Apr 03 Actor Estelle Harris, of 'Seinfeld' and 'Toy Story' fame, dies at 93 By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press As middle-class matron Estelle Costanza, Harris put a memorable stamp on her recurring role in the smash 1990s sitcom. With her high-pitched voice and humorously overbearing attitude, she was an archetype of maternal indignation. Continue reading
Apr 02 Watch 7:44 Hit show 'Abbott Elementary' addresses education equity through a comedic lens "Abbott Elementary" is a hit new series on ABC, tackling the issue of public education and equity using humor. It's a workplace comedy focused on a group of dedicated teachers at an underfunded elementary school in Philadelphia. Veteran actress Sheryl… Continue watching
Apr 01 Will Smith resigns from film academy over Chris Rock slap By Lynn Elbar, Associated Press Smith's resignation came two days after the academy met to initiate disciplinary proceedings against Smith for violations against the group's standards of conduct. Continue reading
Apr 01 Watch 6:46 British artist Yola's 'genre-fluid' blend turns heads in Nashville By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Lizz Bolaji With the Grammys set to take place Sunday night, the artist Yola is in the running this year in two categories, including "Best American Roots Song" and "Best Americana Album." Jeffrey Brown went to see why the musician has chosen… Continue watching
Apr 01 Oscars producer says LAPD was ready to arrest Will Smith at the award show By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press Chris Rock was “very dismissive” of the idea, Will Packer said. Continue reading
Mar 31 Watch 9:51 Slapping incident at the Oscars sparks difficult but important conversations By Stephanie Sy, Karina Cuevas, Aaron Foley Four days after the shocking events at this year's Oscars, the fallout is not over yet. The Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts and Sciences says it is considering disciplinary action against Will Smith. Author and film critic Eisa Nefertari Ulen,… Continue watching
Mar 31 What is aphasia? An expert explains By Swathi Kiran, The Conversation Actor Bruce Willis is leaving his career in acting after being diagnosed with aphasia. Here's what you need to know about how it impairs communication and how some forms of the condition can be treated. Continue reading
Mar 30 Academy exploring consequences for Will Smith after refusing to leave Oscars By Jake Coyle, Associated Press The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences said that Will Smith was asked to leave to Sunday's Oscars after hitting Chris Rock but refused. Continue reading
Mar 30 Watch 6:44 Florida school uses art displays from around the world to promote diversity and inclusion By Charlayne Hunter-Gault, Alison Thoet In Sarasota, Florida large scale artworks are being used to teach students about diversity, inclusion and mental health. This comes at a time when there is growing controversy in the state, and school districts across the country, over how and… Continue watching
Mar 30 After aphasia diagnosis, Bruce Willis to step away from acting By Jake Coyle, Associated Press Bruce Willis is stepping away from acting after a diagnosis of aphasia. The condition causes loss of the ability to understand or express speech. Continue reading