How Leslie Odom Jr. fought for fair pay for his ‘Hamilton Live’ movie performance
Leslie Odom Jr.’s performance in “Hamilton Live” as Vice President Aaron Burr almost didn’t happen. Odom’s role in the…
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Children’s theme park employee punched in the face for enforcing park’s mask policy
A teen working at a children’s theme park in Pennsylvania was punched in the face for enforcing the park’s face mask policy, police say.…
Continue Reading 3 men believed to be connected to R. Kelly charged with trying to harass, threaten and bribe alleged victims
Three men prosecutors say are connected to R. Kelly were charged in federal court for using threats, intimidation and bribes in efforts to influence…
Continue Reading Sony Pictures to host drive-in movie screenings on studio lot
It’s a sign of the times. Sony Pictures announced on Wednesday the company will begin hosting drive-in screenings for the public on the movie…
Continue Reading Sarah Cooper is getting a Netflix special
Sarah Cooper may want to send President Donald Trump a muffin basket. Netflix announced Wednesday that the woman who found fame turning Trump’s…
Continue Reading Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss comments on his experience at ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’
Stephen “tWitch” Boss, who has been the DJ on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” since 2014, has addressed allegations from some…
Continue Reading Arecibo Observatory featured in James Bond film “Goldeneye” shut down
The famous observatory in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, featured in the James Bond movie “GoldenEye,” has been forced to temporarily close after…
Continue Reading Stephen Colbert, James Corden and Jimmy Fallon head back to studios with caution
Late night is cautiously leaving the house and getting back to work in what is the new normal. Hollywood has been anxious to return to work, and…
Continue Reading Viola Davis proudly ‘owns’ her story
Viola Davis gave us all a gift in honor of her 55th birthday. The celebrated Black actress posted on social media Tuesday about the place where she…
Continue Reading Stevie Nicks urges fans to wear a mask and fears if she contracts Covid-19 she’ll never sing again
Stevie Nicks implored her followers on Facebook to take Covid-19 seriously and wear a mask. The Fleetwood Mac star wrote in a post Tuesday that…
Continue Reading ‘(Un)Well’ offers a sense of how searching for miracle cures might be killing us
“(Un)Well” brings an even-handed approach to examining miracle cures and wellness treatments, trying not to judge those who believe that…
Continue Reading Tourism collapse puts wildlife conservation in peril
Two decades ago, Rosa María Ruiz purchased 4,000 hectares (9,885 acres) of land along the Beni River, near the small village of Rurrenabaque, with…
Continue Reading The futuristic yacht that’s designed from the inside out
Whether it’s a luxury superyacht or a more modest vessel, yacht designs tend to be all about the exterior, while the interior can feel like…
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Trini Lopez, singer mentored by Sinatra & actor in ‘The Dirty Dozen,’ dies from Covid-19
PALM SPRINGS, California — Trini Lopez, a singer and guitarist who gained fame for his versions of “Lemon Tree” and “If I Had a Hammer” in…
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Great Khalid Foundation responds to principal’s essay, hands out new backpacks to El Paso 6th graders
EL PASO, Texas — During this pandemic, buying school supplies can be difficult for some parents. On Tuesday, the Great Khalid Foundation relieved…
Continue Reading Selena Gomez announces virtual movie premiere for ‘This Is the Year’
Selena Gomez is inviting everyone to a virtual premiere for her upcoming new movie, “This Is The Year.” Gomez and David Henrie star in…
Continue Reading Phil Collins’ ‘In the Air Tonight’ is back on the charts after twin YouTubers rapturously reacted to the song
“In the Air Tonight” has reentered the music charts nearly 40 years after its release. Phil Collins has the Williams brothers to thank.…
Continue Reading Bindi Irwin announces her pregnancy, five months after her wedding
Bindi Irwin, the 22-year-old daughter of the late conservationist and television personality Steve Irwin, has announced she is expecting her first…
Continue Reading The best lakes in California
California, lake country? While known for its Pacific Ocean beaches and chic coastal towns, the Golden State is also home to many pristine lakes and…
Continue Reading Noah Centineo shares photos of himself bulking up to play He-Man in ‘Masters of the Universe’ remake
Noah Centineo is hitting the gym to prep for his next role. The actor is gearing (and bulking) up to play He-Man in the “Masters of the…
Continue Reading Barbra Streisand and Donna Summer duet part of new LGBTQ+ voting campaign
With the help of a Barbra Streisand and Donna Summer duet, a progressive Democratic PAC has released a get out the vote video for LGBTQ+ rights. The…
Continue Reading Rock band Smash Mouth performed to a packed crowd of hundreds during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
The rock band Smash Mouth put on a performance for hundreds of people — many of whom were not wearing masks — over the weekend in South…
Continue Reading Is winter holiday travel canceled? Not quite
For the past several years, Hong Kong-based fashion designer Marie France Van Damme has spent the week between Christmas and New Year’s in…
Continue Reading How one man and his cellphone in Canada rescued a group of Africans stuck in China because of the coronavirus pandemic
Even for 2020, with its once-in-a-generation global pandemic and the countless travel bans that have followed, this rescue mission seems a bit…
Continue Reading Alyssa Milano says she’s losing her hair after battling Covid-19 for months
Alyssa Milano revealed on Twitter Sunday that she is dealing with hair loss after testing positive for Covid-19 antibodies. The actress has been…
Continue Reading Trucks, tugboats and cranes — two beluga whales finally reach the sea after epic journey from captivity
Rehoming animals is a delicate business at the best of times. Rehoming two whales on a new continent during a global pandemic is about as hard as it…
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Perseid meteor shower 2020: How and when to watch
The Perseid meteor shower, one of the most popular meteor showers of the year, will face some competition from the moon this year during its peak.…
Continue Reading Kelly Clarkson to fill in for Simon Cowell on “America’s Got Talent”
Simon Cowell will be sitting out Tuesday and Wednesday’s episodes of “America’s Got Talent” due to an injury, but thankfully,…
Continue Reading Hiker rescued 6,200 feet up mountain after 6 foot boulder rolled onto him
A hiker was seriously injured on Sunday when a large boulder rolled onto him as he descended down a mountain in Washington, according to rescue…
Continue Reading Rachael Ray and family safe after house fire
Celebrity chef and talk show host Rachael Ray escaped a fire in her upstate New York home unscathed, officials confirmed to CNN on Monday. Ray, her…
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