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'Be Like Mike' jingle almost didn't happen, says creator

'Be Like Mike' jingle almost didn't happen, says creator

NEW YORK — “The Last Dance,” ESPN’s docuseries detailing the 1998 and final season of the Chicago Bulls championship dynasty, has served as a reminder to basketball fans of the greatness of Michael Jordan on the court.
'Be Like Mike' jingle almost didn't happen, says creator

'Be Like Mike' jingle almost didn't happen, says creator

NEW YORK — “The Last Dance,” ESPN’s docuseries detailing the 1998 and final season of the Chicago Bulls championship dynasty, has served as a reminder to basketball fans of the greatness of Michael Jordan on the court.
Movie-related products still hit stores despite film delays

Movie-related products still hit stores despite film delays

LOS ANGELES — Hollywood pressed pause on releasing most major films in theatres to combat the coronavirus outbreak, but that hasn’t necessarily been the case for toys and merchandise related to those movies.
Review: Gretchen Peters makes Mickey Newbury's songs her own

Review: Gretchen Peters makes Mickey Newbury's songs her own

Gretchen Peters, “The Night You Wrote That Song: The Songs of Mickey Newbury” (Scarlet Letter Records) It took Gretchen Peters years to complete her album dedicated to Mickey Newbury’s rich catalogue , a careful and sensible pace.
Disney makes filmed version of 'Hamilton' streamable in July

Disney makes filmed version of 'Hamilton' streamable in July

NEW YORK — This July Fourth holiday, you’ll be able to see the original Broadway cast of “Hamilton” perform the musical smash about a Founding Father from the comfort of your couch.
Music Review: Marshall Chapman shines with all-covers set

Music Review: Marshall Chapman shines with all-covers set

Marshall Chapman, “Songs I Can’t Live Without" (Tallgirl Records) As Marshall Chapman sings the great North American songbook on her new album, the style of tunes chosen is all over the map, probably because they came from such diverse locales as New
Trump abruptly ends briefing after contentious exchanges

Trump abruptly ends briefing after contentious exchanges

NEW YORK — President Donald Trump abruptly ended his White House news conference Monday following combative exchanges with reporters Weijia Jiang of CBS News and Kaitlan Collins of CNN.

Canadian filmmakers launch 'Greetings from Isolation' series of shorts

A group of Canadian filmmakers is creating a series of videos about the experience of isolation under COVID-19. "Greetings from Isolation" is a collection of short films being released online at www.greetingsfromisolation.com .
Ontario's Trillium Book Award short list recognizes cross-genre talent

Ontario's Trillium Book Award short list recognizes cross-genre talent

TORONTO — A graphic novel, a work of experimental fiction and a sisterly collaboration are among the genre-bending reads in the running for Ontario's Trillium Book Award.
NBC News apologizes for 'inaccurately' quoting William Barr

NBC News apologizes for 'inaccurately' quoting William Barr

NEW YORK — NBC has apologized for “inaccurately” cutting a portion of an interview with Attorney General William Barr that left a false impression with viewers of “Meet the Press.
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