culture and entertainment

Music

Beijing says no to Justin Bieber over past ‘bad behavior’

In response to a question from a purported fan on its web page, the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture said…

July 21, 2017

Music

Judge halts sale of Madonna’s love letters and other personal items, which she claims were stolen

Madonna, left, sits with her adopted children David, Stella and Mercy, at the opening of The Mercy James Institute for…

July 21, 2017

Arts and Entertainment

Jewelry designer Kenneth Jay Lane dies in N.Y. at age 85

The executive vice president of Lane’s company, Chris Sheppard, says Lane died at his Manhattan home early Thursday or late…

July 21, 2017

Film

‘Dunkirk’: Hero of the action genre

The viewpoint of British soldier Tommy (Fionn Whitehead) is one of the narratives explored in the movie “Dunkirk.”Melinda Sue Gordon/Warner…

July 20, 2017

Film

Celebrate canines with Bow Wow Film Festival in Durango

proceeds benefit La Plata County Humane Society

July 20, 2017

Visual Arts

Photography Club to show images of Latin America

A Semana Santa observance in Antigua, Guatemala.Courtesy of Michael Lewis Former National Geographic photographers Michael and Jennifer Lewis will showcase…

July 20, 2017

Film

Movies playing in Durango July 21-27

“Dunkirk” opens this weekend at Stadium 9.Warner Bros. Pictures via AP (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com) The Beguiled (128…

July 19, 2017

Books

2 new Harry Potter books set to be published in October

The British Library’s Harry Potter exhibition, “A History of Magic,” opens in October and runs through February 2018. In an…

July 19, 2017

Arts and Entertainment

Some ‘Game of Thrones’ stars are better than others at keeping secrets

Emilia Clarke plays Daenerys Targaryen in “Game of Thrones.”Helen Sloan/HBO You can see why they’d be cautious. Gemma Whelan, aka…

July 16, 2017

Arts and Entertainment

Disney fans get look at ‘Incredibles 2,’ ‘Wreck-It Ralph 2’

John Lasseter, the chief creative officer of Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios, led a confetti-, joke- and song-filled presentation…

July 16, 2017

Film

‘Apes’ spins a soulful tale

Karin Konoval, left, and Amiah Miller star in “War for the Planet of the Apes.”Courtesy of Twentieth Century Fox The…

July 15, 2017

Arts and Entertainment

New boy muppet in Afghanistan promotes gender equality

Zeerak, whose name means “Smart” in Afghanistan’s two official languages, is a 4-year-old boy who enjoys studying and learning. He…

July 15, 2017

Arts and Entertainment

Pine River Library to hold S.T.E.A.M. Fair

Dozens of interactive activities and demonstrations will be featured, including 3-D printing, rocket launching, gold panning, blacksmithing, music, art projects,…

July 14, 2017

Arts and Entertainment

Cézanne Quartet to perform at Pine River Library

The quartet will perform a mix of modern covers and classical chamber music. For more information, call 884-2222, ext. 510.

July 14, 2017

Arts and Entertainment

The Groove Orient to play Crash Music

du1-i-syn Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door. St. Clair Winery will offer beer, wine and sandwiches…

July 14, 2017

Film

A likable cast in an unentertaining tale

From left, Sydney Park, Joey King and Shannon Purser star in “Wish Upon.”Steve Wilkie/Broad Green Pictures The movie opens, ominously,…

July 14, 2017

Music

Beyoncé introduces newborn twins Sir Carter and Rumi

The singer posted a picture of herself holding the babies on Instagram late Thursday night and wrote in the caption,…

July 14, 2017

Arts and Entertainment

Fired voice of Kermit the Frog says he’s ‘devastated’

The puppeteer who was fired after 27 years as Kermit the Frog said Thursday he is “devastated to have failed”…

July 14, 2017

Performing Arts

Taking in Shakespeare and opera

Utah, Santa Fe next stops on summer road trip

July 13, 2017

Film

‘SNL,’ Westworld’ lead Emmy Award nominations with 22 nods

This image released by HBO shows Anthony Hopkins in a scene from “Westworld.” The program was nominated for an Emmy…

July 13, 2017

Music

Kid Rock hints at potential U.S. Senate run in Michigan

Kid Rock is teasing his potential 2018 U.S. Senate candidacy, though it is news to Michigan Republicans. Kid Rock, who…

July 12, 2017

Film

Movies playing in Durango July 14-20

Karin Konoval, left, and Amiah Miller star in “War for the Planet of the Apes.”Twentieth Century Fox via AP (128…

July 12, 2017

Film

Quentin Tarantino’s next movie will reportedly focus on the Charles Manson murders

Quentin Tarantino’s next movie will reportedly focus on the Manson family murders.Courtesy of The Hollywood Reporter Tarantino is currently putting…

July 12, 2017

Arts and Entertainment

Rob Kardashian’s meltdown, ‘Bachelor’ controversy: Ugly truths of reality TV

Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna.Tommy Garcia/E! Entertainment Sure, we watch Lifetime’s revealing “UnReal” and skim juicy tell-all books and read…

July 11, 2017