Nicole Kidman, Melissa McCarthy, Regina Hall and more appear in the latest teaser trailer for Hulu’s Nine Perfect Strangers. In the clip, Kidman — who portrays health and wellness resort director Masha — promises her nine visitors that she can heal and transform them in 10 days Michael Shannon, Manny Jacinto, Luke Evans, Samara Weaving, …
Monthly Archives: April 2021
Kanye West’s Nike Air Yeezy 1s sell for record $1.8 Million
A pair of shoes worn by Kanye West during his performance at the 2008 Grammys just sold for a record 7-figure price. The prototype Nike Air Yeezy 1 brought in a whopping $1.8 million in a recent private sale, according to Sotheby’s. The $1.8 million sale price breaks the record for the most expensive pair …
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Justice Department launches probe of Louisville PD’s use of force
The Justice Department launched a wide-ranging “pattern or practice” investigation of Louisville’s police department on Monday, in the wake of last year’s police shooting death of Breonna Taylor. Attorney General Merrick Garland said at a news conference that the civil investigation into the Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government and the Louisville Metro Police Department is to …
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United States to release millions of doses of AstraZeneca vaccine to other countries
On Monday, officials said that the United States will release millions of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine doses to other countries. White House senior adviser for COVID-19 response, Andy Slavitt, made the announcement on Twitter saying: “U.S. to release 60 million AstraZeneca doses to other countries as they become available.” The announcement comes amid mounting pressure from …
Netflix releases the trailer for ‘Master of None’ Season 3
Netflix has released the trailer for Master of None Season 3, set to premiere May 23. The third season of the series, created by Aziz Ansari and Alan Yang, will focus on Denise (Lena Waithe) and her partner, Alicia (Naomi Ackie). The season is subtitled “Moments in Love,” and the trailer illustrates the relationship of …
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2021 Oscars: See the full list of winners
The 93rd Academy Awards was held last night, and due to the coronavirus pandemic the star-studded event took place at both The Union Station and the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles with a limited audience. Some nominees also appeared via satellite from remote locations. Attendees were vaccinated, tested and seated in a socially distanced manner …
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Democrat Troy Carter wins Louisiana U.S. House seat in special election runoff
Democratic state Sen. Troy Carter won in the race for Louisiana’s 2nd Congressional District in a special election runoff, defeating fellow Democratic state Sen. Karen Carter Peterson. Carter, 48, captured 55 percent of the votes, 48,511 to 39,295, with all precincts in the district that serves serves nearly all of New Orleans. Democrat Cedric Richmond …
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At least 6 dead in highway crash involving passenger van on Georgia interstate
At least six people died in a highway crash involving a passenger van in Georgia on Sunday. According to police, the crash was reported at about 7 p.m. on Saturday in the northbound lanes of I-85 at the split to I-985 in Georgia’s Gwinett County, about 35 miles north of Atlanta. Police Sgt. Michele Pihera …
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Elon Musk to host ‘Saturday Night Live’ with Miley Cyrus as musical guest on May 8
“Saturday Night Live” announced they will be back on May 8 for its first episode since April 10, and also announced that Tesla CEO Elon Musk will be hosting the show for the first time, alongside musical Miley Cyrus, who will be making her sixth appearance as a musical guest on the show. The show …
Anti-Asian hate crime bill is passed by Senate
The Senate passed an anti-Asian hate crimes bill introduced amid a spate of violence spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act passed the chamber with a 94-1 vote on Thursday. Sen. Maize Hirono, D-Hawaii, introduced the bill last month along with Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., and Rep. Grace Meng, D-N.Y. Hirono said in …
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