The Toronto International Film Festival gives many awards season hopefuls their first encounter with a crucial group: real audiences
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Oprah Winfrey launching wellness arena tour next year
Oprah Winfrey is bringing her motivational spirit on the road in early 2020 with an arena tour promoting a healthier lifestyle.
Rapper DMX helps Maine family with back-to-school purchases
The rapper was in Maine to perform at Rock Row when he ran into a mother and daughter at the Maine Mall.
How 7 ‘losers’ forged a bond for ‘It Chapter Two’
For the 7 losers of ‘It Chapter Two,’ it was a bond forged in scotch, long days and a mission to kill that clown.
Filmmaker Nate Parker apologizes for being ‘tone deaf’
The inclusion of his new film at the Venice International Film Festival draws criticism stemming from his response to a rape allegation three years ago.
Ellie Goulding weds art dealer boyfriend in lavish ceremony
The British singer-songwriter’s pals Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom and Sienna Miller attend.
People who post selfies viewed as less likable, less successful, study finds
Washington State researchers asked over 100 students to rate 30 individual profiles on 13 attributes, such as self-absorption and self-esteem.
Valerie Harper, TV’s sassy, lovable Rhoda, dies at 80
Valerie Harper, a four-time Emmy winner for playing TV’s sassy, lovable Rhoda, dies at 80
Abigail Washburn, Bela Fleck entertain at Waterville Opera House
According to the Waterville Opera House website, the rules that Bela Fleck and Abigail Washburn record by are strict. That is, if taking the sound of a banjo to where, as Fleck said, “We’re expressing different emotions through past techniques and going to deeper places” can qualify as strict. The duo performed Thursday. One member […]
Reporters at Venice Film Festival focus on Roman Polanski’s film, not his crime
The director, whose movie ‘An Officer and a Spy’ is among those in competition, fled the U.S. after pleading guilty to unlawful sex with a 13-year-old girl.