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3 days agoUsing 'face doubles,' new HBO doc captures LGBTQ purgeAnonymous sources in documentaries have often been reduced to a shadowy, voice-distorted figure, or a pixelated blur.
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An eventful year for Pulitzer Prize winner Colson WhiteheadEven sheltering in place, Colson Whitehead has had an eventful year.
Book coming from Dem House counsel on Trump impeachmentA former Obama administration official and House counsel who helped draft the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump has a book coming out this summer.
Sir Patrick Stewart is writing memoir, publisher announcesNearing his 80th birthday, Sir Patrick Stewart is finally ready for the project he once feared taking on _ his memoir.
Jefferson Center asking community to give now, gather laterGive now and gather later: That’s what the Jefferson Center in Roanoke hopes you’ll do this summer.
Dr. Dre’s wife of 24 years, Nicole Young, files for divorceDr. Dre’s wife of 24 years Nicole Young has filed for divorce.
Chase Rice faces backlash for crowded concert ahead of Salem showA country star that’s coming to Salem, Chase Rice, is facing major backlash after holding a concert in Tennessee this past weekend with fans standing side-by-side without...
Critics slam country artists for playing for unmasked crowdsMusicians and fans alike are criticizing country artists who performed at outdoor concerts this weekend where social media pictures showed large crowds without masks.
Broadway shutdown due to virus extended again until JanuaryThe shutdown on Broadway has been extended again — until at least early January.
USGA transfers US media rights from Fox back to NBCUniversalThe USGA is leaving the Fox for the Peacock.
Adjusting to COVID, Sundance to expand footprint nationwideThe Sundance Film Festival, held annually at altitude in the snowy reaches of a Utah ski town, is expanding beyond the mountains.
Beyoncé’s message, epic performances stand out at BET AwardsBeyoncé said voting in the upcoming election could help end a “racist and unequal system" in America while accepting the humanitarian award at the BET Awards.
BET Awards highlight Black voices as artists turn politicalBET will celebrate its 40th year as a network, as well as it 20th awards show, on Sunday — but the event will go on virtually because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Italy honors, remembers virus dead with Donizetti's RequiemItaly has bid farewell to its coronavirus dead with a haunting Requiem concert performed at the entrance to the cemetery of Bergamo, the hardest-hit province in the oneti...
Rolling Stones threaten to sue Trump over using their songsThe Rolling Stones are threatening President Donald Trump with legal action for using their songs at his rallies despite cease-and-desist directives.
RuPaul built a drag empire -- now it’s time to pay attentionThe best reality TV show currently airing has been on for more than 10 years, and it seems most of mainstream America hasn’t even watched it.
Daytime Emmys: 'The Young and the Restless' wins best dramaThe stars and shows that offer up afternoon entertainment through good times and bad are gathering remotely to hand out trophies in the evening at the Daytime Emmys.
Milton Glaser, designer of 'I Love NY' logo, dies at 91Milton Glaser, the designer who created the “I (HEART) NY” logo and the famous Bob Dylan poster with psychedelic hair, has died.
Mike Henry to stop voicing Black character on 'Family Guy'“Family Guy” voice actor Mike Henry says he is stepping down from the role of Cleveland Brown on the Fox animated series.
Kanye West to bring Yeezy brand, but not sneakers, to Gap Kanye West is bringing his Yeezy brand to Gap.
Acclaimed Russian director convicted but not sent to prisonA Moscow judge has convicted an acclaimed Russian theater director of embezzling state funds and imposed a three-year suspended sentence in a case widely seen as politica...
Elizabeth Banks to drive 'Magic School Bus' onto big screens“The Magic School Bus” has traveled everywhere from Pluto to inside the human body.
