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AP Entertainment Digest for Friday, May 29, 2020

| May 29, 2020 6:27 AM

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FRIDAY, May 29, 2020

UPDATES with MINNEAPOLIS POLICE DEATH-CNN, SEXUAL MISCONDUCT-WEINSTEIN, LINCOLN CENTER-MOSS LEAVING

MINNEAPOLIS POLICE DEATH-CNN — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz apologized to CNN for the arrest of a network crew covering the violent protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd. Correspondent Omar Jimenez and two colleagues were handcuffed and led away by the Minnesota State Patrol while reporting live on the network Friday morning. By David Bauder. SENT: 537 words, photo.

SEXUAL MISCONDUCT-WEINSTEIN — A woman who says Harvey Weinstein raped her when she was 17 is among four plaintiffs in a new lawsuit against the imprisoned movie mogul. The lawsuit filed Thursday in state court in New York is the latest action accusing him of decades of vile sexual behavior. By Michael R. Sisak. SENT: 557 words, photo.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-ENTERTAINMENT-THE TOLL-PART 3 — A comedian whose faces made generations laugh. The cinematographer behind E.T’s glowing finger and moonlight flight. A jazz guitarist of legendary poise and precision. In the third installment in a series, The Associated Press takes a look at prominent figures in arts, entertainment and culture who have died after contracting the coronavirus. By Entertainment Writer Andrew Dalton. SENT: 815 words, photos.

Q&A-ALEC BALDWIN — Alec Baldwin discusses hosting Match Game for fifth season, keeping his family safe during COVID-19 pandemic, and how he’s not sure his ambiguous comment on the “SNL” season finale means he done portraying President Donald Trump. By John Carucci. SENT: 687 words, photo.

TV-NEVER HAVE I EVER — The hit Netflix show “Never Have I Ever” follows Devi Vishwakumar, a first-generation Indian-American teen navigating not only her culture and Hindu faith, but also raging hormones, commitment to excellence and explosive temper. It’s loosely based on Mindy Kaling’s life, and has given the actor-writer a chance to mentor a newcomer in the lead role and bringing the rare Western TV project to prominently feature South Asian characters and culture. By Amanda Lee Myers. SENT: 638 words, photos.

LINCOLN CENTER-MOSS LEAVING — Lincoln Center artistic director Jane Moss is departing on Aug. 1 after 27 years, leaving the performing arts center without a key leader while it remains shut due to the coronavirus pandemic. SENT: 191 words, photo.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-ICONIC SITES — Hold that smile Mona Lisa. The Eiffel Tower and the Palace of Versailles will remain off-limits, too. None of France’s three most iconic tourist sites will reopen next week when the country lifts most coronavirus lockdown restrictions. Some of Europe’s other major cultural sites are also taking their time to reopen. By John Leicester. SENT: 442 words, photos.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-STREET ART-PHOTO GALLERY — Street art is getting inspiration from the coronavirus pandemic gripping the globe, offering some comic relief, wit and beauty in a world where people are cut off from each other. SENT: 163 words, photos.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-FRONTIER DAYS — The cancellation of Cheyenne Frontier Days for the first time in its 124-year history will cost Wyoming’s capital city not only big tourist business but the dominant event of its social, cultural and political scene. While many locals mourn, a few downtown business owners are cowboying up -- saying they never liked the rodeo festival anyway.

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FILM REVIEW-ON THE RECORD. By Film Writer Lindsey Bahr. SENT Wednesday: 656 words , film stills.

FILM REVIEW-THE VAST OF NIGHT. By Film Writer Jake Coyle. SENT Wednesday: 565 words, film stills.

FILM REVIEW-THE HIGH NOTE. By National Writer Jocelyn Noveck. SENT Wednesday: 725 words, film stills.

MUSIC REVIEW-LADY GAGA. By Music Writer Mesfin Fekadu. SENT Friday: 505 words, photo.

MUSIC REVIEW-GIL SCOTT-HERON & BRIAN JACKSON. By Pablo Gorondi. SENT Friday: 338 words, photo.

MUSIC REVIEW-TEDDY THOMPSON. By Steven Wine. SENT Thursday: 228 words, photo.

MUSIC REVIEW-JASON WILBER. By Steven Wine. SENT Wednesday: 240 words, photo.

MUSIC REVIEW-JIMMY BUFFETT. By AP Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. SENT Tuesday: 412 words, photo.

BOOK REVIEW-RED DRESS IN BLACK AND WHITE BY ELLIOT ACKERMAN. Reviewed by Rob Merrill. SENT Tuesday: 446 words, cover image.

BOOK REVIEW-ALL MY MOTHER’S LOVERS BY ILANA MASAD. Reviewed by Molly Sprayregen. SENT Tuesday: 205 words, cover image.

BOOK REVIEW-HIDEAWAY BY NORA ROBERTS. Reviewed by Sophia Rosenbaum. SENT Tuesday: 311 words, cover image.