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Country music reckons with racial stereotypes and its future

Country music reckons with racial stereotypes and its future

NASHVILLE — When country singer Rissi Palmer was working on her debut album, she wanted a song like Gretchen Wilson’s “Redneck Woman,” a song that would introduce her and tell her story to fans.

Kanye West to bring Yeezy brand, but not sneakers, to Gap

NEW YORK — Kanye West is bringing his Yeezy brand to Gap. The rap superstar will design adult and kids' clothing that will be sold at Gap next year. Yeezy is best known for pricey sneakers that sell out online quickly.
Daytime Emmys go virtual in age of coronavirus pandemic

Daytime Emmys go virtual in age of coronavirus pandemic

LOS ANGELES — The coronavirus pandemic has turned daily life into a drama of untold proportions.
Christine Lahti plays friend, feminist icon Steinem on PBS

Christine Lahti plays friend, feminist icon Steinem on PBS

Christine Lahti's portrayal of Gloria Steinem in PBS' “Gloria: A Life” reflects both a veteran artist's skill and a passion for the subject.
Christopher Nolan's 'Tenet' again delays big summer release

Christopher Nolan's 'Tenet' again delays big summer release

LOS ANGELES — With reported cases of the coronavirus surging, Warner Bros. on Thursday postponed the release of Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet,” further delaying Hollywood's summer kickoff.
CBC News host Wendy Mesley disciplined for using racist slur twice in work meetings

CBC News host Wendy Mesley disciplined for using racist slur twice in work meetings

TORONTO — CBC News has taken disciplinary action against journalist Wendy Mesley in light of her admission that she used a racist slur on two separate occasions during editorial meetings in the past year.
NYC judge rejects Trump family effort to halt tell-all book

NYC judge rejects Trump family effort to halt tell-all book

WASHINGTON — A New York City judge has dismissed a claim by Donald Trump’s brother that sought to halt the publication of a tell-all book by the president’s niece.

PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Bestsellers

HARD COVER FICTION 1. “28 Summers” by Elin Hilderbrand (Little, Brown) 2. “Camino Winds” by John Grisham (Doubleday) 3. “The Summer House” by Patterson/DuBois (Little, Brown) 4. “Stranger Planet” by Nathan W. Pyle (William Morrow Gift) 5.
Disney changing Splash Mountain, ride tied to Jim Crow film

Disney changing Splash Mountain, ride tied to Jim Crow film

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2 brothers change minds, will co-operate in Smollett case

2 brothers change minds, will co-operate in Smollett case

CHICAGO — Two brothers who admitted helping actor Jussie Smollett stage a racist and homophobic attack in Chicago last year are again willing to help in the case after initially saying they were done co-operating with prosecutors, their attorney said
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