Paul Harding’s ‘This Other Eden’ was also nominated for a National Book Award.
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‘Scream’ star Jenna Ortega stands by co-star amid firing for pro-Palestine posts
The meta-horror hit’s studio, Spyglass Media Group, clarified the decision to fire 33-year-old Barrera was not linked to her direct support of Palestine, but the comments she made veered into antisemitic territory.
Marty Krofft, of producing pair that put ‘H.R. Pufnstuf’ and ‘Land of the Lost’ on TV, dies at 86
The pair were honored with a Daytime Emmy for lifetime achievement in 2018. They got their Walk of Fame star two years later.
Grape growing in the big leagues
Our columnist reports back from the French wine-making regions of Burgundy and Champagne. Sorry, Maine, we’re not there yet.
Holiday Arts Preview: A dose of culture every day of December
We mapped out a way to fill the whole month with holiday art shows, performances and more, one day at a time.
Paris Hilton welcomes her second child, a baby girl
It’s her second child with her husband Carter Reum. In January, the pair announced the birth of their son, Phoenix, who was born via surrogate.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of sexual abuse by two more women
Both of the new suits were filed Thursday on the eve of the expiration of the Adult Survivors Act, a New York law permitting victims of sexual abuse a one-year window to file civil action regardless of the statute of limitations.
Daryl Hall is suing John Oates over plan to sell stake in joint venture. A judge has paused the sale
The move quickly prompted a judge to temporarily block the sale while legal proceedings and a previously initiated arbitration continued.
‘Miracle on 34th Street’ is a Thanksgiving 1947 gift
George Seaton’s “Miracle on 34th Street” is a miracle on its own, and we’re talking about it today because this is Thanksgiving Day’s special review, as there will be no newspaper on Thanksgiving. Here, at the end of November, when hundreds of Christmas movies are opening or streaming on our living room screens as turkey […]
Susan Sarandon, Melissa Barrera dropped from Hollywood companies after comments on Israel-Hamas war
Oscar-winning actor Susan Sarandon and “Scream” star Melissa Barrera were each dropped by Hollywood companies after making comments on the Israel-Hamas war that some deemed antisemitic.