Jul 31 Nichelle Nichols, actress of 'Star Trek' fame, dies at 89 By Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press Her role in the 1966-69 series as Lt. Uhura earned Nichols a lifelong position of honor with the series’ rabid fans, known as Trekkers and Trekkies. It also earned her accolades for breaking stereotypes that had limited Black women to… Continue reading
Jul 31 Bill Russell, NBA great who anchored Celtics dynasty, dies at 88 By Jimmy Golen, Associated Press A Hall of Famer, five-time Most Valuable Player and 12-time All-Star, Russell in 1980 was voted the greatest player in the NBA history by basketball writers. He remains the sport’s most prolific winner and an archetype of selflessness who won… Continue reading
Jul 28 Watch 5:38 A printmaking workshop inspires artists to push boundaries By Maureen Barillaro and Jared Bowen, GBH The 50-year-old Brandywine Workshop and Archives in Philadelphia draws in artists, both unknown and very well-known, to push boundaries by producing limited edition prints. It's also an opportunity to get their work into major museum collections like the Harvard Art… Continue watching
Jul 27 Tony Dow, big brother Wally on 'Leave it to Beaver,' dies By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press As Wally Cleaver on the beloved sitcom that ran on CBS and ABC from 1957 to 1963, Dow helped create the popular and lasting image of the 20th century American teenager. Continue reading
Jul 27 Watch 6:03 Ada Limón on becoming the new U.S. poet laureate By Jeffrey Brown, Alison Thoet Ada Limón has been named the nation's new poet laureate. Jeffrey Brown recently met with Limón to learn more about her life’s path, one that includes backyard groundhogs, Kentucky bluegrass, pokeweed and plenty of poetry. It's part of our arts… Continue watching
Jul 26 Former Vice President Mike Pence to release memoir in November By Associated Press The book will recount Pence's journey from his Indiana youth to the vice presidency, with stops in the House of Representatives and governor's mansion in between, according to publisher Simon & Schuster. Continue reading
Jul 25 Watch 1:51 Joni Mitchell surprises fans at Newport Folk Festival Playing her first full set in more than 20 years, legendary singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell made a surprise appearance at the Newport Folk Festival, where she last appeared in 1969. Continue watching
Jul 25 'Goodfellas,' 'Law & Order' actor Paul Sorvino dies at 83 By Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press In his over 50 years in the entertainment business, Sorvino was a mainstay in films and television, playing an Italian American communist in Warren Beatty's "Reds," Henry Kissinger in Oliver Stone's "Nixon" and mob boss Eddie Valentine in "The Rocketeer."… Continue reading
Jul 24 Watch 6:17 What movies and television shows to watch this summer From Top Gun to the latest Thor and Minions movies, summer blockbusters are making a comeback. Studios and theaters have been vying for moviegoers to return given COVID hesitancy. And with increasingly fierce competition from streaming services, there's no shortage… Continue watching
Jul 24 Denmark's Jonas Vingegaard wins Tour de France By Associated Press Vingegaard, who was runner-up to Pogacar last year, built his success in the mountains. HThe 25-year-old Vingegaard became the first Danish rider to win cycling’s biggest race since Bjarne Riis in 1996. Continue reading