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Eugene Levy confronts his fears in ‘The Reluctant Traveler’
By Noel Ransome, The Canadian Press on February 24th, 2023
TORONTO – Award-winning actor, writer, and producer Eugene Levy has appeared in scores of film and TV projects to date,but what scares him the most is being himself in front of the camera. “It’s frightening – I’ve done character work my entire life and the further the characters are from me, the more comfortable I ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New this week: ‘True Lies,’ Wallen and ‘Creed’ film fest
By The Associated Press on February 24th, 2023
Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music and video game platforms this week. MOVIES – With “Creed III” coming to theaters on Friday, March 3, Prime Video has you covered for all your Creed and Rocky needs. “Creed” and “Creed II,” along with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yes, ‘Cocaine Bear’ is a real movie. It’s also a true story
By Jake Coyle, The Associated Press on February 24th, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – On Dec. 22, 1985, The Associated Press reported the following from Blue Ridge, Georgia: “Investigators searching for cocaine dropped by an airborne smuggler have found a ripped-up shipment of the sweet-smelling powder and the remains of a bear that apparently died of a multimillion-dollar high.” Police found a sad scene. A ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Milan fashion celebrates girl power at Gucci, Cormio, Tod’s
By Colleen Barry, The Associated Press on February 24th, 2023
MILAN (AP) – Designers tapped female power on the third day of Milan Fashion Week, previewing collections for next fall and winter. At Cormio, it was girl power as exemplified by a youth soccer team who lent their field as the runway venue and halted practice to watch. At Andreadamo, the southern Italian designer challenged ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Actor Shamier Anderson says ‘Bruiser’ challenges narratives surrounding Black fathers
By Christian Collington, The Canadian Press on February 24th, 2023
TORONTO – Shamier Anderson says “Bruiser” challenges perceptions some may have of Black men and fatherhood. The Toronto actor says that while the movie touches on several family and relationship-related themes, emphasizing toxic masculinity, which is a small part of it, only overshadows the positive aspects of the film. “As Black men, Black fathers and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Q&A: Austin Butler on what ‘Elvis’ taught him about fear
By Jocelyn Noveck, The Associated Press on February 24th, 2023
Austin Butler, you may have heard, has taken a bit of flack for sounding too much like Elvis now that he’s no longer, um, Elvis. The 31-year-old breakout star of Baz Luhrmann’s flamboyant biopic even had to be defended by fellow Oscar nominee Angela Bassett, who’s explained that she, too, had a hard time shaking ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Penguin to publish ‘classic’ Roald Dahl books after backlash
By Jill Lawless, The Associated Press on February 24th, 2023
LONDON (AP) – Publisher Penguin Random House announced Friday it will publish “classic” unexpurgated versions of Roald Dahl’s children’s novels after it received criticism for cuts and rewrites that were intended to make the books suitable for modern readers. Along with the new editions, the company said 17 of Dahl’s books would be published in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MacDowell artist retreat org taps Chiwoniso Kaitano to lead
By The Associated Press on February 23rd, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – MacDowell, one of the oldest artist residency programs in the U.S., has tapped Chiwoniso Kaitano as its new executive director, the organization announced Friday. Kaitano joins MacDowell with a mandate to “intensify outreach to traditionally underrepresented artistic voices,” among other charges, a release said. “Our search was rigorous, all our finalists ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brad Paisley pens country song featuring Ukraine’s Zelenskyy
By Kristin M. Hall, The Associated Press on February 23rd, 2023
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – A year ago, country star Brad Paisley watched the news on television as Russian troops invaded Ukraine and, like many people around the world, he felt helpless at the images of people fleeing their homes. “The world felt like it was in a new place that it hadn’t been in decades,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Succession’ creator says upcoming 4th season is its last
By The Associated Press on February 23rd, 2023
LOS ANGELES (AP) – The creator of the hit HBO series “Succession” says the upcoming fourth season will be its last. Jesse Armstrong told The New Yorker in a piece posted online Thursday that he wanted the show’s many fans to know the end was approaching. “I quite like that idea, creatively, because then the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prada, Emporio Armani, Max Mara promote modesty in Milan
By Colleen Barry, The Associated Press on February 23rd, 2023
MILAN (AP) – Milan designers took a more modest turn on the second day of Milan Fashion Week of mostly womenswear looks for next fall and winter. If the first day of shows bared skin, the second day offered options that allow women to dial up or dial down how much they reveal. Some highlights ... Read More »
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