Sufjan Stevens is relearning to walk after Guillain-Barre Syndrome left him immobile, hospitalized
Grammy- and Oscar-nominated indie musician Sufjan Stevens is relearning how to walk after the autoimmune disease Guillain-Barre Syndrome left him immobile, representatives confirmed to The Associated Press.
New this week: 'True Lies,' Wallen and 'Creed' film fest
This weekโs new entertainment releases include a whopping 36-song album from Morgan Wallen, the arrival on Hulu of the best picture Oscar nominee and Palme dโOr winner โTriangle of Sadnessโ and CBS has a new TV series inspired by the film โTrue Lies.โ.
Aronofsky, Iรฑarritu films set for Venice Film Festival
Darren Aronofskyโs โThe Whale,โ the Marilyn Monroe drama โBlonde,โ Alejandro Gonzรกlez Iรฑรกrrituโs โBardo, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truthsโ and Guadagninoโs โBones and All,โ with Timothรฉe Chalamet, will all have their world premieres in competition at the Venice International Film Festival this fall.
'Dune,' 'CODA,' 'West Side Story' make AFI's 2021 top 10
The American Film Institute lined up behind many of the yearโs end-of-year Oscar contenders, naming Steven Spielbergโs โWest Side Story,โ Jane Campionโs โThe Power of the Dogโ and Adam McKayโs โDonโt Look Upโ among the yearโs 10 best films.
Hundreds pay respects to actor Cicely Tyson at her viewing
People wait on line to attend a public viewing for Cicely Tyson at the Abyssinian Baptist Church in the Harlem neighborhood of New York, Monday, Feb. 15, 2021. Tyson, the pioneering Black actress died on Jan. 28. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)NEW YORK โ People traveled across the country and stood in a block-long line to pay respects to Cicely Tyson at a public viewing Monday. Hundreds of admirers of the pioneering Black actor lined up outside Harlem's famed Abyssinian Baptist Church on a wintry Monday. Many in the multigenerational crowd held photos of Tyson, who died Jan. 28.
Public viewing for Cicely Tyson at famed Harlem church
FILE - Cicely Tyson arrives at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 20, 2009, in Los Angeles. Tyson's death was announced by her family, via her manager Larry Thompson, who did not immediately provide additional details. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)NEW YORK โ People wishing to pay their final respects to legendary actor Cicely Tyson will get a chance during a public viewing at a famed Manhattan church. The viewing for the actor, who died last week at age 96, will be held on Monday, Feb. 15, at Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem, according to a statement by her family through her manager Larry Thompson. The viewing will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and COVID-19 protocols will be in place, with masks and social distancing requirements.
George Clooney's secret to cutting his hair, as seen on TV
The star said he does his own haircuts with a device famously touted in infomercials. In an interview on โCBS Sunday Morning,โ the Oscar-winning actor and filmmaker said he's been cutting his own hair for more than two decades. โMy hair is really like straw,โ Clooney said of his thick, salt-and-pepper thatch. But as Clooney told CBS News correspondent Smith, he's been cutting his hair โfor 25 yearsโ and relies on the Flowbee. Although the actor is famed for pranking his co-stars, Rosenfield said it seemed unlikely this was one of his practical jokes.
Barry Jenkins to direct 'Lion King' follow-up
NEW YORK โ The Walt Disney Co. will make a follow-up to the 2019 live-action โThe Lion King,โ with Barry Jenkins, the director of the Oscar-winning โMoonlightโ and the James Baldwin adaptation โIf Beale Street Could Talk,โ set to direct. The new โLion Kingโ grossed more than $1.6 billion worldwide, so a sequel was perhaps always likely. Less expected was a โLion Kingโ with Jenkins directing. The film, Disney said, will explore the mythology of โThe Lion King,โ including Mufasa's origin story. Disney didn't announce any further plot details or casting on the new โLion Kingโ project, which was first reported by Deadline Hollywood.
These Orlando-based kittens are up for adoption and in need of a good home
There are dozens of kittens up for adoption right here in Orlando. Billie, tuxedo and domestic shorthair mixBillie is a lovable female tuxedo and domestic shorthair kitten currently housed at Helping Paws Humane Society. Sabrett, domestic shorthair and calico mixSabrett is a lovable female domestic shorthair and calico kitten being kept at Animals Deserving of Rescue Everywhere, Inc.Read more about Sabrett on Petfinder. Oscar, domestic shorthairOscar is a lovable male domestic shorthair kitten being kept at Animals Deserving of Rescue Everywhere, Inc. Grey Goose, domestic shorthairGrey Goose is an adorable male domestic shorthair kitten in the care of Animals Deserving of Rescue Everywhere, Inc.
Oscars 2020: Pick your winners!
Awards season is in full swing as the 92nd annual Academy Awards take place this weekend. Leading with the most Oscar nominations is โJoker,โ with 11 nominations in total. โThe Irishman,โ โ1917โ and โOnce Upon a Time...in Hollywoodโ each received 10 nominations. What or who do you think will win? Let us know what you think in the comments or by voting in the polls below.
Quiz: Do you remember the biggest pop culture moments from 2019?
So much happened this year that it was hard to condense it all into one single quiz, but we think we did a good job of capturing the most iconic and wacky pop culture moments of the year. From Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooperโs emotional Oscar performance to the big โGame of Thronesโ finale, weโve got everything you need to remember about 2019. Take the quiz below to see how well you do.