THE TRASH REPORT: Sexy Current Events, Jenna Ortega's Mom Makes Smoking Cool Again, and What NOT To Do If You're Taking a Picture with Pedro Pascal
Hello my little Trash Pandas, and welcome to The Trash Report!It's your girl, Elinor Jones, coming to you live from a rainbow T-shirt I bought at Target, which is not an act of defiance (or even really allyship, because capitalism is inherently harmful to marginalized communities), but it is kinda cool that wearing said rainbow T-shirt might piss off someone who sucks.
TikTokker, podcaster Theo Ash is part of the next generation of sports analysts
Theo Ash was an aspiring sports journalist at Arizona State who thought he was above TikTok."I put off joining it for a long time because I figured it was just an app for little kids," Ash said."My sisters were always on it since it was Musical.ly and I thought they looked dumb doing lip syncs to dances.
Kanye West's secretive Donda Academy suddenly closes amid antisemitic controversy
The families of some 100 K-8 students at Kanye West's Donda Academy are suffering from the massive fallout of his recent antisemitic tirades, as the principal for the secretive faith-based school emailed parents Wednesday saying that the school had been closed effectively immediately.In an email to parents, viewed by the Times UK, principal Jason Angell wrote, at the discretion of our Founder, Donda Academy will close for the remainder of the 2022-2023 school year effectively immediately.
Halle Bailey, la estrella de La sirenita', se identifica con su Ariel interior
Olas de emocion inundan a Halle Bailey.En marzo, cuando una nina pequena la abrazo en Disney World, Bailey, que tiene el papel protagonista de Ariel en la adaptacion con actores reales de La sirenita, se esforzo mucho para mantener la compostura.Pero cuando una caja de munecas de sirenitas decoradas con lentejuelas, cabello castano rojizo y piel canela llego a su puerta, no pudo contener la emocion.
The scandalous history of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's new Marie Antoinette-inspired California mansion
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have finally settled on a uniquely extravagant Beverly Hills mansion that will become their permanent home together and it only took nearly two years of house hunting and at least five aborted escrows, as Dirt reported.Set on a 5-acre promontory overlooking Beverly Hills, the 12-bedroom, 24-bath residence, known as the Wallingford Estate, features a palatial design that was originally inspired by Marie Antoinette's chateau Le Petit Trianon, Dirt and the Daily Mail said.
LA's Horses restaurant draws a crowd despite allegations against chefs
One of Los Angeles's trendiest restaurants is entangled in a divorce case linked to a series of disturbing allegations.When Horses opened in Hollywood in October 2021, the Los Angeles Times described it as a new modern LA institution.The spot has become a celebrity magnet, drawing stars from Will Ferrell to Beyonce with rich entrees, memorable cocktails and a cozy, pub-like atmosphere.
Actor Jonathan Majors arrested on charges of strangulation and assault in New York City
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Actor Jonathan Majors, who has won acclaim for a string of Hollywood hits, was arrested Saturday on charges of assault, strangulation and harassment involving a woman in a New York apartment.New York City police responded to a 911 call from an apartment near West 22nd Street and 8th Avenue at about 11:14 a.m. and determined that Majors was involved in a "domestic dispute" with a 30-year-old woman, according to a police statement.
Sandra Seacat, Much Admired Acting Coach, Dies at 86
Sandra Seacat, who had a modest career as an actress and a formidable one as an acting coach, putting her own spin on techniques that she had learned under Lee Strasberg at the Actors Studio to help Laura Dern, Marlo Thomas, Mickey Rourke and numerous other stars achieve some of their best performances, died on Jan. 17 in Santa Monica, Calif.
Nia Long and Ime Udoka 'no longer together' after his alleged affair
Nia Long and Ime Udoka have officially called it quits after the Boston Celtics suspended the basketball coach for having an improper relationship with a staff member.On Wednesday, a representative for the "Best Man" actor confirmed to the Los Angeles Times that Long, 52, and Udoka, 45, have ended their relationship after nearly 13 years together.
Column: What $104 million could buy, instead of a failed mayoral run
$104,848,887.43 - Rick Caruso spent at least that much on his unsuccessful campaign to become mayor of Los Angeles, according to the latest campaign finance records.That's 11 times more than the $9 million spent by the victor, Karen Bass.It's the largest amount a mayoral candidate has spent in U.S. history, just ahead of the $102 million Michael Bloomberg threw at his 2009 reelection in New York.
This article includes spoilers for the series finale of Succession.When a great and wealthy brute of a man such as Logan Roy dies, one expects there to be some kind of reading a last will and testament, formal instructions to the executor of the estate, something that tells the family about his feelings.
The Spies of Citadel' Have Big Plans: Global Domination
About five years ago, the head of Amazon Studios, Jennifer Salke, called Anthony and Joe Russo with an idea for a different kind of franchise.It would start with an American-made show then eventually expand into multiple other series, set and produced in other countries and filmed in other languages, all connected within the same storytelling universe on Prime Video.
The Wednesday actress reflects on a whirlwind year, from Bucharest breakfasts to Brooklyn art parties.Jan. 7, 2023 Before Wednesday premiered on Netflix last November, Joy Sunday thought her role in the show wouldn't change much in her life.I think I was bracing myself in a way, she said, by being in denial.
Trevor Noah Made the World of The Daily Show' Bigger
When Trevor Noah was announced, in 2015, as the replacement for Jon Stewart as host of The Daily Show, he was met with a resounding Who?In fact, he was not entirely unknown.He had very recently joined the comedy-news show as a correspondent.What's more, he was an accomplished stand-up comedian with a considerable following beyond his home country of South Africa.
Roger E. Mosley, Actor Best Known for 'Magnum, P.I.,' Dies at 83
He played Leadbelly and Sonny Liston on the big screen.But his most high-profile role was a rugged, wry Vietnam War veteran opposite Tom Selleck on TV.
Halle Bailey: The Little Mermaid' Star Connects With Her Inner Ariel
Emotions wash over Halle Bailey in waves.When a little girl embraced her at Disney World in March, Bailey, who has the plum role of Ariel in the live-action film of The Little Mermaid, fought hard to keep her composure.But when a box of sequined Little Mermaid dolls with auburn locs and cinnamon skin arrived on her doorstep, she couldn't hold it in.
A Comprehensive Guide to All the Beyonce References in Swarm
It's no secret that Ni'Jah, the pop star at the center of the new Prime Video series Swarm, is a fictional version of Beyonce.Every episode of the show, Donald Glover's first since Atlanta, opens with text that reads: This is not a work of fiction.Any similarity to actual persons, living or dead, or events, is intentional.
NFL fans wonder if Rihanna is pregnant at Super Bowl halftime show [UPDATED]
NFL fans wonder if Rihanna is pregnant at Super Bowl halftime show.Rihanna took the stage to perform during the Super Bowl 57 Halftime show on Sunday.Her full setlist can be found here.But it wasn't her music that everyone was talking about.She started the show in a hot pick jumpsuit standing on a platform in the air above the field and fans noticed right away that she had what appeared to be a very prominent baby bump.
Rihanna teased her pregnancy before Super Bowl halftime show and we all missed it
It appears that Rihanna was teasing her now-confirmed pregnancy before her Super Bowl 57 halftime show, and we all missed it.Rihanna showed up, put on a stunning show, revealed she was pregnant with her second child, and left.Oh, you know, just a normal day in the life of a Tier 1 pop star.The performance was one thing, but the fact that Rihanna did it without any co-stars made it even more incredible.
Fans Mourn Lisa Marie Presley, Daughter of the King, at Graceland
MEMPHIS Some wrote messages on the stone wall in front of Graceland, the storied Memphis mansion that housed Elvis Presley's studded jumpsuits and his private plane, the Lisa Marie, customized with gold bathroom fixtures.Others left flowers.A day after the death of Lisa Marie Presley, 54, the singer-songwriter and only child of Elvis, fans mourned her loss and recalled how the Presleys had touched their lives.
Rihanna Is Finally Back With New Music. Here's What She's Been Up to Since ANTIand What's Next
It's been exactly 2,465 days since the global pop icon Rihanna released her last album, ANTI, and after years of teasing music but not releasing it, the musical drought is finally over.The Diamonds singer released her first solo single in six years, titled Lift Me Up, for the new Black Panther: Wakanda Forever movie soundtrack.
Long Beach's Historic Queen Mary Ship Reopens Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge
After three years of restoration and repair, Long Beach's Queen Mary is finally open to the public.The nearly 90-year-old attraction and hotel reopened last month, but there are two refreshed dining and cocktail options that christened the docked vessel last week with the Observation Bar and the Chelsea Chowder House & Bar.
New Allegations Emerge About the Work Environment at Hollywood's Horses Restaurant
New information has surfaced in the divorce between Horses co-chef-owners Will Aghajanian and Liz Johnson, one day after the first broke the story.The Hollywood Reporter has published additional details from the restraining order filings, including alleged accounts of how workers at Horses were affected by the owners as they were compelled to work on the same premises.
One of NYC's Most Influential Italian Restaurants Is Expanding to Los Angeles
One of New York City's most heralded Italian restaurants is opening a glitzy new Los Angeles outpost early next year - in Beverly Hills, of course.The celebrity-fueled Manhattan fan favorite Marea will bring its coastal Italian charm and power dining ethos to 430 N. Camden Drive by early 2024 with plans for plenty of housemade pasta and shellfish.
The Most Anticipated LA Restaurant Openings to Know About in 2023
Welcome to the Year in Eater 2022 - an annual tradition that looks back at the highs, lows, and in-betweens of Los Angeles's restaurant scene.Today, LA's finest food writers, editors, reporters, and a few select others with strong opinions share their most anticipated openings of 2023.Farley Elliott, Senior Editor, Eater LA I admit to being curious about Daniel Boulud's plans for Los Angeles (or Beverly Hills, as it were), though I'll probably spend more time down the road at La Dolce Vita when it reopens.
The Most Surprising Los Angeles Restaurant News Stories of 2022
Welcome to the Year in Eater 2022 - an annual tradition that looks back at the highs, lows, and in-betweens of Los Angeles's restaurant scene.Today, LA's finest food writers, editors, reporters, and a few select others with strong opinions share the most surprising restaurant news of 2022.Farley Elliott, Senior Editor, Eater LA Din Tai Fung dropping the Americana to move across the street to the Galleria, only for the Americana to then sign a different dumpling group to take DTF's former space.
Brentwood's Friendly Neighborhood Italian Restaurant Has Closed After 25 Years
Vincenti, a 25-year-old Italian restaurant in Brentwood, closed last month, according to an announcement made on the restaurant's website by owner Maureen Vincenti and chef Nicolo Mastronardi.The community fixture and popular celebrity dining spot was considered one of Los Angeles's most charming neighborhood Italian restaurants.
Megadeth settle copyright lawsuit over cover art for latest album
Megadeth have settled a copyright lawsuit stemming from the artwork for their latest album, The Sick, the Dying... and the Dead!.Back in February, New York-based illustrator Brent Elliott White sued the band, claiming that hundreds of hours of work had gone unpaid and that he still owned the copyright to the art featuring Megadeth's iconic mascot Vic Rattlehead.
CNE Acquisition Chris Bannon, Head of Global Audio at Conde Nast, notifies that American Public Media's podcast "In The Dark" has been acquired by Conde Nast (CNE).Hollywood Reporter says that financial terms are not disclosed.The show started in 2016 and has won two Peabody Awards and an Edward R. Murrow Award, and a George Polk Award.
Naatu Naatu' wins Oscar, brings musical spotlight to India
LOS ANGELES M.M. Keeravaani has brought the spotlight back to India after an Oscar musical win.Keeravaani won best original song for his joyously energetic anthem Naatu Naatu from the film RRR.The music was written by Keeravaani and lyrics by Chandrabose.Naatu Naatu is one of the most memorable sequences from the the Telegu-language action epic RRR with its catchy tune and accompanying dance by actors Ram Charan and N.T. Rama Rao Jr. Naatu Naatu has become a viral sensation outside of the film, racking up more than 122 million views on YouTube and even inspiring a TikTok challenge where users attempt to recreate the acrobatic dance-off.
Could Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff Be Working on More Music Together?
Taylor Swift has said her new album, Midnights, is a collection of songs inspired by sleepless nights, but it also had another root: the recent film Stars at Noon.Upon the album's release, Swift let slip on Instagram that she largely made the album with producer Jack Antonoff while their partners, Joe Alwyn (Swift's boyfriend) and Margaret Qualley (Antonoff's reported fiancée) were off shooting with Claire Denis in Panama.
Why Is Soho House, an 'Exclusive Social Club,' Opening in Portland of All Places?
Back in 2020, the Oregonian noticed something: Benjamin Weprin, once described as a "brotelier" by the New York Times, had purchased a full city block in Buckman.Weprin is the man behind Soho House Chicago, a location of the ultra-luxe, multi-city "members club" with amenities like private pools, restaurants, and saunas.
Lizzo Has Concerns About The Return Of The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
It's been four years since the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show went defunct, but the once-annual event is set to return later this year.Victoria's Secret & Co. is working on a "new version" of the show, according to Chief Financial Officer Timothy Johnson.Still, some people, including singer and activist Lizzo, have their doubts about the brand's plans.
3 new social media features you need to know about this week - PR Daily
Social networks are coming out of the holidays like the rest of us, so it's been fairly quiet on the updates front.But there are still several tidbits you should know about as we move deeper into 2023.Let's get into it.TikTok The clock app is rolling out a new integration with IMDB that will make it easier for users to search for movies and TV shows and see related information from the movie database.
Welcome to the Year in Eater 2022 - an annual tradition that looks back at the highs, lows, and in-betweens of Los Angeles's restaurant scene.Today, LA's finest food writers, editors, reporters, and a few select others with strong opinions share innovative ideas they hope will continue into the next year.
Liz Garbus: Meet the director behind the Sussexes' tell-all Netflix special
Liz Garbus, the Oscar-nominated director behind the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Netflix docuseries, is known for her critically acclaimed exposes and documenting the stories of survivors.Raised in New York by a civil rights lawyer father, her career has spanned almost 25 years, covering documentaries, true crime and high-end drama.
Liberty Media planning to split off Braves into independent, publicly-traded entity
Liberty Media's John Malone announced Thursday that the company's Board of Directors has authorized management to pursue a split-off of the Atlanta Braves and its real estate development project.The move, according to Liberty Media President and CEO Greg Maffei will better highlight the strong value of the Braves franchise.
This week's marketing winners, losers and newsmakers Winners Calvin Klein: After announcing BTS heartthrob Jungkook as its newest brand ambassador last month, the fashion brand reaped the benefit of the singer's surprise appearance this week at a Calvin Klein store event in Seoul.The #JungkookxCalvinKlein hashtag was trending as a result.
Future of TV Briefing: Why YouTube and TikTok are/aren't being left out of TV's measurement makeover
This week's Future of TV Briefing looks at the dividing line that digital video platforms represent as the TV ad measurement ecosystem undergoes its overhaul.The cross-platform measurement complication Streaming holds lead as traditional TV season starts Nielsen's measurement costs, Hollywood's production load and more
The cross-platform measurement complication The key hits:
TV ad buyers and sellers are divided on to what extent the industry's measurement overhaul should include digital video platforms.
We're Alright Alright Alright If Matthew McConaughey Takes Over The 'Yellowstone' Spinoff
It's official.Yellowstone will ride off into the sunset with the upcoming second half of season five, which Paramount Network will drop in November.But fret not, Paramount Network also announced an untitled sequel that will continue the Dutton family saga, revealing that it will premiere in December on Paramount+.
Michael Cera Won't Show His Kid "Sausage Party" Any Time Soon
Michael Cera has been in the movie business for a while, and he's got the most eclectic, inappropriate, and hilarious catalogue of TV and movie roles as a result of his decades of work.But now that he's added "Dad" to his title, Cera says his son hasn't seen any of his movies yet, and probably won't any time soon.
Kevin Bacon's Family Leans Into Halloween Like Professionals
Some actors seem to get typecast, constantly playing the tough guy, the bad guy, or the hopeless romantic, so much so that it's hard to imagine them playing any other character.Others show a mountain of range.Then there's Kevin Bacon - and his family, wife Kyra Sedgwick and daughter Sosie Bacon - who seem to be able to characters from every type of movie, from Footloose to Animal House.
Chrissy Teigen Reveals Her Miscarriage Was Actually An Abortion
In October 2020, Chrissy Teigen shared heartbreaking images on Instagram and a message that, following complications with her pregnancy, her third child with husband John Legend, named Jack, died at 20 weeks gestation.
Diego Luna Thought 'Andor' Scripts Were So Good That He Doubted It Would Get Made: 'This Is Too Perfect'
"Throughout the whole process, we did exactly what we thought was best," Luna said."We never prioritized anything but the show."Tony Gilroy's " Andor" was viewed by many as a necessary shot of artistic adrenaline for the " Star Wars" franchise.The series, which follows a group of impoverished rebels prior to the events of "Rogue One," earned praise for taking the franchise in a darker and more realistic direction after years of serving bland nostalgia.
John Mulaney Turned Down 'The Daily Show' Hosting Gig After Jon Stewart Left: 'I Was Gun Shy'
"It wasn't the right thing at that moment," Mulaney said of the opportunity that ultimately went to Trevor Noah.John Mulaney is back on top of the stand-up comedy world following the release of "Baby J," his new Netflix special that digs into his recent addiction relapse and subsequent return to sobriety.
Damon Lindelof Says He Was 'Asked to Leave' the 'Star Wars' Franchise Amid Busted Project
"Will I get back in line outside the club and try to get back in again?"Lindelof said."Absolutely."Damon Lindelof is opening up about his axed " Star Wars " movie.After being announced as one of the directors for a future "Star Wars" franchise installment, the "Lost" creator confirmed he was "asked to leave" the Disney project before it got off the ground.
Dustin Lance Black Charged with Assault Following London Bar Fight
The Oscar-winning writer is facing criminal charges for an altercation that took place in August 2022.Dustin Lance Black, the Oscar-winning screenwriter behind "Milk" and creator of miniseries "Under the Banner of Heaven," has been charged with assault as a result of an altercation that took place in a London bar in August 2022 (via The Hollywood Reporter).
Ben Affleck Details Cut Wonder Woman Scene from 'The Flash' with Gal Gadot
The Oscar winner shared just enough so the "spoiler DC assassins" won't come after him.Ben Affleck is revealing the scene that was gone in a flash from the upcoming DC tentpole feature.Affleck, who reprises the role of Batman for " The Flash" opposite Ezra Miller, confirmed that a sequence involving Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman was cut from the film.
'Succession' Premiere Fuels Search for 'Ludicrously Capacious' $2,890 Burberry Bag
Consumers can track down the perfect bag to hold flat shoes for the subway and a lunch pail, in the words of Tom (Matthew Macfayden).The " Succession" Season 4 premiere didn't just spike ratings - it spiked search engines.Following a viral scene in which Tom (Matthew Macfadyen) shades Greg's (Nicholas Braun) date Bridget, played by Francesca Root-Dodson, searches for the "ludicrously capacious" bag in question have skyrocketed.
Hugh Jackman Returns to Wolverine Condition in Workouts for "Deadpool 3" - Breaking Muscle
For utmost accuracy, Wolverine must be ripped like a superhero.As a performer, Hugh Jackman has an extensive on-stage and cinematic resume dating back decades.Though, despite such a laundry list of credits per IMDb, Jackman might be best known for his role as Marvel's Wolverine in the "X-Men" film series.
Super Bowl alert: Google and Schumer go for humor and Kia and Doritos embrace TikTokplus, Fox News gets an ad
Ad Age is counting down to Super Bowl LVII.In the days leading up to the game, which will air on Fox on Sunday, Ad Age will bring you breaking news, analysis and first looks at the high-stakes, Big Game commercialsall in our Super Bowl newsletter.Sign up right here to get them via email.Halfway home We are four days away from the Big Game and 30 commercials have already been released.
Bryan Bedder/Getty Images I've been making Oscar predictions for years now; I did it again this week!So many people make Oscar predictions now that there's a good argument to be made that it begins to create a false idea that people are "locks" or have "a spot."The writer Mark Harris (who, it's fair to note, is married to repeat nominee screenwriter Tony Kushner) has made a good argument that there's a downside to punditry and precursor awards, as they tend to distort the entire process.
Richard Belzer, stand-up comic and TV detective, dies at 78
Richard Belzer is pictured at the 2013 Tribeca Film Festival in New York.Charles Sykes/Invision/AP NEW YORK Richard Belzer, the longtime stand-up comedian who became one of TV's most indelible detectives as John Munch in Homicide: Life on the Street and Law & Order: SVU, has died.He was 78.Belzer died Sunday at his home in Bozouls in southern France, his longtime friend Bill Scheft told The Hollywood Reporter.
Ricou Browning, the actor who played the 'Creature from the Black Lagoon,' dies at 93
Ricou Browning, who played the creature in Creature from the Black Lagoon, poses for photos for people during Florida SpringsFest at Silver Springs State Park in Silver Springs, Fla., Sunday, March 4, 2018.Bruce Ackerman/AP Ricou Browning, a skilled swimmer best known for his underwater role as the Gill Man in the quintessential 3D black-and-white 1950s monster movie Creature from the Black Lagoon, has died, his family told various media outlets.
Sharp-tongued Hollywood columnist Nikki Finke has died at 68
NEW YORK Nikki Finke, the veteran reporter who became one of Hollywood's top journalists as founder of the entertainment trade website Deadline.com and whose sharp-tongued tenacity made her the most-feared columnist in show business, has died.
Max Cutler - the executive who oversees Spotify's exclusive deals with top creators like Joe Rogan, Call Her Daddy's Alex Cooper and Emma Chamberlain - will leave the company in May, a Spotify spokesperson confirmed The Hollywood Reporter.Cutler's exit comes shortly after Spotify announced a reorganization on Jan. 23 that led to the departure of Dawn Ostroff, Spotify's chief content and ad business officer, and the promotions of Alex Norström and Gustav Söderström to the co-president positions.
As it turns out, there's this formerly great American city that was once bursting with crooks, run by the mob, and represented by a thoroughly questionable congressman.Can you imagine?
Richard Belzer death: Law & Order SVU star and comedian dies aged 78
Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Richard Belzer, the longtime star of NBC's Law & Order franchise has died at the age of 78, according to his friends and former colleagues.Belzer died at his home in Bozouls in southwest France on Sunday, writer Bill Scheft, a friend of the actor and veteran comedian, told The Hollywood Reporter.
Paul Mescal has said he is hoping for fun Oscars afterparties as the Irish can show up in that setting.The 27-year-old actor, who hails from Maynooth in County Kildare, has been nominated in the best actor category at the 95th Academy Awards for his role in indie coming-of-age film Aftersun.Mescal told The Hollywood Reporter his nomination was a big surprise, adding: I'm hoping that the Oscars afterparties are going to be fun because I think the Irish can show up in that setting.
Harry and Meghan fighting 'emotional war' but Netflix will be winner PR expert
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are fighting a visceral emotional war with the royal family but the only winners will be Netflix, a PR expert has said.Harry and Meghan's documentary on the streaming service has plunged relations with the monarchy to a new low after they made damaging claims that could irreparably break bonds with the Prince of Wales.
Games Workshop agrees Warhammer film and TV deal with Amazon
Games Workshop, which makes Warhammer, has agreed a deal with Amazon to make films and TV programmes based on the fantasy games.The UK firm said on Friday morning that it has reached an agreement in principle for Amazon to develop its intellectual property.Shares in the Nottingham-based business shot higher in early trading as a result.
US critics: Sussexes show no signs of surrender' in new Netflix episodes
US critics were more compelled by the second instalment of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex' new Netflix series, noting that the couple show no signs of surrender.Major US media outlets described the final three episodes of the tell-all documentary as more forceful and said that Harry and Meghan did not pull their punches.
US critics unimpressed by first instalment of Harry and Meghan's Netflix series
US critics were seemingly unimpressed by the first instalment of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex' new Netflix series, describing it as a straightforward romance with no real royal dirt.Major US media outlets offered mostly unfavourable takes on the tell-all documentary, the first three episodes of which began streaming on Thursday.
After a Dozen Lawsuits, Apple Breaks Its Silence on Privacy Problems
Photo: ymgerman, Shutterstock In November, Gizmodo exclusively reported that Apple harvests data about its users even after they flip the switch on an iPhone privacy setting that promises to disable the sharing of device analytics altogether.Since then, consumers across the country have filed at least 12 different class-action lawsuits about the problem.
Good Afternoon, News: Mike Pence Had Classified Docs, Thorns Trainer and Assistant Coach Fired for Inappropriate Conduct
The Mercury provides news and fun every single day-but your help is essential.If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us.Thanks for your support!Good Afternoon, Portland: I hope you're having a blessed one out there.
Jane Fonda says Tom Brady made her weak in the knees on '80 For Brady' movie
Celebs "My knees actually got weak when he walked into my trailer."With football left to be played this season, Tom Brady wasn't able to make it to the world premiere of his upcoming film, "80 for Brady."But the former Patriots gunslinger still left an impression, especially on his co-stars.
Bugsy Siegel Murder Mansion in Beverly Hills Lists for $17M
Benjamin Bugsy Siegel with 810 North Linden Drive (Getty, Nourmand & Associates) The Beverly Hills home where a hitman drew a bead on mobster Benjamin Bugsy Siegel 75 years ago has gone up for sale at close to $17 million.The owners of the infamous site of Siegel's murder are listing the 7,000-square-foot house at 810 North Linden Drive, in the Flats, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Home on Malibu's Broad Beach sells for $19.65M, then is put up for lease at $35K
A house in Malibu's Broad Beach enclave that belonged to philanthropist Luanne Wells sold for $19.65 million on July 26.A week later, it was listed for rent.
Nia Long calls out Boston Celtics for handling of Ime Udoka situation: 'It was devastating'
Celebs "I think the most heartbreaking thing about all of this was seeing my son's face when the Boston Celtics organization decided to make a very private situation public."Actress Nia Long did not appreciate the way the Boston Celtics handled the suspension of her longtime partner, head coach Ime Udoka.
Analyst says Boston Celtics proving suspended head coach not worth it for any team
Suspended Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka is not proving to be irreplaceable as the 2022-23 season enters the winter months.In fact, the Cs may be proving the opposite with their play through the first quarter of the schedule.With the best record in the league as of this writing, Boston is doing just fine under interim head coach Joe Mazzulla - who may just shed that label should this torrid pace continue through the new year and up to the trade deadline.
What could Taylor Swift have done to avoid the Ticketmaster fiasco? Here are a few things | CBC News
After overwhelming demand for Taylor Swift tickets caused a meltdown at Ticketmaster, many outraged fans demanded investigations and a shake-up of the ticketing giant.But a number of entertainment industry experts and even some Swifties have since been asking: Does the singer deserve some of the blame?
Singer Aaron Carter found dead at Lancaster home, according to reports
Singer Aaron Carter was found dead at his home in Lancaster on Saturday, according to media reports.Carter, 34, the younger brother of Backstreet Boys singer Nick Carter, had recently been in and out of rehab.His death was reported by TMZ and the Hollywood Reporter.Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies were called to the house in Lancaster at 10:58 a.m., Deputy Alejandra Parra told The Times.
New movies to stream this week: 'Wendell & Wild' and more
Wendell (voice of Keegan-Michael Key), left, and Wild (Jordan Peele) in "Wendell & Wild." (Netflix) Revered stop-motion animation director Henry Selick returns to form with " Wendell & Wild," his first film since 2009's terrifying "Coraline."Co-written by Selick and Jordan Peele (based on an unpublished book Selick co-wrote with Clay McLeod Chapman), the film focuses on Kat (voice of Lyric Ross), a young Black girl who has been failed by the system after the death of her parents - a tragedy she blames herself for.
New movies to stream this week: 'Argentina, 1985' and more
Despite a tone that's tidier and more deliberate than the average courtroom drama, Santiago Mitre's fact-based drama " Argentina, 1985" - which relates the civilian trial of the leaders of Argentina's military junta - manages to be a rousing crowd-pleaser.
Described in marketing material as a feminist horror fantasy - whatever that means - the strange and unsettling Brazilian drama " Medusa" centers on Mariana (Mariana Oliveira), a seemingly devout young woman studying at a strict religious school, where she runs with a squad of like-minded students whose Barbie-doll-like leader Michele (Lara Tremouroux) indoctrinates her social media followers in such lessons as "how to take the perfect Christian selfie."
NPR reporting on Oregon theater death threats prompt local and national response
Oregon Shakespeare Festival Artistic Director Nataki Garrett sits inside the Thomas Theatre in Ashland, Ore.Michael Sullivan for NPR When Nataki Garrett began to receive death threats early this year, she said her impulse was to retreat."When this first happened, I actually tried to isolate myself," said the Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) artistic director in an interview with NPR.
Chateau Marmont Scrubs Members-Only Plan, Agrees to Union
The nearly century-old Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood, a popular hotel for celebrities, has scrapped plans to become a members-only club while agreeing to let its workers unionize.
What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend listening and viewing
L-R Sydney Bell, Charity Holloway, Arianna Davis, Ashley Williams, Jayla Sullivan, Asia Banks, and Kiara Mooring: some of the hopeful women competing to join Lizzo's Big Grrrls James Clark/James Clark/Amazon Prime Video This week, Milwaukee County Zoo visitors witnessed the birth of a baby boy giraffe, Bear Grylls taught us how to embrace fear, and NPR's readers and listeners shared their wonderful hobbies.
Pixar's Ousted Founder Returns With Apple and 'Luck'
John Lasseter was toppled five years ago by allegations about his workplace behavior.He's back with an animated film and a studio that could be Pixar 2.0.
The Family of George Floyd Plans to File a $250 Million Lawsuit Against Ye | KQED
"First off, there is no possibility of a defamation action here, because there would be no living plaintiff whose reputation has been damaged," Gutterman told NPR.
A Beloved Local Coffee Roaster Comes to Life in Echo Park
Echo Park has a new coffee shop, and it's from a familiar name: Canyon Coffee, which launched in the neighborhood back in 2016, opened its first brick-and-mortar location at 1559 Echo Park Avenue this week.
Monumental Sports to acquire NBC Sports Washington
Monumental Sports & Entertainment will acquire the remaining stake of NBC Sports Washington, according to Alex Weprin of The Hollywood Reporter.MSE previously owned 33 percent in the RSN.
Actress Nichelle Nichols-who made history with her portrayal of Nyota Uhura on Star Trek: The Original Series-died Saturday, July 30, at the age of 89.
It's July 2022, and Masks Are Coming Back Indoors in Los Angeles
Los Angeles County officials have mandated indoor masks requiring face coverings at indoor restaurants, bars, cafes, and businesses, a measure that will return as soon as July 29 if community transmission and hospitalizations do not improve.