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Delays and price hikes at Vinyl Me, Please anger subscribers as Denver record club struggles to right itself

DENVER — Vinyl Me, Please, the Denver record club that reissues high-end LPs of classic albums, on Monday acknowledged a “frustrating” production delay that’s preventing customers from receiving their purchases amid complaints about its recent releases.

“We greatly appreciate your patience, and we want to provide more transparency on ...Read more

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Singer JoJo reveals eating disorder, 'full-blown addiction' to love and sex

JoJo’s new memoir details the singer’s “full-blown addiction” to love and sex, as well as her experience with a binge-eating disorder.

The 33-year-old “Leave (Get Out)” singer, real name Joanna Noëlle Levesque, reveals in “Over the Influence” the darker sides of her relationships with people, food and herself.

“I was in a ...Read more

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Sound Advice: New ZVOX soundbar their 1st to feature HDMI connection

Q. About four years ago I bought a ZVOX SB380 soundbar to use with a Samsung Series 8 TV. The soundbar recently failed after a power surge, so I'm looking for a new one. Is there wisdom in pairing a Samsung soundbar with a Samsung TV? I’ve looked at the Samsung soundbar options and most of them come at a higher price point. Is it possible to ...Read more

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J.D. Souther, songwriter behind country-rock hits by the Eagles and Linda Ronstadt, dies at 78

LOS ANGELES — J.D. Souther, the singer and songwriter who co-wrote twangy yet debonair hits for the Eagles and Linda Ronstadt that helped define the Southern California country-rock sound of the mid-1970s, has died. He was 78.

His death was confirmed by a representative for the Eagles, who said Souther died at his home in New Mexico without ...Read more

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Tessa Thompson bringing Netflix series 'His & Hers' to Atlanta

ATLANTA — Netflix is bringing a dramatic series to metro Atlanta called “His & Hers” starring Tessa Thompson of “Creed” and “Westworld” fame.

Jon Bernthal, whose credits include “The Walking Dead,” “The Punisher” and “The Bear,” will be her co-star.

Thompson is also executive producing the series, which is being sold ...Read more

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Don't have time for a 'WandaVision' rewatch? What you need to know for 'Agatha All Along'

Agatha Harkness is finally back.

After wreaking a bit of havoc and helping bring Wanda Maximoff's idyllic small-town family life to an end in "WandaVision," the Marvel Cinematic Universe's favorite insidious and perfidious witch will take center stage in "Agatha All Along," a new spinoff series which launched Wednesday on Disney+.

Portrayed by...Read more

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Why Martin Scorsese didn't like 'The Sopranos' and other things we learned from 'Wise Guy'

PHILADELPHIA — "The Sopranos" got a lot of hate in its early days. Several major networks rejected the series that would later earn countless "best TV show ever" titles, with some critics questioning why it was set in New Jersey. David Chase, the Jersey-raised showrunner at the center of the new documentary "Wise Guy: David Chase and The ...Read more

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Family guide to new movie releases

'NEVER LET GO'

Rated R for strong violent content and grisly images.

What it’s about: A troubled mother survives in the forest with her two young sons, tormented by terrifying visions of ghosts.

The kid attractor factor: This psychological horror thriller is for adults only, despite the two young stars.

Good lessons/bad lessons: Everything...Read more

'Wolfs' review: Clooney and Pitt cut a caper, on the thin line between 'relaxed' and 'lax'

A generation ago, George Clooney worked with Brad Pitt in Vegas on a heist, in 2001, for director Steven Soderbergh’s remake of “Ocean’s Eleven.”

People went to theaters to see it, and lives were not changed, merely entertained for a couple of hours — though who knows, really? Thanks to ensemble ringers Carl Reiner and Elliott Gould, ...Read more

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In unusual numbers, we'll be singing and dancing this fall -- at least onscreen

LOS ANGELES — Some of the high notes of the upcoming movie calendar are the many musicals heading to the screen: Warner Bros.' Joaquin Phoenix-Lady Gaga starrer "Joker: Folie à Deux" (Oct. 4), Netflix's tuneful crime drama "Emilia Pérez" (in limited release Nov. 1), Universal's adaptation of the Broadway musical "Wicked" (Nov. 22), Netflix's...Read more

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Soul Asylum reteams with a producer it rode in on for new fall album

MINNEAPOLIS — As he sorted through music gear with his bandmates and a couple of crew members last month for their tour that would start in two days, Dave Pirner took a minute to talk about the favorite new item he’s bringing out on the road with him this fall.

“We’re having a little ‘chair-off,’” the Soul Asylum frontman said ...Read more

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'The Wild Robot' review: Dazzling piece of animation interested in adaptation

Nature and technology collide and then come together in the narrative of the new animated film “The Wild Robot."

That feels particularly fitting considering the visually dazzling and heartfelt movie couldn’t have been made without both the latest and greatest tech has to offer and extremely talented people.

Based on the bestselling and ...Read more

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Irish American Movie Hooley hits 10-year mark with 3 winning films

CHICAGO — You have to hand it to Mike Houlihan, one of the city’s most inexhaustible and creative characters, as he is set to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the only Irish American film festival in the world. He started it, creating a decade ago what he called the Irish American Movie Hooley, “hooley” meaning an Irish party usually ...Read more

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Cher to headline Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in NYC on Oct. 15

NEW YORK — Victoria’s Secret is out! Cher has been tapped for the grand return of its once wildly popular runway show.

The 78-year-old pop music diva was announced Tuesday as the headliner for the lingerie brand’s signature fashion show, set for Oct. 15 in Brooklyn.

“It’s a woman’s world, so it’s understood that you can’t have ...Read more

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Gov. Newsom signs AI-related bills regulating Hollywood actor replicas and deep fakes

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday signed a handful of artificial intelligence-related bills that would give actors more protection over their digital likenesses and fight against the spread of deep fakes in political ads, among other regulations aimed at the fast-rising technology.

At least one of the new laws could play into this year's presidential...Read more

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Atlanta says farewell to Rich Homie Quan

ATLANTA — Just before sunrise on Tuesday morning, mourners formed a line to enter World Changers Church International. The attire ranged from casual Friday to Sunday’s best. Most wore black. Shades of green adorned the entrance and lobby.

One expression was printed on signage throughout the premises: “Rich as in spirit.”

It’s a ...Read more

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California governor signs bills offering AI protections for actors

LOS ANGELES — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday signed into law two bills that will give actors more protections over their digital likenesses, addressing concerns brought up during last year's Hollywood strike led by performers guild SAG-AFTRA.

One of the bills, AB1836, prohibits and penalizes the making and distribution of a deceased ...Read more

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Miley Cyrus sued for allegedly ripping off Bruno Mars song in Grammy-winning 'Flowers'

LOS ANGELES — The similarities between Miley Cyrus' Grammy-winning hit "Flowers" and Bruno Mars' "When I Was Your Man" are now lawsuit fodder, according to a copyright infringement complaint recently filed against the pop diva.

Tempo Music Investments, a company that claims to own a share of the copyright to Mars' 2012 song, filed its ...Read more

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New Mexico police shed light on Tito Jackson's death: He suffered a medical emergency

The Jackson 5's Tito Jackson experienced some sort of medical emergency before he died Sunday in New Mexico, according to local law enforcement officials.

Shedding light on some of the circumstances that led to the late Jacksons guitarist's death, the Gallup Police Department reported Monday that one of its officers had been flagged down by a ...Read more

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REO Speedwagon hits the brakes: Band to quit touring in 2025 after members disagree

LOS ANGELES — REO Speedwagon is slamming on the brakes: The rock band will halt touring amid the group's "irreconcilable differences."

The "Can't Fight This Feeling" and "Keep on Loving You" group announced Monday that it would retire from the road on Jan. 1 because of bassist Bruce Hall's back issues and lead singer Kevin Cronin's recent ...Read more