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Mar 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Creative Paths in Crime Writing

Patricia Cornwell has penned more than forty books that together have moved over a hundred and twenty million readers. A new film adaptation of her “Scarpetta” series, starring Nicole Kidman, just premiered on Amazon. In a recent interview she explained that her secret is simple: fear stops creati

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Mar 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A New Kid on the Block: A Teen’s Fight with Anxiety

Will Ropp, who has acted in shows like “The Way Back” and “Love, Victor, ” decided to step behind the camera. He wanted a script that felt real. Ropp tried to sign up for The Black List, but the site said he had no film credits. He then used a friend’s login and looked through about one hundred scri

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Mar 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Colter Wall Pauses Touring to Care for His Mind

The Canadian country star announced on March 11 that he is canceling the rest of his 2026 tour and stepping away from live shows for an indefinite period. He said he has been struggling with mental health, and continuing to travel and perform only made the situation worse. After talking with his ban

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Mar 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Tarantino’s New Play: A 19th‑Century Adventure Set for London

A new stage drama by Quentin Tarantino is moving toward the West End. Sonia Friedman Productions, known for popular shows like Paddington: The Musical and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, has teamed up with Sony Pictures Entertainment to bring “The Popinjay Cavalier” to life. The play is described

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Mar 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Dazzling Duo Returns to EPCOT’s German Pavilion for the Garden Festival

Böehme and Scheffler, a lively comedy team known for their circus‑style tricks, have come back to EPCOT’s Germany Pavilion during the Flower and Garden Festival. Guests who visit early in the festival season can catch their short, 15‑minute act inside the pavilion’s gazebo. The show blends qui

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Mar 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Versatile Writer’s Final Chapter

Dan Simmons, a 77‑year‑old author who could write across genres, passed away on Feb. 21 in a Colorado hospital after suffering a stroke. He had lived near Denver and was known for producing more than thirty books in science fiction, fantasy, horror, crime, and historical settings. Simmons’ career

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Mar 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Immersive Journey: A New Way to Explore a Rock Star’s Mind

David Byrne, the former Talking Heads frontman, has taken his lifelong curiosity into a bold theatrical experiment called “Theater of the Mind. ” Rather than revealing his personal history in a traditional biography, Byrne turns his life’s memories into an interactive experience. The show invites sm

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Mar 11 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Romance Hits the Big Screen: A Fresh Look at New Adaptations

The world of romance books is booming, and movies are catching up. People love the feel‑good stories that let them forget everyday worries. A lot of this interest comes from social media trends, especially on BookTok, and recent shows like Heated Rivalry that turn book series into hit dramas. Col

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Mar 11 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Portland’s Big‑Name Chef Parties

A few weeks ago, a chef from New York’s top restaurant Atomix announced a joint dinner in Portland. The buzz around that event is huge, but it’s just one of many star‑chef gatherings in the city. One of the local spots that keeps the culinary crowd excited is Cafe Rowan on 4437 S. E. Cesar E. Ch

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Mar 11 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Scorsese’s TV Twist: A New Take on a Classic Crime Show

The famous filmmaker Martin Scorsese, known for movies like Goodfellas and Raging Bull, stepped into television to help create a top crime series on HBO. The show, set in the 1920s during Prohibition, follows a corrupt Atlantic City official who mixes politics with bootlegging. Scorsese’s role was m

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