Month: July 2023

Over The Garden Wall: A cult classic lost to cost-cutting at HBO Max

Over The Garden Wall: A cult classic lost to cost-cutting at HBO Max

The removal of “Over the Garden Wall” from HBO Max highlights the challenges of balancing art and commerce in the streaming world. While fans are disheartened by its absence, they can still enjoy the enchanting miniseries on Hulu for the time being.

Controversy surrounds Paris 2024 Olympics’ homeless relocation and grand opening ceremony

Controversy surrounds Paris 2024 Olympics’ homeless relocation and grand opening ceremony

The 2024 Paris Olympics is gearing up for an unprecedented opening ceremony along the River Seine, aiming to revive the Games after pandemic disruptions. However, controversy surrounds the government’s plan for accomodations.

Giuliani concedes to making false statements in defamation lawsuit

Giuliani concedes to making false statements in defamation lawsuit

Rudy Giuliani, former President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer, has acknowledged that his previous statements accusing two Georgia election workers of tampering with ballots during the 2020 presidential election were false and defamatory.

Our Rose, First Lady of Patsy’s will be forever missed!

Our Rose, First Lady of Patsy’s will be forever missed!

Rose Scognamillo, The First Lady of Patsy’s went to heaven this week to visit with Mr. Sinatra. This news hit me very hard because of how beautiful and wonderful she was. Since 1977 this great lady has treated me like family. She always made me feel like I was one of the stars on the […]

Curriculum change in Florida draws criticism for ‘distorting’ the history of slavery

Curriculum change in Florida draws criticism for ‘distorting’ the history of slavery

Florida ’s 2023 guidelines for teaching African American history are only the newest in a growing list of the state’s controversial policy changes on race education.

Remembering Carlin Glynn: A celebrated actress and her enduring legacy

Remembering Carlin Glynn: A celebrated actress and her enduring legacy

Carlin Glynn, the Tony Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances on stage and screen, passed away on July 13th at the age of 83. Glynn’s daughter, Mary Stuart Masterson, confirmed the news on Instagram, expressing gratitude for the precious moments spent with her mother during her final days battling dementia and cancer. A multi-talented […]

South Korea’s Casey Phair becomes youngest player in women’s World Cup history at 16 years old

South Korea’s Casey Phair becomes youngest player in women’s World Cup history at 16 years old

Throughout South Korea’s Women’s World Cup opener against Colombia on Tuesday, players stayed loose behind the goal. Early in the 78th minute, one player broke away from the group. Casey Phair, at 16 years and 26 days, stepped onto the field and became the youngest player to do so in a World Cup — women’s […]

The 1975 banned from Malaysia after lead singer criticizes anti-LGBTQ+ laws

The 1975 banned from Malaysia after lead singer criticizes anti-LGBTQ+ laws

The British pop rock band, The 1975, faced a ban in Malaysia following lead singer Matty Healy’s controversial onstage comments during the Good Vibes Festival in Kuala Lumpur. Healy’s remarks, which included “I’m sure a lot of you are gay and progressive and cool,” received mixed reactions from the audience, sparking discomfort and unease among […]

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