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Comedian Dave Chappelle has decided not to allow his former high school’s theatre venue to bear his name. On Monday, Chappelle, 48, told an audience at a dedication ceremony for the Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington that he no longer wants to be the theatre’s namesake, the Washington Post reported. The standup

The time has come and we’ve finally reached the end of the Disney+ Obi-Wan Kenobi series after just six episodes. With that has come a lot of emotional baggage to unpack that I don’t think even I realized I had, from the Star Wars prequels on through the rest of the series. But the show

Jurors at a civil trial found Tuesday that Bill Cosby sexually abused a 16-year-old girl at the Playboy Mansion in 1975. The Los Angeles County jury delivered the verdict in favor of Judy Huth, who is now 64, and awarded her $500,000. Jurors found that Cosby intentionally caused harmful sexual contact with Huth, that he

Bill Nye the Science Guy is officially off the market. America’s favorite TV scientist quietly tied the knot with journalist Liza Mundy late last month. The pair wed in the Castle Building’s Haupt Garden at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C. Naturally, the newlyweds first met because of their mutual love of learning and history.

The Bronx artist was shot earlier this morning. By Grant Rindner June 22, 2022 Lil TJay performs at Buckhead Theatre on March 5, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia.Courtesy of Prince Williams via Getty Images. Multi-platinum rapper Lil Tjay underwent emergency surgery on June 22 following a shooting in northeastern New Jersey. According to TMZ, the 21-year-old

Following the launch of her new skincare brand, Hailey Bieber is being sued for trademark infringement by the fashion and clothing company RHODE. Bieber’s line is also called Rhode, which is her middle name. According to People Magazine, the RHODE clothing brand, which has been in business for nine years, filed the suit against Bieber,

A week after the launch of her new skin care brand, Rhode, Hailey Bieber is facing a lawsuit for trademark infringement. Rhode, a nine-year-old fashion brand cofounded by Purna Khatau and Phoebe Vickers, filed the suit against the model and her two companies in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York

BRINDISI, Italy — A judge in southern Italy on Wednesday was weighing whether Academy Award-winning film director Paul Haggis should go free while Italian prosecutors investigate a woman’s allegations that he had sex with her over two days without her consent. Haggis’ lawyer, Michele Laforgia, said after the hearing Wednesday in Brindisi courthouse that his

Carrie Underwood has won American Idol, numerous Country Music Awards, Grammys…the list is never-ending. Now, ELLE is seeing if Carrie can add Song Association to her roster. Singing some of her biggest hits like “Before He Cheats” and “Cowboy Casanova,” follow along as she faces the internet’s favorite game and talks about her upcoming album,

By David Friend The Canadian Press Posted June 21, 2022 1:16 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ TORONTO — Moviegoers could be paying a little extra to see a film at a Cineplex theatre this summer. Canada’s largest film exhibitor says it has introduced a new

With the most recent entry into the Pokémon movie series, Secrets of the Jungle, having been out for nearly 2 years, it’s as good a time as any to explore the colorful and diverse world of Pokémon—especially in its many films that have released over the years. Starting with classics like the first ever Pokémon

Kim Kardashian has reacted to the ample public backlash alleging that she caused damage to Marilyn Monroe’s iconic “Happy Birthday” dress. In an interview with the Today Show on Tuesday, the celebrity mogul spoke about why she’d accepted the offer to wear the gown and the intense care it took to preserve the garment. Kardashian,

Fresh off his first Emmy, and finally back helming the galaxy’s biggest sci-fi franchise, Ewan McGregor is embracing life’s second act. By Rosecrans Baldwin Photography by Ryan Pfluger June 17, 2022 Sweater, $445, Dries Van Noten. Trousers, $205, Boss. Loafers, $1110, Berluti. Sunglasses, $370, Tom Ford. It’s not easy to hang out with Ewan McGregor.

Lori Loughlin returned to the red carpet for a good cause after serving time for her role in the college admission scandal. The actress attended the DesignCare 2022 Gala in Los Angeles, California on Saturday evening in support of the HollyRod Foundation. This charitable organization was founded in 1997 by actress Holly Robinson Peete and

Actor and director Ben Stiller met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on Monday to mark World Refugee Day. Stiller, who was visiting Ukraine as a goodwill ambassador of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), gushed about Zelenskyy upon meeting, telling the president, “You’re amazing.” Stiller’s visit to the country comes as the

Is it too soon to announce the best new album of 2022? Maybe so, but now that Beyoncé has officially signaled her return to the airwaves, we can all bet good money that B7 will top the charts within hours of its drop—and all the best-of lists to follow. Unlike with her earlier surprise album

Canadian film director Paul Haggis was detained on Sunday for investigation of allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman in southern Italy, Italian news media said, quoting local prosecutors. The London, Ont., born, Oscar-winning Haggis, 69, has been in Italy for a film festival that begins on Tuesday in Ostuni, a tourist town in Puglia, the

Despite the infuriating push for censorship and book banning in the United States, Young Adult (YA) LGBTQ+ literature is growing in prominence and popularity. These books are especially important for young readers who are questioning and exploring their sexual orientation and identity. While homophobic parents, people, and politicians try to paint these novels as “corrupting”

For years, the classic PBS program Sesame Street maintained a frustrating gag that the wooly mammoth-like Snuffleupagus (Mr. Aloysius Snuffleupagus to some, Snuffy to others) could only be seen by Big Bird, and whenever our large, yellow-feathered avian friend tried to show him off to others, the slow-moving brown quadruped would disappear. Oh, how this

Before a heartwarming mother-and-child duet during a performance at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Jennifer Lopez introduced one of her twins, 14-year-old Emme Muñiz, using gender-neutral pronouns. Muñiz joined Lopez, 52, for a performance of Christina Perri’s A Thousand Years at the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Blue Diamond Gala on Thursday. “The last time we

With fresh music and her big screen debut on the way, and multiple crises behind her, the newly emboldened musician has taken control of her career and her personal life. By Briana Younger Photography by Lee Wei Swee June 20, 2022 Tank top, £300 and briefs, £285, Supriya Lele. Earrings, £155, Swarovski. Ring, £170, Shaun

On Friday, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West were photographed in an amicable moment at a basketball game close to Thousand Oaks, California, according to TMZ. The formerly married couple were there to watch their daughter, North West, compete in her league. It has been a while since West has made many public appearances. The rapper

Amazon’s A League of Their Own series, based on the beloved 1992 Penny Marshall film, follows the adventures of the Rockford Peaches, a fictionalized team in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, the professional women’s baseball league that was created in the 1940s during World War II. The series is co-written and co-executive produced by Broad

From a Virgil Abloh dedication to a music video paying homage to Old School, here are the first impression highlights on Honestly, Nevermind. By Grant Rindner June 17, 2022 Drake in his “Falling Back” music video.Courtesy of YouTube. It’s mid-June, temperatures are high, and Drake clearly wants to shake something. Honestly, Nevermind, his surprise seventh

Amber Heard said she is fearful of further lawsuits from her ex-husband Johnny Depp, especially as she continues to speak out publicly following their heavily publicized defamation trial. Two weeks after a jury in Fairfax, Va., ruled that Heard, 36, had defamed Depp, 58, the Aquaman actor appeared on NBC’s Today Show, where she was

Jon Snow’s story is not over yet. HBO is reportedly in the early development stages of a live-action Game of Thrones spin-off focused on Jon Snow, per The Hollywood Reporter. Kit Harington, who portrayed the moody hero through the original series’ eight seasons, would reprise the role if the show moves forward. HBO and Harington’s

Fans of the Netflix original Squid Game no longer have to wonder how they would fare in the series’ many challenges. The streaming platform announced a new reality show on Tuesday, entitled Squid Game: The Challenge, a real-life version of the games — though Netflix noted it is not life or death at stake in

This Father’s Day, we have you covered for all the highs and lows of fatherhood with our best shows and movies to capture the love and complication that comes with being a dad. Every relationship is different, so let’s take a look at some of the different variations out there and the best of the

Vince McMahon is stepping down as CEO and chairman of WWE during an an investigation into alleged misconduct involving the longtime leader and public face of the organization. McMahon will continue to oversee WWE’s creative content during the investigation, World Wrestling Entertainment said Friday, and named McMahon’s daughter, Stephanie, as interim CEO and chairwoman. Read more: