Month: October 2021

History repeats itself with lavish festivities in St. Petersburg.  By Jordan Hoffman October 2, 2021 It’s been over a century since the last one, but Russia still knows how to do a royal wedding. Grand Duke George Mikhailovich Romanov, a Spanish-born, Oxford-educated 40-year-old, is the Tsesarevich, meaning “heir apparent” to the Russian Empire … if
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News Courtney Barnett Shares Online “Interactive Stem Mixer” Listeners can tweak the mix for Things Take Time, Take Time tracks “Rae Street,” “Before You Gotta Go,” and “Write A List Of Things To Look Forward To” on her website By Matthew Ismael Ruiz October 2, 2021 Facebook Twitter Courtney Barnett performs in Auckland, New Zealand,
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After the murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor by police, the protests that ensued during the summer of 2020 cornered a number of industries into publicly declaring their support for the Black community. Fashion was no exception. Long-known for its less-than-stellar reputation for racial diversity, brands across all facets of the business made formal
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Epix and Blumhouse have set premiere dates for two films from their original TV movie slate. A House on the Bayou will surface on November 19, and American Refugee arrives December 10. The pics also will be available day-and-date on PVOD via Paramount Home Entertainment. A House on the Bayou follows a family getaway to a remote mansion
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UPDATED with NBCUniversal statement. NBCUniversal and YouTube TV have renewed their carriage deal, averting a potential blackout. In a statement, NBCU said it didn’t want to “involve our fans” in a carriage battle, but felt “obligated” to warn them about the looming impasse last week. “We are thrilled to have reached a deal with YouTube
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The man is a TV gameshow phenomenon in the UK, but questions were raised when Richard Osman announced he was writing a crime novel. Could this incomer cut the mustard? Book sales of more than a million copies since The Thursday Murder Club was published in September last year, and 45 weeks at the top of
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Since the Times’s Sunday bombshell, the once under-the-radar media company—and particularly its CEO, Carlos Watson—faced intense scrutiny for possibly deceptive practices, leading to Friday’s announced shutdown. By Caleb Ecarma October 1, 2021 After years of hyping itself as a major media player, Ozy finally became the talk of the industry in recent days—albeit for all
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Mr. Corman, a dramedy helmed by Joseph Gordon-Levitt, will not be renewed for a second season at Apple TV+. The show follows a dissatisfied fifth-grade teacher as he reckons with his failed music career. Gordon-Levitt oversaw the series as creator, writer, director, star, and executive producer. The ten-episode first season was released in weekly installments on the streaming platform from August through
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News Adele’s Return Possibly Teased with “30” Billboards “30 will be a drum n bass record to spite you,” Adele wrote on Instagram two years ago By Matthew Strauss October 1, 2021 Facebook Twitter Adele, March 2017 (Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Adele fans have spotted at least two “30” billboards, sparking speculation that new
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After great reviews at 100% on Rotten Tomatoes after its world premiere at Fantastic Fest and a great response to the trailer at CinemaCon, Universal is moving Blumhouse’s Scott Derrickson directed feature from Jan. 28, 2022 to Feb. 4, 2022. The following weekend is the Valentine’s Day-Presidents Day stretch which is an ideal period for Black
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