The Disney Channel animated series “The Owl House” has made history by having Disney’s first bisexual lead character. Luz Noceda, the show’s 14-year-old protagonist, is a normal teen who goes on a journey to another world to become a witch. 16 more words
via ‘The Owl House’ Makes History With Disney’s First Bisexual Lead Character — Variety
Howell Binkley, the Tony Award-winning lighting designer behind “Hamilton,” “Jersey Boys” and “In the Heights,” died Aug. 14 after a long battle with lung cancer. He was 64. 28 more words
via ‘Hamilton’ Lighting Designer Howell Binkley Dies at 64 — Variety
Newsweek has apologized for an op-ed published on Wednesday that questioned Kamala Harris’ eligibility as Joe Biden’s pick for vice president. An editor’s note added to the article on Friday apologized and said the original piece was “being used by some as a tool to perpetuate racism and xenophobia.” The op-ed was written by conservative…
via Newsweek Apologizes for Op-Ed Questioning Kamala Harris’ Citizenship — Variety
After prolonged closures due to the coronavirus pandemic, movie theaters in the United States and other parts of the world are slowly starting to turn the lights back on, welcome patrons and hear their cash registers ring again. 18 more words
via Box Office Slowly Sputters Back to Life After Coronavirus Closures — Variety
Liverpool’s Cavern Club, best known as the launchpad for The Beatles, is in a fight for survival. The club used to host about 800,000 visitors a year, but it has been standing empty since the coronavirus lockdown in March. 19 more words
via Liverpool’s Cavern Club, The Beatles’ Launchpad, Fights for Survival — Variety
In a new, brief stand-up set, comedian Katt Williams slams President Trump’s coronavirus response and urges people to vote and show support for Black Lives Matter. 30 more words
CBS is set to honor the legacy of civil rights pioneer and longtime congressman John Lewis with a primetime special hosted by a an array of A-list names. 31 more words
Courteney Cox will reprise her role as news reporter Gale Weathers in the upcoming “Scream” reboot. Spyglass Media Group and Paramount made the announcement Friday and said filming is expected to begin later this year in Wilmington, N.C. 20 more words
via Courteney Cox Will Return as Gale Weathers in ‘Scream’ Reboot — Variety
Jeff Logan, owner of Logan Luxury Theatres, has been struggling to make ends meet for most of 2020. After being closed for months due to coronavirus, he recently reopened the three movie theaters he runs in South Dakota, screening classics like Indiana Jones and Star Wars. 12 more words
Taylor Swift’s latest album, “Folklore,” has sold over 2 million copies worldwide in one week, already solidifying its place as one of 2020’s top-selling albums. Swift’s eighth studio album, which she announced roughly 15 hours before its surprise release, also generated more than 500 million streams across various platforms throughout its debut week. Republic Records,…
via Taylor Swift’s ‘Folklore’ Sells Over 2 Million Copies in First Week — Variety
