Hollywood is officially in the midst of what could be an industry-crippling “double strike” as SAG-AFTRA voted a strike order Thursday after their television, theatrical, and streaming contracts expired at midnight without a new deal in place. Following four weeks of negotiations, the 160,000-member Screen Actors Guild and American Federation …
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Only a select few rappers can move seamlessly from what is considered rap’s underground into a successful mainstream career. Chicago rapper Lucki‘s 2022 project Flawless Like Me reached number 12 on the Billboard 200, while his new highly anticipated album S*ex M*ney Dr*gs, released last week, earned him his highest …
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North Carolina Republicans, joining their colleagues across the country, have been cracking down on public education. Three GOP state senators introduced a bill this week that would pave the way for parents to have school officials removed from their posts and librarians prosecuted for failing to adhere to rules related …
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Unless you have a letter from your doctor (or your bank), you have very few excuses to miss Metallica this summer. Not only is the band playing two-night residencies in major cities around the world, it’s also broadcasting two dates from Texas, live, in movie theaters around the world next …
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It’s been ten years since Cory Monteith died at the age of 31. Over the past decade, the Glee star has received tributes from a host of his cast members, including Lea Michele, who is feeling his loss heavily on the anniversary of his death. The actress shared an old …
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Jimmie Allen has countersued the two women who filed sexual assault lawsuits against him, accusing them of defamation and stolen property. In a pair of counterclaims filed Thursday in a Tennessee federal court and obtained by Rolling Stone, Allen not only denied all of the severe allegations against him and …
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Donald Trump will host a screening of the controversial film Sound of Freedom at his Bedminster, New Jersey, golf club next week. The film, a thriller about the bust of a Colombian child-trafficking ring, has become popular among conservatives while drawing criticism from anti-trafficking experts. “The film is based on …
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Cannabis can be a powerful social lubricant. Sure, I like to consume alone from time to time, but — like an alcoholic beverage — I much prefer to enjoy it in the company of others. And when people gather to enjoy each other’s company, it’s de rigueur to have drinks …
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Since The Sound of Freedom was released in theaters last week, the inspiration for the film, Tim Ballard, the CEO of the anti-trafficking organization Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R.), has been getting quite a bit of attention — and not all of it has been positive. The film, which has grossed …
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Most marketers have heard the term “community building” at some point in the recent past. It’s not just a trend; it’s a revolution that’s taking over multiple industries and for good reason. Community building is all about creating a space where people feel connected, engaged and part of something bigger …
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