Month: May 2020

The national outrage at Dominic Cummings’s disregard for lockdown rules and his shamelessly unapologetic reaction is the closest thing that many will come to knowing what racism feels like, says Ateh Jewel. The mood of the moment is one of outrage. We’re all facing this pandemic together and some are understandably frustrated about the sacrifices
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With social distancing requirements apt to give a boost to virtual reality, especially in public places like theme parks, Lucasfilm and Oculus VR specialists are joining forces for a new Star Wars attraction. Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge is an original story that will include multiple styles of gameplay and difficulty settings, according
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The Robertson men had quite the story to share this week.  As fans of Ducky Dynasty well know, patriarch Phil Robertson and his longtime wife, Kay Robertson, are parents to four adult sons: Jep Robertson, 42, Willie Robertson, 48,  Jase Robertson, 50, and Alan Robertson, 55.  However, as the siblings revealed in the latest episode of their podcast, Unashamed with Phil
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I’ve been trying to read more. I just started reading The Alchemist. It’s a classic. Eminem’s memoir—did you know he wrote a memoir? And Setting the Table. It’s a great book about business and the customer service industry. Everytime I read that, I get sad and yearn for TomTom. I miss going in there and
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UPDATE 4:44AM PST: CNN reporter Omar Jimenez and his crew have now been released from policy custody after their arrest live on air this morning mid-broadcast from the Minneapolis protests. As per below, state Governor Tim Walz intervened directly in the incident after calling CNN president Jeff Zucker to apologize. After being released, Jimenez immediately
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EXCLUSIVE: Streaming platform MUBI has acquired multi-territory rights to Xavier Dolan’s Cannes 2019 drama Matthias & Maxime. Curated arthouse service MUBI has acquired the VOD and TV rights in the U.S., UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, LATAM (excl. Mexico) and India. The film will debut on the service in those markets – where it hasn’t had
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President Donald Trump and his allies have long hyped the anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine when it comes to treating COVID-19, despite a lack of evidence showing the drug’s effectiveness as a coronavirus treatment and studies showing it may cause a higher risk of death. But while hydroxychloroquine may be an unreliable solution to the coronavirus crisis,
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Kelsey Lu has shared a new song called “Morning Dew.” The track features Isaiah Barr from Onyx Collective on saxophone. It’s out now via Hydroharmonia/No Tricks. Give it a listen below. Of the new single, Kelsey Lu said in a press release: “Love can cure us, Love can destroy us and like Nature, we’re constantly in
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Exclusive Jay-Z‘s legal eagle is keeping the pressure on Mississippi’s infamous Parchman Penitentiary by filing a new lawsuit that calls out the prison’s healthcare provider. As we’ve reported, Jay’s company, Roc Nation, backed a group of Parchman inmates suing Mississippi’s Dept. of Corrections over filthy, violent, unhealthy and deadly conditions … and all of that
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France’s movie theaters will be allowed to re-open from June 22, Prime Minister Edouard Philippe announced this evening. This is earlier than expected, as French Culture Minister Franck Riester said this week that cinemas were eyeing a July 1 re-start. The decision was made in concert with the industry, Philippe said in a televised address,
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A 29-year-old Black woman died while Toronto police were in her home. And people are understandably outraged—and asking questions Trigger warning: This article contains references to Black grief, death and police violence. In a week that has already been rife with death and police brutality, there’s yet another hashtag trending on Twitter. Overnight on May
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Amid reports of Cole Sprouse’s breakup with Lili Reinhart, Dylan Sprouse revealed what his brother has been up to with his new roommate! Cole Sprouse, 27, may have reportedly split from Lili Reinhart, 23, but he’s not alone. He has another Riverdale co-star, KJ Apa, 22, to keep him company! Dylan Sprouse gave this update while revealing
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