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FILE - In this Friday, Oct. 7, 2011, file photo, actor Danny Aiello smiles while being photographed in New York.

Blue-collar character actor Danny Aiello has died at age 86

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‘Frozen 2’ leads box office again; ‘Playmobil’ flops

Willie Nelson says he stopped smoking pot to 'take better care' of himself

'Andromeda Evolution' is sequel to Michael Crichton book

Narrative turns to world of poaching in 'Tracking Game'

Review: 'Life Isn't Everything' toasts director Mike Nichols

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FILE - In this May 15, 2011 file photo, Pulitzer and Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison smiles after delivering a speech during the Rutgers University commencement ceremony, in Piscataway, N.J. Oprah Winfrey, Ta-Nehisi Coates and Jesmyn Ward will be among the speakers at a tribute to the late Morrison. The Nobel laureate�s longtime publisher, Alfred A. Knopf, announced Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, that the event will take place Nov. 21 at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, in Manhattan. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Winfrey, Coates to speak at upcoming Toni Morrison tribute

Sen. Mazie Hirono of Hawaii is writing memoir, due in 2021

FILE - This Sept. 25, 2018 file photo shows Sen. Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, at Capitol Hill in Washington. Hirono, the Senate�s first Asian-American woman and only current immigrant, is working on a memoir. Viking announced Tuesday that the book, currently untitled, will come out in 2021. Hirono, 72, will write about emigrating at age 8 to the United States after her mother fled an abusive marriage in Japan. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Provocative Atlantic asks how civil war can be avoided

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Count community theater among holiday traditions for many

This 2018 photo provided by High Point Community Theatre in High Point, N.C., shows a scene from the 2018 production of

Airborne Toxic Event leader Mikel Jollett writing memoir

FILE - This May 3, 2015 file photo shows Mikel Jollett of The Airborne Toxic Event performing in concert during the Radio 104.5 Summer Block Party in Philadelphia. Celadon Books announced Tuesday that Jollett�s memoir, �Hollywood Park,� also the title of the band�s next album, will come out May 5. (Photo by Owen Sweeney/Invision/AP, File)

Reflections on writing about the lives of Beckett, Beauvoir

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'My Penguin Year' works best as companion to nature series

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Author makes readers care about boys about to become men

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Fans and newcomers alike will enjoy 'Twisted Twenty-Six'

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Author endeavors to show how animals relate to humans

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Movies

‘Frozen 2’ leads box office again; ‘Playmobil’ flops

‘Frozen 2’ leads box office again; ‘Playmobil’ flops

In 'The Report,' setting the record on torture straight

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De Niro named Screen Actors Guild life achievement honoree

FILE - This Oct. 24, 2019 file photo shows Robert De Niro at the Los Angeles premiere of

Review: 'Ford v Ferrari' is a very pleasant (fast) ride

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War epic 'Midway' bests 'Doctor Sleep' at the box office

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Film probes history of Native Americans in the US military

In this July 8, 1986, file photo, World War II Navajo veterans and supporters march through the reservation in a show of solidarity against giving up any of their land to the Hopis in Arizona.

Bale and Damon go into overdrive for 'Ford v Ferrari'

This Sept. 8, 2019 photo shows co-stars Matt Damon, left, and Christian Bale posing for a portrait to promote their film

Octavia Spencer to receive honor from Producers Guild

FILE - In this Feb. 24, 2019 file photo, Octavia Spencer arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The Producers Guild of America will honor Octavia Spencer for her work behind-the-camera at its 2020 awards show. Spencer, who was among the producers of last year�s best picture Oscar winner �Green Book,� will receive the Visionary Award at the Producers Guild Awards on Jan. 18.(Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

5 screenwriters get career jumpstart with film academy honor

From left to right, Nicholl fellows Karen McDermott, Aaron Chung, Walker McKnight, Renee Pillai and Sean Malcolm pose at the Academy Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting Awards and Live Read at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Samuel Goldwyn Theater on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Danny Moloshok/Invision/AP)

'The Lion King,' 'Toy Story 4' help boost Disney's profit

FILE - In this Jan. 9, 2019 file photo, guests watch a show near a statue of Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse in front of the Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The Walt Disney Co. reports financial results Thursday, Nov. 7. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Music

FILE - This April 7, 1994 file photo shows singer-actress Lena Horne in New York. The venerated Times Square concert venue The Town Hall has created a new award to honor arts and activism, a prize to be named after Lena Horne. The Lena Horne Prize for Artists Creating Social Impact will recognize those who �promote awareness and create social change.� The inaugural winner will be honored in February. (AP Photo/Garth Vaughan, File)

New award to honor arts and activism named after Lena Horne

BMI honors Dwight Yoakam, top country songwriters

Dwight Yoakam, left, and Emily Joyce arrive at 67th Annual BMI Country Awards ceremony at BMI Music Row offices on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Al Wagner/Invision/AP)

New baby and new music: Ricky Martin hosts the Latin Grammys

FILE - This Nov. 2, 2019 file photo shows Ricky Martin at the 2019 LACMA Art and Film Gala in Los Angeles. Martin will perform his latest song �C�ntalo� with Residente and Bad Bunny at the Latin Grammy Awards on Thursday, Nov., 14, and will also serve as master of ceremonies along actresses Roselyn S�nchez and Paz Vega. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

New baby and new music: Ricky Martin hosts the Latin Grammys

FILE - This Nov. 2, 2019 file photo shows Ricky Martin at the 2019 LACMA Art and Film Gala in Los Angeles. Martin will perform his latest song �C�ntalo� with Residente and Bad Bunny at the Latin Grammy Awards on Thursday, Nov., 14, and will also serve as master of ceremonies along actresses Roselyn S�nchez and Paz Vega. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

Deep cuts rule Juliana Hatfield's Police covers album

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Review: Celine Dion moves past loss on excellent new album

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Singer Andrea Bocelli: 'Absurd' to shun opera legend Domingo

This Nov. 8, 2019 photo shows Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli with his dog Katarina during an interview at his home in North Miami, Fla. Bocelli is defending opera legend Placido Domingo and calling it �absurd� that opera houses have canceled the star�s performances before sexual harassment allegations against him are fully investigated. Three U.S. music companies canceled Domingo appearances following allegations of sexual harassment made by multiple women earlier this year. (AP Photo/Ellis Rua)

Something old, something new for Michael Stipe

This Oct. 28, 2019 photo shows former R.E.M. singer Michael Stipe posing for a portrait in New York his first solo song since that band retired in 2011. (Photo by Matt Licari/Invision/AP)

He said, she said: Will female acts win big at CMA Awards?

This combination of photos shows, from left, Garth Brooks, Eric Church, Chris Stapleton, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban, who are up for Entertainer of the Year at the Country Music Association Awards on Wednesday. (AP Photo)

Review: Simply Red back to '70s basics on 'Blue Eyed Soul'

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Veteran 'Will and Grace' actress Shelley Morrison dies at 83

'Sad day' or 'scam'? What to watch at impeachment hearing

The U.S. Capitol is seen as the House is set to begin public impeachment inquiry hearings as lawmakers debate whether to remove President Donald Trump from office, in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019. At left is the Peace Monument. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

'Sad day' or a 'scam'? What to watch at impeachment hearing

President Donald Trump addresses the Economic Club of New York Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

'We love you, Alex!' Contestant on 'Jeopardy!' moves Trebek

FILE - In this April 30, 2017, file photo,

HBO doc peers into Ralph Lauren's rose-tinted American Dream

FILE - This Nov. 1, 1989 file photo shows fashion designer Ralph Lauren after presenting his spring collection during Fashion Week in New York. Lauren recently celebrated his label�s 50th birthday, and a new HBO documentary,

Fox legal analyst Napolitano emerges as Trump critic

FILE - This Nov. 27, 2018 file photo shows Fox News senior judicial analyst Andrew Napolitano hosting the inaugural broadcast of

'Jersey Shore' star pleads not guilty to domestic violence

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Vanna White hosts 'Wheel of Fortune' after Sajak has surgery

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2007 file photo, co-host Vanna White and host Pat Sajak make an appearance at Radio City Music Hall for a taping of celebrity week on

ABC cancels 'Fresh Off the Boat,' sets finale for February

FILE - In this Aug. 5, 2016 file photo, Randall Park, from left, Constance Wu, Ken Jeong and Ann Hsu pose for photographers during a media event announcing their comedy series

Parolee is no hometown hero in TV comedy 'Back to Life'

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Technology

How streaming, diversity, #MeToo shaped TV decade of change

This combination photo shows, clockwise from top left, Netflix headquarters in Los Gatos, Calif., Claire Foy and Matt Smith in a scene from

Reports: FTC may try to block Facebook from integrating apps

File-This Oct. 23, 2019, file photo shows Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifying before a House Financial Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington. Facebook's stock dropped almost 3% in regular trading after news reports Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, suggested that the FTC may take antitrust action to prevent Facebook from integrating its disparate messaging apps. The reports said the Federal Trade Commission may seek a court injunction that would block Facebook's

T-Mobile CEO says if Sprint deal fails, prices may go up

FILE - This combination of April 30, 2018, file photos shows signage for a Sprint store in New York's Herald Square, top, and signage at a T-Mobile store in New York. T-Mobile CEO John Legere said if his company's $26.5 billion deal to buy Sprint fails, it may have to raise prices to slow user growth and relieve stress on the T-Mobile network. He said that would be his

Twitter brings back election labels for 2020 US candidates

FILE - This July 9, 2019, file photo shows a sign outside of the Twitter office building in San Francisco. Twitter is bringing back special labels to help users identify accounts and tweets from U.S. political candidates. The company, which first used such labels for the midterms last year, said it is trying to provide users with original sources of information and prevent spoofed and fake accounts from fooling voters. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

Regulators to set up 3-digit suicide hotline number like 911

FILE - In this Aug. 11, 2019, file photo, a man uses a cell phone in New Orleans. The Federal Communications Commission is setting up a new three-digit number to reach a suicide prevention hotline. Once it's implemented, people will just need to dial 988 to seek help, similar to calling 911 for emergencies or 311 for city services. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)

Meet the scholar who diagnosed 'surveillance capitalism'

In this March 27, 2019, photo, author Shoshana Zuboff pauses while walking her dog near her home in Maine. Zuboff is the author of

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