Baby Yoda may be winning people’s hearts, but finding holiday toys based on “The Mandalorian” Star Wars character may be as rare as detecting an ounce of generosity in Jabba the Hutt. That’s because toymaker Hasbro is rolling out a line of official Baby Yoda toys, but they won’t be …
Read More »South Park banned in China after critical Season 23 episode 2 titled “Band in China”
The creators of “South Park” have offered a fake apology to China on Monday after the country reportedly censored the popular television show. The episode “Band in China” tackles the way Hollywood often tailors its content to avoid offending Chinese censors. The reported censorship comes after China’s national broadcaster, CCTV, …
Read More »The Dish: Gotham Bar & Grill chef Victoria Blamey shares her signature recipes
Born in Santiago, Chile, Victoria Blamey was a college student studying history when she changed her plans and went off to cooking school. That led to jobs in Britain, Australia, Spain, and New York, where she won acclaim for reviving the historic 1920s speakeasy Chumley’s. Her work at Chumley’s led …
Read More »Universal Epic Universe opening: Universal Studios Orlando announces new theme park
Universal Studios Orlando draws millions of park-goers with its movie-themed rides, dinners with superheroes, and of course, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. As if those attractions aren’t epic enough, Universal just unveiled plans for a brand-new theme park: Epic Universe. Universal teased the theme park earlier this month and …
Read More »“Coach Drake”: The story behind baseball’s 6
In recent weeks, 6-year-old Drake Livingston – also known as “Coach Drake” – has become an internet sensation. Videos show Coach Drake giving pep talks to players, marching to the mound, and arguing with the umpires at Kalamazoo Growlers games in Michigan. It’s his first year as an assistant pitching …
Read More »Mining lessons from the blockbuster game Minecraft
One of the bestselling video games of all time has no guns and no blood. It doesn’t keep score. And the graphics make no attempt to look lifelike. It’s called Minecraft, and since its debut in 2009, it has sold more than 176 million copies. More than 91 million people …
Read More »R. Kelly reporter Jim DeRogatis: “Every system in Chicago has failed dozens of young black women”
A music critic who has spent years covering the alleged abuses of R. Kelly said Tuesday that “every system in Chicago has failed” the “dozens of young black women” who said they were victimized by the singer. Nearly 20 years ago, Jim DeRogatis helped break the first story with allegations …
Read More »Stan Lee elder abuse: Keya Morgan, former business partner and caretaker, arrested today
A former business partner and caretaker for comic book legend Stan Lee has been charged with elder abuse, the Los Angeles Police Department said Saturday. Lee died in November 2018 at the age of 95 amid questions over his care and his estate. According to police, Keya Morgan used his influence to …
Read More »Grumpy cat has died; Viral cat meme sensation dies at age 7, cause of death was complications after a urinary tract infection (updated)
Grumpy Cat, the world-famous feline whose signature frown is used in memes everywhere, has died at the age of 7, her family announced in a statement on Friday. The cat, whose real name is Tardar Sauce, became an internet sensation after her photo went viral. Despite care from top professionals …
Read More »Soccer star Abby Wambach’s rallying cry for women: “We are the wolves”
In “Wolfpack: How to Come Together, Unleash Our Power, and Change the Game,” the co-captain of the 2015 U.S. Women’s World Cup champion team and two-time Olympic gold medalist Abby Wambach urges women to make failure their fuel, lead from the bench and demand the ball. “This book is my …
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