Saturday, August 14, 2021
‘Everybody’s Talking About Jamie’ Film Review: Teen-Drag Stage Musical Maintains Dazzle as a Movie
If you were among those left with a sour aftertaste following last year’s “The Prom,” a star-studded treacle about clueless adults helping small-town lesbian teens, then “Everybody’s Talking About Jamie” may come as a welcome palate cleanser. The high-spirited “be yourself” celebration, adapted from the British stage musical, is similarly saccharine, but the sweetener in this one has a notably less artificial flavor. A delightful if predictable display of unabashed queer joy, the film brings back director Jonathan Butterell, who developed the theater version with musician Dan Gillespie Sells and writer Tom MacRae (also the screenwriter). That original production was…
Friday, August 13, 2021
Tory Lanez Violated Megan Thee Stallion Protective Order, Prosecutors Want Bail Revoked
Tory Lanez’s surprise appearance at Rolling Loud better have been worth it for him, because it’s landed him in hot water with prosecutors who are now going after him in court, claiming he violated a court order to stay away from Megan Thee… Permalink Source: TMZ Feed
Friday, August 13, 2021
‘Grace and Frankie': Netflix Releases First 4 Episodes of Final Season Early
Netflix has surprise-released the first four episodes of “Grace and Frankie” Season 7 months ahead of the show’s formal return. The first four installments of the Netflix comedy’s 16-episode final season are now available to stream on the platform. Stars Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin recorded a video announcing the surprise premiere (apparently the second choice to surprising fans Del Taco gift cards) that was released on the show’s social media accounts Friday. The final 12 episodes of the season will air sometime in 2022. “Grace and Frankie” was picked up for a seventh and final season nearly two years…
Thursday, August 12, 2021
Coaches Charged With Murder In Teen Basketball Player's Heat Death
Imani Bell, 16, was running drills in nearly 100-degree heat in Georgia when she collapsed, her attorneys said. She later died. Source: Huffingtonpost feed
Thursday, August 12, 2021
Chet Hanks Sticks by Anti-COVID Vaccination Stance: ‘I Have The Right to Not Get That S—‘
Somewhere in between “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” and “the apple fell far from the tree” lives Chet Hanks, son of beloved Hollywood icon Tom Hanks. Chet sparked widespread criticism this week for declaring take the COVID-19 vaccine, but after a day of reflection, he said in a follow up statement that he’s not changing his mind. This despite, you know, the time his parents (Tom and Rita Wilson) became some of the first prominent people to egt sick with COVID back in March, 2020. Dang, son. So on Tuesday, Chet posted a video on Instagram in…
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Joel Kinnaman Being Investigated for Rape in Sweden, He Claims Extortion
Joel Kinnaman is being investigated by Swedish authorities for allegedly raping a woman — a probe that’s in its early stages — but Kinnaman insists there’s no truth to it. The actor is now the subject of a criminal investigation … prosecutors… Permalink Source: TMZ Feed
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Here’s What You Need To Know About The R. Kelly Sex Abuse Trial In New York
After decades of accusations, the R&B singer is facing his second trial related to his alleged sexual abuse crimes against minors. Source: Huffingtonpost feed
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Colbert Edits Andrew Cuomo’s Resignation Into a More Accurate Speech (Video)
By now you know of course that New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has resigned, effective later this month, a week after an independent study concluded he has sexually harassed at least 11 women. For those who believe his accusers and the report, Cuomo’s speech — in which he continued to deny any wrongdoing, bragged about his purported accomplishments combatting harassment, and insisted the report somewhat cleared him — might have left something to be desired. Enter Stephen Colbert, who opened Tuesday’s episode of “The Late Show” with a remixed version of the televised address that presented the speech Cuomo probably…
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Anonymous Jury Ordered For Ex-Cop Kim Potter In Daunte Wright’s Death
Jurors will be referred to in court only by their numbers during the trial. Source: Huffingtonpost feed
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Christina Applegate Reveals Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis, Says ‘The Road Keeps Going’
Actress Christina Applegate has revealed she has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. The former “Married… with Children” star said she learned of the diagnosis months ago and has received support from friends who also have the disease, in which the immune system attacks the protective covering of the nerves. “It’s been a tough road,” the 49-year-old wrote late Monday night on Twitter. “But as we all know, the road keeps going. Unless some asshole blocks it.” Hi friends. A few months ago I was diagnosed with MS. It’s been a strange journey. But I have been so supported by people…
