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FILMS: Actor Tab Hunter, star of ‘Damn Yankees!’ movie, dies age 86

Tab Hunter, the blond actor and singer who was a heartthrob for millions of teenagers in the 1950s with such films as “Battle Cry” and “Damn Yankees!” and received new attention decades later when he revealed that he was gay, has died. He was 86. Producer and spouse Allan Glaser ...

MUSIC: The B-52s are touring on their 40th anniversary – sort of

NEW YORK (AP) — The B-52s are celebrating their 40th anniversary this year. But they also may celebrate it next year. That is, if they haven’t already hit the milestone. There’s no fuzzy math here — it’s a just matter of which date adequately represents the origin of the band, ...

TV: UK police probing 6 assault claims against Kevin Spacey

LONDON (AP) — British police are investigating six claims of sexual assault or assault by Academy Award-winning actor Kevin Spacey, three more than previously disclosed. British media reported earlier this year that London’s Metropolitan Police force was investigating three allegations ...

TV: Scarlett Johansson’s plans to play trans man spurs backlash

NEW YORK (AP) — Scarlett Johansson’s plans to portray a transgender man have sparked a backlash from many who object to cisgender actors playing trans roles. Earlier this week, Johansson was announced to star in “Rub & Tug,” a film about prostitution ring leader Dante “Tex” ...

The Fearless Fools to host performance, workshop

MORGANTOWN — Join The Fearless Fools for a night of unrehearsed, unabridged and unedited comedy at 8 p.m. July 7 at Monongalia Arts Center (MAC). The Fearless Fools specialize in a blend of short-form and long-form improv, frequently fusing performances with stand-up and original sketch ...

‘How I Learned to Drive’ debuts July 20 at M.T. Pockets

MORGANTOWN — M.T. Pockets will continue it’s 2018 season with Paula Vogel’s Pulitzer Prize-winning “How I Learned to Drive,” directed by Tawnya Drake. The production is set for 8 p.m. July 20-21, July 26-28 and 2 p.m. July 22. It is recommended for mature audiences. “How I ...