‘Perry Mason’ gets a gritty new look on HBO, and a (mostly) favorable verdict
“This is not your grandma’s Perry Mason” isn’t much of a marketing pitch. A better description for this sort-of origin story,…
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‘Miss Juneteenth’ showcases Nicole Beharie in a timeless mother-daughter tale
Marking an impressive directorial debut, “Miss Juneteenth” is a straightforward story of mothers and daughters — of opportunities…
Continue Reading ‘Daria’ spin off ‘Jodie’ starring Tracee Ellis Ross lands at Comedy Central
Jodie Landon is getting her own show. The character from the iconic ’90s MTV animated series “Daria” is getting a spin-off on…
Continue Reading Could this invisible air shield protect fliers from Covid-19?
A simple device that fits on to the existing air vents inside an airplane cabin could help reduce the risk of inflight Covid-19 infections.…
Continue Reading Taylor Swift got educated on Juneteenth and wants you to be, too
From now on, anyone working for Taylor Swift will have the day off for Juneteenth. What’s more, Swift wanted to educate her followers about the…
Continue Reading Deserted Venice contemplates a future without tourist hordes after Covid-19
A few days before Italy is set to lift restrictions across much of the country after being locked down since March 10, the streets of Venice are…
Continue Reading Alaska’s ‘Into the Wild’ bus, known as a deadly tourist lure, has been removed by air
The abandoned bus on the Stampede Trail in Alaska — made famous by the book and film “Into the Wild” — has made its first…
Continue Reading The extreme hotel hygiene awaiting tourists in Spain
It’s breakfast time, which means I need to get my temperature checked, put on my face mask, smother my hands in alcohol disinfectant and wear a…
Continue Reading Iceland now feels like the coronavirus never happened
The bars and restaurants are full. People are out enjoying themselves. Spectacular geological attractions are wide open to tourists. Anyone visiting…
Continue Reading Passenger removed from American Airlines flight has been temporarily banned by the airline
After becoming the first known case of someone kicked off a flight due to refusal to wear a mask Wednesday, an American Airlines passenger has now…
Continue Reading Forrest Fenn finally shared photos of his discovered treasure amid doubts that it was actually found
As soon as Forrest Fenn announced that his treasure was found earlier this month, rumors swirled about whether it had really been found or if the…
Continue Reading Gabrielle Union opens up about ‘America’s Got Talent’ investigation and racism
Gabrielle Union helped kick off some conversations about race in Hollywood and now she’s got even more to say. The actress appeared this week…
Continue Reading Amanda Kloots gives Nick Cordero update and shares how she stays positive
Amanda Kloots spoke at length on Instagram on Wednesday evening, answering questions about her husband, actor Nick Cordero. Kloots, a dancer and…
Continue Reading This haunting song features the last words of unarmed black men
Over the contemplative chords of a piano, a violin sighs. Quietly, as if in disbelief, swells of voices emerge: “Officers, why do you have your…
Continue Reading Raven-Symoné introduces the world to her wife
That’s so Raven-Symoné to get married privately. The 34-year-old actress and former co-host on “The View” shared on her verified…
Continue Reading Fran Drescher is 20 years cancer-free and is throwing a virtual cabaret to celebrate
On June 21, Fran Drescher will officially be 20 years cancer-free, and that’s cause for celebration. “I tell you, I’d always…
Continue Reading ‘Christmas in July’ is happening on Hallmark Channel
Grab some ice cubes to pop into your hot chocolate and plan on settling in for “Christmas in July.” Hallmark will once again host their…
Continue Reading This Bahamas sculpture garden is underwater
There are 700 islands in the Bahamas, 2,000 beaches, 32 national parks — and one underwater art installation. Off the western coast of New…
Continue Reading ‘Bully. Coward. Victim. The Story of Roy Cohn’ documentary benefits from its personal touch
“Where’s My Roy Cohn?” was a very good documentary about the notorious lawyer and fixer, including lessons — never apologize…
Continue Reading Kristen Stewart set to play Princess Diana in film detailing her split from Prince Charles
Kristen Stewart is set to play Princess Diana in an upcoming movie that will focus on the late princess’ split from Prince Charles. The film,…
Continue Reading Kevin Bacon brings an extra degree of class to ‘You Should Have Left’
Watching a horror movie might seem a little redundant to some right now, but “You Should Have Left” has a nifty throwback feel — as…
Continue Reading Mama June admits to $2,500-a-day meth habit
Things got really bad for Mama June Shannon, the reality star admitted. Shannon and her boyfriend were doing “quite a bit” of…
Continue Reading Actor Danny Masterson arrested on rape charges in Los Angeles
Actor Danny Masterson, best known for his role on “That ’70s Show,” was charged with three counts of rape, Los Angeles County…
Continue Reading Spain’s Mallorca eyes German travelers by late June to restart tourism
Spain’s Mallorca island in the Mediterranean plans to welcome a limited number of Germans and other travelers in late June in a “pilot…
Continue Reading I moved to Asia, got cancer, and then coronavirus happened
I moved to Hong Kong on the day of a huge protest marking China’s National Day on October 1 and thought it would probably be the wildest…
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El Paso restaurants featured on 1st episode of new Hulu series ‘Taste the Nation’
EL PASO, TEXAS – Four El Paso restaurants are featured in a new series created by award winning cookbook author, host and executive producer…
Continue Reading Kelly Clarkson finally learns how her name made it into that iconic ’40-Year-Old Virgin’ scene
Kelly Clarkson became embedded in pop culture history in the early 2000s, and we’re not talking about being crowned the first winner of…
Continue Reading Beyoncé and Jay-Z sued by Jamaican artist over ‘Black Effect’
Beyoncé Knowles Carter and her husband Jay-Z are being accused of not giving a Jamaican artist credit for her contribution to their single…
Continue Reading Gwen Stefani is returning to ‘The Voice’
She’s back! NBC has revealed that Gwen Stefani is returning as a judge on season 19 of its hit singing competition show, “The…
Continue Reading Alex Kompothecras fired from MTV’s ‘Siesta Key’ following alleged racist posts
Alex Kompothecras has been axed from the MTV reality series “Siesta Key” in the wake of recirculated alleged racist posts and comments.…
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