Dolly Parton is among the list 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, announced on May 4. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame unveiled the list which includes Parton, Pat Benatar, Duran Duran, Eminem, Lionel Richie, Eurythmics, Carly Simon, Judas Priest, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Allen Grubman, Jimmy Iovine, Sylvia Robinson, Elizabeth …
Monthly Archives: May 2022
Suspect in custody after attack on Dave Chappelle while performing on stage at Hollywood Bowl
The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed that a 23-year-old man armed with a replica handgun that contained a knife blade was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon, after attacking comedian Dave Chappelle onstage Tuesday night as he performed at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl arena. LAPD identified the suspect as Isaiah Lee of Los Angeles, …
Former President Donald Trump settles lawsuit with the District of Columbia over accusations of improperly spending non-profit funds
Court documents show that former President Donald Trump settled a lawsuit on Tuesday with the District of Columbia over accusations of improperly spending non-profit funds. Trump agreed to pay $750,000 to settle the lawsuit that was filed against Trump’s Presidential Inaugural Committee, Trump International Hotel Washington D.C., and the Trump Organization. The District of Columbia …
The Supreme Court confirms draft opinion on abortion is authentic; opens investigation into leaked document
On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court confirmed that a draft opinion to overturn the landmark abortion ruling in Roe vs. Wade that was leaked late Monday is authentic, however cautioned that the draft is not necessarily the final word on the matter. The opinion, drafted in February and reported by Politico on Monday night, has …
Screen adaptation of the Broadway show ‘Wicked’ to be split into two films
Director Jon M. Chu announced that the movie adaptation of the Broadway show ‘Wicked” will be split into two films. The first film is scheduled for release December 2024. Wicked premiered on Broadway in 2003. Chu cited misgivings about attempting to condense the Broadway musical into a single film, saying in part: “As we tried …
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Take a look at Florence Pugh and Harry Styles in the first trailer for the film ‘Don’t Worry Darling’
New Line Cinema has released the first trailer for Don’t Worry Darling, the new movie directed by Olivia Wilde and starring Florence Pugh and Harry Styles. In the film, Pugh plays Alice and Styles plays Jack, two citizens of a company town called Victory. Don’t Worry Darling hits North American theaters on September 23, 2022. …
Former Philadelphia police officer charged with murder in shooting of 12-year-old boy
A former Philadelphia police officer who was fired after he fatally shot 12-year-old Thomas “TJ” Siderio in the back in March has been charged with murder. District Attorney Larry Krasner announced during a press conference on Monday that 26-year-old Edsaul Mendoza was arrested Sunday night and charged with first-degree murder, third-degree murder, voluntary manslaughter and …
Supreme Court unanimously rules against city of Boston for refusing to allow Christian flag to fly
On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled against the city of Boston, saying they violated the First Amendment when they denied a group the opportunity to fly the Christian Flag outside City Hall four years ago. In 2017, the New Hampshire-based group Camp Constitution — which focuses on promoting “Judeo-Christian moral heritage” — had …
Netflix cancels Meghan Markle’s animated series ‘Pearl’
Netflix has canceled an animated series that was in development from creator Meghan Markle. Titled Pearl, the series was set to follow the adventures of a 12-year-old girl who finds inspiration from influential women throughout history. The cancelation of Pearl comes after Netflix shares plunged in April after the streaming service announced a drop in …
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Original cast of ‘That ’70s Show’ set to reunite for Netflix’s sequel series ‘That 90s Show’
The original cast of the hit comedy “That ’70s Show” is reuniting for Netflix’s “That ’90s Show” sequel. Netflix has confirmed that Topher Grace (Eric), Laura Prepon (Donna), Mila Kunis (Jackie), Ashton Kutcher (Kelso), and Wilmer Valderrama (Fez) will all make guest appearances in season one of the upcoming series (the only original cast member …