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Oregon State Fair kicks off 157th year
Where can you find live music, livestock competitions, thrill rides and bricks of curly fries this weekend? At the Oregon State Fair in Salem, of course. The fair continues through Labor Day.
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Publicist says popular game show host Bob Barker has died
A publicist says the enduring and dapper game show host Bob Barker has died at his home in Los Angeles.

‘Barbie’ joins $1 billion club, breaks another record for female directors
In just three weeks in theaters, “Barbie” is set to sail past $1 billion in global ticket sales, breaking a record for female directors that was previously held by Patty Jenkins.

As the money grows, Washington’s film and TV industry is taking root
While the writer’s strike is bringing major studio productions to a standstill, there are plenty of commercials and independent projects still underway in the Northwest.

From Springfield to Hollywood: How hard work paid off for actress Jasmin Savoy Brown
A decade ago, Jasmin Savoy Brown was an aspiring actress from Springfield, Oregon. Now, she’s one of the stars of the Emmy-nominated Showtime drama Yellowjackets. Here's how it happened.
Portland icon and female impersonator Darcelle has died
Walter W. Cole Sr., a pioneer in Oregon's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community who performed as a female impersonator under the name Darcelle for decades, has died at age 92.

Robert Smith of The Cure convinces Ticketmaster to give partial refunds, lower fees
The announcement came a day after Smith shared his frustrations with Ticketmaster, saying he was "sickened" by the company's fees. Fans who bought Cure tickets will get a $5-$10 refund.

Tom Sizemore, ‘Saving Private Ryan’ actor, has died at 61
Before addiction consumed Tim Sizemore's career, he was a go-to character actor known for portraying tough guys in movies such as "Heat" and "Saving Private Ryan."

A woman accused Steven Tyler of sexually assaulting her in the 1970s
A 65-year-old said she first met and was sexually assaulted by the Aerosmith frontman when she was 16, according to a new lawsuit filed under a California law that extended the statute of limitations.

Performance venues, arts groups ask Oregon lawmakers for more COVID recovery funds
Performing arts organizations in Oregon say they’re still struggling to recover from the economic blow of COVID-19. They’re asking the Legislature for another round of funding to help them get back on their feet.