Category: ENTERTAINMENT
Review: Wrapped inside a dystopian novel, an epic of ‘radical compassion’
In Akil Kumarasamy’s debut novel, ‘Meet Us By the Roaring Sea,’ a woman in an over-surveilled future explores a historical mystery that opens up worlds.
How Obi Emelonye’s ‘Black Mail’ Became the Biggest Ever U.K. Release for a Black British Indie Film
Releasing Aug. 26, Black Mail, from Nigerian-born writer/director Obi Emelonye — a U.K. resident for almost three decades — is the filmmaker’s latest in a growing library of Nollywood projects he’s … https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/obi-emelonye-black-mail-became-124014523.html
How two well-connected L.A. siblings curated 20 years of eclectic musical magic
On Wednesday, the Watkins Family Hour will celebrate two decades of all-star shows (think Fiona Apple, Jackson Browne, Phoebe Bridgers) at L.A.’s Largo.
Even Tommy Lee seems a little surprised that he posted that nude photo on social media
Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee says he was on a bender when he exposed himself on Instagram and Facebook earlier this month.
‘Boy Meets World’ star Ben Savage announces bid for West Hollywood city council
The actor has a campaign website up where he notes that he has lived in West Hollywood for 18 years. …read more
https://nypost.com/2022/08/23/actor-ben-savage-announces-bid-for-west-hollywood-city-council/
HBO Max VP Nikki Reed Exits Amid Layoffs
EXCLUSIVE: About 70 people, or 14% of the programming operation overseen by HBO and HBO Max Chief Content Officer Casey Bloys, were laid off last week as part of cost-cutting across Warner Bros. https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/hbo-max-vp-nikki-reed-011832458.html
Johnny Depp’s rumored VMAs appearance confirmed: details
An insider told The Post that Depp is “really excited” about this next stop on his comeback following his lawsuit against Amber Heard. …read more
https://nypost.com/2022/08/23/johnny-depps-rumored-vmas-appearance-confirmed-details/
Twitter cries foul over ‘racist’ incident at Little League World Series
White players from the Davenport, Iowa, team were shown on camera topping their black teammate’s hair with the stuffing from a plush animal. …read more
https://nypost.com/2022/08/23/twitter-calls-out-racist-incident-at-little-league-world-series/
Hollywood hungry for Golden Globes return: ‘I could be out $30K a year’
The Golden Globes may be coming back from the dead. After the 2022 awards show was banished by NBC — over a lack of diversity as well as alleged ethical mis-steps — Hollywood is now buzzing that it might be back in 2023. And some insiders are thrilled. “I do make a bonus if our project… …read more
https://nypost.com/2022/08/23/why-hollywood-is-desperate-for-golden-globes-return/
‘There’s no rivalry between me and him’: Browns’ Myles Garrett downplays facing Baker Mayfield
The Panthers announced Baker Mayfield would be their starter in Week 1 against the Browns. His former teammate downplayed the significance. https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/theres-no-rivalry-between-him-004131207.html