Celebrity chef Mario Batali, whose career crumbled amid several sexual misconduct accusations, pleaded not guilty Friday to a charge that he forcibly kissed and groped a woman at a Boston restaurant in 2017. Batali, 58, wearing his signature red ponytail and a blazer, did not speak during the brief hearing …
Read More »New Dr. Seuss Book: Never
It’s truer than true — a posthumous Dr. Seuss book is being released in September, 28 years after the author’s death, Random House Children’s Books announced Thursday. According to the press release, the book is about “creating and experiencing art.” “Dr. Seuss’ Horse Museum” will be released on September 3, 2019, …
Read More »Woolsey Fire damages “Westworld” set, “Bachelor” mansion and homes of celebrities like Kim Kardashian West, Caitlyn Jenner, Lady Gaga and other celebs flee fast
LOS ANGELES — The fast-moving “Woolsey Fire” ravaging Southern California has scorched the homes of some celebrities and a historic movie site recently used by the HBO series “Westworld.” The wildfire forced celebrities to join thousands of others who have fled flames that have claimed homes and forced an evacuation of …
Read More »Harry Belafonte on his inspirations, activism, and confronting racism
Even before Harry Belafonte won global fame as a performer, he saw himself as part of a grand tradition of artists who use their voices for change. His role model was Paul Robeson, the singer, actor and activist whose career was derailed by McCarthyism. This week, the National Recording Registry …
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