Marianne Jean-Baptiste, a cast member in the film “Hard Truths,” poses for a portrait during the Toronto International Film Festival, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Toronto. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) Marianne Jean-Baptiste’s performance in “Hard Truths” has earned her best reviews since she starred in Mike Leigh’s “Secrets & Lies” nearly 30 years ago. Of all…
Behind the scenes, Taylor Swift doesn’t have much sizzle, or at least that’s what fans are saying after a video recently emerged of the pop star awkwardly practicing sexy dance moves and dropping the f-bomb. Burlesque diva Dita Von Teese took on the role of teaching Taylor Swift some of her signature sultry moves for…
FILE – Snoop Dogg performs at the Shaq’s Fun House Super Bowl event on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, at Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale, Ariz. (Photo by Rick Scuteri/Invision/AP, File) When Snoop opted to sponsor the Arizona Bowl, he had a demand: Find a way for all players in the game to receive name, image…
Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown shouts instructions from the bench during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets in Sacramento, Calif., Monday, Dec. 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Randall Benton) Brown was the unanimous choice for NBA Coach of the Year in his first season when he helped Sacramento end the…
Body camera footage of the Dec. 9 assault on Robert Brooks was made public Friday by the state’s attorney general, who is investigating the officers’ use of force. “These videos are shocking and disturbing and I advise all to take appropriate care before choosing to watch them,” said New York Attorney General Letitia James. Newly…
Social media erupted this week after footage emerged of New York Mayor Eric Adams’ son hosting a risqué holiday party at Gracie Mansion, featuring a go-go dancer in a sparkly gray bodysuit performing provocative moves behind him while he rapped. The videos, which flooded Instagram, showed Jordan Coleman, performing under his rap moniker Jayoo, rapping…
Richard Parsons, a Black executive lauded for his efforts leading Time Warner and Citigroup, died on Thursday (Dec. 26) at the age of 76. Richard Parsons navigated deals such as splitting one-time Internet giant AOL from Time Warner and other notable moves. Richard Parsons, who also went by the shortened version of his name Dick,…
FILE – The TikTok Inc. building is seen in Culver City, Calif., March 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File) The request came as TikTok and the Biden administration filed opposing briefs to the court, in which the company argued the court should strike down a law that could ban the platform by Jan. 19. President-elect…
HOUSTON, TEXAS – APRIL 01: Sportscaster Greg Gumbel is interviewed prior to the 2016 NCAA Men’s Final Four at NRG Stadium on April 1, 2016 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) Gumbel died after a “courageous” battle with cancer, his wife and daughter confirmed in a public statement. Longtime sports broadcaster Greg Gumbel…
A decade-old Christmas photo former President Barack Obama shared to send some Christmas cheer to his 130.9 million followers on X has ignited an unexpected social media firestorm. Trolls are calling the festive image featuring children dressed as elves “weird and creepy,” while supporters rush to defend the former first family and maintain the picture…
