In Knight’s adaptation, this arrangement is much the same as it is in the source material, but everything from Pip’s early aspirations to Havisham’s wealth to Jaggers’s business is couched in the explicit terms of imperialism. Before he’s even met Havisham and Estella, the young Pip tells Joe that he aims to leave this village […]
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Indeed, the diversity in the movement can be seen in the nature of labor action these past few months. This week, workers at over 100 Starbucks locations nationwide went on strike to protest the company’s alleged union-busting schemes. Another union representing 30,000 Los Angeles school staff workers—including custodians, cafeteria workers, bus drivers, special education assistants, […]
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harry potter and the dadly hallows 9:33 AM March 27, 2023 The Boy Who Lived will soon become a dad. Daniel Radcliffe and his longtime girlfriend, Erin Darke, are expecting their first child together, his representative confirmed to multiple outlets, including CNN. Radcliffe has been dating Darke, who is also an actor, for more than a decade after […]
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Still, the ancient war of spy vs. spy rages on. The FBI now opens a new counterintelligence case against Chinese spies and agents every 10 hours. In October, the CIA’s assistant director for counterintelligence sent an alert throughout the agency noting that, in recent years, dozens of recruited informants in China, Iran, Pakistan, and other […]
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Yeah, we’re thinking he’s back! John Wick: Chapter 4 opened to an impressive $73.5 million at the domestic box office this weekend, marking easily the biggest debut yet for the action franchise. This surpasses the series’ previous high of a $56.8 million opening weekend for John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum in 2019. In fact, every John Wick installment […]
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Jonathan Majors has been arrested in New York City after allegedly assaulting a woman, according to multiple reports. The actor’s arrest was confirmed to IndieWire by an NYPD spokesperson, who said police responded to a 911 call inside an apartment, and an investigation determined a 33-year-old male “was involved in a domestic dispute with a 30-year-old female,” […]
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The beginning of the end for Succession is here. The acclaimed HBO series returns Sunday night for its final season, and in recent weeks, the creator and cast have been preparing to say goodbye. Here’s everything they’ve said about the show’s imminent end, how they knew things were wrapping up, and what we can expect […]
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Taylor Swift is on the road again, and she’s giving back to the communities she visits along the way. The singer has been donating to food banks in the places where she’s stopping on her Eras Tour, according to People. Terri Shoemaker of the Arizona Food Bank Network told AZ Central that Swift made what the outlet […]
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Actress Gwyneth Paltrow is in court facing allegations that she recklessly caused a 2016 skiing accident. Here’s everything you need to know: Why is Gwyneth Paltrow in court over a skiing accident? Paltrow is being sued by Terry Sanderson, a retired optometrist who alleges she crashed into him while skiing at a Utah resort in […]
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The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged eight celebrities, including actress Lindsay Lohan, with illegally promoting crypto. The SEC announced the charges against Lohan and seven others on Wednesday, saying they touted the crypto asset securities Tronix and/or BitTorrent “without disclosing that they were compensated for doing so and the amount of their compensation.” The other celebrities who […]
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As Williams and others have put it, Reconstruction was not a failure: It was “overthrown.” To counteract the notion that Reconstruction’s promises were meaningless, Williams highlights the real gains that many freed Black Southerners made under the protection of Reconstruction laws and federal enforcement. Hannah and Samuel Tutson were born into slavery, but two years […]
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March 23, 2023 March 23, 2023 The Mandalorian is in the middle of its third season on Disney+, and so far, it has been no less filled with Easter eggs and delightful deep cuts than in the past. Here are all the best Star Wars connections and references you might have missed in the new […]
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After only just emerging back into the public eye as the spokesperson for Pepsi’s questionable concoction of milk and cola with the questionable nickname “Pilk,” Lindsay Lohan is in hot water with the SEC over pitching crypto without disclosing that she was paid for the endorsements. She’s also not alone. According to The Hollywood Reporter, […]
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NewsOne Featured Video Host Dana Perino at Fox News Channel Studios on May 17, 2022, in New York City. | Source: Roy Rochlin / Getty Last week, we reported that conservative “author” and self-proclaimed “woke” expert Bethany Mandel brain farted all over herself in a video she knew would go viral after being asked what […]
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Originally designed to handle the harsh elements of a New England winter, Timberland boots have become a staple of hip-hop fashion. As much a part of the culture as bamboo earrings and Kangol hats, the impact of the classic yellow boot is undeniable. CC Off English l to r: Diddy, DMX and Rihanna in Timberland […]
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Pop mastermind Taylor Swift opened her industry-disrupting Eras Tour on Friday, taking over Arizona’s State Farm Stadium for a night of jaw-dropping visuals, potent power ballads, and bedazzled costumes strikingly coordinated with each chapter of her illustrious career. The 44-song tour de force, which began with Lover-era deep cut “Miss Americana and the Heartbreak Prince” […]
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Originally designed to handle the harsh elements of a New England winter, Timberland boots have become a staple of hip-hop fashion. As much a part of the culture as bamboo earrings and Kangol hats, the impact of the classic yellow boot is undeniable. CC Off English l to r: Diddy, DMX and Rihanna in Timberland […]
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The Daniels are headed from a universe of hot dog fingers to the galaxy far, far away. Everything Everywhere All at Once directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert are working on the upcoming Disney+ Star Wars series Skeleton Crew, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The Reporter said it isn’t yet known whether they will direct multiple […]
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The biggest reason why Musk is unlikely to transform Twitter into something vastly different than what it is today, however, is that it would defeat the whole point of owning it in the first place. Twitter is—in its own skewed, imperfect way—still the closest thing we have to a digital town square. Given its disproportionate […]
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Today, real estate feels like the separator between the haves and the have-nots. Someone saving up for a down payment could easily be disheartened to hear their degree, buddy Otto is now a professional landlord influencer who leverages debt to buy twelve townhouses for passive, cash flow positive, uber-wünder-wealth. Because everyone wants one, houses are […]
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Photo: CarlosDavid (Shutterstock) Whether it’s to cover up a not-so-great hair day or to add a pop of color to your outfit (or a little bit of both), a head wrap is an accessory that can work overtime. But if that wrap is made of the wrong material, it can do more harm than good, […]
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mr. Sudeikis goes to Washington 4:37 PM March 20, 2023 Jason Sudeikis and his Ted Lasso co-stars believe in the importance of mental health awareness. The stars of Apple’s hit soccer comedy visited the White House on Monday to discuss the importance of taking care of one’s mental health. The actors were set to meet with President Biden […]
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What she doesn’t say, but is everywhere implied, is that the task “of housecleaning (of narrating)” leaves as many marks of the writer’s own personality—conscious or unconscious—as do the choices we make about decorating our own homes. This, of course, restates Malcolm’s enduring insight: that journalism (like biography) is a kind of theft. Journalists and […]
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Erica Anderson and fiancé, WaynePhoto: Phylicia Duncombe (@pdphotography – Instagram) CC Off English If you’ve ever tried to plan a wedding, you already know it ain’t cheap. But you may not know that there are simple ways to cut costs that won’t compromise your dream of a beautiful day. For starters, the period between June […]
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fury of the studio executives 11:39 AM March 19, 2023 The DC Extended Universe may be going out with more of a whimper than a bang. Shazam! Fury of the Gods had a surprisingly poor opening weekend of just $30.5 million at the domestic box office, one of the worst debuts for a DC superhero […]
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March 19, 2023 March 19, 2023 It was a night for comeback kids at the 2023 Oscars. This year’s Academy Awards included not one, but two wins for actors who are in the middle of major resurgences in their careers: Ke Huy Quan, a former child star who quit acting for 20 years because he […]
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Source: Iryna Drozd / Getty So, you’ve more than likely seen conservative writer Bethany Mandel’s viral “woke” moment by now — and, wow, was that entertaining or what?! For those still catching up, the aforementioned Mandel was a guest earlier this week on The Hill Rising morning show to promote her new book, Stolen Youth: […]
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Lance Reddick, the celebrated actor known for his roles in The Wire, John Wick, and more, has died. He was 60. Reddick’s death was first reported by TMZ, which said his body was discovered at his Los Angeles home on Friday morning. No cause of death was provided, but the outlet cited law enforcement sources who […]
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Erica Anderson and fiancé, WaynePhoto: Phylicia Duncombe (@pdphotography – Instagram) CC Off English If you’ve ever tried to plan a wedding, you already know it ain’t cheap. But you may not know that there are simple ways to cut costs that won’t compromise your dream of a beautiful day. For starters, the period between June […]
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It’s the dawn of a new Eras era for Taylor Swift. The singer has dropped four previously unreleased songs in honor of the start of her new Eras Tour, which begins Friday in Glendale, Arizona. Three of the songs are re-recorded versions of previously released tracks: “Eyes Open,” “Safe & Sound,” and “If This Was a […]
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NewsOne Featured Video Source: Wirestock / Getty Let me ask you a question. Are you woke? If not, does that mean you’re asleep? America was built on cultural battles. From the Religious Wars of the 1920s to the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s, culture wars have always played a part in the progression or […]
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