Dick Van Dyke, the beloved actor and comedian, is just weeks away from turning 100. As he approaches this milestone, he's been open about the challenges and joys of aging. In a recent essay, he shared that he's had to slow down, turning down gigs in Chicago and New York because travel has become too tough. He joked about his physical changes, saying he's now a "stoop...
Ever heard of a book that makes you laugh so hard you snort and then makes you cry all in one go? That's exactly what "Traveling Mercies" by Anne Lamott does. It's all about her journey to finding faith, and it's not your typical religious story. She grew up in a family that didn't believe in God, then she had her fair share of troubles with drugs and alcohol, and fi...
Scarlett Johansson, now 40, has come a long way since her early days in Hollywood. She recently received the Legend & Groundbreaker Award at the Newport Beach Film Festival for her directorial debut, "Eleanor the Great. " The film, released last month, stars June Squibb and Erin Kellyman and tells the story of a 94-year-old woman starting over in New York City. At t...
Brian Wilson was a musical prodigy who left an indelible mark on American music. His journey was marked by both brilliance and struggle. Wilson's genius was first recognized by Derek Taylor, the Beatles' publicist. This recognition set high expectations for Wilson, pushing him to constantly outdo himself. Wilson's ability to transform simple instruments into somethin...
Relationships are tricky. They can be even trickier when one person is full of energy and the other craves calm. This is the situation someone finds themselves in. They are dating a man who seems to have endless energy and a mind that races in multiple directions. He is a great catch on paper. He has a good job, his own place, loves cats, and can cook. He is also at...
Paul Mescal, a rising star in the film industry, recently shared his thoughts on how masculinity is portrayed in movies. He believes that cinema is moving away from the typical strong, leading man roles. Mescal stars in a new film called "The History of Sound. " In this movie, he plays a musician who travels with a friend to record folk songs in New England. Mescal ...
The entertainment industry often falls short in providing authentic roles for actors of mixed Asian heritage. Olivia, who has Chinese ancestry, has been vocal about this issue. She has turned down many offers because they perpetuated harmful stereotypes. These stereotypes often cast Asian American women as either submissive or out of control. This limited portrayal c...
George Clooney and Patti LuPone have a lot in common. They both have a passion for their craft. They both have a strong sense of social responsibility. And they both have a knack for making people laugh. But they also have a lot to say about the state of the world and the role of art in it. For Clooney, who is making his Broadway debut in "Good Night, and Good Luck, ...
Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler have once again proven their winning formula with the hit film "Sinners. " Their collaboration has been a consistent success, from "Fruitvale Station" to the blockbuster "Black Panther. " This dynamic duo has joined the ranks of legendary director-actor partnerships, such as Martin Scorsese with Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio,...
It's been a tough road for someone who's always been in the spotlight. She's 43 and battling stage 4 cancer. She's known for being on reality TV, but now she's sharing her struggles with the world. She posted a side-by-side picture on Instagram. One showed her before her diagnosis, with long, blond hair. The other showed her now, with a shaved head. The caption read,...