Alabama lynching memorial expands to cover the stories of 2,000 more people
The first monument in the United States honoring the victims of lynching has become a must-see civil rights attraction in Montgomery, Alabama, and…
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The list of Grammy performers keeps on growing
The list of performers at the 2020 Grammy Awards just keeps getting longer. Music’s biggest night has a star-studded lineup that includes…
Continue Reading Spain’s Balearic Islands clamp down on booze-fueled partying
They’ve got a reputation for sun-soaking, all-night-partying and all-round-hedonism, but Spain‘s Balearic Islands are attempting a…
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Screen Actors Guild Awards make history as ‘Parasite’ claims its top prize
“Parasite” became the first foreign-language movie to win SAG’s coveted best ensemble prize on Sunday night, capping a 26th annual…
Continue Reading Best things to do in Uzbekistan, an unmissable gem of Central Asia
A long time ago, Uzbekistan was the beating heart of the world. It sat at the center of the Silk Road, collecting and dispersing luxuries for trade…
Continue Reading ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ is back with MAGA and #MeToo at the center of Season 10
“Curb Your Enthusiasm” has returned and Larry David has found all new ways of pissing people off. David is in fine form in Sunday…
Continue Reading Let’s not project our feelings onto Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt
Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt shared a few laughs and showed common courtesy at the SAG Awards. Now there are calls for the friendly exes to…
Continue Reading Dwayne Johnson opens up about his dad’s ‘quick’ death and thanks supporters
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson says he is “full of gratitude” for the love and support he’s received in the wake of his…
Continue Reading Edgar Allan Poe’s Baltimore home was named a literary landmark
Poor Edgar Allan Poe. In life, he was a haunted writer whose Gothic works went largely unappreciated. In death, he’s a celebrated literary icon…
Continue Reading National Parks are free today in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr’s birthday
America’s National Parks are offering free admission for anyone who visits today in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr’s birthday.…
Continue Reading Madonna cancels another ‘Madame X’ concert, citing medical reasons
Madonna has canceled another concert on her “Madame X” tour, as she battles an undisclosed ailment. In the latest setback to her current…
Continue Reading Radiohead launches ‘public library’ of rare EPs
Fans can now “creep” up on some hard-to-find Radiohead songs. On Monday the British band announced via Twitter that it was launching a…
Continue Reading Another Italian town is selling dozens of $1 homes
For some, the prospect of buying a cheap home in Italy is a chance to leave their old life behind and start all over again. But the latest town to…
Continue Reading Robert De Niro asserts his right to say whatever the heck he wants
Robert De Niro reserves his right to speak up, so that’s exactly what he did in his SAG Awards speech on Sunday night. While accepting his…
Continue Reading ‘Parasite’ opens important door for foreign language films with SAG win
In the end, the infectious draw of “Parasite” won over the members of the Screen Actors Guild. The cast of South Korean film…
Continue Reading Brad Pitt jokes he’s going to add SAG win to his ‘Tinder profile’
Brad Pitt probably doesn’t need help getting people to swipe right on Tinder, but a SAG Award can’t hurt, right? On Sunday, the…
Continue Reading SAG Awards: See the full list of winners
The 26th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards were presented Sunday, and it was a night that made history. “Parasite” became the first…
Continue Reading Joaquin Phoenix honors Heath Ledger in SAG Awards speech
Heath Ledger is gone but certainly not forgotten. At Sunday’s SAG Awards, the late actor received a heartfelt shout out from actor Joaquin…
Continue Reading Kim Kardashian West gives a face to America’s mass-incarceration problem in the trailer for her documentary
Kim Kardashian West is hoping to give a second chance to those impacted by America’s mass-incarceration problem. On April 5, viewers will be…
Continue Reading Screen Actors Guild Award nominations revealed
Nominations for the 26th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards were announced Wednesday. The casts of “Bombshell,” “Marriage…
Continue Reading SAG Awards 2020 viewing guide
Hollywood will celebrate the best in film and television performances on Sunday at the 2020 Screen Actors Guild Awards. What are the SAG Awards? The…
Continue Reading Rebel Wilson shows off her weight loss in new Instagram post, after calling 2020 ‘The Year of Health’
Everyone makes those go-to-the-gym resolutions at the start of the new year, but Rebel Wilson has been sticking to hers. On Friday, Sydney-based…
Continue Reading Let’s celebrate Tallahassee’s past to change the future
Florida is my father’s chosen state. He often jokes that he came to Tallahassee to attend FAMU (Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University)…
Continue Reading Fascinating life of Puerto Rican astrologer Walter Mercado is coming to Netflix with ‘Mucho Mucho Amor’
Walter Mercado‘s horoscopes brought “mucho, mucho amor” to households across Latin America and the US for decades. The beloved…
Continue Reading Hank Azaria says he will no longer voice Apu, 3 years after ‘The Simpsons’ character came under scrutiny
After 30 years as a controversial Indian-American character on “The Simpsons,” Hank Azaria has announced he will no longer voice the…
Continue Reading Haute couture fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier announces his retirement from runway
Jean Paul Gaultier, one of fashion’s most iconic designers, has announced his retirement from the runway after a 50-year career in the fashion…
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Sacrebleu! Michelin strips third star from legendary Bocuse restaurant after 55 years
Michelin has stripped the late legendary chef Paul Bocuse’s flagship restaurant of one of its stars after 55 years of holding three, drawing…
Continue Reading Awkwafina is conducting the New York City Subway’s 7 train
The monotone of the New York City Subway’s automated conductors has been temporarily replaced by the sing-songy rasp of a certain Golden Globe…
Continue Reading ‘Avenue 5’ takes viewers on a satirical flight aboard a space-faring cruise ship
Being trapped on a cruise ship sounds bad enough, but imagine that the vessel in question is in outer space. That’s the futuristic gag at the…
Continue Reading ‘Little Fires Everywhere’ trailer is ablaze with star power
Hulu’s adaptation of “Little Fires Everywhere” is already sparking interest. That, of course, is inevitable with a cast that…
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