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The musician’s assets have been at the center of a number of lawsuits that have delayed the establishment of a trust for underprivileged children. By Emily Kirkpatrick July 15, 2021 Nearly fifteen years later, the dispute over James Brown’s estate has almost come to an end. Since his death in 2006, the legendary musician’s assets

It’s happening. Sex and the City is coming back. In January, news broke that the popular early aughts HBO show would be continuing HBO Max in a revival called And Just Like That… In an interview with Vanity Fair, Sarah Jessica Parker, who famously walked the streets of Manhattan in her Manolo Blahniks for six

After every episode of Loki, producer Eric Martin has run a “#LokiMidnightTheater” retrospective thread on Twitter. Throughout his rewatch, Martin shares extra information and commentary that often sheds light on scenes and characters. For the season finale, Martin provided some perspective on elements the show wanted to develop with Gugu Mbatha-Raw’s Judge Ravonna Renslayer, but COVID-19

Antwaun Sargent opens his debut show at Gagosian, Jordan Roth welcomes Springsteen back to Broadway, and Leah McSweeney celebrates Pride. July 15, 2021 After a year-plus of social distancing, the New York social scene came back in full force as spring turned to summer and COVID-era restrictions began to relax in the city. Landon Nordeman

By Staff The Associated Press Posted July 15, 2021 9:46 am Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Meghan Markle and Prince Harry‘s second Netflix project will focus on a 12-year-old girl’s adventures in an animated series. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s Archewell Productions announced Wednesday that

The Kurt Russell classic is a masterclass in using science fiction to reflect the world around us. By Keith Phipps July 15, 2021 Kurt Russell in Escape From New York, 1981.Everett Collection The early 1970s were filled with grim Hollywood visions of dreadful futures inspired by the turmoil and crises that splashed across newspaper headlines

Psaki was having none of Doocy’s suggestion that elected officials standing up to voter suppression are in the wrong.  By Bess Levin July 14, 2021 Back in May, Democratic lawmakers in Texas staged a walkout at the Austin capitol to deprive the chamber of a quorum and prevent Republicans from passing one of the worst

Spoilers for Loki season 1 ahead. Loki variants might be survivors above all else, but they’re also frustratingly pitfall-prone. Case in point: Loki (Tom Hiddleston) has died numerous times throughout the multiple phases of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, usually due to a two-pronged overestimation of himself and underestimation of his enemies. And in the Loki

Despite their 1996 divorce and Andrew’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein, Sarah has remained close to the ex-husband she calls a “kind, good man.” By Erin Vanderhoof July 14, 2021 When Prince Andrew stepped back from royal duties in November 2019 due to controversy over his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess

Netflix’s latest action thriller Gunpowder Milkshake should be an absolute blast. After all, who doesn’t want to watch a women-led version of John Wick that features fan-favorite actors like Karen Gillan, Lena Headey, Angela Bassett, Michelle Yeoh, Carla Gugino, and Paul Giamatti? Unfortunately, Gunpowder Milkshake lacks any of the verve, originality, or pathos of Keanu

Charlie Robinson, known for playing Mac the court clerk in the 1980s and ’90s sitcom Night Court, died on Sunday in Los Angeles due to cardiac arrest and cancer. He was 75. Throughout his 50-year career, Robinson appeared in movies such as Secret Santa, The River, Set It Off, Antwone Fisher, Jackson, Even Money and

Meanwhile, the state will stop all adolescent vaccine outreach—for all diseases, not just COVID-19. By Bess Levin July 13, 2021 As you’ve probably heard by now, a new pet cause among Republicans is to convince Americans that the COVID-19 vaccines are bad, and that any campaign to encourage people to get vaccinated against the highly

Willow Smith has a new album out this week, inspired by the likes of Travis Barker and Avril Lavigne. By Colin Groundwater July 13, 2021 Illustration by Simon Abranowicz Willow Smith has covered a lot of ground since she taught us how to whip our hair back and forth over a decade ago. She’s gradually

It’s time for the 2021 Primetime Emmy Award nominations, after more than a year of television saving our sanity while under lockdown for COVID-19. Royal Family drama The Crown and comedy Ted Lasso are among the TV shows that helped distract us during the oppressive pandemic year, and were rightly recognized for it. The nominations

Leading the limited series pack with 23 nominees, the Marvel project reinvented the rules for superhero television—and surprised its maker and star in the process. By Katey Rich July 13, 2021 “I like being an underdog,” Elizabeth Olsen said in a phone call on Tuesday afternoon, just hours after she earned her first-ever Emmy nomination

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 13, 2021 12:48 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Streetcar tracks, the CN Tower and graffiti-covered alleyways are among the Toronto hallmarks featured in an upcoming Disney and Pixar film billed as a love letter to Canada. Disney says

Jennifer Lopez is promoting music again—and giving yet another candid interview about her life as she very publicly dates Ben Affleck, this time to Ebro Darden for Apple Music 1. Lopez didn’t name any names, but she did subtly address why she ended things with her ex-fiancé Alex Rodriguez in April and how it led

The administration is calling out conservative anti-vaxxers for the dangerous hacks they are.  By Bess Levin July 12, 2021 Republican lawmakers, their pals on Fox News, and various other conservatives with major platforms say and do a lot of things these days that elicit the response, “What the f–k is wrong with you?” Describing the

31 years ago, McGruff the Crime Dog was introduced to encourage kids to “take a bite out of crime.” The anthropomorphic cartoon dog’s ad campaigns were a staple of 1980s & ’90s TV and were mostly centered on personal safety (locking your doors, stranger danger, etc) and community action (like joining a neighborhood watch and

The two were decked out in fluorescent clothes and looking very much in love during a music video shoot this week. By Danielle Cohen July 12, 2021 Rihanna (R) and A$AP Rocky in the Bronx on July 11, 2021.Raymond Hall/GC Images We’re almost halfway through summer, and in Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s rulebook, that means

The actor took two of his children and one of Jennifer Lopez’s children on an outing over the weekend. By Kenzie Bryant July 12, 2021 On Sunday paparazzi spotted Ben Affleck without his girlfriend, Jennifer Lopez—a rarity since, say, May. The actor took two of his kids, Samuel and Seraphina, to Universal CityWalk, along with

How the movie’s final minutes, filmed during reshoots, attempts to right an old wrong.  By Joanna Robinson July 12, 2021 This article contains frank discussion of the end of Marvel’s Black Widow film. If you haven’t see it yet, now is the time to leave.  If one goes searching around in Marvel’s post-Endgame films and

Prince George made a very rare public appearance again with his mom and dad at tonight’s Euro 2020 final soccer match between England and Italy. Once again, George wore a sharp little suit that matched his dad Prince William’s. Kate Middleton, fresh off her Wimbledon engagement this afternoon, changed into a white tee, white blazer,

It’s been two years since audiences saw the last Marvel film, Spider-Man: Far From Home, in the theaters. Now, after a long pandemic-induced delay, Marvel’s Phase Four kicks off with the highly anticipated release of Black Widow. Many wondered if fans would return to movie theaters for the latest entry into the MCU, or whether

Conservative commentators, including those who have been vaccinated themselves, appear willing to endanger their audience for ratings. By Charlotte Klein July 11, 2021 As the threat of the Delta variant grows, public health experts are urging Americans to get vaccinated for the coronavirus and “try and save their own lives,” as Dr. Anthony Fauci put

The veteran actor is playing a good guy again for once, in Peacock’s new medical drama opposite Alec Baldwin. By Keith Phipps July 8, 2021  Christian Slater attends 2021 Tribeca Festival Premiere of “Dr. Death” at Pier 76 on June 14, 2021 in New York City.Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for Tribeca Festival Christian Slater knows he’s

“Give this woman her life back,” the icon demanded. By Jordan Hoffman July 10, 2021 Add Madonna’s name to the growing list of celebrities voicing their support for Britney Spears in her legal fight over her conservatorship. Madonna, the best-selling female recording artist of all time, uploaded an image backing Spears to her Instagram stories

Drake’s heart is taken, and he’ll pull out a grand public gesture to show it. On Thursday, July 8, the 34-year-old rapper took over an empty Dodger Stadium to have an intimate dinner with 40-year-old model Johanna Leia. The relationship isn’t brand, brand new though, TMZ reported on Saturday, July 10: It turns out Drake

“What we tried to do was use humor to talk to the trauma,” director Cate Shortland said.  By Jordan Hoffman July 10, 2021 Be warned that what you are about to read might be considered a spoiler if you have not yet bought a ticket to see Black Widow in theaters or spent $30 on