NEW YORK — Anthony Bourdain’s 11-year-old daughter performed in a concert just days after her father died of an apparent suicide in France. Bourdain’s ex-wife, Ottavia Busia, shared a photo on Instagram of their child, Ariane, appearing on stage at a music venue in New York. Busia wrote that their …
Read More »Hank Azaria: I’d “be willing” to quit voicing Apu on “The Simpsons”
Hank Azaria, who voices the character of Apu Nahasapeemapetilon on “The Simpsons,” says he’s “perfectly willing” to “step aside” from continuing in the role in light of controversy swirling around it. Apu is an immigrant Indian character who runs a convenience store on the program. Azaria and “The Simpsons” have …
Read More »Spotify and Hulu join forces for $13 subscription bundle
Spotify on Wednesday announced a new bundle deal called “Spotify Premium, now with Hulu” that combines the two subscriptions for $12.99 per month. The deal bundles the $9.99 Spotify Premium subscription and the standard $7.99 Hulu with Limited Commercials tier, for a $5 saving. The first month will only cost $10.99, too. …
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Jay-Z might be known for his tough guy image, but the rapper says he cried tears of joy when his mother, Gloria Carter, came out to him as lesbian. In an episode of Netflix’s “My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman,” Jay-Z says of the moment, “I really …
Read More »What to eat before a workout – and foods to avoid
Looking to feel good or increase your energy during your workout? What you eat before you head to the gym could make all the difference. Coach and celebrity trainer Harry Hanson says eating the wrong foods right before getting your sweat on can drag you down. “You don’t want to …
Read More »Clark Gregg, Djimon Hounsou join cast of “Captain Marvel”
Marvel announced that Clark Gregg, Djimon Hounsou and Lee Pace will be joining the cast of “Captain Marvel,” reports Entertainment Weekly. Production is underway and the movie is set for a March 8, 2019 release. Brie Larson plays the title role of Carol Danvers. The news is a bit of a …
Read More »Rihanna’s anger over ad sparks online outrage, Snapchat apology; snapchat calls ad “disgusting”
LOS ANGELES — An ad on Snapchat asking users if they’d rather “Slap Rihanna” or “Punch Chris Brown” has spawned widespread outrage, including from the singer herself, and brought profuse apologies from the company behind the visual-messaging app. Snapchat said it is investigating how the ad for a mobile video …
Read More »“Get Out” wins Best Film, Director at Spirit Awards
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Jordan Peele’s “Get Out” won best film and best director on Saturday at the 33rd Independent Film Spirit Awards, a day before the horror sensation will vie for top honors at the Academy Awards. The wins for Peele’s directorial debut gave the Spirits, a celebration of …
Read More »How to get the most out of your workout in the least amount of time
You’ve probably heard that you need to get at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise every week. But a study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology suggests that a mix of different types of exercise brings better results than simply adding more quantity. That’s important if you spend hours at the …
Read More »Sleep experts recommend new school start times for teens
Any parent who’s ever had to drag a groggy teen out of bed in the morning would likely agree with new guidelines that say kids should start school later in the morning. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (ASSM) now recommends that middle and high schools should start classes no …
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