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Author Alice Sebold apologizes to man cleared in 1981 rape

by KAREN MATTHEWS Associated Press November 30, 2021November 30, 2021

Anthony Broadwater served 16 years in prison. His conviction was overturned Nov. 22 after prosecutors reexamined the case and determined there were serious flaws in his arrest and trial.

Rihanna’s officially ‘right excellent,’ named Barbados hero

by DÁNICA COTO Associated Press November 30, 2021November 30, 2021

The eastern Caribbean island honors the artist and designer as a national hero at a historic moment for the nation.

Arts & Entertainment

Adele is heading to Las Vegas for a residency

by Christie D’Zurilla Los Angeles Times November 30, 2021November 30, 2021

The Vegas concerts will likely be intense, given the emotional material coming from her acclaimed fourth album, “30,” which was released earlier this month.

Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World

At Jussie Smollett trial, 2 brothers at center stage

by DON BABWIN Associated Press November 29, 2021

They say he paid them $3,500 to pose as his attackers.

Arts & Entertainment

Lindsay Lohan announces engagement in Instagram post

by Associated Press November 29, 2021

Since moving to Dubai several years ago, the actres has kept a low profile and said her partying days are behind her.

Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World

Bill Cosby prosecutors take case to high court

by MARYCLAIRE DALE Associated Press November 29, 2021November 29, 2021

He became the first celebrity convicted of sexual assault in the #MeToo era.

Arts & Entertainment, Maine, Review

Review: Maine State Ballet delights audience with return of ‘The Nutcracker’

by Steve Feeney November 29, 2021November 29, 2021

The production is back in person at Merrill Auditorium through Sunday.

Arts & Entertainment, Review

Fashionable drama goes to great lengths to do not very much at all

by Michael O'Sullivan The Washington Post November 29, 2021November 25, 2021

“House of Gucci” is a movie about passion, not fashion. The soap-opera-like tale, which tells the true story of the 1995 murder of fashion heir Maurizio Gucci by thugs hired by his ex-wife Patrizia Reggiani, is also – if you believe the trailer, which touts the following themes, in all caps – about money, family, […]