Vanilla Ice concert planned for 4th of July weekend in Texas has been canceled
AUSTIN, Texas — A planned Vanilla Ice holiday weekend concert has been canceled. A rep for the rapper confirmed Thursday afternoon that at a…
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Balloon trips to the edge of space by 2021
If you’re trying to avoid airborne viruses, heading to a near vacuum might not be the worst idea. A Florida company is planning to fly…
Continue Reading Paris Jackson’s portrayal as lesbian Jesus sparks backlash
Paris Jackson’s portrayal of Jesus as a lesbian has attracted hundreds of thousands of signatures on a petition of protest. The 22-year-old…
Continue Reading ‘Warrior Nun’ is Netflix’s latest weird flight into the comic-book/fantasy genre
Netflix’s everything-and-the-kitchen-sink programming strategy includes taking flyers on concepts that border on the bizarre, and so it is with…
Continue Reading From coast to coast of the United States, scenes from reopened restaurants in the coronavirus era
For many of us, the novelty of cooking every single meal at home faded weeks — if not months — ago. And while access to restaurant food…
Continue Reading Alyssa Milano hits back over alleged blackface photo
Alyssa Milano is rejecting an accusation she wore blackface. The actress posted Tuesday in response to an article alleging she was “facing…
Continue Reading Archaeologists find ancient Aboriginal sites underwater, off the coast of Australia
Researchers have found the first confirmed underwater Aboriginal archaeological sites off the coast of Australia, and predict that there are many…
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Hotel employee calls police on Black family using the pool as guests
WILLIAMSTON, North Carolina — A White hotel employee called the police on a guest, a Black woman and her children, who were using the…
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Jennifer Aniston is here with a friendly reminder to ‘wear a damn mask’
Jennifer Aniston showed us her mask, now she wants to see yours. On Tuesday, the “Morning Show” star took to Instagram with a photo of…
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‘Beavis and Butt-Head’ gets an upgrade with two new seasons by Mike Judge
Comedy Central on Wednesday announced “Beavis and Butt-Head” creator Mike Judge will reimagine the Gen X MTV series in two new seasons.…
Continue Reading Carl Reiner, longtime comedy legend, dies at 98
Carl Reiner, the writer, actor, director and producer whose many decades’ worth of credits — including “The Dick Van Dyke…
Continue Reading Oscars organization’s new members further expand diversity
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is pushing ahead with its diversity goals. The organization behind the Academy Awards announced…
Continue Reading Sia becomes grandmother at 44 after adopted teenage son welcomes ‘two babies’
Singer Sia has become a grandmother — just weeks after announcing she had adopted two teenage boys. The 44-year-old Australian star shared the…
Continue Reading Catherine Deneuve shines in the mother-daughter tale ‘The Truth’
If and when there’s an Oscar ceremony, there ought to be considerable talk about Catherine Deneuve and her regal performance in “The…
Continue Reading Tom Hanks: ‘Shame on you’ if you aren’t wearing a mask
One of the world’s most famous Covid-19 survivors has reportedly made his feelings known about those who don’t wear masks. Actor Tom…
Continue Reading ‘We were in that first wave of creative diarrhea’ — Chris O’Dowd says celebrities’ ‘Imagine’ cover was a mistake
Chris O’Dowd admits that singing John Lennon’s “Imagine” amid the coronavirus pandemic was not the greatest idea. The…
Continue Reading What EU’s new border rules mean for travelers
The European Union has formally agreed a set of recommendations that will allow travelers from outside the bloc to visit EU countries, months after…
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Iconic lion statues outside New York Public Library are wearing face masks to encourage humans to do the same
NEW YORK, NY — Count on the New York Public Library’s iconic lion sculptures to set an example of patience and fortitude. The marble…
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New Mexico literary legend & ‘Bless Me, Ultima’ author Rudolfo Anaya dies at 82
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — Rudolfo Anaya, a writer who helped launch the 1970s Chicano Literature Movement with his novel “Bless Me, Ultima,” a book…
Continue Reading Carl Reiner, longtime comedy legend, dies at 98
Carl Reiner, the writer, actor, director and producer whose many decades’ worth of credits — including “The Dick Van Dyke…
Continue Reading Paul Walker and Vin Diesel’s kids take ‘family, forever’ selfie
Paul Walker and Vin Diesel were BFFs and it looks like their children are continuing that tradition. Meadow Walker, 21, recently posted a selfie with…
Continue Reading What’s streaming on Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime in July
Feeling hot, hot hot? That would make sense given that it’s the summertime. Even more reason to stay in, stay safe and cool off with some of…
Continue Reading MTV VMAs will happen as planned in New York City
The MTV show must go on — with some adjustments. The MTV Video Music Awards will return in August to New York City’s Barclays Center, New…
Continue Reading A 72-year-old woman was gored by a bison at Yellowstone National Park when she tried to take a picture
A 72-year-old California woman was gored by a bison in Yellowstone National Park, a news release from the park said. The woman approached the bison…
Continue Reading As Ireland reopens, locals are kissing Blarney Stone again
People in Ireland are tentatively returning to shops, hair salons and restaurants as the country emerges from its coronavirus lockdown — and…
Continue Reading Planning a trip to Disney World? How to get to Orlando this summer
Disney World theme parks’ plans to begin a phased reopening starting July 11 include an extensive list of changes, rules and Covid-era…
Continue Reading ‘Hamilton’ at home: Disney+ gives fans a front-row seat worth waiting for
After conquering the stage in every way imaginable, “Hamilton” moves to the screen — just not the one originally intended.…
Continue Reading Chase Rice says ‘Please go by the rules’ after being criticized for packed concert
Country singer Chase Rice released a video Monday commenting on his weekend concert which drew controversy. Rice faced criticism from his fellow…
Continue Reading New Trimonoran superyacht concept could be future of luxury sailing
A yacht concept at least 20 years in the making, Escalade is being touted as a “game changer” by the team behind it. Measuring 25 meters,…
Continue Reading EU preparing to reopen its borders — but probably not to Americans
The European Union is preparing to reopen its external border to 15 countries outside of the bloc as early as Wednesday. However, one country that…
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