Life & Culture - Portland Press Herald

Mike Richards, Mayim Bialik will both host ‘Jeopardy!

by LYNN ELBER Associated Press August 11, 2021August 11, 2021

Guest hosts have been filling in during the months since longtime “Jeopardy!” star Alex Trebek’s death last November.

Arts & Entertainment, Maine, News

Fairs and festivals go on with few restrictions, but organizers are ready to change on the fly

by Ray Routhier August 10, 2021August 11, 2021

Organizers of Maine’s seasonal fairs and festivals are watching COVID cases and guidance closely.

Arts & Entertainment

Christina Applegate announces she has multiple sclerosis

by Sonia Rao The Washington Post August 10, 2021August 10, 2021

The actress shared her diagnosis on Twitter late Monday.

Arts & Entertainment, Olympics, Sports

Tokyo Games are least-watched Olympics ever for NBC

by Stephen Battaglio Los Angeles Times (TNS) August 10, 2021August 10, 2021

NBC averaged 15.5 million viewers according to Nielsen prime-time telecast data, a record low for an Olympics on the network that has carried the Summer Games since 1988.

Arts & Entertainment

R&B star R. Kelly jurors summoned for sex trafficking trial

by TOM HAYS Associated Press August 9, 2021

It’s been nearly two years since he was charged with abusing women and girls for nearly two decades.

Arts & Entertainment, Review

Theater review: Charisma of Cash and company comes through in ‘Ring of Fire’

by Steve Feeney August 9, 2021August 14, 2021

The show continues at Portland Stage through Aug. 29, then will be available to stream on demand.

Arts & Entertainment

Dave Chappelle, Jon Stewart to perform at 9/11 benefit show

by The Associated Press August 9, 2021August 9, 2021

Dave Chappelle, Jon Stewart, Jimmy Fallon and Amy Schumer are in a star-studded group of comedians to perform for one night only at Madison Square Garden to mark the 20th anniversary of 9/11.