Feb 28 Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa tested negative for carbon monoxide, sheriff says By Susan Montoya Bryan, Jacques Billeaud, John Seewer, Associated Press Preliminary autopsy results didn’t determine how Oscar-winner Gene Hackman and his wife died at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, but did rule out that they were killed by carbon monoxide poisoning, the sheriff leading the investigation said Friday. Continue reading
Feb 27 Watch 3:05 Remembering the life and legendary career of actor Gene Hackman By John Yang, Azhar Merchant Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman is dead at the age of 95. Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead in their Santa Fe, New Mexico, home on Wednesday. Authorities are still investigating the cause, but a search warrant affidavit… Continue watching
Feb 27 Acclaimed actor Gene Hackman, his wife and their dog found dead in New Mexico home, authorities say By Felicia Fonseca and Susan Montoya Bryan, Brian Melley, Associated Press The gruff but beloved Hackman was among the most accomplished actors of his generation, appearing as villains, heroes and antiheroes in dozens of dramas, comedies and action films from the 1960s until his retirement in the early 2000s. Continue reading
Feb 26 Watch 7:21 Cultural impact of Black men’s fashion in the spotlight at upcoming Met Gala By Geoff Bennett, Courtney Norris This spring, the Met Gala in New York, one of the bigger fashion events of the year, will highlight the indelible style of Black men. The Met’s 2025 exhibition, titled “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” opens in May and explores the… Continue watching
Feb 26 Actor Michelle Trachtenberg of ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ and ‘Harriet the Spy’ fame dies at 39 Michelle Trachtenberg, the actor known for “Gossip Girl,” “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Harriet the Spy” died Wednesday. She was 39. Continue reading
Feb 24 Watch 2:51 A Brief But Spectacular take on navigating an unpredictable industry By Katie Hodgman, Mira Kittner Ahead of the Academy Awards, we're looking at essential people in Hollywood we don’t see, often referred to as working below the line. Makeup and special effects artist Katie Middleton is one of them. She has worked on Oscar-nominated films… Continue watching
Feb 24 Roberta Flack, Grammy-winning singer and influential performer, dies at 88 By Hillel Italie, Associated Press She died at home surrounded by her family, publicist Elaine Schock said in a statement. Flack announced in 2022 she had ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, and could no longer sing,… Continue reading
Feb 24 ‘Conclave’ cast celebrates with generations of big stars after big SAG Awards win By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press As the cast of "Conclave" descended steps leading to backstage at the Shrine Auditorium, they got a fresh round of applause from staff and crew at the Screen Actors Guild Awards to go with the big ovation they'd gotten moments… Continue reading
Feb 21 Watch 6:11 Green Book exhibit showcases history, struggles and triumphs of Black travel in the U.S. By Gabrielle Hays, Sarah Clune Hartman, Leila Jackson The “Negro Motorist Green Book,” a guide for African Americans first published in 1936, was a valued resource at a time when travel held the promise of adventure but was also perilous. It is now the subject of an exhibit… Continue watching
Feb 21 Soul singer Jerry ‘Iceman’ Butler, whose hits included ‘Only the Strong Survive,’ dies at 85 By Hillel Italie, Associated Press Jerry Butler, a premier soul singer of the 1960s and after whose rich, intimate baritone graced such hits as "For Your Precious Love," "Only the Strong Survive" and "Make It Easy On Yourself," has died at age 85. Continue reading