Based on the book “Nomadland: Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century,” the film stars McDormand as Fern, whose livelihood dries up in her small Nevada town, prompting her to pack her belongings into a rundown van and hit the road. Along the way, she encounters a number of other modern-day […]
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Analysis: ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ isn’t the only must-watch this Black History Month
Amid America’s reckoning on race, streaming platforms are putting Black storytelling front and center. And it’s not just your typical historical fare like the hit “Roots” or “Selma.” So if there is one change you can make in your streaming selections this year, be intentional in seeking out both the […]
Dolly Parton says ‘thanks, but no thanks’ to a statue of her at the Tennessee capitol
Earlier this year, a Tennessee representative proposed the statue idea to honor Parton for her contributions to the state. Fittingly, the statue would have faced Ryman Auditorium, a venue which, throughout her career, has become “something of a second home” for Parton. But Dolly said no. “I am honored and […]
‘The Masked Dancer’ finale reveals identity of the last three celebrities
Gymnast Gabby Douglas was named the winner after being revealed as Cotton Candy, dancing to “This Is Me,” by Kesha, on Wednesday’s finale. The Olympic gold medalist took home the trophy after beating runner-up Sloth, who turned out to be “Dancing with the Stars” pro Maksim Chmerkovskiy, and Tulip, who […]
‘NCIS: New Orleans’ will end after Season 7
The show, the newest in the “NCIS” franchise, will finish after its current seventh season. The series finale will air May 16. Executive produced by and starring Scott Bakula, the show investigates criminal cases involving military personnel in New Orleans. “Sad to end our love affair with this phenomenal city […]
Blue Ivy Carter shines in mom Beyoncé’s new campaign
The 9-year-old modeled mom’s “Icy Park” capsule collection, which will be released on Friday. In the ads, Beyoncé is near her daughter, who in one shot wears a cropped jacket and sneakers from the streetwear line. Blue spins and jumps and throws up a peace sign, while wearing shiny pants […]
Luke Combs apologizes for past use of the Confederate flag
Followers on social media pointed out that when the country star appeared in the music video for Ryan Upchurch’s “Can I Get a Outlaw” in 2015, he was in front of a Confederate flag. He was also using an acoustic guitar that had a Confederate flag sticker on it. “As […]
Demi Lovato reveals she had multiple strokes, brain damage after overdose
The trailer for “Demi Lovato: Dancing With the Devil” previews Lovato’s journey prior to and following her near fatal overdose in 2018 and reveals the singer suffered multiple strokes and a heart attack. “My doctors said that I had five to ten more minutes,” she says in the documentary, speaking […]
Driver arrested in connection with hit-and-run death of Nicki Minaj’s father
Nassau Police Homicide Squad Detective Lt. Stephen Fitzpatrick announced that Charles Polevich, 70, had turned himself in on Wednesday, and was charged with leaving the scene of an auto accident with a fatality and tampering with evidence. Polevich has pleaded not guilty to the charges and was released on a […]
‘Amend’ brings Will Smith’s starry touch to the 14th Amendment’s tumultuous history
Enacted in 1868, the 14th Amendment has become one of the most-litigated amendments in US history. Its key provisions, promising equal protection for all persons, have proven remarkably elastic, becoming the foundation not only for civil rights but women’s rights, marriage equality (both involving mixed-race and gay couples) and immigrants. […]