Mark Hamill says he quit Facebook because of its political ad policy
Mark Hamill announced he’d quit Facebook after the company said it wouldn’t fact-check political ads before running them on the platform.…
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Akon created his own city in Senegal called ‘Akon City’
It’s official, Akon has his own city in Senegal. Known as “Akon City,” the rapper and entrepreneur tweeted Monday that he had…
Continue Reading Why Michelin chefs are handing back their stars
Being awarded a Michelin star was once the ultimate culinary accolade — a reward for the punishing hours and dedication to detail that helped…
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Charlize Theron and more react to Oscar nominations
Oscar nominations were announced Monday morning, celebrating the best of film in 2020. Here’s how some of those nominated are reacting to the…
Continue Reading The popular YouTube star and makeup artist NikkieTutorials reveals she’s transgender
Nikkie de Jager, a YouTube star better known as by her online persona NikkieTutorials, uploaded a very personal message to her fans on Monday…
Continue Reading Gigi Hadid is among the potential jurors in the Harvey Weinstein trial
Model Gigi Hadid was among 120 potential jurors called on Monday for the Harvey Weinstein rape trial, according to a pool reporter inside the…
Continue Reading Jennifer Lopez and everyone else who would have made the Oscars more interesting
Congratulations to this year’s crop of Oscar nominees. Unfortunately, that means not you, Jennifer Lopez, Beyoncé, Awkwafina and others.…
Continue Reading Pearl Jam to hit the road after announcing “Gigaton,” their first album in years
Fans of Pearl Jam can finally just breathe — the famed rock band announced on Monday that they are releasing a new album titled…
Continue Reading Frontline probes the depths of partisan anger in ‘America’s Great Divide’
It hardly comes as news to say the US is deeply polarized politically. Yet “America’s Great Divide” — a four-hour, two-night…
Continue Reading How Ghana’s historic homecoming is changing Africa
It’s the last Saturday of the year in the heart of Accra, Ghana’s capital. The air is thick with the anticipation of the thousands of…
Continue Reading Issa Rae’s ‘Congratulations to those men’ quip sums up Oscars frustration
With just four words, Issa Rae struck a nerve on Monday while announcing the best director nominations for the 92nd Oscars. Many eyes had been on the…
Continue Reading The Oscar nominations are a bit mixed up – just like a movie industry that’s in transition
If the “snubs” and oversights feel a little more acute and arbitrary with the latest round of Oscar nominations, blame that in part on a…
Continue Reading Oscar nominations 2020: See the full list of nominees
LOS ANGELES, California – Nominations for 92nd Academy Awards were announced Monday morning. The dark comic drama “Joker” led among…
Continue Reading Little Mermaid vandals get political with ‘Free Hong Kong’ message
Copenhagen’s Little Mermaid statue is no stranger to vandalism. It’s been painted over, climbed on and groped, it even had its arm and…
Continue Reading Barack and Michelle Obama’s production company scores first Oscar nomination
The first film to be produced by Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground Productions has scored an Oscar nomination. On Monday,…
Continue Reading Cynthia Erivo turned down performing at the BAFTAs, but what about the Oscars?
Will Cynthia Erivo perform at the Oscars if she is invited? The actress is nominated for two Academy Awards for the film “Harriet”…
Continue Reading Scarlett Johansson scores her first and second Oscar nominations in the same year
Scarlett Johansson is a first-time Oscar nominee — times two. The actress on Monday not only scored her first Oscar nominations ever, but also…
Continue Reading Will Smith surprised a receptionist to celebrate her retirement 30 years after they first met
Few things can make retirement even better. One of those things: Will Smith showing up to celebrate. One lucky iHeartRadio receptionist had the…
Continue Reading Bong Joon Ho had a big year. And not just because of ‘Parasite’
Something big happened to Bong Joon Ho last year. Something that had nothing to do with the director’s Palme d’Or win for…
Continue Reading EXO star Chen confirms engagement and hints at pregnancy
K-pop star Chen is getting married, a statement from the singer-songwriter’s management company confirmed on Monday. Chen, who is a member of…
Continue Reading See who won at the Critics’ Choice Awards
Hollywood gathered Sunday night to celebrate the best in television and film at the 25th annual Critics’ Choice Awards. Taye Diggs returned as…
Continue Reading Why you shouldn’t feel too guilty about flying
I’m an environmental journalist, and I care tremendously about the climate. I also fly a lot. I’m an American married to a Brit, and…
Continue Reading Cardi B says she wants to be a politician even though she doesn’t ‘agree with government’
Cardi B wants to be a politician. Maybe not soon, but she’s considering it. In a series of tweets this week, the rapper expressed an interest…
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Sydney Opera House illuminates its sails in moving tribute to Australian firefighters
The Sydney Opera House honored Australian firefighters over the weekend with a moving tribute. For several hours on Saturday evening, the performing…
Continue Reading John Legend, Alicia Keys and a line of other stars will pay tribute to Prince in a concert
More than a dozen stars will take the stage to perform in honor of musical legend Prince later this month, the Recording Academy announced in a news…
Continue Reading Can wearing the same tux to every award show put a dent in fashion’s carbon footprint?
Celebrities want you to stop shopping? Easy for them to say. Joaquin Phoenix will wear the same black Stella McCartney tuxedo to every award show he…
Continue Reading Ariana Grande is performing at the Grammys
Ariana Grande is returning to the Grammy Awards following last year’s dispute. The “Thank U, Next” star announced on her social…
Continue Reading Jeffree Star confirms he and Nathan Schwandt are over
Makeup guru and YouTube celebrity Jeffree Star announced some sad news to his fans: He and boyfriend Nathan Schwandt have called it quits. Star made…
Continue Reading Tina Fey and Amy Poehler will be back to host the 2021 Golden Globes
It hasn’t even been a week since this year’s Golden Globes, but the focus has already shifted to next year’s awards — with…
Continue Reading George and Ringo’s handwritten lyrics to The Beatles’ ‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps’ are for sale
“While My Guitar Gently Weeps” is a legendary song off The Beatles‘ ninth album. And now, a piece of it could be yours. The…
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