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New this week: David Bowie, 'Fatal Attraction' and Smokey
Read full article: New this week: David Bowie, 'Fatal Attraction' and SmokeyThis weekโs new entertainment releases include albums from Smokey Robinson and The National, a live action take on the classic Peter Pan story with Jude Law as Captain Hook and the David Bowie documentary โMoonage Daydream,โ which is described as a one-of-a-kind trip into the mind of the celebrated rock star.
A mixed box office weekend as โFree Guyโ tops again
Read full article: A mixed box office weekend as โFree Guyโ tops againFour new films with major stars from Hugh Jackman to Michael Keaton opened in North American movie theaters this weekend and only the one with animated puppies fared well.
Chloe, Shahidi, Cordae part of Disney EP honoring Black life
Read full article: Chloe, Shahidi, Cordae part of Disney EP honoring Black lifeDisney is celebrating this yearโs Juneteenth with a new EP about the Black experience featuring actor and activist Yara Shahidi, Chloe Bailey of Chloe x Halle and rapper YBN Cordae, who is donating his proceeds to students attending historically Black colleges and universities.
Webby Awards go to Fauci, Oprah, DuVernay and Pharrell
Read full article: Webby Awards go to Fauci, Oprah, DuVernay and PharrellDr. Anthony Fauci, Oprah Winfrey, Ava DuVernay, Riz Ahmed, Dua Lipa, Andra Day and Dwayne โThe Rockโ Johnson all won honors Tuesday at the Webby Awards, which recognize the best internet content and creators.
'Speak up!' โ 'Sesame Street' tackles racism in TV special
Read full article: 'Speak up!' โ 'Sesame Street' tackles racism in TV specialNEW YORK โ โSesame Street" has always pressed for inclusion. Sesame Workshop โ the nonprofit, educational organization behind โSesame Streetโ โ will later this month air the half-hour anti-racist special "The Power of Weโ and hopes families will watch together. The special defines racism for younger viewers and shows how it can be hurtful. โSesame Street,โ which last year celebrated its 50th anniversary, has a history of explaining the world to children, tackling everything from foster care to substance abuse. The latest special comes on the heels of โSesame Streetโ contributing to โComing Together: Standing Up To Racism,โ a CNN town hall special in June hosted by Van Jones and Erica Hill.
Barbie relaunches Yara Shahidi โvoteโ doll ahead of elections
Read full article: Barbie relaunches Yara Shahidi โvoteโ doll ahead of electionsThis new Barbie doll is encouraging people to vote. Itโs a relaunch of Mattelโs Shero Doll featuring activist and actress Yara Shahidi. But, itโs getting a fashion makeover. [TRENDING: Fla. moves to phase 3 of coronavirus reopening | New Jurassic World coaster announced | What authority do local leaders have in Phase 3?] This Barbie wears a T-shirt that says โvote.โMattel says this doll will be available to ship Oct. 9, just in time for election day.