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Louisville Orchestra names two newest Creator Corps members as part of five-year composer showcase

The Louisville Orchestra said it has added two new participants to its Creator Corps program, an initiative designed to spotlight emerging, less-established orchestral composers.

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Golf Channel Pulls Planned ‘Big Break’ Premiere After Title Sponsor Bails Over ‘Good Good’ Ad

Versant will air the ‘Big Break’ premiere without the branding of Golf Galaxy after Golf Channel removed the planned presentation tied to a sponsor that exited following a controversial advertisement, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

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Universal’s ‘Snoop’ biopic adds Layla DeLeon Hayes, Olly Sholotan, Corey Champagne and Jonica Booth to cast

Deadline reports new casting for Universal Pictures’ biopic of Snoop Dogg, including Layla DeLeon Hayes as Shante Broadus and Olly Sholotan as Kurupt.

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Kehlani cancels two World Tour dates after hospitalization, with tour resuming in Richmond on Aug. 29

The Grammy-nominated singer said she is canceling two stops following a recent hospitalization, citing health needs and telling fans, “Breaks my heart to ever have to do this.”

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Maine GOP gubernatorial nominee Bobby Charles seeks request to deploy ICE, U.S. Marshals at polling sites, outlet reports

Bobby Charles, a Republican nominee for Maine governor, said in an audio recording he would ask the Trump administration to send Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers and U.S. Marshals to polling locations during the midterm elections, according to The Hill and the Bangor Daily News.

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Bill Gates warns AI could be either “greatest equalizer” or “worst source of injustice,” urges faster preparation

In an essay posted Tuesday on his Gates Notes site, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said the social impact of artificial intelligence will depend on how quickly institutions respond, warning that leaders are not doing enough to address the technology’s risks.

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Weekend box office preview: ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ holds No. 1 as ‘Coyote Vs. Acme’ and ‘Dog Stars’ enter the race

Sony/Marvel’s latest Spider-Man installment stayed atop theaters in its fifth weekend with about $18 million, while new releases and major studio titles are positioned to test whether the summer’s total can approach or surpass 2013’s record pace.

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WLKY’s Blakely McHugh highlights “Kentucky Proud” displays during Wednesday at the Kentucky State Fair

The WLKY reporter visited the Kentucky State Fair on Wednesday to spotlight the “Kentucky Proud” branding and products featured at the event.