HBO programming chief Casey Bloys says there was no serious consideration to remaking the story.
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Rapper Meek Mill’s conviction thrown out, granted new trial
Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill’s decade-old conviction in a drug and gun case made him a celebrity crusader for criminal justice reform.
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Jason Priestley reveals new ‘90210’ reboot didn’t want to exploit late co-star Luke Perry
Fans of the “Beverly Hills 90210” are counting down the days to see the much-anticipated reboot of the beloved 1990s prime-time soap opera, which reunites many of its original cast members. According Jason Priestley, who played Brandon Walsh on the teen drama, they should be excited about “BH90210” when it premieres Aug. 7 on Fox. […]
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Caregiver will appeal judgment in art museum’s lawsuit over $4.6 million bequest
The Portland Museum of Art claimed that Annemarie Germain wrongfully dissuaded a benefactor from making a multimillion-dollar bequest to the institution.
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Maine singer-songwriter Amy Allen gets a recording deal
After writing hits for Halsey and Selena Gomez, the Windham native will record her own songs for Warner Music.
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Watch: ‘Joker,’ ‘Hustlers,’ Tom Hanks’ Mr. Rogers pic selected for Toronto film festival
The festival kicks off Sept. 5.
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B.B. King’s ‘Lucille’ guitar up for auction
In B.B. King’s hands, black Gibson ES-345 prototype guitar gave voice to the “King of the Blues.”
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Portland Museum of Art wins $4.6 million in lawsuit over benefactor’s will
The museum contended that a caretaker convinced a Portland woman to change her will, depriving the museum of a major gift after the woman’s death.
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Maine International Film Festival caps 10-day run with culturally relevant film
“Luce,” a psychological thriller by Nigerian-American filmmaker Julius Onah, yielded a large turnout of local moviegoers for the final night of the landmark Waterville festival, organizers said.
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Lil Nas X ties Billboard record set by Mariah, ‘Despacito’
Lil Nas X has taken his horse to the old town road and ridden it to the top of the Billboard charts for 16 weeks, tying a record set by Mariah Carey and Luis Fonsi