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'Mr. Texas' author Lawrence Wright takes on the colorful world of Lone Star politics

1:58pm October 16, 2023

by Dave Davies

"I love the way that Texans talk," Wright says. His novel centers on a naïve rancher who lucks into a seat in the state legislature, where he meets lobbyists, veteran politicians and power brokers.

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Polish countertenor Jakub Józef Orliński also breakdances, two skills showcased in Semele at Munich's Bavarian State Opera this year before it heads to New York's Metropolitan Opera next season.

From opera to breakdancing and back again: Jakub Józef Orliński fuses two worlds

12:56pm October 16, 2023

by Olivia Hampton

Polish countertenor and breakdancer Jakub Józef Orliński talks about his new album with Il Pomo d'Oro orchestra.

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Peter Parker and Miles Morales work together to defend New York City from new and returning threats.

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Miles Morales and Peter Parker pack an emotional punch in 'Marvel's Spider-Man 2'

10:26am October 16, 2023

by Jamal Michel

The new PlayStation exclusive has you play as two Spider-Men, Miles Morales and Peter Parker. Each boast amazing abilities, but its the human moments in the story that really shine.

John Grisham at his office in Charlottesville, Va. His new book is a sequel to The Firm, the book that turned him into a star.

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What is certain in life? Death, taxes — and a new book by John Grisham

5:11am October 16, 2023

by Andrew Limbong

The Firm was the book that turned John Grisham into a writing superstar. Now three decades later, he's returned to the characters that made him, with his follow up book The Exchange.

Suzanne Somers attends the Clive Davis 90th Birthday Celebration at Casa Cipriani on April 6, 2022 in New York City. Somers died on Sunday at age 76, her publicist said.

Suzanne Somers of 'Three's Company' dies at 76

7:09pm October 15, 2023

by Emma Bowman

The actor, who played likeable "dumb blonde" Chrissy Snow on the 70s sitcom, had breast cancer for more than 20 years.

Pete Davidson talks on 'SNL' about Israel-Hamas war and losing his dad on 9/11

1:14pm October 15, 2023

by Juliana Kim

In Saturday Night Live's first cold open in months, comedian Pete Davidson shared how he navigated tragedy as a son who lost his parent at a young age to mass violence.

Grammy award winner Lila Downs is known to sing about love, loss and her tricultural identity. But her latest album, La Sánchez, is her most personal yet.

After her partner's death, Lila Downs records 'La Sánchez,' her most personal album

5:01am October 15, 2023

by Betto Arcos

Downs and saxophonist Paul Cohen had been together for almost 30 years. She says her latest album is therapy for the soul.

Piper Laurie arrives at the Women in Film Crystal Lucy Awards in 2009 in Los Angeles. Laurie, the strong-willed, Oscar-nominated actor who performed in acclaimed roles despite at one point abandoning acting altogether, died early Saturday.

Actor Piper Laurie, known for roles in 'Carrie' and 'The Hustler,' dies at 91

8:19pm October 14, 2023

by The Associated Press

She received Academy Award nominations for the 1961 poolroom drama The Hustler, the horror classic Carrie in 1976, and the romantic drama Children of a Lesser God in 1986.

The public cannot ordinarily visit Netflix headquarters in Los Gatos, Calif. But the company is hoping the physical retail, dining and entertainment locations it plans to open starting in 2025 will attract many people.

Netflix plans to open brick and mortar locations

4:59pm October 14, 2023

by Chloe Veltman

The streamer plans to open physical stores — dubbed Netflix House — offering retail, dining and content-themed entertainment. It's unclear if they'll sell DVDs.

Regina (the author) shortly after she got a bachelor's degree in physics. Regina, her sister Maili, and Maili's future husband Max are standing next to a Klingon to the right and a Ferengi the left.

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Finding your place in the galaxy with the help of Star Trek

11:24am October 14, 2023

by Regina G. Barber

I don't remember a time when I didn't love Star Trek. This show, and my father who introduced me to it, built the foundation for my sense of social justice as an astrophysicist of color.