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New this week: 'MLK/FBI,' Why Don't We, 'Prodigal Son' Here's a collection curated by The Associated Press' entertainment journalists of what's arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. by Associated Press Published Jan. 14 2021 @ 6:23pm

A 'Sex and the City' reboot without Samantha? 'What's the point?' fans say Is it still "Sex and the City" without Samantha Jones? Looks like it will have to be. Published Jan. 14 2021 @ 6:20pm

Lady Gaga to sing anthem Lady Gaga will sing the national anthem at Joe Biden's inauguration and Jennifer Lopez will give a musical performance on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol when Biden is sworn in as the nation's 46th president next Wednesday. by Associated Press Published Jan. 14 2021 @ 6:08pm

Malcolm X, Cassius Clay, Sam Cooke and Jim Brown play the king's gambits These words come from 1965 and from Malcolm X, two days before his political assassination. They appear on screen at the end of director Regina King's "One Night in Miami": Published Jan. 14 2021 @ 6:07pm

Special to celebrate inauguration Tom Hanks will host a 90-minute primetime TV special celebrating the inauguration of Joe Biden as president of the United States, with performances by Justin Timberlake, Jon Bon Jovi, Demi Lovato and Ant Clemons. by Associated Press Published Jan. 14 2021 @ 6:06pm

SAG Awards move to April In yet another awards season plot twist, the Screen Actors Guild Awards ceremony is changing dates. by New York Daily News Published Jan. 14 2021 @ 6:05pm

Film about archaeology also a meditation on what lasts On the eve of World War II, a self-taught English archaeologist, working at the behest of a Suffolk widow with a curiosity about what lay beneath several earthen mounds on her property, made what is considered to be one of the more significant discoveries in British archaeology. by The Washington Post Published Jan. 14 2021 @ 6:04pm

'Black Panther' franchise goes on without Boseman The "Black Panther" franchise will go on without Chadwick Boseman, who played the title role in the 2018 comic book adaptation. by New York Daily News Published Jan. 14 2021 @ 6:03pm

Busta Rhymes opens up about health scare, weight loss Busta Rhymes isn't busting loose anymore. by New York Daily News Published Jan. 14 2021 @ 5:44pm

Integrated perspective TEXARKANA — For one Texarkana native, the history of educational integration here proved to be fertile territory for scholarship and historical reflection. by Aaron Brand Published Jan. 14 2021 @ 5:42pm

Music Reviews: Aaron Frazer This year is going to be fine. How can we be so sure? It's starting with the release of Aaron Frazer's debut solo album. One spin and you'll be spellbound, swaying — and smiling. by Associated Press Published Jan. 14 2021 @ 5:42pm

Music Reviews: Healy "Don't call it a comeback," sings Memphis-based rapper and singer Healy on his second album. "I call it a second wind. Good to be back in my element." by Associated Press Published Jan. 14 2021 @ 5:40pm

DOUG DAVIS | Bellamy Brothers hit one of the few they didn't write This week in 1983: three million gallons of gasoline burned after tank explosions in Newark, New Jersey; Inmates at Sing-Sing Prison in Ossining, New York, seized 16 officers as hostages; A police officer and seven cultists died during a shootout in Memphis, Tennessee; and two Florida brothers had their 18th hit record. Published Jan. 14 2021 @ 5:28pm

Couple reaches stalemate in marriage without intimacy Dear Abby: My husband and I are both enlisted Army (he — 20 years, two Iraq deployments; I — 15 years, one Iraq deployment). We met in the service and have been married for 10 years. Published Jan. 14 2021 @ 5:26pm

Tips make it easier to keep bathroom tidy Dear Heloise: My small bathroom always seems so messy. There's stuff all over the counter, no one puts things away and I'm always embarrassed when someone has to use our facilities. Published Jan. 14 2021 @ 5:22pm

People Chuck Norris' manager says the "Walker, Texas Ranger" star was not present at last week's deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol. by Associated Press Published Jan. 14 2021 @ 5:20pm

Remove the root causes of winter indoor allergies If you have a tickly nose and frequent sneezes when you're indoors, don't stifle it. Published Jan. 14 2021 @ 5:18pm

Keeping pantry, bathroom well-stocked still a good idea Dear Heloise: If this year has taught me anything, toilet paper, wipes, bathroom cleaner and facial tissue are all important to keep on hand. — Brian B., via email Published Jan. 13 2021 @ 5:47pm

Revealing another sour side of sugar More than 2,500 years ago, refined sugar was developed in India. Published Jan. 13 2021 @ 5:45pm

Son with new girlfriend grows distant from mom Dear Abby: I'm a mom of three young adults, a daughter and two sons. The oldest recently married. My youngest is finishing his last two years of college out of state. Three months ago, he met a young lady. Published Jan. 13 2021 @ 5:10pm

Is this the beginning of the end of COVID-19? The tricky road to herd immunity, explained One year into a changed world, the numbers defy comprehension. More than 21 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the United States — a rate approaching one in 15 people — plus untold millions who had mild or no symptoms and were never identified. Add the millions who have now received their first doses of vaccine, and it is fair to wonder: by The Philadelphia Inquirer Published Jan. 13 2021 @ 5:05pm

Best Bets (Deadline is 10 a.m. Tuesday. Entries should be emailed to [email protected]) Published Jan. 13 2021 @ 4:28pm

Three hearty soup recipes to get you through winter Though the start of 2021 certainly looks and feels different from Januarys past, certain aspects of the new year remain the same. For many, that is taking the time to reset mentally, emotionally and physically. by The Washington Post Published Jan. 12 2021 @ 5:21pm