Dec 27 Watch 7:48 New book offers unprecedented look into Elizabeth Taylor’s private life Twelve years after Elizabeth Taylor's death, her estate granted access to the icon's private diaries, personal letters and off-the-record interview transcripts. The result is an examination of her extraordinary career, advocacy, personal life and battle with addiction. Kate Andersen Brower,… Continue watching
Dec 26 Watch 7:13 Critics look back on the standout TV shows of 2022 By Jeffrey Brown, Courtney Norris, Alison Thoet TV might be the most popular American pastime. One study shows that on average, 55% of Americans spend one to four hours each day watching TV, and 22% watch four or more hours every day. 2022 has been a very… Continue watching
Dec 23 Jury finds Tory Lanez guilty in Megan Thee Stallion’s shooting By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press A Los Angeles jury on Friday found rapper Tory Lanez guilty of three felonies in the 2020 shooting of hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion that left her wounded with bullet fragments in her feet. Continue reading
Dec 23 Thom Bell, ‘Sound of Philadelphia’ producer, dies at 79 By Hillel Italie, Associated Press Thom Bell, one of the architects of the 1970s "Sound of Philadelphia," has died. Continue reading
Dec 22 Jurors deliberate whether Tory Lanez shot Megan Thee Stallion By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press Jurors began deliberations Thursday at the trial of rapper Tory Lanez, who is charged with shooting and wounding hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion in the feet. Continue reading
Dec 21 Watch 8:03 Film critics give their takes on the best movies of 2022 By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Alison Thoet It’s been a very intriguing year for movies, with some big films getting a lot of attention, smaller ones searching for audiences and lingering questions about the future of the theater experience. Film critics Ann Hornaday of The Washington Post… Continue watching
Dec 21 7 most exciting movies of 2022 By Jeffrey Brown, Alison Thoet, Anne Azzi Davenport Which movies from this year did we not want to end? Two critics share their favorites. Continue reading
Dec 21 Weinstein jurors say woman’s testimony about rape helped convince them to convict By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of one count of rape and two counts of sexual assault against Jane Doe 1. He now faces up to 18 years in prison in California to go with a 23-year sentence for a rape… Continue reading
Dec 20 Watch 7:55 LGBTQ community works to bring acceptance and joy amid increasing threats By Amna Nawaz, Dorothy Hastings It’s been a year of increasing anti-LGBTQ sentiment, threats and attacks on drag events and queer spaces. All of this while new data from the Trevor Project found more than 50% of transgender and non-binary youth in the U.S. seriously… Continue watching
Dec 20 Watch 8:38 Nebraska sculptor will be first African American with work displayed in Statuary Hall By Cat Wise, Maea Lenei Buhre, Mary Fecteau A major attraction for visitors to Washington is the National Statuary Hall Collection. Housed in the United States Capitol, it honors two notable people from each state, most of whom are white and male. Nebraska will soon help diversify the… Continue watching