Clark Duke, Kailey Crawford and Cloris Leachman voice Thunk, Sandy and Gran in “The Croods: A New Age” Universal The week of Thanksgiving is typically a robust time at the box office, but this year the coronavirus pandemic has crippled the film industry, leaving little doubt that the November holiday will suffer the same fate.
Month: November 2020
Lockdown restrictions and financial pressures during the pandemic have left many charitable causes in crisis and created additional hardship for service users as industry professionals strive to meet increasing demands for support. We would like to hear from our readers about whether individuals working in the sector could be considered more vulnerable than most to
Everlane is about to kick off its massive Black Friday sale. From November 27 through November 30, the brand is taking 20 to 40 percent off select merchandise. Though the retailer has remained tight-lipped about what exactly will be on sale, you can expect great deals on cashmere sweaters, leather boots, and outerwear. That’s only
Canadian music artists Justin Bieber and The Weeknd (real name Abel Tesfaye) aren’t very happy with the Grammys right now. The 2021 Grammy nominations were announced Tuesday, and fan-favourite Bieber was nominated four times for best pop vocal album, best pop solo performance, best pop duo/group performance and best country duo/group performance. Bieber, 26, disagreed
The Big 5 publishing houses have decreased once again, as Penguin Random House (owned by parent company Bertelmann) outbid Harper (owned by Rupert Murdoch) to acquire Simon & Schuster. Penguin Random House will pay $2 billion dollars for the company. Simon & Schuster was put up for sale by owner Viaacom CBS in March in
(CNN) — Just weeks after unveiling an upcoming yacht concept that resembles a swan, Lazzarini Design Studio are pushing the boundaries even further with a brand new design that’s shaped like a shark. Measuring a staggering 153 meters, Prodigium is to be made of carbon fiber and aluminum, and has an estimated market price tag
It just goes to show dedicated Kurt Russell is to his craft, and for the current generation of children, there’s a strong chance he could become their Santa Claus, like how Tim Allen was the Santa for many ‘90s and 2000s kids thanks to The Santa Clause. It’s definitely his most family-friendly project of late,
Cars line-up as the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank distributes food outside a church in Los Angeles on Nov. 19, 2020. Mike Blake | Reuters Ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, a temporary drive-through to distribute food to those in need was set up near Lancaster, California, north of Los Angeles, on Tuesday. At least 2,000
Exclusive Kamal “Chance” Givens is taking a page from Michael Corleone in explaining why he was MIA from a reunion show with Tiffany “New York” Pollard … it’s not personal, it’s strictly business. Here’s the deal … Tiffany ripped Chance for blowing off “I Love New York Reunited” this week, saying it felt like he
The sudden and tragic news of i_o’s death today has shaken many fans and friends. Contemporaries like Kayzo, Jauz, Sullivan King, and others who attended Icon Collective with him in Los Angeles left especially heartfelt messages in his memory, as well as frequent collaborators and partners No Mana and Deadmau5. Ray Volpe, Subtronics, and others
The Prime Minister has today confirmed a return to the regional ‘tiered’ system from December 2, meaning holidays will be back on the cards for people living in the lower tiers. For anyone falling in the higher tiers, however, hotels will remain closed, group holidays with multiple households will be banned, and non-essential travel in and
The Kids Company founder Camila Batmanghelidjh “kicked back” against trustee attempts to impose financial controls in the months leading up to the charity’s collapse, the High Court heard yesterday. Richard Handover, a former Kids Company trustee and ex-WHSmith chief executive, was being questioned by Lesley Anderson, on behalf of the Official Receiver, about the period
10/10 would recommend booking a night in hotel a few minutes from home just to feel something! 2020, amiright?! *Sob-laughs maniacally* In March, the thought of a tropical vacation in winter 2020 was something to look forward to (LOL). Now, with the pandemic raging on, we have to look for rest and relaxation a little
With all eyes trained on Georgia, where the fate of the U.S. Senate—and, by extension, Joe Biden’s presidency—will be decided on January 5, organizers on the ground are taking nothing for granted. Georgia Democrats will reportedly go door-to-door to speak to voters in person, a reversal after the Democratic Party halted in-person canvassing earlier this
Publishing puts out very few new releases at the end of the year, so today, I will highlight a few upcoming titles that I have enjoyed. 2021 may seem like a long way away to some, but it’s already practically the end of November, so just hang tight! (TL;DR: Do not despair, there are still
A Gap store in New York, August 2, 2020. Scott Mlyn | CNBC Gap Inc. on Tuesday reported fiscal third-quarter earnings that fell short of expectations, as higher spending on marketing offset sales gains at Old Navy and Athleta. Under CEO Sonia Syngal, the retailer has centered investments around new advertising to clearly define each
The Pioneers Assistance Fund’s Covid-19 relief effort has helped more than 8,000 movie theater workers with nearly $3 million in grants during the pandemic. The fund, which is part of the Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation, is chaired by Chris Aronson, Paramount’s president of distribution. The overwhelming majority of financial assistance disbursed by the
Passengers arrive at Gatwick Airport, U.K. Dominic Lipinski – PA Images | PA Images | Getty Images LONDON — Travellers arriving in the U.K. will be able to cut their self-isolation period from 14 to five days starting next month if they test negative for the coronavirus, the British transport chief has said. As part
We’re deep into November, which means it’s way past time to acknowledge the reason for the season: Hallmark’s annual Christmas movies. The Crown Media channel has once again set a schedule of schmaltzy holiday fare with heartwarming romances, small town charm, and of course a good baking competition or two. It’s a gift that only
Exclusive The Weeknd was faced with a tough choice — perform the Grammys or the Super Bowl — but hammering out a deal to do both could’ve cost him Grammy nominations. Sources familiar with the situation tell us The Weeknd’s team was in talks for weeks with Grammy brass, who issued the ultimatum — us
Jim Cramer Scott Mlyn | CNBC CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Tuesday that some of the stock gains in the market are “insane,” with investors recently buying certain names from Tesla to Royal Caribbean seemingly without regard for fundamentals or the state of the coronavirus pandemic and holding onto them. “Where are the profit takers” after
Funds raised for good causes through the National Lottery dropped slightly in the first half of its financial year as the coronavirus pandemic hit sales before recovering. The National Lottery operator, Camelot, said today that £863.7m excluding investment returns had been raised for good causes between 1 April and 26 September, a fall of £13.1m
Mindy Kaling is booked and busy. During quarantine, the actress, writer, and producer released her Netflix comedy Never Have I Ever (and scored a season 2, which is shooting now); announced an adaptation of Jennifer Weiner’s novel Good in Bed, which she’ll produce and star in; and signed on to write the script for Legally
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The last win for a James Bond film at the Grammys happened back in 2014, when Adele’s title song for Skyfall was nominated and won against its competition. As Spectre wasn’t even nominated for contention, there’s still a bit of a spotty track record for recent James Bond themes being Grammy winners. The field is
“The difference between people who achieve their dreams and those who don’t is simple,” according to Spanx founder and CEO Sara Blakely. “It’s about action,” she said in an Instagram post on Monday. “It’s not about having a ton of brains or ton of money or a ton of experience,” according to Blakely. “Two decades
Hallmark is unveiling seven nights of new Christmas movies during the Thanksgiving week. That’s a lot of glorious holiday entertainment to look forward to! Tonight’s movie is A Christmas Tree Grows in Colorado, starring Rochelle Aytes as Erin Chambers, the mayor’s daughter and a city organizer tapped to help reinvigorate the tourism industry for Brooklyn,
Carpark Records has released a new compilation to celebrate the label’s 21st anniversary. No Cover: Carpark’s 21st Anniversary Covers Comp features Carpark musicians covering songs by other artists on the label. The compilation includes Sad 13 covering Cloud Nothings, Dan Deacon covering Ed Schrader’s Music Beat, Cloud Nothings covering Speedy Ortiz, and more. Listen below.
Three-quarters of charities expect demand for their services to rise over the next year while more than 80 per cent expect income to fall, new figures indicate. Latest data from the research charity Pro Bono Economics’ monthly Covid-19 charity tracker shows that 36 per cent of charity respondents said they expected demand for their services
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