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The Latest: Harris keeps a focus on 'blue wall' states in the campaign's final weeks
Read full article: The Latest: Harris keeps a focus on 'blue wall' states in the campaign's final weeksWith three weeks left in the presidential campaign, Democrat Kamala Harris is spending most of her days trying to shore up support in the “blue wall” states of Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin as she tries to avoid a repeat of Hillary Clinton’s collapse there eight years ago.
In the campaign's final weeks, Harris is keeping a focus on 'blue wall' states
Read full article: In the campaign's final weeks, Harris is keeping a focus on 'blue wall' statesKamala Harris is spending her week trying to shore up support in the “blue wall” states of Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin.
'Unstoppable' captures Anthony Robles' singular life, with Robles as his own stunt double
Read full article: 'Unstoppable' captures Anthony Robles' singular life, with Robles as his own stunt double“Unstoppable," about the one-legged wrestler Anthony Robles, was one of the most-anticipated premieres of the Toronto International Film Festival.
What to stream this weekend: 'Monkey King,' Stand Up to Cancer, 'No Hard Feelings,' Madden NFL 24
Read full article: What to stream this weekend: 'Monkey King,' Stand Up to Cancer, 'No Hard Feelings,' Madden NFL 24This week’s new entertainment releases include albums from Irish singer-songwriter Hozier and Idina Menzel, the animated “The Monkey King” from Stephen Chow and Jennifer Lawrence’s R-rated comedy “No Hard Feelings.”.
Noah Baumbach’s ‘White Noise' to open Venice Film Festival
Read full article: Noah Baumbach’s ‘White Noise' to open Venice Film FestivalDirector Noah Baumbach’s adaptation of Don DeLillo’s 1985 novel “White Noise” has been selected to open the Venice International Film Festival in August, festival director Alberto Barbera said Monday.
Fred Savage dropped from 'The Wonder Years' amid allegations
Read full article: Fred Savage dropped from 'The Wonder Years' amid allegationsFred Savage has been dropped as an executive producer and director of “The Wonder Years” amid allegations of inappropriate conduct, the show’s production company has confirmed.
Activists urge release of 'Hotel Rwanda' hero Rusesabagina
Read full article: Activists urge release of 'Hotel Rwanda' hero RusesabaginaRights activists and others urged Rwandan authorities to free the man who inspired the film “Hotel Rwanda,” saying his health is failing after an appeals court upheld his 25-year jail term for terror offenses.
Bridgid Coulter Cheadle forms community, philanthropic voice
Read full article: Bridgid Coulter Cheadle forms community, philanthropic voiceWhen Bridgid Coulter Cheadle started her search for a new Los Angeles office space for her interior design business, she never dreamed she would also end up finding a whole new philanthropic pursuit.
New this week: 'No Sudden Move' and 'The Tomorrow War'
Read full article: New this week: 'No Sudden Move' and 'The Tomorrow War'This week’s new entertainment releases include documentaries about celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck and another on a landmark 1969 Harlem concert series known as “Black Woodstock” that featured Nina Simone, Stevie Wonder, Sly and the Family Stone.
Steven Soderbergh's 'No Sudden Move' to premiere at Tribeca
Read full article: Steven Soderbergh's 'No Sudden Move' to premiere at TribecaThe Steven Soderbergh crime drama “No Sudden Move,” a film shot last year with safety protocols in the midst of the pandemic, will premiere as the centerpiece gala at the Tribeca Film Festival next month.
ABC's new 'Women of the Movement' about Emmett Till's mother
Read full article: ABC's new 'Women of the Movement' about Emmett Till's motherABC will air a limited series, ‘Women of the Movement,’ about Mamie Till-Mobley, whose son Emmett Till became an icon of the civil rights movement after he was lynched in Mississippi in 1955.
Harrison Ford, Brad Pitt join Oscars starry presenting cast
Read full article: Harrison Ford, Brad Pitt join Oscars starry presenting castThe Oscars are aiming to be more like a movie than a television show and enlisting A-list stars like Harrison Ford, Brad Pitt, Halle Berry and Reese Witherspoon to help.
With loved ones and pets, Globes winners embrace cozier show
Read full article: With loved ones and pets, Globes winners embrace cozier showInstead, most of Sunday night’s winners accepted from their own homes or hotel rooms in laidback settings unheard of for Hollywood's biggest awards shows. Friends watching on television downstairs raised a delayed shout when she was announced as the winner for supporting actress in a motion picture drama. “It was really fun,” said Aaron Sorkin, winner for motion picture screenplay. Their daughters, Sunday and Faith, both wore white dresses while making a rare appearance. Known for her singing career, Day became the second Black woman to win for actress in a motion picture drama in her acting debut.
Netflix once again dominates Golden Globe TV nominations
Read full article: Netflix once again dominates Golden Globe TV nominations(Liam Daniel/Netflix via AP)NEW YORK – Netflix rode the voracious hunger for TV content during a year of pandemic viewership to a dominant showing at the Golden Globe nominations. The streaming giant scooped up 20 small-screen nods — nearly three times as many as its closest competitor, HBO, and beating the 17 TV nominations it got last year. Streaming newcomer HBO Max scored two nominations with “The Flight Attendant,” a best comedy TV berth and also earned “The Big Bang Theory” veteran Kaley Cuoco her first Globe nod. Little-known Pop TV earned five nominations — all for the Canadian comedy “Schitt’s Creek,” which swept the comedy Emmy Awards last year. Ad“The Great” now faces “The Flight Attendant,” “Schitt’s Creek,” “Emily in Paris” and “Ted Lasso” for bragging rights to best comedy TV series.
Pope in TED talk: Earth cannot be squeezed 'like an orange’
Read full article: Pope in TED talk: Earth cannot be squeezed 'like an orange’VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis on Saturday issued an urgent call to action to defend the planet and help the poor in his second TED talk. The pontiff, known for his affinity for social media and technology, said in a videotaped message to a TED conference on climate change that the coronavirus pandemic had put a focus on the social-environmental challenge facing the globe. He called on investors to exclude companies that do not taking into account the environment, as have many faith-based organizations already have. “In fact, the earth must be taken care of, cultivated and protected; we cannot continue to squeeze it like an orange. And we can say this, taking care of the Earth is a human right,” Francis said.
Biden faces worries that Latino support slipping in Florida
Read full article: Biden faces worries that Latino support slipping in FloridaThat's fueling an urgent effort by Biden, Harris and their allies to shore up older voters, suburbanites and African Americans to make up for potential shortcomings elsewhere. If Biden reclaims the upper Midwest for Democrats, he won’t need Florida to capture the presidency. Hispanic voters in Florida tend to be somewhat more Republican-leaning than Hispanic voters nationwide because of the state’s Cuban American population. Nationally, little public polling is available to measure the opinions of Latino voters this year and whether they differ from four years ago. “As we get closer to November you’re going to see an even greater amount of activity to turn out Latino voters," Alex said.
Shock, grief, and gratitude after death of Chadwick Boseman
Read full article: Shock, grief, and gratitude after death of Chadwick BosemanGod bless Chadwick Boseman. Denzel Washington, via a statement. During the premiere party for Black Panther, Chadwick reminded me of something. My friend and fellow Bison Chadwick Boseman was brilliant, kind, learned, and humble. We are devastated by the tragic loss of Chadwick Boseman. From Black Panther to Da 5 Bloods, Chadwick Boseman brought strength and light to the screen, every time. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, via Twitter.
Biden campaign 'flooding the zone' with celebrity backers
Read full article: Biden campaign 'flooding the zone' with celebrity backersThe four-time Grammy winner isn't the only Biden playlist mainstay helping his campaign against President Donald Trump. Still, Biden has gone beyond celebrities in search of campaign surrogates. Stars generate candidate buzz, help with fundraising and can build campaign event crowds even for those online. His reelection campaign has been holding its own online events with top supporters nearly every night for months and says its online events average 2.6 million views per broadcast, though its headliners are often the presidents children. The Trump campaign has also seized on Biden's preferred venue for participating in online events, a basement studio in his Delaware home accusing the former vice president of hiding from voters.
Stars react to nominations for the 72nd Emmy Awards
Read full article: Stars react to nominations for the 72nd Emmy AwardsWashington was nominated for an Emmy Award for outstanding lead actress in a limited series or movie on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. (Erin Simkin/Hulu via AP)LOS ANGELES Stars such as Kerry Washington, Christina Applegate and Rachel Brosnahan have expressed excitement after being nominated for the upcoming 72nd Emmy Awards. He was nominated for outstanding lead actor in a limited series or movie for his role in the HBO film Bad Education." He is nominated for outstanding lead actor in a comedy series for Black Monday.___Im grateful for the continued love for all corners of our Maisel family. She is nominated for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series for Dead To Me.___This one strikes differently.
New this week: 'Clemency,' BET Awards, HAIM, 'Doctor Sleep'
Read full article: New this week: 'Clemency,' BET Awards, HAIM, 'Doctor Sleep'(Neon via AP)Heres a collection curated by The Associated Press entertainment journalists of whats arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. Written and directed by Chinonye Chukwu, Clemency was well-reviewed but got unjustly overshadowed by some of the higher profile awards contenders when it was released in December. Doctor Sleep: The Directors Cut: This Danny Torrance-focused sequel to The Shining was a little divisive upon release, which wasnt all that surprising. Film Writer Lindsey BahrMUSICGrey Daze: Fans of the late Grammy-winning screeching rock singer Chester Bennington will get a chance to hear him one more time. HAIM: Its been three years since sister trio HAIM have released a new album.