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Whitney Houston biopic in the works

LOS ANGELES – A feature film about Whitney Houston’s life is in the works from the screenwriter of “Bohemian Rhapsody.” The biopic is being shepherded by the Whitney Houston Estate, music pr...

DATE: Apr 22, 2020 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

A24 to auction movie paraphernalia to benefit NYC charities

LOS ANGELES – How does an indie film shop give back to its hometown in this crisis? If you’re A24, you start by mining your prop, wardrobe and set departments. The studio behind f...

DATE: Apr 22, 2020 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Fans invited to compete for ‘Friends’ reunion special spot

NEW YORK – The big upcoming “Friends” reunion special is inviting a few extra friends – maybe even you. Cast members of the popular show have announced that five fans will get a c...

DATE: Apr 22, 2020 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Lester Holt starts show for children about the coronavirus

NEW YORK – In the NBC “Nightly News” inaugural kids edition, Sadie of Morristown, New Jersey, posed the question that everyone wishes had an answer. “When is coronavirus going to ...

DATE: Apr 22, 2020 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Durango dancer keeping on her toes

Pandemic forces Francesca Bianchi home from college

DATE: Apr 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

Film adaptation of new ‘Hunger Games’ book in the works

NEW YORK – The next “Hunger Games” book is coming out next month, and a movie version is now being planned. Lionsgate is working on an adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ “The Ballad o...

DATE: Apr 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Books

Michelle Obama launches online series for children

NEW YORK – Michelle Obama launched a series of online video readings for children with the classic picture book “The Gruffalo,” which the former first lady called the story of a mouse who us...

DATE: Apr 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Singing Surgeon: Dr. Elvis cuts EP to aid COVID-19 fund

NEW YORK – Elvis Francois, the orthopedic surgery resident who has gone viral with his top-notch live performances at hospitals, knew from adolescence he wanted to help heal the world throug...

DATE: Apr 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Music

Rolling Stones to join Gaga for TV event battling COVID-19

NEW YORK – The Rolling Stones will join Lady Gaga, Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder and Billie Eilish for the upcoming TV special aimed at fighting the coronavirus pandemic. Advocacy...

DATE: Apr 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Music

Taylor Swift has canceled all shows, appearances for 2020

NEW YORK – Taylor Swift is canceling all of her performances and appearances for the rest of the year because of the coronavirus pandemic. “With many events throughout the world a...

DATE: Apr 17, 2020 | CATEGORY: Music

‘Arts District’ to feature 3 Fort Lewis student films

The Rocky Mountain PBS series, “Arts District,” will present three segments produced by Fort Lewis College students. The 30-minute episode will air at 7:30 p.m. today, according t...

DATE: Apr 17, 2020 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Local musicians to CERF The Airwaves to help community

Radio broadcasts, Facebook livestream a benefit for Community Emergency Relief Fund, Four Corners Performing Artist Relief

DATE: Apr 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Music

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.