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Drew Holcomb holds on to sincerity on 'Dragons'

Tuesday, 10 September 2019, 08:03 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors, "Dragons" (Thirty Tigers) Drew Holcomb has slotted himself as the dad next door type, one who writes love songs to his children and wife and who takes an...

'Art of Self-Defense' examines, satirizes toxic masculinity

Tuesday, 10 September 2019, 08:00 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Director Riley Stearns says he didn't realize he was making a perfect movie for 2019 when he started writing "The Art of Self-Defense " four years ago. But his darkly comedic riff on toxic...

Digital dating proves complicated in 'Love at First Like'

Tuesday, 10 September 2019, 07:58 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

"Love at First Like" (Atria Books), by Hannah Orenstein Dating in the digital age can be tricky business, especially when you project an image on social media that is in no way a truthful...

Life-changing 'Power': Stars reflect on series' impact

Friday, 6 September 2019, 10:15 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

It's tough to overstate the impact of "Power." The series turned Starz into a must-watch cable network for many viewers, proved 50 Cent's instincts correct and along the way turned its characters...

Marc Cohn, Blind Boys of Alabama blend pop, gospel

Friday, 6 September 2019, 10:13 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Marc Cohn and Blind Boys of Alabama, "Work to Do" (BMG) Marc Cohn and the Blind Boys of Alabama's new album began as an EP of studio recordings before being wisely extended with their performance...

For Julie Andrews, sudden success was 'like an assault'

Friday, 6 September 2019, 10:10 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Hollywood success came so suddenly for Julie Andrews, she said it felt like "an assault." The 83-year-old star is nothing but grateful for everything that's come her way, but she had the unique...

'A Dangerous Man' is suspenseful, tightly written

Friday, 6 September 2019, 10:08 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

"A Dangerous Man: An Elvis Cole and Joe Pike Novel" (G.P. Putnam's Sons), by Robert Crais Joe Pike is about to climb into his Jeep on Los Angeles' Miracle Mile when he sees a man force a young...

Eddie Murphy to host 'SNL' for the first time in 35 years

Wednesday, 4 September 2019, 10:42 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Eddie Murphy will be returning to a place that helped launch his career — "Saturday Night Live." The comedian will be the host of the sketch comedy show on Dec. 21, marking the former cast...

Good guitar can't save Jesse Dayton's 'Mixtape'

Wednesday, 4 September 2019, 10:41 Last update: about 8 years ago

Jesse Dayton, "Mixtape Volume 1" (Blue Elan) Seasoned music industry pro Jesse Dayton is out with his 12th studio album, "Mixtape Volume 1," a bawdy collection of ho-hum country, masquerading as...

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