Apr 28 French actor Eva Green wins $1 million in spat over ‘B movie’ By Brian Melley, Associated Press French actor Eva Green has been awarded $1 million by a British court in her dispute over the collapse of a project she feared was destined to become a “B movie” that could ruin her career. Continue reading
Apr 27 Watch 5:52 How a restaurant is helping diners think deeply about immigrant culture and food By Laura Barrón-López, Mike Fritz, Karina Cuevas A new restaurant in Boston traces the remarkable journey of immigrant food and celebrates the people who help bring it to our tables. Laura Barrón-López gives us a taste of Comfort Kitchen. Continue watching
Apr 27 Watch 7:51 Judy Blume on new film adaptation of her classic ‘Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret’ By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport Just say the title, "Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret,” and many will respond with a knowing smile and a memory of what was a formative book for young people beginning in the 1970s. Now, the novel by Judy… Continue watching
Apr 27 Jerry Springer, former Cincinnati mayor-turned-TV ringmaster, dies at 79 By Dan Sewell, Associated Press Jerry Springer, the former Cincinnati mayor and news anchor whose namesake TV show unleashed strippers, homewreckers and skinheads to brawl and spew obscenities on weekday afternoons, has died. He was 79. Continue reading
Apr 27 Ya Ya the giant panda returns to China after 20 years abroad By Huizhong Wu, Associated Press Ya Ya the giant panda has landed in Shanghai after spending the past 20 years in the Memphis Zoo in Tennessee on loan. Continue reading
Apr 25 Watch 9:29 Billy Porter on his return to music and becoming unapologetically himself By Geoff Bennett, Anne Azzi Davenport, Alison Thoet Billy Porter has become an icon both on stage and on screen. It was just announced that he's playing James Baldwin in an upcoming biopic, and he's returning to his musical roots by releasing a new album and embarking on… Continue watching
Apr 25 Watch 5:03 The life, career and activism of legendary performer Harry Belafonte By Amna Nawaz, Alexis Cox, Jonah Anderson Harry Belafonte, a giant in the world of performance and activism, died Tuesday at 95. President Biden said Belafonte was "A groundbreaking American who used his talent, his fame and his voice to help redeem the soul of our nation."… Continue watching
Apr 25 Aaron Rodgers latest NFL star to join Jets late in career By Dennis Waszak Jr., Associated Press The trade of Aaron Rodgers to New York puts one of the greatest players in NFL history in a Jets uniform. Despite the league’s longest active streak without a playoff appearance, the Jets have acquired several Hall of Fame players… Continue reading
Apr 25 Harry Belafonte, civil rights and entertainment giant, dies at 96 Harry Belafonte has died at age 96. He was a dedicated activist and award-winning actor and singer. He sold millions of records and starred on stage and screen before becoming a relentless supporter of civil rights and other causes. Continue reading
Apr 24 Watch 6:47 The top library books people tried to ban or censor last year By Jeffrey Brown, Kyle Midura Battles have erupted at schools, school boards and library meetings across the country as parents, lawmakers and advocacy groups are debating books. The American Library Association documented more than 1,200 demands to censor books and resources last year, the highest… Continue watching