After decades in a French museum, the skulls of 24 Algerians who fought French colonial forces were formally repatriated to Algeria on Friday
Category Archives: Entertainment
Lifting the Cone of Silence From Black Composers
Listen to how artists have explored what it means — and could mean — to be American.
The Books Briefing: The Power of Friendship
The influential role of platonic intimacy: Your weekly guide to the best in books
Turning A New Leaf: Vinny And Maria Squashed Their Double Shot At Love ‘Awkwardness’
Vinny and Maria finally spoke on ‘Double Shot at Love.’ So is a hookup next on the agenda?
Jason Isbell Shares Demo of ‘Maybe, It’s Time’ From A Star Is Born
When it was released in 2018, folks raved about the music in the latest incarnation of A Star Is Born. The songs were the centerpiece (obviously) and with a strong group of songwriters, some even topped of the charts. One of the more emotional points of the movie is when Bradley Cooper’s Jackson Maine sings “Maybe,…
Ellen DeGeneres: Are She & Her Show About to Get Canceled?
Ellen DeGeneres may soon get canceled, according to a stunning new report. We don’t mean this in the broad, social media sense, either. We don’t mean this in the sense that Ellen DeGeneres is being criticized by an online mob and users are saying she should be ostracized from the general conversation and/or the public stage. We mean this literally. […]
‘Hamilton’ Review: You Say You Want a Revolution
The filmed version of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s founding-father Broadway musical arrives just in time — vital and more challenging than ever.
Netflix’s The Old Guard Often Feels Brand-New
Among other successes, Gina Prince-Bythewood’s action film, starring Charlize Theron, features a revolutionary gay plot line.
Duffy Writes Open Letter to Netflix to Remove 365 Days
Earlier this year, British singer Duffy reemerged after a lengthy, mysterious absence. We found out in a lengthy essay that the singer had been kidnapped and raped, but now, she’s using her platform to help victims. In an open letter, Duffy is asking Netflix CEO Reed Hastings to remove the Polish film 365 Days, a…
Julie Chen-Moonves on horrible reviews ‘Big Brother’ got Season 1: ‘Like I got like punched in the gut’
Julie Chen-Moonves opens up about the rocky start “Big Brother” got off to 20 years ago this July, and discusses everything from the critics being “mean” to the surprising thing that hasn’t changed since day one.
BET Awards opening was fire
The BET Awards celebrated not only its 20th anniversary, but also the increased focus currently on the Black community and culture Sunday.
Jennifer Hudson Stars as Aretha Franklin in First Respect Teaser Trailer
Over two years ago, Jennifer Hudson was tapped by none other than Aretha Franklin herself to star in a biopic about the Queen of Soul. Now, the much-anticipated Respect received its first teaser trailer, which dropped during the BET Awards. In it, there’s footage of Hudson performing, getting advice, standing up for herself (Marc Maron…
Kylie Jenner Vows To Start ‘Cutting Off The Quarantine Pounds’ With Sexy Bikini Throwback
After gaining a few pounds during quarantine, Kylie Jenner is ready to get back to her Jan. 2020 figure — and she revealed that she’s starting her new routine on June 29.
Johnny Depp: Judge defers ruling on actor’s libel case against The Sun
The future of a libel case hangs in the balance after a judge rules the star breached a court order.
Sacha Baron Cohen Pranks Right-Wing Rally Into Racist Singalong
The comedian disguised himself as a bluegrass artist and led some members of the crowd to sing about injecting liberals with the “Wuhan flu.”