‘Bird’ Is a Coming-of-Age Movie of a Different Feather

Bailey, too, would like to feel as free as those creatures of the sky. You naturally assume that the title refers, in the most aspirational way, to her. She is the one longing to spread her wings and fly, fly away. Nykiya Adams in ‘Bird.‘Atsushi Nishijima/MUBI As an act of rebellion, Bailey shaves her head. There are dollops of magical realism sprinkled throughout, if you know to look for them....

November 7, 2024 · 1 min · 88 words · James Hernandez

‘Citadel: Honey Bunny’ Flips the Script on the Sexy-Spy Franchise

This is a feature, not a bug. You dont need to have watched a second of the other two shows for appreciateHoney Bunny. People dont love franchises because theyre interconnected. Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu in ‘Citadel: Honey Bunny.‘Jignesh Panchal/Amazon Studios They love that the individual parts are good. All six episodes ofCitadel: Honey Bunnybegin streaming November 7 on Prime Video. Ive seen the whole season.

November 7, 2024 · 1 min · 67 words · Stephanie Hughes

‘Jeopardy!’ Contestant Says Sexist Clue Made Everyone in the Room ‘A Little Uncomfortable’

It is definitely an odd choice, Ryan told Binghamton UniversitysPipe Dreamnewspaper. It was like, Oh, that was unexpected. Maybe we choose better rhyming phrases in 2024. Eric McCandless/ABC/Getty Images So, I think its much better to be able to see than anything else. Maybe he can use his position to get it switched out before it goes out over the air. Jennings has been the sole host ofJeopardysince December 2023, when his co-host Mayim Bialik stepped down....

November 7, 2024 · 1 min · 87 words · Kevin Little

15 ‘Things’ Actually Worth the Splurge from Oprah’s Favorite Things List, According to Our Editors

Truly, nothing kick-starts the holiday shopping season like the release ofOprahs Favorite Things 2024 list. Do you really want to gift your momanotherfluffy robe? Or an obligatorytin of hot chocolateto your neighbor? Pixie Mood/Reisfields/Bose As with the past 10 years, every item on the list is also available toshop on Amazonright now. What are you waiting for? Start checking off your holiday gifting list below. It offers a whopping 50+ different options and customizable parameters all from a sleek panoramic touchscreen....

November 6, 2024 · 1 min · 189 words · Jennifer Cabrera

6 Books to Read Right Now for Some Self-Care and Mental Motivation

Were often our own worst critics. While other external factors can affect our outlook and worth, a lot of it is up to us. And thats not easy, especially for the perfectionist-personality types that put immense amounts of pressure on themselves. Fortunately, mental health isnt a taboo topic anymore. A chance to recharge looks different for every individual. But it can be something as simple as going for a walk, or even taking a long shower....

November 6, 2024 · 1 min · 131 words · Daniel Walls

A Jury Wouldn’t Convict Karen Read. Now She Wants Her Charges Dismissed

She pleaded not guilty. Since her arrest, Reads case has become a staple for dissection and commentary amongTikTokstrue crimecommunity. Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has yet to make a decision in the case. Karen Read arrives at Norfolk Superior Court for a hearing to dismiss murder charges against her.John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe/Getty Images

November 6, 2024 · 1 min · 52 words · Melissa Simpson

Abortion Won Almost Everywhere. Here’s Where It Lost

For now, Floridas six-week abortion ban will remain in effect. There is currently a total ban on abortion in effect in the state. In the seven other states where abortion was on the ballot, though, voters extended protections for care. People hold up signs during a pro-abortion-rights rally on the second anniversary of the Supreme Court ruling to overturn ‘Roe v. Wade’ in West Palm Beach, Florida.MARCO BELLO/AFP/Getty Images After viability, the law would protect abortions to protect the life or health of the pregnant person....

November 6, 2024 · 2 min · 308 words · Scott Smith

America Elects Convicted Felon to be President

The 45th president will become the 47th in late January. I will govern by a simple motto: Promises made, promises kept, Trump said. Trump has promised to forcibly remove millions, and said that it will be a bloody story. Donald Trump arrives to speak during an election-night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center on Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Florida.Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images He has vowed to employ local law enforcement, sheriffs, and, if necessary, the armed forces....

November 6, 2024 · 2 min · 214 words · Shannon Pace

Ariana Grande Reveals Acting, and Not Pop Music, Will Be Her Focus ‘the Next 10 Years’

I love them, and they will deal, and we will be here forever. Im always going to make music. Im always going to go on stage. Ariana GrandeDon Arnold/WireImage During that time, Grande only had one feature-film role, playing herself in the apocalypse comedyDont Look Up. Expect those hiatuses to be the norm going forward.

November 6, 2024 · 1 min · 55 words · Linda Schwartz

Beyoncé Became Pamela Anderson on Election Day and the Actress Loved It

On Tuesday, Beyonce shared the firstmusic videofromCowboy Carter, channeling Halloween and Election Day at once. In it, she donned three iconicPamela Andersonlooks. Now, the actress has celebrated them on her own Instagram stories. Pamela Anderson, BeyoncéDia Dipasupil/Getty Images; Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Anderson also posted a clip of the video with Beyonce going full Pam. She captioned the post Beylloween fin. In recent years, Anderson has released adocumentaryandmemoirto tell her own story....

November 6, 2024 · 1 min · 82 words · Heidi Clark

Billie Eilish, Jack White, Cardi B Respond to Trump Victory: ‘It’s a War on Women’

Despite aslew of celebrity endorsementsfor Kamala Harris,Donald Trumphasdeclared victoryin the presidential election. etc.. Any or all of it. The artist also posted an image ofLGBTQ+mental health resources. Billie Eilish performing in New York City in October 2024.Kevin Mazur/Getty Images Bette Midlershared a quotefrom H.L. We move toward a lofty ideal. Our community is alive because we lift and take care of each other. We are not moved by bullshit. When were afraid we lean on each other....

November 6, 2024 · 3 min · 504 words · Stacey Snow

Billionaires Take Smug Victory Lap After Trump’s Decisive Win

Confident at the relatively early hour of 10:30 p.m. (Harris did eventually call the president-elect.) Among them was AmazonsJeff Bezos, also owner of theWashington Postand widely criticized forkilling the newspapers endorsement of Harris. (The paper issued no endorsement,angering staffand causing aquarter of a million readersto cancel their subscriptions.) Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, and Bill Ackman. No nation has bigger opportunities. Wishing [Trump] all success in leading and uniting the America we all love....

November 6, 2024 · 1 min · 144 words · Margaret Smith

California May Have Voted to Keep Slavery in Prisons

Proposition 6 was an effort to banslaveryby creating voluntary work programs with a focus on rehabilitation. Supporters of the measure spent $2.1 million, compared to roughly $9,000 spent against it. California voters also passed ameasureto make shoplifting a felony for repeat offenders and makefentanylpossession a felony as well. A crew of inmate firefighters walks to their vehicle after shoveling and clearing snow following a series of winter storms in Southern California on March 3, 2023, in Crestline, California....

November 6, 2024 · 2 min · 250 words · Thomas Hall