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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame turns up starpower to induct Cher, Foreigner, Mary J. Blige, Ozzy and more
Read full article: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame turns up starpower to induct Cher, Foreigner, Mary J. Blige, Ozzy and moreHollywood stars Julia Roberts and Zendaya bookended Saturday’s inductions into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, giving a little stardust to an eclectic lineup that included pop icon Cher, heavy metal’s Ozzy Osbourne, hip-hop soul queen Mary J.
Disbarred celebrity lawyer Tom Girardi found guilty of stealing millions from his clients
Read full article: Disbarred celebrity lawyer Tom Girardi found guilty of stealing millions from his clientsDisbarred celebrity lawyer Tom Girardi has been convicted in Los Angeles of embezzling tens of millions of dollars from clients, including several with severe physical injuries and families of people killed in accidents.
Biden again calls Trump a 'convicted felon' at a fundraiser pushing his 5-day total to around $40M
Read full article: Biden again calls Trump a 'convicted felon' at a fundraiser pushing his 5-day total to around $40MPresident Joe Biden is again taunting Donald Trump as a “convicted felon,” saying his likely opponent in November’s election is waging an “all-out assault” on the U_S_ legal system.”.
Hollywood's A-listers are lining up behind Joe Biden. Will their support matter in November?
Read full article: Hollywood's A-listers are lining up behind Joe Biden. Will their support matter in November?Celebrities are increasingly lending their star power to President Joe Biden, hoping to energize their fans to vote for him in November and entice donors to pony up for his campaign.
Kamala Harris will represent the US at a Swiss 'peace summit' for Ukraine
Read full article: Kamala Harris will represent the US at a Swiss 'peace summit' for UkraineVice President Kamala Harris will represent the U.S. at this month’s Swiss-organized global peace summit on the war in Ukraine promoted by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
With release of 10th novel, Allison Winn Scotch explains ways writers need help from their readers
Read full article: With release of 10th novel, Allison Winn Scotch explains ways writers need help from their readersAllison Winn Scotch has written popular novels including “Cleo McDougall Regrets Nothing” and “Time of My Life.”.
Ex-celebrity lawyer Tom Girardi found competent to stand trial for alleged $15 million client thefts
Read full article: Ex-celebrity lawyer Tom Girardi found competent to stand trial for alleged $15 million client theftsDisgraced Los Angeles celebrity lawyer Tom Girardi has been found competent to stand trial on charges that he stole more than $15 million from his clients.
What's streaming now: Nicki Minaj's birthday album, Julia Roberts is in trouble and Monk returns
Read full article: What's streaming now: Nicki Minaj's birthday album, Julia Roberts is in trouble and Monk returnsThis week’s new streaming entertainment releases include a Nicki Minaj album dropping on her birthday and the return of Tony Shalhoub's OCD private investigator Adrian Monk with a final case.
‘Free Solo’ filmmakers dive into narrative with thrilling swim drama ‘Nyad’
Read full article: ‘Free Solo’ filmmakers dive into narrative with thrilling swim drama ‘Nyad’Filmmakers Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin have given audiences thrilling, terrifying front-row seats to incredible feats of human ambition in their documentary work.
Sabato De Sarno makes highly anticipated debut at Gucci under the gaze of Hollywood stars
Read full article: Sabato De Sarno makes highly anticipated debut at Gucci under the gaze of Hollywood starsSabato De Sarno wants people to fall in love with Gucci again, titling his debut collection “Gucci Ancora,” Italian for “Gucci Again.”.
Molly Shannon's tragedy and perseverance in 'Hello, Molly!'
Read full article: Molly Shannon's tragedy and perseverance in 'Hello, Molly!'Molly Shannon made a name for herself as a standout performer on “Saturday Night Live” with memorable characters including the hyperactive schoolgirl Mary Katherine Gallagher.
From rom-coms to murder: Hugh Grant is enjoying the darkness
Read full article: From rom-coms to murder: Hugh Grant is enjoying the darknessThis image released by HBO shows Hugh Grant, from left, Noma Dumezweni and Nicole Kidman in a scene from "The Undoing." GRANT: I don’t really think of it that way. GRANT: You know, actors love playing dark. I really don’t have that worry! The trick anyway is that if you're playing someone evil, they have got to be FUN evil.
25 of the best romantic comedies currently streaming on Netflix, Hulu and more
Read full article: 25 of the best romantic comedies currently streaming on Netflix, Hulu and moreIt doesn’t matter if you’re cuddled up on the couch with your significant other or eating snacks with your best friends, putting on a romantic comedy is always a good idea, especially around Valentine’s Day.
New this week: Foo Fighters, 'Malcolm & Marie' and Snoopy
Read full article: New this week: Foo Fighters, 'Malcolm & Marie' and SnoopyHere’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. Directed by Goro Miyazaki (Hayao Miyazaki’s son), “Earwig” follows a 10-year-old orphan girl who gets some unconventional adoptive parents. — AP Film Writer Lindsey BahrMUSIC— Foo Fighters’ 10th album was originally supposed to be released last year but was one of many projects delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Fela’s son and grandson, Femi Kuti and Made Kuti, will release a double album called “Legacy +” on Friday. Ad— “Peanuts” puppy Snoopy gets top billing in “The Snoopy Show,” an Apple TV+ animated series debuting Friday on the streaming service.
New Orleans stage and screen actor Carol Sutton dies at 76
Read full article: New Orleans stage and screen actor Carol Sutton dies at 76FILE - In this May 1, 2019, file photo, actress Carol Sutton arrives at the World Premiere of "Poms" in Los Angeles. Sutton, a fixture on stages in her native New Orleans who built a steady career on the big and small screens, including roles in the 1989 comedy Steel Magnolias and the TV series Queen Sugar, has died Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020, from complications from COVID-19, according to New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell. Sutton was 76. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK – Actor Carol Sutton, a fixture on stages in her native New Orleans who built a steady career on the big and small screens, including roles in the 1989 comedy “Steel Magnolias” and the TV series “Queen Sugar,” has died from complications from COVID-19, according to New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell. Sutton was 76.
Spicoli to the rescue with 'Fast Times' virtual benefit
Read full article: Spicoli to the rescue with 'Fast Times' virtual benefitLOS ANGELES Spicoli is making a virtual return to Ridgemont High to raise money for a pair of non-profit groups. Sean Penn, a cast member in 1982's Fast Times at Ridgmont High," will be joined by Julia Roberts, Jennifer Aniston and other stars in a socially distanced reading of the film's script. Penn is handing the role of stoner Jeff Spicoli over to another actor, with details about who's playing what part to be unveiled at next week's event. None of those actors, nor Roberts or Aniston, appeared in the original film. It will be available on Facebook Live and TikTok via COREs Facebook page, www.facebook.com/CoreResponse.
Larry Kramer used voice, pen to raise consciousness on AIDS
Read full article: Larry Kramer used voice, pen to raise consciousness on AIDSFILE - This May 12, 2014 file photo shows playwright Larry Kramer at the premiere of HBO Films' "The Normal Heart" in New York. Kramer, the playwright whose angry voice and pen raised theatergoers consciousness about AIDS and roused thousands to militant protests in the early years of the epidemic, died Wednesday, May 27, 2020 in Manhattan of pneumonia. Please know that AIDS is a worldwide plague. Kramer, whose angry voice and pen raised consciousness about AIDS and roused thousands to action, died Wednesday at 84. As support for AIDS research increased, he found some common ground with health officials whom ACT UP had criticized.
Larry Kramer, playwright and AIDS activist, dies at 84
Read full article: Larry Kramer, playwright and AIDS activist, dies at 84FILE - In this Dec. 10, 2014 file photo, playwright Larry Kramer attends Acria's 19th Annual Holiday Dinner Benefit in New York. (Photo by Donald Traill/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK Larry Kramer, the playwright whose angry voice and pen raised theatergoers consciousness about AIDS and roused thousands to militant protests in the early years of the epidemic, has died at 84. Bill Goldstein, a writer who was working on a biography of Kramer, confirmed the news to The Associated Press. Kramer's husband, David Webster, told The New York Times that Kramer died of pneumonia on Wednesday. But for many years he was best known for his public fight to secure medical treatment, acceptance and civil rights for people with AIDS.
`This Is Us' stars Moore, Hartley co-host Red Nose special
Read full article: `This Is Us' stars Moore, Hartley co-host Red Nose specialLOS ANGELES This Is Us stars Mandy Moore and Justin Hartley will co-host NBC's Red Nose Day special to raise money and awareness for children in need. Funds raised by this years Red Nose campaign will be directed to help combat the effect of COVID-19 on youngsters and the organizations that aid them. In the pandemic, some of the most vulnerable parts of our population are obviously going to be children, Moore said. Instead, they're part of NosesOn.com, a website to make donations and get a digital Red Nose to share on social media, NBC said. Red Nose Day has raised $200 million annually for programs including Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Children's Health Fund and Feeding America.