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…
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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…
Continue Reading Ellen Pompeo’s broken heart emoji says all we need to know about Justin Chambers’ ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ exit
Fans of the long-running TV drama “Grey’s Anatomy” aren’t the only ones stung by the news of Justin Chambers’…
Continue Reading NBC says it will make changes ‘if necessary’ in response to ‘America’s Got Talent’ controversy
NBC Entertainment Chairman Paul Telegdy said the network is taking the situation surrounding Gabrielle Union’s controversial departure from…
Continue Reading Britain is obsessed with ‘Love Island,’ and soon you will be too. Here’s everything you need to know
It’s wet, it’s cold, Christmas is over and the nights aren’t getting any shorter — so Britain needs an escape. Perfect…
Continue Reading Neil Peart, the drummer and lyricist of Rush, has died at 67
Neil Peart, whose virtuoso chops and artful lyrics propelled his band Rush to global stardom and sealed his place as one of the greatest drummers in…
Continue Reading Joaquin Phoenix and Martin Sheen arrested in Jane Fonda’s weekly climate change protests
Recent Golden Globe winner Joaquin Phoenix and Martin Sheen were the latest celebrities to be arrested as part of Jane Fonda’s weekly climate…
Continue Reading Coming or going, Meghan gets the blame — and it’s because of her race
From the moment Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made their relationship known to the public in 2016, the message many Britons sent to her was clear:…
Continue Reading Justin Chambers leaving ‘Grey’s Anatomy’
One longtime “Grey’s Anatomy” actor is making his exit from the series, stat. Actor Justin Chambers is leaving the medical drama on…
Continue Reading Will Smith calls one role he turned down the ‘one that got away’
Will Smith summed up his career in a rap duet with Jimmy Fallon on “The Tonight Show.” Smith rapped “The History of Will…
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