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‘Shirley’ review: Elisabeth Moss again outshines the movie as troubled writer Shirley Jackson

'Shirley' review: Elisabeth Moss again outshines the movie as troubled writer Shirley Jackson

Adapted from Susan Scarf Merrell’s book, the movie introduces Jackson (Moss) as a near-bedridden wreck, living in Vermont with her English professor husband Stanley Hyman (Michael Stuhlbarg) when the aforementioned fictional couple lands at their doorstep. Fred Nemser (Logan Lerman) has arrived for a teaching gig along with his new bride Rose (Odessa Young), who is enlisted to perform work …

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Kanye West donates $ 2 million, pays college tuition for George Floyd’s daughter

Kanye West donates $ 2 million, pays college tuition for George Floyd's daughter

West established a 529 educational plan to fully cover the college tuition of Gianna Floyd, George Floyd’s 6-year-old daughter, according to West’s representative. West’s donation, which will also help cover families’ legal expenses, comes in the wake of massive protests across the country after the deaths. Many voices in entertainment call for an end to systematic racism, police brutality, and …

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The team of ‘Tiger King’ Joe Exotic goes to Carole Baskin to get his zoo

The team of 'Tiger King' Joe Exotic goes to Carole Baskin to get his zoo

This month, a judge ruled in favor of Baskin’s Big Cat Rescue in his lawsuit against Greater Wynnewood Development Group, LLC, the company Joe Exotic once owned, giving him control of G.W. Zoo in Oklahoma. Then his team spoke for him from Twitter. “While we again recognize that it is truly time to pray for justice for the George Floyd …

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BeyoncĂ© urges fans to stay ‘focused’ on fight for justice for George Floyd

Beyoncé demands justice for George Floyd

Floyd, an unarmed black man, died in police custody after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin pressed his knee to his neck for nearly nine minutes during his arrest. His death has sparked protests in the United States and around the world. The Grammy-winning artist shared a heartwarming message on Instagram Wednesday, featuring an aerial photo of thousands of Black …

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Mary Pat Gleason, ‘Mom’ actress, dies at 70

Mary Pat Gleason, 'Mom' actress, dies at 70

She was 70 years old. “For those of you who didn’t know, Mary Pat had been waging the most heroic battle against cancer after being in remission for quite some time. She continued to work on shows like ‘Blacklist’ and ‘Mom’ even despite the pain. I visited Providence Saint Joseph’s shortly before this pandemic and, while struggling with tears during …

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Dwayne Johnson makes powerful claim for leadership

Dwayne Johnson makes powerful claim for leadership

The actor stated in a video post on his social media channels that the United States is “crippled” and “kneeling asking to be heard and asking for change.” The video message that was released early Thursday has garnered more than 7 million views. Johnson continues asking: “Where is our compassionate leader who is going to step forward to our kneeling …

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Chris Trousdale, former member of Dream Street, dead at 34

Chris Trousdale, former member of Dream Street, dead at 34

“It is with great regret that we confirmed the death of Chris Trousdale on June 2, 2020 from an undisclosed illness,” said a statement from Trousdale manager Amanda Stephan. “He was a light to many and will be missed by his family, friends and fans around the world.” Trousdale was just 8 years old when he began acting on Broadway …

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John Boyega tells London Black Lives Matter protesters: ‘Now is the time’

John Boyega tells London Black Lives Matter protesters: 'Now is the time'

The star made an emotional speech in a megaphone as thousands of people passed through Hyde Park, marching in solidarity with protesters in the United States. “Black lives have always mattered,” Boyega said at the rally. “We have always been important. We have always wanted to say something. We have always succeeded independently. And now is the time. I am …

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