culture and entertainment

Madonna to direct, co-write biopic about herself

Madonna will direct a biopic about herself for Universal Pictures. She will direct and co-write with “Juno” screenwriter Diablo Cody.Evan…

September 16, 2020 • Jake Coyle

culture and entertainment

Toots Hibbert, beloved reggae star, dead at 77

Toots Hibbert of Toots & the Maytals died on Friday. He was 77.Amy Harris/Invision/AP file Hibbert, frontman of Toots &…

September 12, 2020 • Hillel Italie

culture and entertainment

‘Rent-A-Pal’ wants to be your creepy new best friend

horror movie filmed in Denver

September 10, 2020 • Katie Chicklinski-Cahill — Staff reporter

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culture and entertainment

Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band plan new album in Oct.

The Boss said Thursday the album is called “Letter To You,” and he and the band recorded it in just…

September 10, 2020 • The Associated Press

culture and entertainment

Movies playing in Durango Sept. 11-17

From left, Phillipa Soo, Geraldine Viswanathan and Molly Gordon star in “The Broken Hearts Gallery,” opening this week at Durango…

September 9, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

culture and entertainment

Disney criticized for filming ‘Mulan’ in China’s Xinjiang

A man stands in a set promoting the Disney movie “Mulan” in Beijing in February. Disney is under fire for…

September 9, 2020 • JUWON PARK

Arts and Entertainment

‘Keeping Up With the Kardashians’ will end in 2021

From left, Khloe Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, Kris Jenner, Kourtney Kardashian, Kim Kardashian and Kendall Jenner arrive at the Kardashian Kollection…

September 8, 2020 • Lynn Elber

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Arts and Entertainment

‘Jeopardy!’ returns with new setup and new role for Jennings

A redesigned set for the coronavirus era will allow for the contestants to be further apart and at a greater…

September 5, 2020 • The Associated Press

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Crime

‘Whip/Nae Nae’ rapper charged in attempted hatchet attack

Prosecutors allege that Silento, whose legal name is Richard Lamar Hawk, walked into an unlocked stranger’s home in the Valley…

September 5, 2020 • The Associated Press

culture and entertainment

Live from East Second Avenue: Artist Michael Billie to give demo on Saturday

“White Harmony With Nature” is a 48-by-48-inch piece that is made up of encaustic and mixed media on four floating…

September 4, 2020 • Katie Chicklinski-Cahill — Staff reporter

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culture and entertainment

Art Basel cancels annual Miami event due to virus

The prestigious December art fair draws collectors, socialites and celebrities from around the world. But the pandemic’s impact on international…

September 2, 2020 • The Associated Press

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Arts and Entertainment

New episodes of Disney+ hit ‘Mandalorian’ coming in October

An announcement on the Star Wars Twitter account Wednesday said new episodes would be available on Disney+ starting Oct. 30.…

September 2, 2020 • The Associated Press

culture and entertainment

Movies playing in Durango Sept. 3-10

John David Washington stars in “Tenet.”Melinda Sue Gordon/Warner Bros. Entertainment via AP (Next to Durango Mall, 247-9799, www.allentheatresinc.com) Tenet Armed…

September 2, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Arts and Entertainment

‘Tiger King’ star Carole Baskin to ‘Dancing With the Stars’

Carole Baskin, founder of Big Cat Rescue, and who appeared on the hit TV series “Tiger King,” will be a…

September 2, 2020 • Mark Kennedy

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Stillwater revamps studio for in-person classes

Stillwater students and faculty rehearse in one of Stillwater Music’s newly reconfigured band rooms. From left: student Naima van Tyn,…

September 2, 2020 • Katie Chicklinski-Cahill — Staff reporter

Crime

20 new sexual assault counts filed against adult film actor

Adult film star Ron Jeremy appears for his arraignment on rape and sexual assault charges at Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal…

September 1, 2020 • ANDREW DALTON

culture and entertainment

Venice reclaims spotlight as first COVID-19-era film fest opens

Festival attendees cycle in front of the main cinema ahead of the start of the 77th edition of the Venice…

September 1, 2020 • Nicole Winfield

Celebrity

‘Black Panther’ star Chadwick Boseman dies of cancer at 43

Actor Chadwick Boseman, who played Black icons Jackie Robinson and James Brown before finding fame as the regal Black Panther…

August 29, 2020 • RYAN PEARSON

culture and entertainment

In support of local radio: Online screenings of documentary will help benefit KDUR

And a documentary about WBCN is available to rent online with a portion of the rental proceeds going to one…

August 28, 2020 • Katie Chicklinski-Cahill — Staff reporter

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Arts and Entertainment

Irish Embassy Pub to host benefit show

There will be live Celtic music by Devil’s Dram, Kitchen Jam Band and Patrick Crossing. This event has been organized…

August 27, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

culture and entertainment

Movies playing in Durango Aug. 28-Sept. 4

Dev Patel stars in “The Personal History of David Copperfield.”Dean Rogers/Fox Searchlight Pictures via AP (Next to Durango Mall, 247-9799,…

August 27, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Who’s buying the popcorn? Stadium 9 to reopen Friday

Durango movie theater offers new releases

August 26, 2020 • Katie Chicklinski-Cahill — Staff reporter

Arts (general)

Nigerian boy gains fame after dance video goes viral

Ballet dancer Anthony Mmesoma Madu appears in his dance studio in Lagos, Nigeria, on Aug. 18. Cellphone video showing the…

August 25, 2020 • LEKAN OYEKANMI and JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr.

culture and entertainment

With ‘PIVOT,’ FLC mounts major show of Native American painting

Skateboard decks are canvas of choice

August 21, 2020 • Judith Reynolds