
Mary McNamara: A California wildfire claimed her home, studio and this 'powerful' piece of Oscars history
LOS ANGELES — Six years ago, midway through the 91st Academy Awards telecast, a walnut Steinway and Sons Model B grand ... Read More
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Kelly Brook opens up on decision to stay child-free as she admits she used to 'feel like a failure'
Kelly Brook used to "feel like a failure" without children.
The 45-year-old model - who has been married to Jeremy Parisi since 2022 - had three miscarriages in her younger years and admitted that she has "never had a ...Read more
Brian Cox addresses idea of Succession revivals exploring young Logan Roy
Brian Cox has insisted 'Succession' will never return.
The 78-year-old actor - who played ruthless family patriarch and billionaire Logan Roy in the hit HBO series - has insisted after the show ended in 2023 with its ...Read more
Jamelia pushed back against 'hypersexualised persona' because of her kids
Jamelia admits her daughter inspired her to push back against her "hypersexualised "persona".
The 44-year-old R+B singer claimed she was "subtly" pressured into wearing more revealing clothing and acting more ...Read more
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says taxing charity donations mostly impacts the wealthy. Nonprofits aren't so sure
BALTIMORE — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s proposed budget would double the standard deduction while eliminating charitable donations and other itemized deductions, such as mortgage interest and childcare expenses.
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Colorado is tackling air pollution in vulnerable neighborhoods by regulating 5 air toxics
The Globeville, Elyria-Swansea and Commerce City communities in metro Denver are choked by air pollution from nearby highways, an oil refinery and a Superfund site.
While these neighborhoods have long suffered ...Read more
How early voting on campuses can boost election turnout – not only for students but for residents, too
Republican-led legislatures in several U.S. states, from Indiana to Oklahoma, are considering imposing restrictions on early voting, from shortening the number of days to tightening ID requirements for voters.
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Trump’s claims of vast presidential powers run up against Article 2 of the Constitution and exceed previous presidents’ power grabs
Those who wrote and wrangled over America’s Constitution might be troubled by the second presidency of Donald J. Trump.
While almost all modern presidents flex their muscles in the initial stages of their ...Read more
500 years ago, German peasants revolted – but their faith that the Protestant Reformation stood for freedom was dashed by Martin Luther and the nobility
Five hundred years ago, in the winter of 1524-1525, bands of peasants roamed the German countryside seeking recruits. It was the start of the German Peasants’ War, the largest uprising in Europe before the French ...Read more
Butchers, bakers, candlestick-makers − and prostitutes: The women working behind the scenes in papal Avignon
In the medieval church, women’s roles were limited – usually some form of enclosure and celibacy, such as becoming an anchoress walled up alone for life, or a nun in a classic convent. On the other extreme were a ...Read more
Germany’s chancellor-in-waiting prioritizes ‘real’ independence from the US − but what does that mean and is it achievable?
Germany’s presumptive new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, faces challenges both at home and overseas following his conservative alliance’s election victory on Feb. 23, 2025.
A strong showing from the hard-right ...Read more
Caribbean nations haven't sent all forces to Haiti to join Kenya-led mission. Here's why
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados — Long before Guatemala and El Salvador agreed to deploy military forces to join the international armed mission to help Haiti’s beleaguered security forces fight terrorizing gangs, Jamaica raised ...Read more
Israel seeks Gaza truce extension while preparing return to war
Israel wants to extend the Gaza ceasefire when it expires this weekend so as many hostages as possible can be freed — while starting to amass troops for a return to war if required.
A 42-day pause in hostilities with ...Read more
Delta CEO promotes DEI initiatives as 'merit-based' following Trump executive orders
Amid the Trump administration’s efforts to roll back DEI initiatives across the federal government, many companies have dropped their diversity, equity and inclusion commitments, from Disney and Google to Amazon.
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Keanu Reeves makes rare comment about Alexandra Grant relationship
Keanu Reeves thinks "sharing" and communication are the secrets to a happy relationship.
The 'John Wick' actor has made a rare comment about his life with girlfriend Alexandra Grant - whom he was been with since 2018 - ...Read more
Oprah Winfrey teams up with Halle Berry for new menopause special
Oprah Winfrey is teaming up with Halle Berry and Naomi Watts for a television special about the menopause.
The 71-year-old TV icon has announced 'An Oprah Winfrey Special: The Menopause Revolution', which is coming to ABC...Read more
James Bond casting director retires after years of finding Hollywood stars for the spy franchise
'James Bond' casting director Debbie McWilliams is stepping down from the franchise.
The film franchise has made global stars out of Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig over the course of the last 13 ...Read more
Kelsey Parker wants to 'enjoy every moment' of her pregnancy after finding the last one 'so hard'
Kelsey Parker wants to "enjoy every moment" of her pregnancy.
The 34-year-old star has Aurelia, five, and four-year-old Bodhi with her late husband Tom Parker - who died of a brain tumour in 2022 - and is now expecting a ...Read more
List of DVD release dates for Feb. 25 and beyond
Following is a partial schedule of coming movies on DVD. Release dates are subject to change:
FEBRUARY
25: 2073
25: Head Over Heels
25: Influencer
25: Project Silence
25: Cronos
25: Performance
MARCH
4: Gladiator ...Read more
A California wildfire claimed her home, studio and this 'powerful' piece of Oscars history
LOS ANGELES — Six years ago, midway through the 91st Academy Awards telecast, a walnut Steinway and Sons Model B grand piano took center stage at the Dolby Theatre. After being smoothly propelled from the wings, it stood...Read more
How did Atlanta 1980s power pop band the Producers just miss major stardom?
ATLANTA — In the early 1980s, Atlanta group the Producers signed with Portrait Records with catchy ditties that evoked Cheap Trick, the Romantics and the Knack. The band was a dynamic live act and created quirky videos ...Read more
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