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Worried about your favorite TV show?

The recent cancellations of series such as WGN’s “Underground,” Netflix’s “Sense8” and “The Get Down,” as well as network series including “American Crime” led me to ponder last week whether...

DATE: Jun 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

‘The Mummy’ is an ominous introduction to a new movie universe

Given that “Spider-Man” is getting its third reboot since 2002, it’s a small miracle that Universal waited as long as it did to resurrect 1999’s wildly successful sleeper hit “The Mummy.” In...

DATE: Jun 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Reza Aslan becomes second CNN personality dumped after attacking Trump

For the second time in just over a week, a CNN personality has been cast off the network after a vulgar attack on President Donald Trump. At the end of May, Kathy Griffin’s contra...

DATE: Jun 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Adam West learned to embrace Batman role he couldn’t shake

LOS ANGELES – Before Michael Keaton, Val Kilmer, George Clooney, Christian Bale and Ben Affleck wore Batman’s cape in a stream of Hollywood blockbusters, there was Adam West. West...

DATE: Jun 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

‘Batman’ star Adam West dead at 88

LOS ANGELES – Adam West, whose straight-faced portrayal of Batman in a 1960s TV series lifted the tight-clad Caped Crusader into the national consciousness, has died at age 88, his family sa...

DATE: Jun 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Brendan Fraser still has loyal fans – and they’re not happy about ‘The Mummy’ reboot

The new “Mummy” reboot is getting pilloried by critics – and that’s delightful news for one group of movie fans. “Tom Cruise’s Mummy is a flop,” reads the top post on the Brendan ...

DATE: Jun 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Don’t forget hankies for ‘Megan Leavey’

The oddest thing about “Megan Leavey” is its title. After all, Shakespeare never titled his great romances simply “Juliet” or “Antony.” Admittedly, Megan (made both sympathetic an...

DATE: Jun 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Moschino bets on casino chic with Vegas-themed runway show

LOS ANGELES – Moschino’s modern showgirl can’t leave home without her sequined denim, studded platforms or feather headdress. Designer Jeremy Scott looked to the iconic performer ...

DATE: Jun 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Poignant moments are overshadowed by filler in new season of ‘Orange Is the New Black’

“You’ve got time,” Regina Spektor croons in the theme song that precedes each episode of “Orange Is the New Black.” For the inmates of Litchfield Penitentiary, that’s not a comforting statem...

DATE: Jun 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Taylor Swift’s latest move is petty, savvy and guaranteed to annoy Katy Perry

We’re not saying that Taylor Swift just released all her music on streaming services at midnight Friday just because her nemesis, Katy Perry, dropped her new album at midnight on Friday. How...

DATE: Jun 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Music

Ed Victor, literary agent for Clapton, Richards, dead at 77

NEW YORK – Ed Victor, an A-list literary agent whose colorful personality was well-matched by such clients as Keith Richards, Eric Clapton and Andrew Lloyd Webber, has died. Victo...

DATE: Jun 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Books

Arts Calendar

Friday Pagosa Folk ’N Bluegrass, 4:30 p.m., $35-$115, Reservoir Hill Park, Pagosa Springs, http://ticketf.ly/2m1dQCM. The PG Trio, 5 p.m., Macho’s north patio, 1485 Florida...

DATE: Jun 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.