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Louis-Dreyfus 'proud to be a nasty, nasty woman' for Dems

Louis-Dreyfus 'proud to be a nasty, nasty woman' for Dems

NEW YORK — The star of “Veep” brought some bite to her role at the Democrats' virtual convention.

Nielsen says 22.8 million watched convention's third night

NEW YORK — Television viewership Wednesday for the third night of the Democrats' virtual convention, which featured speeches by vice-presidential nominee Kamala Harris and former President Barack Obama, rose to 22.8 million viewers.

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1. “Midnight Sun” by Stephenie Meyer (Littleby Brown Books for Young Readers) 2. “Live Free or Die” by Sean Hannity (Threshold Editions) 3. “Finding Freedom” by Omid Scobieby Carolyn Durand (Dey Street Books) 4. “Too Much and Never Enough” by Mary L.
Ice loves Marco: Ice-T tops celebrities rooting for Andretti

Ice loves Marco: Ice-T tops celebrities rooting for Andretti

Ice-T might be on the set of “Law & Order” when he takes a call to jet off to some far-flung destination with Marco Andretti and his celebrity pals. “This guy vacations with Ludacris and Kevin Hart.
Toronto live music venues to receive tax break to cope with COVID-19 challenges

Toronto live music venues to receive tax break to cope with COVID-19 challenges

Toronto Mayor John Tory is giving dozens of live music venues a tax break as the pandemic has muted shows across the city. Tory announced Thursday that 45 venues will receive a combined $1.
Virtual Emmys: Less walking, talking, but beware the Wi-Fi

Virtual Emmys: Less walking, talking, but beware the Wi-Fi

LOS ANGELES — In a typical Hollywood awards show, it’s the orchestra’s task to nudge off winners whose acceptance speeches wander into overtime. In a virtual ceremony, the internet could give them an unintentional boot.
'Tiger King' zoo closes after animal treatment investigation

'Tiger King' zoo closes after animal treatment investigation

WYNNEWOOD, Okla. — The Oklahoma zoo featured in Netflix's “Tiger King" documentary has closed after federal authorities investigated it for alleged maltreatment of animals and suspended its license.
Film academy to host virtual panels about inclusion, equity

Film academy to host virtual panels about inclusion, equity

Lee Daniels, Lulu Wang and Taraji P. Henson are among the talent participating in a series of virtual panels about inclusion and equity in Hollywood hosted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
After grief, Bebel Gilberto recovers her zen with new album

After grief, Bebel Gilberto recovers her zen with new album

RIO DE JANEIRO — Singer Bebel Gilberto never found the chance to slip a pair of headphones onto the ears of her dad, Brazilian music legend João Gilberto, to play the song she wrote for him.
Jay-Z, Pharrell to release new song about Black ambition

Jay-Z, Pharrell to release new song about Black ambition

NEW YORK — Jay-Z and Pharrell Williams have teamed up to release a new song about Black ambition titled “Entrepreneur." The track will be released Friday.
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