“I usually prefer nonfiction, but (the novel) ‘West With Giraffes’ by Lynda Rutledge is based on some facts: In the late 1930s, two giraffes were shipped across the Atlantic to be placed in the San Diego Zoo. The ship was hit by a horrible hurricane which injured one giraffe, but both miraculously survived. Then, they […]
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Stories about life, culture, entertainment and arts from the Portland Press Herald.
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Golden Globes hosts to recruit Black members after outcry
The group has 87 members who are journalists, but none is Black.
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Lady Gaga’s dogs recovered safely after theft, shooting
The dog walker was shot once as he walked three of the singer’s bulldogs in Hollywood.
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Lady Gaga’s dogs turn up safe after theft and shooting
A woman brought the 2 French bulldogs to a Los Angeles police station Friday evening.
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Laying out data, Netflix touts its record on inclusivity
The streaming giant achieved roughly gender parity among lead characters in both film and TV in 2018 and 2019.
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Limbaugh buried in private cemetery in St. Louis
The family of the conservative talk radio host says additional celebrations of his life are planned in the future, both virtually and in his hometown of Cape Girardeau, Mo.
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Stephen King talks about crime, creativity and his new novel
Stephen King doesn’t tell only horror stories. This week, his novel ‘Later’ comes out.
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Mr. Potato Head goes gender neutral
Mr. Potato Head is no longer a mister.
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Lady Gaga’s dog walker shot, French bulldogs stolen in LA
It’s not yet clear if the dog walker was targeted because of his celebrity client.
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U.S. drops charges of drunken and reckless driving against Springsteen
The government says the rocker’s blood-alcohol level was so low that it didn’t warrant the charges, but he pleads guilty to consuming alcohol in a closed area.