disparaging’
The members of Right Said Fred aren’t the only artists to call out Beyoncé for improper use of their music. After the singer used a sample of Kelis’ 2003 song “Milkshake” for her track “Energy,” Kelis called the sample “theft.”
Actor tells jury Kevin Spacey abused him when he was 14
Anthony Rapp, who’s accused Kevin Spacey of making a sexual advance on him as a 14-year-old, has recounted the episode for a New York City jury.
Flu season begins this month, but questions remain for what’s ahead
Typically cases peak in December or January, but the pandemic over the last two years has made Maine’s flu season anything but typical.
Judge eyes summer trial in Kesha’s legal clash with Dr. Luke
After almost a decade, the legal fight between pop singer Kesha and producer Dr. Luke is headed to trial in New York next summer
After postponing tour again, Justin Bieber’s mixed messaging upsets fans
The postponement includes all remaining dates for the tour, up to and including his March 25, 2023, show, the announcement said.