When it comes to playing a character who ages nearly a decade over the run of the show, Kendrick manages to convince — aided both by the show’s careful eye for what New York City at the turn of the 2010s looked like as opposed to what it looked like in, say, January 2020 and by Kendrick’s own gifts for manifesting youthful insecurity and a growing sense of worth. … [Read more...] about Anna Kendrick To Star In New HBO Max Streaming Show ‘Love Life’
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‘40s star Joan Fontaine was a recluse ‘by choice,’ ‘absolutely despised’ her sister Olivia de Havilland: book
Fontaine passed away in 2013 at age 96. In a rare 2016 interview with The Associated Press, de Havilland referred to her late sister as a "dragon lady" and said her memories of Fontaine were "multi-faceted, varying from endearing to alienating." De Havilland passed away in 2020 at age 104. … [Read more...] about ‘40s star Joan Fontaine was a recluse ‘by choice,’ ‘absolutely despised’ her sister Olivia de Havilland: book
Country music star Kris Kristofferson retires
"It's been amazing to dig in to my dad's catalog and history with this seasoned group of professionals," John Kristofferson said in a statement. "The name has alwayas been synonymous with songwriting as an art, and we're excited to reintroduce his work to new and old fans alike. We have many exciting projects in the works and I look forward to getting them out into the world." … [Read more...] about Country music star Kris Kristofferson retires
Khan’s London: Shootings Rise in ‘Gun-Free’ Capital Despite Lockdown
One mother, Olga Freeman, admitted to the manslaughter of her disabled son this week, claiming that she suffered a mental breakdown during the lockdown when her son could not attend school. She killed 10-year-old Dylan by stuffing a sponge in his mouth and laying him down by his toys to suffocate. … [Read more...] about Khan’s London: Shootings Rise in ‘Gun-Free’ Capital Despite Lockdown
Comparing Wiseman to Hall of Fame big men doesn’t work; he’s a better shooter
“My strength is getting to the basket, but if I’m open, I will take it,” Wiseman said. “I’m way better at getting close to the basket, taking mid-range shots, or attacking the basket hard. That’s what I’m super-effective at, but if I’m open, I’ll shoot it. But I’d rather go to a (dribble handoff) and get easy buckets from there.” … [Read more...] about Comparing Wiseman to Hall of Fame big men doesn’t work; he’s a better shooter
