The second-ever “Saturday Night Live: At Home” edition was a star-studded affair. Brad Pitt was the first special guest in the April 26 virtual episode of the NBC late-night sketch comedy show. 25 more words

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In his first interview since abruptly retiring from “Hardball,” Chris Matthews owned up to the allegations of inappropriate behavior against him. In late February, journalist Laura Bassett revealed that Matthews made unprofessional comments to her while she was getting her makeup done to appear on his show. 12 more words

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World War II fantasy horror movie “Warhunt,” starring Mickey Rourke, has wrapped after it continued shooting during the Covid-19 crisis. The crew on the project, which shot in Riga, capital of Latvia, were allowed to continue working by abiding by government guidelines. 15 more words

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Harold Reid, the bass singer in the long-running country vocal quartet the Statler Brothers, died Friday night at age 80. A post on the group’s website said that Reid “had bravely endured a long battle with kidney failure.” The group had retired in 2002 after being together in various configurations since 1955. They were inducted…

via Harold Reid, Statler Brothers Bass Singer and Country Music Hall of Fame Member, Dies at 80 — Variety

Gene Dynarski, who appeared as Izzy Mandelbaum Jr. on “Seinfeld” and on the original “Star Trek” television series, has died. He was 86. Dynarski died on Feb. 32 more words

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SPOILER ALERT: Do not read if you have not yet watched “Prisoners of War,” the series finale of “Homeland.” “Homeland” went out on a high note Sunday with a 66-minute final episode that was full of the elements that defined the series. 18 more words

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SPOILER ALERT: Do not read if you have not yet watched “Prisoners of War,” the series finale of “Homeland.” Carrie’s fate wasn’t sealed on the page until 24 hours before “Homeland” shot its final scenes. 23 more words

via ‘Homeland’ Producers Talk Alternate Endings, Carrie’s Fate and Mandy’s Final Song — Variety

On The Poetry of Science, Sam Illingworth translates cutting-edge scientific research into poems, bridging the science/humanities gap along the way.

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World Book Day is a charity funded by publishers and booksellers in the UK and Ireland whose mission is to give every child a book of their own. Its website is a space to celebrate authors and illustrators, as well as reading for all ages.

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After doctors had to amputate his right leg last week, Broadway actor Nick Cordero has had a procedure to insert a temporary pacemaker in his heart, his wife Amanda Kloots announced. 27 more words

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