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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 it was acting in the interest of imposing standards and…
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 Pediatric Surgery and Intensive Care, located at the Queen Elizabeth…
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 Wednesday. The cause was not given. The jet-setting designer counted…
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 Bros. Pictures Opening with a fleeting moment of calm, Christopher…
Film
Celebrate canines with Bow Wow Film Festival in Durango
proceeds benefit La Plata County Humane Society
Music
Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington dies at 41
Coroner spokesman Brian Elias says they are investigating Bennington’s death as an apparent suicide but no additional details are available. The group sold 10 million copies of their 2000 debut,…
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 images they captured during an eight-year trip through Mexico, Guatemala,…
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 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com)The story unfolds during the Civil…
Music
‘Despacito’ sets record for most streamed song of all time
Universal Music Latin Entertainment announced Tuesday the song by Puerto Rican artists Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee and the accompanying remix featuring pop star Justin Bieber had surpassed the previous…
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 earnings statement released Tuesday, British publishing house Bloomsbury revealed that…
Arts and Entertainment
George A. Romero, father of the zombie film, is dead at 77
Director and writer George Romero poses for a photograph while talking about his film “Diary of the Dead’ at the Sundance Film Festival in 2008 in Park City, Utah. George…
Arts and Entertainment
Who’s next: Jodie Whittaker 1st female star of ‘Doctor Who’
Whittaker, best known for playing the mother of a murdered boy in detective drama “Broadchurch,” will replace Scottish actor Peter Capaldi at the end of the year, the BBC said.…
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 Yara Greyjoy, recently told a story about how she almost…
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 of the upcoming animation slate for the studio Friday at…
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 title of the newest installment in the franchise, “War for…
Music
Fresh Kid Ice of 2 Live Crew dies in Miami at age 53
2 Live Crew member Mr. Mixx (David Hobbs), second from right, speaks to reporters at the Late Show night club in Niagara Falls, N.Y., while being joined by fellow group…
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 joins 6-year-old sister Zari, whose name means “Shimmering,” on Afghanistan’s…
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, food and drinks. For more information, call 884-2222, ext. 510.
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.
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 for purchase. The show is open to all ages. For…
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, with a melancholy suburban mom (Elisabeth Röhm) placing a canvas-wrapped…
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, “Sir Carter and Rumi 1 month today.” She didn’t mention…
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” Muppets founder and his mentor Jim Henson. Steve Whitmire, who…
Music
Competing for excellence
At 7 p.m. in Roshong Recital Hall on the Fort Lewis College campus, student finalists will compete for a chance to perform with the Festival Orchestra on July 29. The…
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 Award for outstanding drama series on Thursday. The Emmy Awards…
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 was born Robert Ritchie, said Wednesday that a website hinting…