Okay, so of course I know that there are several differences between the two series. Like for example, the character of Madea Simmons started off in stage plays on what is often referred to as the “Chitlin’ Circuit” (though, Ebony magazine referred to it as the “urban theater circuit”), so in that way, they were
Month: July 2020
Fourth of July may be over, but bikini season is just beginning — and National Bikini Day on July 5 is the perfect time to get some inspiration for your summer two-piece style! It’s July 5, which means that it’s National Bikini Day! Over the years, we’ve seen SO many celebrities out and about while
Arts Council England’s National Lottery Project Grants will reopen on 22 July with a funding pot of £59.8m to give out before April 2021. The fund, which is a rolling fund for creative and cultural projects that benefit the public, was paused earlier this year to free funding for ACE’s coronavirus emergency response. It will
The Hong Kong exchange building. Vincent Isore | IP3 | Getty Images Initial public offerings (IPOs) in greater China jumped in the first half of this year, bucking the declines seen elsewhere due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. In the first six months, listings in greater China were up 29% and the amount
(CNN) — Sixty eager “travelers” showed up to Taipei Songshan Airport on Thursday, boarding passes in hand, to take a rather unusual trip. Their destination? Nowhere. While most flights in Taiwan are still grounded because of the Covid-19 outbreak, Taipei Songshan Airport (also called Taipei International Airport) is offering locals a tiny taste of travel,
Spring Awakening is happening in a virtual space today thanks to LiveXLive’s React Presents. The Midwest’s largest all-electronic music festival returns for the first time with a brand new, online experience over today and tomorrow, July 4th and 5th. The virtual Spring Awakening lineup features 22 artists performing from different cities across the globe including Bear Grillz, SNBRN,
People stand in queue to enter a restaurant on Ocean Drive in Miami Beach, Florida on June 26, 2020. Chandan Khanna | AFP | Getty Images Florida on Saturday reported at least 11,445 new coronavirus cases, the state’s largest number of daily cases so far, according to figures released by the Florida Department of Health.
Please note our writers visited the following hotels prior to the coronavirus pandemic Lockdown has been something of a postcode lottery, with those that benefit from proximity to wide open spaces the envy of many. Perhaps most missed was the country’s beautiful coastline — and that may well be where many of us venture for
Courtesy As someone who has exclusively worn Outdoor Voices’ TechSweat leggings for months, I have zero shame in admitting I check the website regularly for sales. (I mean, you really can’t have too many pairs of leggings.) The day I’ve been waiting for is finally here: Right now, the retailer is taking up to 50
Play video content Exclusive Here’s a fun fact Mike Myers will love … male sharks have 2 PENISES … count ’em, TWO!!! Yes, it’s a true scientific fact male sharks are blessed with two members … and the reasons behind the double dongs are gonna be explored by Discovery Channel when “Shark Week” returns next
Why was Fringe cut ahead of season 6? From the minds of J.J. Abrams, Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci, Fringe delved deep into science fiction canon and told a reality-questioning, high-concept story over the course of 5 seasons. Built around the trio of Olivia Dunham (Anna Torv), Peter Bishop (Joshua Jackson) and Walter Bishop (John Noble), Fringe begins
Canadian-American rock veteran Neil Young took to Twitter on Friday to blast U.S. President Donald Trump for using his songs at a 4th of July rally at Mount Rushmore. Read more: New U.S. citizen Neil Young posts open letter to Donald Trump: ‘You are a disgrace to my country’ “This is NOT ok with me…,”
The Charity Commission and UK Community Foundations are calling on inactive charities to join a programme that harvests money from dormant charity trusts. The commission’s chair, Baroness Stowell, is appealing for the trustees of inactive charities to “come forward now so that the charity money they hold doesn’t sit idle, but can be put to
Bonnie Pointer of The Pointer Sisters died after going into cardiac arrest … TMZ has learned. The Grammy-winning Motown artist’s cause of death is listed as cardiopulmonary arrest … this according to her death certificate obtained by TMZ. Bonnie — real name Patricia Eva Pointer — died on June 8 at 3:37 AM. The doc
One analysis found that more than 40% of CDFI’s loans and investments are in majority-minority communities. LeoPatrizi Consumers can push for racial justice – and it’s as simple as opening an account at a community bank or credit union that supports under-served communities. Netflix announced recently that it would transfer $100 million of its cash
kate_sept2004 Pandemic first-aid kit You need seven things, according to Jeff Weinstein, a paramedic and medical operations supervisor for Global Rescue, which provides medical and crisis response service to travelers. It’s likely you already have three: masks, hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes. Carry isopropyl alcohol wipes and use them to wipe down your phone. Major smartphone
Despite the challenges presented by Covid-19, Custom Line has launched a remarkable 11 yachts with a combined length of 1,266ft (386m) in the first six months of this year. Custom Line models at the Ferretti Group Superyacht Yard in Ancona The launches included four units of the new Custom Line 106’ (hulls three to six)
During the pandemic lockdown, the American public may not have had physical access to their local libraries. But that doesn’t mean they weren’t utilizing the digital resources provided by their library — even before the murder of George Floyd sparked a groundswell of protests nationwide, anti-racism books drew wide requests across the country. In conjunction
This hair treatment is the truth—and it’s amazing on all textures Trust me when I say I’ve tried allllllll the hair treatments. Having bleached my hair for more than 12 years now, I’m always on the hunt for products to help restore some life and hydration into my otherwise parched mane. While there are some
John Lewis has always been fighting for civil rights, voting rights, gun control, health-care reform and immigration. He’s been doing it for over 60 years so to say that his narrative is relevant more now than ever is a wild understatement. In the documentary John Lewis: Good Trouble, director Dawn Porter (Trapped, Gideon’s Army) chronicles
This week on Inside the Hive, CNN’s Jake Tapper joins Joe Hagan for a wide-ranging conversation, from his role covering Donald Trump to the gripping new war movie The Outpost based on Tapper’s 2012 nonfiction book about a harrowing battle between 53 U.S. service members and more than 400 Taliban in which eight Americans were
The historian David Starkey has resigned as a trustee of the Mary Rose Trust after making racist remarks during an appearance on a YouTube show. In a statement on Twitter last night, the trust said it had a “zero-tolerance” approach to racism and had accepted Starkey’s resignation. It is not clear whether the charity had
Michael Kors shop in Covent Garden. Dave Rushen | SOPA Images | Getty Images Michael Kors owner Capri Holdings on Wednesday estimated a bigger-than-feared 70% slump in first-quarter sales as the Covid-19 pandemic hammers demand for its luxury handbags and dresses. The closing of major shopping hubs in Europe, Asia and North America had a
Andrew Bird was the musical guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. From his home, he performed “Manifest,” from 2019’s My Finest Work Yet, accompanied by members of his family. “Got the Bird Family Band together,” he wrote on Twitter. Check out their performance below. Following the release of My Finest Work Yet, Andrew
Born April 30th 1991, Jacques Berman Webster II was a regular American civilian till he kickstarted his career in 2012 as a rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Fusing traditional hip-hop, lo-fi, and ambient sounds, Jacques, better known on stage as Travis Scott, developed his unique style early on. From mixtapes to albums, his dedicated
An artist’s rendering of a Momentus Vigoride transfer vehicle deploying satellites in orbit. Momentus A space startup offering a “last mile delivery” service for spacecraft is continuing its deal spree this year, becoming an increasingly important player in the growing small satellite market. Momentus, a Santa Clara, California-based company, has so far struck $40 million
Jul. 3rd, 2020 Paradise is a cliché term bandied about when the natural landscape in front of the viewer is beyond any other descriptor. The South Island of New Zealand is such place of crisp fresh air, majestic snow-capped alpine mountains, emerald forests, and crystal-clear fjord lakes where to describe it as paradise could be
Netflix’s new The Baby-Sitters Club adaptation is here to take us all back to Stoneybrook, Connecticut, and what a heartwarming trip it is. It’s been a long time since Ann M. Martin’s beloved books were last adapted to screen, and this 10-episode series is a refreshing, contemporary take on some familiar storylines. If you’ve already binged your
Jerritt ClarkGetty Images On Thursday, Khloé Kardashian apparently responded to rumors that she is engaged to Tristan Thompson, her daughter’s father. “Wait…what? lol,” she wrote on Twitter. “I just came online and I’m even confused lol,” she said in another tweet. “Basically my daily thoughts about 2020. But for real… wtf lol people just be
Great Interviews With Laverne Cox, Lilly Wachowski, Brian Michael Smith, And More As mentioned above, Disclosure is given great perspective and reflection through its impressive roster of interview subjects, all of whom are trans, queer and/or non-binary. Laverne Cox, who also serves as an executive producer, is one of the most prominent celebrities seen throughout