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DOUG DAVIS | 'Tennessee Border' became a hit despite disagreement in studio This week in 1943: meats, fats and cheese were rationed in the U.S.; President Franklin Roosevelt froze prices, wages and salaries to control inflation; the Jefferson Memorial was dedicated in Washington and a singer from Blue Lick, Kentucky, had his 15th hit record. Published Apr. 8 2021 @ 4:57pm

New this Week: 'Kung Fu,' 'Rebel,' Taylor Swift and 'Thunder Force' Here's a collection curated by The Associated Press' entertainment journalists of what's new on TV, streaming services and music platforms. by Associated Press Published Apr. 8 2021 @ 4:52pm

Middle-aged man has a few complaints about middle-aged women Dear Abby: I have something to say about "Still Fun in the South" (Jan. 4) and her complaint that single middle-aged men only look for younger women, instead of women their age. I am a 53-year-old widower. I have a six-figure income. I'm smart, healthy, easygoing and have a good life with many hobbies and interests. Published Apr. 8 2021 @ 4:47pm

An easier way to clean for spring Dear Heloise: As I've gotten older, I've found spring cleaning to be more difficult. At one time I could sail through my little home and have it over within a weekend. Now, however, I do one room a month. I've also gotten less fussy over my home as far as cleaning goes. I'll clean the windows and baseboards, shampoo area rugs if they need it, wash curtains or blinds, and vacuum all upholstered furniture, then polish all the wood furniture. Since I live alone, my home stays clean 99% of the time, and I have time to do the things I really love doing. Published Apr. 8 2021 @ 4:43pm

Of vaccines and variants Marvel Comics specializes in mutant superheroes - from Hope Summers and Wolverine to Iceman and Storm. They're only scary to the bad guys. Mutant viruses, on the other hand, are more troubling, and we know COVID-19 is mutating: Published Apr. 8 2021 @ 4:38pm

Will Oscars be a 'who cares' moment as ratings dive? George Bradley used to love watching the Academy Awards. The 28-year-old Brit now living in San Diego would stay up late back home just to tune in. by Associated Press Published Apr. 8 2021 @ 4:31pm

Why is Rege-Jean Page leaving Netflix's 'Bridgerton?' Fans of Netflix's hit period piece "Bridgerton" were shocked by the news that the show's romantic lead and breakout star, Rege-Jean Page, would not appear in season two. Published Apr. 8 2021 @ 4:27pm

'Voyagers' an interesting sci-fi allegory, but characters fall flat Neil Burger's sci-fi flick "Voyagers" feels like the product of a brainstorming session that started with the concept "Nostromo for teens." Indeed, the "Alien" DNA is obvious in "Voyagers," but Ridley Scott's 1979 masterpiece is inescapable in modern sci-fi. Burger has given the sturdy, familiar template a "Lord of the Flies" twist with motivation borrowed from right from Space X impresario and would-be Mars colonizer Elon Musk: the Earth is too hot, we must find another planet. Published Apr. 8 2021 @ 4:25pm

People Celebrity zookeeper and animal TV show host Jack Hanna has been diagnosed with dementia and will retire from public life, his family said. by Associated Press Published Apr. 8 2021 @ 4:24pm

Music Reviews: Daniel Lanois Daniel Lanois was one of the most important and influential producers in the world in the '80s and '90s, lending his atmospheric, reverb-heavy sound to classic albums such as U2's "The Joshua Tree," Peter Gabriel's "So," Bob Dylan's "Time Out of Mind" and Emmylou Harris' "Wrecking Ball." He's a constant collaborator, an impressionistic guitarist (especially on pedal steel), a questing experimenter and an occasional songwriter. by The Philadelphia Inquirer Published Apr. 8 2021 @ 4:19pm

Music Reviews: Floating Points, Pharoah Sanders & the London Symphony Orchestra Pharoah Sanders is the 80-year-old American free jazz great who made his name teaming with John Coltrane and Sun Ra. Floating Points is the stage name of Sam Shepherd, a 34-year-old British electronic musician and composer who holds a Ph.D. in neuroepigenetics, specializing in how DNA plays a role in encoding pain. by The Philadelphia Inquirer Published Apr. 8 2021 @ 4:15pm

Music Reviews: Justin Bieber Good riddance. With his new "Justice," Justin Bieber has finally knocked "Dangerous: The Double Album" off of the top of the Billboard charts, where that country release had held the No. 1 position for 11 weeks despite a racist video that emerged of singer Morgan Wallen and got him suspended by his label. by The Philadelphia Inquirer Published Apr. 8 2021 @ 4:11pm

Music Reviews: Rhiannon Giddens with Francesco Turrisi Rhiannon Giddens' new album masterfully mixes the music of Ireland, Italy, Appalachia and heaven. by Associated Press Published Apr. 8 2021 @ 4:09pm

How some are hanging on to positive life changes made during pandemic During the seven years she's been running Honey + Rye Bakehouse, Anne Andrus had been running herself ragged. Published Apr. 7 2021 @ 8:17pm

Woman has no interest in discussing friend's pregnancy Dear Abby: I'm in my late 20s, married and happily child-free. My best friend recently became pregnant, and I am having a hard time with it. I don't enjoy children, and it feels like I am losing my best friend. All she wants to talk about is the baby. I've tried hinting that I'll be here when she and her husband need a break from being "Mom and Dad," but she continues to talk on and on about the all-consuming baby. Published Apr. 7 2021 @ 8:15pm

Head to outlet stores for a spring wardrobe Dear Readers: Spring has sprung; you may be thinking of sprucing up your wardrobe, getting out of sweatpants and getting back to some semblance of normal, including your fashions. Published Apr. 7 2021 @ 8:12pm

How to make smart changes when you have diabetes The French Chef, Julia Child, was a CIA intelligence officer before she moved to Paris with her husband at the age of 36 and discovered the joy of cooking. That's a pretty big lifestyle change! Well, if you're overweight or obese and have Type 2 diabetes, it's also a great idea to make far-reaching lifestyle changes. A new study reveals how to do it safely, so you gain control of your diabetes and protect your heart. Published Apr. 7 2021 @ 8:11pm

Lawn Party A mother fox and her kit stand on a lawn Tuesday in North Andover, Mass by Associated Press Published Apr. 7 2021 @ 7:51pm

Earn yourself some brownie points with the king of them all There are brownies, and then there is the king of brownies. Published Apr. 6 2021 @ 4:53pm

Potato soup with cheese still a favorite My father's favorite soup was potato, and my daughters have inherited his love for it. Published Apr. 6 2021 @ 4:52pm

All hail the mighty potato - No, really Some people look down their noses at the humble potato. by St. Louis Post-Dispatch Published Apr. 6 2021 @ 4:51pm

Customize these shrimp tacos with garnishes Fried fish tacos are a favorite seafood dish in our house, especially when cod is on sale at my local grocery. Published Apr. 6 2021 @ 4:49pm

Can cooking be a hobby - or is it just cooking? Everyone should do what they do best. As it happens, I excel at self-pity. by St. Louis Post-Dispatch Published Apr. 6 2021 @ 4:38pm