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Jonathan Majors’ ‘Magazine Dreams’ lands theatrical release for early 2025
By Jake Coyle, The Associated Press on October 2nd, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – The Jonathan Majors -starring bodybuilder drama “Magazine Dreams” has been acquired for theatrical release after it was dropped following Majors’ conviction for assaulting his ex-girlfriend. Briarcliff Entertainment has picked up distribution rights to the film, its chief executive, Tom Ortenberg confirmed Wednesday. Ortenberg said in an email that Briarcliff is planning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Javier Bardem on Gaza: ‘We cannot remain indifferent’ in call for hostage release and cease-fire
By Lindsey Bahr, The Associated Press on October 2nd, 2024
Javier Bardem was no longer comfortable being silent on Gaza. The Spanish actor spoke out about the Israeli-Hamas conflict upon accepting an award at the San Sebastian Film Festival last week. In his nuanced remarks, Bardem condemned the Hamas attacks as well as the “massive punishment that the Palestinian population is enduring.” He called for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prince Harry visits the small mountain kingdom of Lesotho, where he’s called ‘the warrior’
By Keketso Phakela, The Associated Press on October 2nd, 2024
MASERU, Lesotho (AP) – Prince Harry is visiting the small mountain kingdom of Lesotho having co-founded a youth charity there in 2006 in honor of his late mother, Princess Diana. The Duke of Sussex began his visit Tuesday by meeting with young people and sharing experiences around an evening campfire. He paid a courtesy visit ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reese Witherspoon is teaming with bestseller Harlan Coben on her first suspense novel
By Hillel Italie, The Associated Press on October 2nd, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Reese Witherspoon’s latest literary news marks a new direction for the Oscar-winning actor, producer and founder of her own book club. Grand Central Publishing announced Wednesday that the “Legally Blonde” and “Big Little Lies” star is teaming with the bestselling thriller writer and Netflix producer-creator Harlan Coben on a suspense novel, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ex-Hedley singer Jacob Hoggard concludes his testimony in sexual assault trial
By The Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2024
HAILEYBURY, Ont. – Jacob Hoggard wrapped up his time on the stand in his sexual assault trial this morning after the Crown cross-examined him on apparent gaps in his memory. Hoggard has pleaded not guilty and says he did not rape, choke or hit his accuser after his band Hedley’s concert eight years ago, or ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!M.G. Vassanji among finalists for Balsillie Prize for Public Policy
By Nicole Thompson, The Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2024
TORONTO – Celebrated novelist M.G. Vassanji’s exploration of the emigrant experience is among the finalists for the $60,000 Balsillie Prize for Public Policy. The Writers’ Trust of Canada announced this year’s short list on Wednesday morning. Vassanji, who has twice won the Giller Prize for his fiction writing, made the Balsillie Prize short list for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Robert Downey Jr. found inspiration from the screen to prepare for his Broadway debut in ‘McNeal’
By John Carucci, The Associated Press on October 2nd, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Robert Downey Jr. made his Broadway debut this week in the play “McNeal,” revealing some unexpected inspirations that helped him prepare for the stage. “Doing “˜Oppenheimer’ with (Christopher) Nolan got me back into this very monastic focus and then doing “˜The Sympathizer’ got me into this kind of flexibility. And that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prince Harry is visiting the small mountain kingdom of Lesotho, where he’s called ‘the warrior’
By Keketso Phakela, The Associated Press on October 2nd, 2024
MASERU, Lesotho (AP) – Prince Harry is visiting the tiny mountain kingdom of Lesotho, where he co-founded a youth charity in 2006 in honor of his late mother, Princess Diana. The Duke of Sussex began his visit Tuesday by meeting with young people and sharing experiences around an evening campfire. He was due to have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Emily Carr painting purchased for $50 at U.S. barn sale heading to auction
By Alex Goudge, The Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2024
When New York-based art dealer Allen Treibitz went to a barn sale in the Hamptons a few months ago, a painting hanging in the old structure immediately caught his eye. The artwork depicting a carved grizzly bear atop a memorial totem pole bore the signature of iconic Canadian painter Emily Carr, but Treibitz was unfamiliar ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jacob Hoggard’s cross-examination set to continue in his sexual assault trial
By The Canadian Press on October 2nd, 2024
HAILEYBURY, Ont. – Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard is set to continue his testimony today after taking the stand in his sexual assault trial. Hoggard has pleaded not guilty and says he did not rape, choke, hit or urinate on his accuser after a concert eight years ago, as she alleges. On the stand Tuesday, he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fact-check fight: CBS News cuts candidates’ mics after JD Vance objects to a moderator’s correction
By David Bauder, The Associated Press on October 1st, 2024
CBS News briefly cut off the microphones of vice presidential candidates JD Vance and Tim Walz during an exchange in their debate Tuesday when the Republican objected to an attempt by moderator Margaret Brennan to correct something he said about immigration. It was one of the evening’s more contentious moments and reminded viewers again of ... Read More »
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