American actress Lori Petty was just 29 years old when she was cast as Rae Lindley — the young and smart biologist on the journey to receiving her PhD in marine biology — in the 1993 family/drama film “Free Willy.” Lindley shared the big screen with Jason James Richter as the orphan who finds companionship
Saucer Semantics We’ll admit there’s an allure to using those other three letters to describe peculiar things seen in the sky. The term “UAP” (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena)— jargon used by the U.S. Air Force as early as 1949— is touted as the professional, polished version of its pop-culture predecessor, “UFO” (Unidentified Flying Object). The argument
An unburnable copy of The Handmaid’s Tale has been sold at a Sotheby’s auction for $130,000. The often banned book by Margaret Atwood was chosen by Penguin Random House to be made unburnable as a way to protest recent book bans across the United States and the world. The publishing company hopes it will “stand
When it comes to cannabis, one of the most popular and fun ways to relish CBD benefits is vaping. You can consume wax, herbs, or oils through vape pens. If you compare vape pens with traditional cigarettes, vapes truly offer incredible benefits in seeking users’ attention. While you jump into the CBD vape pen market,
Todd Phillips posted a picture of Phoenix reading the finished script. By Grant Rindner June 8, 2022 Joaquin Phoenix and Todd Phillips attend the “Joker” Premiere at cinema UGC Normandie on September 23, 2019 in Paris, France.Courtesy of Pascal Le Segretain via Getty Images An Academy Award-winning Joaquin Phoenix film is getting a sequel, and
Prolific actor, director, and producer Adam Arkin directs four episodes of The Offer on Paramount+, including the upcoming penultimate episode and the finale. We had a chance to chat with him about his work on The Offer and his other work just before he began shooting a series in Vancouver. Catch his latest work with
Toby Keith celebrates his home state in his new single “Oklahoma Breakdown,” a song that’s already got a strong history in Keith’s native Oklahoma. The song was written by singer-songwriter Mike Hosty, a fixture of the music scene of Norman, Okla., just south of Oklahoma City and an hour and a half from Keith’s hometown of
If you’re in any way of fan of action-related movies, you know how integral stunt doubles are to bring these silver screen stories to life. While some actors are able and willing to perform certain stunts themselves, inevitably there are things too dangerous for them to do, which is when you bring in the professionals.
Introduction Gone are when an individual only used cannabis to experience intoxication. In today’s era Cannabidiol, i.e., CBD, which is one of the most active ingredients of the cannabis plant, is being actively used for varied medicinal and therapeutic benefits. CBD is becoming common in such a fashion that you would typically take it wherever
Publishers have reported that audiobook sales are up for the 10th straight year. Details of the increase come from the Audio Publishers Association’s (APA) Sales Survey conducted by InterQ. The survey shows how audiobook revenue in 2021 was $1.6 billion, marking a 25% increase and the tenth straight year of double digit growth. There were
Stephen King may be the master of horror, but he’s also mastered the art of short fiction. With six collections of short stories and five quartets of novellas, Stephen King has published nearly 400 works of short fiction in his decade spanning career. He served as editor for the 2006 volume of Best American Short
The Gucci x Adidas collaboration was first teased on the Italian house’s Milan runway in February. And it’s finally available today. The mash-up is full of sportswear codes and soccer pitch logos, but it’s far from your typical athleisure. It’s also sure to sell out quickly. With a 1979 Adidas catalogue as its guide, the
Play video content ABC Johnny Depp clearly understands the power of TikTok, but his attorneys reject the notion it had any impact on the verdict … instead, they say it’s Amber Heard‘s testimony that hurt her with the jury. Camille Vasquez — fresh off her promotion to partner in her law firm — and Ben
With seven albums and a lengthy list of accolades to his name, Sturgill Simpson has proven himself as one of modern country music’s most talented songwriters and performers. The Kentucky native kicked off his career by forming the band Sunday Valley in 2004, but the project eventually fizzled out. After moving to Nashville, Simpson spent years trying
Broadway took a pre-Tony Awards early-summer dip at the box office last week, slipping 11% from the previous week to gross a total $29,555,352 for 31 productions. Attendance was off about 10% to 230,894. While most of the shows reported drops, the overall figure also reflects four fewer productions than the previous week’s roster, with Birthday
Kenya Barris, famous for creating the ABC sitcom “black-ish,” is once again pulling the plug on his marriage … because he just filed for divorce for a second time. According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Kenya beelined it to a Los Angeles courthouse this month and filed to end his marriage to his
Travis Scott has accomplished a lot of “firsts” lately since Astroworld … but his latest accomplishment might be the most important indicator his career is back in full force. Sources close to Travis Scott tell TMZ, he’s been booked at the Day N Vegas Festival in Las Vegas. The date for 2022’s edition of the
Migos is still a rap group … the trio has NOT split up despite a recent removal from an upcoming festival, which only fueled existing rumors of a potential breakup. A label rep for Migos tells TMZ … the reason the group is no longer performing at this week’s Governors Ball is because Quavo is
Twenty-five years ago today, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill soared to the top of the charts. Their duet “It’s Your Love,” from McGraw’s Everywhere album, hit No. 1 on June 7, 1997. When McGraw was on his Spontaneous Combustion Tour in 1996, with Hill as his opening act, sparks flew, and the pair began dating. The
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon transformed into Phil Knight and Sonny Vaccaro for the first time on Monday … and the moment was apparently so big, Jennifer Lopez had to pop by to show her support. The A-list actors officially kicked off the first day of filming for their new Vaccaro biopic this week in
Caroline Cory has been entranced by what was flying so quickly by in the skies. “Since I was 5 years old,” said the producer-director of the UFO documentary “A Tear in the Sky.” “It didn’t look like anything I could understand of course, but it was more of a gut feeling, who else is out
At the halfway point of the year, Barnes & Noble has announced their picks for the best books of 2022 so far. While they don’t explain who picks these selections or how they are selected, it’s notable that this list is different from B&N’s Bestselling Books of 2022 (So Far). That one includes books published
Cannabidiol, or CBD oil, is a natural remedy that has been used for centuries to treat a variety of medical conditions. Recently, it has become popular as a treatment for anxiety and other mental health disorders. But what are the benefits of CBD oil? Is it safe? And why should you try it? This article
The suspect turned himself in to authorities today. By Grant Rindner June 7, 2022 Trouble attends the 2nd Annual The Black Ball Quality Control’s CEO Pierre “Pee” Thomas Birthday Celebration at Fox Theater on June 1, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.Courtesy of Prince Williams via WireImage/Getty Images. The man accused of killing influential Atlanta rapper Trouble
The Lola coaster returned to the courtroom on its new home on OWN. Judge Lola Carmichael fought hard to retain her seat on the bench on All Rise Season 3 Episode 1. She had to prove to many conservative judges that she was the right woman for the job, which was challenging considering she oversaw
This morning kicked off with the official trailer for Prey, the brand new installment in the Predator franchise that’s coming exclusively to Hulu on August 5. From 20th Century Studios, the return of the franchise is directed by Dan Trachtenberg (10 Cloverfield Lane), with Amber Midthunder (“Legion”) starring as a Comanche woman who takes on the ultimate
Steve GranitzGetty Images Heidi Klum and daughter Leni Klum made a star appearance at the Los Angeles screening of Jurassic World: Dominion this week. The mother-daughter model duo wore contrasting looks to the Monday event held at Hollywood’s TCL Chinese Theatre, showing off their different styles. Steve GranitzGetty Images The America’s Got Talent judge looked
Channing Crowder regrets making his polarizing comments about Ciara during a podcast back in April … but he says he still ain’t budging on his opinion of Russell Wilson, insisting the dude is “a lame.” To catch you up … the ex-Miami Dolphins linebacker made waves on his “The Pivot” pod after he said he
As queer country music becomes more mainstream, we find ourselves at a turning point: should the music parallel the conventions of commercial country, or remain defiantly queer? Paisley Fields knows where he stands: with “Jesus Loving American Guy (Limp Wrists),” they’ve written the queer country music anthem. In the music video, Paisley juxtaposes his image