Lights, camera, royals! Bela Bajaria, Netflix’s Chief Content Officer, revealed what types of projects Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are working on for the streamer under their estimated $100 million deal with the platform. “They have a couple of unscripted things they’re working on with Brandon [Reigg],” Bajaria said, according to People. “And they actually … Read more
She’s running a monopoly. Shelby Lattimore, a third-grade teacher in Charlotte, North Carolina, is teaching her students financial literacy by charging them rent for their desks and late fees for tardiness. “I don’t care how you pay it … what bills you give me … what it is or if it’s got sticky boogers on … Read more
When the news broke Tuesday of Broadway legend Chita Rivera’s death at age 91, the song “Somewhere” started playing in my head. A beautiful tearjerker from “West Side Story” often used during “In Memoriam” segments is about the young Sharks and Jets eventually finding peace. “There’s a place for us,” it goes. But then it … Read more
One Giants great is feeling Taylor Swift fatigue. Swift was front and center once again on Sunday, with CBS not being shy about showing the pop star during its broadcast of the Chiefs’ divisional round win over the Bills on Sunday, during which Swift’s boyfriend Travis Kelce scored two touchdowns. Broadcasts have been showing Swift … Read more
Dawn Staley is sticking by the birds. The South Carolina women’s basketball coach sported a Michael Vick Eagles’ throwback jersey by Mitchell and Ness during the Gamecocks’ 98-36 win against Kentucky on Monday — and got called out by Hall of Fame defensive tackle Warren Sapp. Staley, who’s a Philadelphia native and a diehard Eagles … Read more
Ruthless Rosie. Rosie O’Donnell is weighing in on fellow comedian Jo Koy’s hosting performance at the 2024 Golden Globes — and she didn’t seem impressed either. The actress, 61, took to TikTok on Tuesday, kicking off her video by stating she’s “still digesting the Golden Globes.” “Not a great job by the host, huh?” she … Read more
Add former NFL running back Christian Okoye’s name to the growing list of ex-players who are not buying the Taylor Swift-Chiefs distraction narrative. Okoye, who played for the Chiefs from 1987-92 and was nicknamed “the Nigerian Nightmare,” said in a recent interview with TMZ Sports that the pop megastar is not the catalyst of Kansas … Read more
As 2023 comes to a close, our monthly showcase of hidden gems on your streaming subscription services showcases a handful of worthwhile releases from this year that may have escaped your notice: character-driven dramas, dark comedies, smart documentaries, and romantic comedies both sunny and disturbing. ‘A Thousand and One’ Stream it on Amazon Prime Video. … Read more
Stand-up comedian Neel Nanda, who appeared on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and Comedy Central’s “Adam Devine’s House Party,” has reportedly died. He was 32. Several performers and fans mourned Nanda on social media Saturday as the circumstances surrounding his death remained unclear. “It is with a very heavy heart we say goodbye to comedy great, Neel Nanda,” … Read more
And yet the film was groundbreaking, changing our understanding of what was possible for Black actors and stories in Hollywood. Ultimately, it paved the way for these new works by Beyoncé, DuVernay and Bazawule. And unlike its predecessor, Bazawule’s musical version, opening in theaters on Christmas Day, premieres alongside other films with predominantly Black casts, … Read more
“South Park” fans went ballistic — in a good way — over Wednesday night’s typically topical (and randy) episode, “South Park: Not Suitable for Children,” on Paramount+. It lampooned the online service OnlyFans and how people are so susceptible to influencers — particularly children — and to online pornography. The episode’s logline read: “After it’s … Read more
So, it’s been awhile since you last saw the 2003 Christmas classic, “Love Actually” — fine for kids, right? Then, that first, hilarious scene featuring two body doubles going through the motions — and rather graphically at that — flashes onscreen. Don’t change the channel, urges sexpert Debbie Bere — watching a younger Martin Freeman and co-star … Read more
Hannah Waddingham’s kicking off the holidays. The “Ted Lasso” alum is returning to her musical roots with a newly released Apple TV+ special, “Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas.” The Emmy Award winner, 49, recorded the episode live at The Coliseum in London, and invited some of her former co-stars and more — Phil Dunster, Nick … Read more
King Charles is still in “great pain” from the fallout of his son Prince Harry’s continuous attacks on the royal family, according to a report. The Duke of Sussex, 39, made countless stinging revelations about the royal family in the last year with the releases of several high-profile projects, such as his tell-all memoir “Spare,” … Read more
Spinach and kale are often pitted against each other in a friendly rivalry in the realm of healthy eating. But is there a winner? “Spinach and kale are both healthy and incredibly nutrient-dense dark leafy green vegetables,” said Stephanie McKercher, a registered dietitian and plant-based recipe developer in Denver, Colorado, at GratefulGrazer.com. “While similar, there are … Read more
Mom Kristy* was walking around the kids’ section in Kmart when she stumbled across a shower foam and bath sponge set that caught her eye. However, on closer inspection, she realized the sponge was accidentally X-rated and took to a popular Facebook group to share the hilarious mistake. “Great little gift until you turn it around” Alongside photos of … Read more
These researchers have made a great discovery. Scientists believe they have finally figured out how, exactly, the Great Sphinx was built in Egypt more than 4,500 years ago. For decades, experts have agreed that the detailed face of the iconic limestone statue found along the Nile River in Giza was most likely hand-carved by stone … Read more
The proliferation of documentaries on streaming services makes it difficult to choose what to watch. Each month, we’ll choose three nonfiction films — classics, overlooked recent docs and more — that will reward your time. ‘Sans Soleil’ (1983) Stream it on the Criterion Channel and Kanopy. The French film essayist Chris Marker (1921-2012) likely left … Read more
When Rachel Williams decided to learn how to play ping pong, the 89-year-old could barely hit a ball. Three years later, the 89-year-old was making headlines in her local newspaper after placing seventh in the sport for her age group at the National Senior Games in Pittsburgh, Pa. Not bad for a pandemic hobby. Williams … Read more
Her views are not that great. Great American Family CEO Bill Abbott has claimed that while Candace Cameron Bure is a part of the media conglomerate, she does not speak for the entire network. The “Full House” alum, 47, came on as the company’s chief content officer last year after her split from the Hallmark Channel. She … Read more