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Arts & Entertainment
Arts, entertainment and books news from the Sun Journal.
Maine humorist Tim Sample is stepping off the stage
Sample, 73, is retiring from performing live after 50 years so he can spend more time on his art, a passion he’s pursued all his life. His last Maine show is scheduled for June in Boothbay Harbor.
Happy 50th ‘SNL!’ Here’s a look back at the show’s very first cast
The iconic NBC sketch comedy show premiered on Oct. 11, 1975.
MrBeast, Amazon sued by competitors from reality show over alleged ‘unsafe’ conditions
The filing alleges that the multimillion-dollar company behind YouTube’s most popular channel failed to provide minimum wages, overtime pay, uninterrupted meal breaks and rest time for competitors.
Monica Wood takes ‘How to Read a Book’ on a tour of small-town Maine
After a delay in the novel’s release, the Portland author was looking for a way to reinvigorate her excitement about it. She’s been finding it in little libraries throughout the state.
JD Souther, who penned ‘Heartache Tonight’ and other Eagles hits, dies at 78
The prolific songwriter and musician was ‘a principal architect of the Southern California sound and a major influence on a generation of songwriters.’
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs jailed by judge after sex trafficking indictment
The music mogul is accused of abusing more than 50 women and getting his team to help hide it.
‘Shogun’ breaks Emmys record with 18 wins as ‘Hacks’ upsets ‘The Bear’
The long decline of traditional broadcast TV at the Emmys continued, with zero wins between the four broadcast networks.
Tito Jackson, member of beloved pop group Jackson 5, dies at 70
Tito Jackson, one of the brothers who made up the beloved pop group the Jackson 5, has died. He was 70. Tito was the third of nine Jackson children, which include global superstars Michael and sister Janet, part of a music-making family whose songs are still beloved today. “It’s with heavy hearts that we announce […]
Make the most of Maine’s fair season before it winds down
Fairs in Farmington, Cumberland, Unity and Fryeburg give you lots of choices for things to do. You might even try visiting two in one day.