Author Archives: Syndicated Content

BBC diversity officer says Idris Elba's 'Luther' character "lacks authenticity" because "he doesn't have any Black friends"
Maarten de BoerContourBBC diversity chief Miranda Wayland is under fire after she claimed Idris Elba's Luther character "doesn't feel authentic" because of his lack of Black culture. According to The ...
Candice Williams Apr 14, 2021

Former The Bachelor star Colton Underwood reportedly working on new Netflix reality show
Eugene Gologursky/Getty ImagesOn the same day he came out as gay on Good Morning America's Robin Roberts, comes news that Colton Underwood has been working on a Netflix reality series about his new li...
Stephen Iervolino Apr 14, 2021

Heart's Ann Wilson to sing national anthem to kick off NFL Draft
Credit: Criss CainHeart's Ann Wilson will perform the national anthem to kick off the 2021 NFL Draft, which takes place over two days later this month, starting Thursday, April 29, at 8 p.m. ET. In ad...
Josh Johnson Apr 14, 2021

DOJ drops probe into officer who shot Capitol rioter Ashli Babbitt
uschools/iStockThe Justice Department has closed its investigation into the death of Ashli Babbitt, the 35-year-old Trump supporter shot by a U.S. Capitol Police officer during the Jan. 6 riot, the ag...
Alexander Mallin and Michelle Stoddart, ABC News Apr 14, 2021

Common joins Mindy Kaling's 'Never Have I Ever'; Tiffany Haddish and Billy Crystal's 'Here Today' due in May
Courtesy of Netflix Common is staying booked and busy thanks to Netflix: The Oscar winner has been added to the second season of Mindy Kaling's Netflix series Never Have I Ever. Inspired by Kaling's o...
Candice Williams Apr 14, 2021

Moderna music and J&J jams: Spotify shares "Vaccine Songs" playlist
iStock/Filip ViranovskiSpotify users seem to create playlists for nearly every activity imaginable, so why not one for getting a vaccine? The streaming platform notes that since January 1, users have ...
Andrea Dresdale and Matt Friedlander Apr 14, 2021

US troop withdrawal invites 'significant risk' of terrorism resurgence in Afghanistan, CIA director warns
Austin Nooe/iStockCIA Director William Burns told lawmakers Wednesday that the departure of American troops from Afghanistan will leave a "significant risk" of terrorism resurgence in the region -- a ...
Lucien Bruggeman, ABC News Apr 14, 2021

Watch Elton John duet with Rina Sawayama on "Chosen Family"
Credit: Harley WeirAfter being announced earlier this week, Elton John's new single and video with British pop artist Rina Sawayama, "Chosen Family," is out now. As previously reported, Elton is a hug...
Andrea Dresdale Apr 14, 2021

#TeamJosh: 'Younger' star Nico Tortorella reflects on character's journey ahead of final season
Nicole Rivelli/2021 ViacomCBS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.For seven seasons, Nico Tortorella has starred on the series Younger as Brooklyn tattoo artist Josh, one third of the show's core love triangle,...
Andrea Tuccillo Apr 14, 2021

Princes William, Harry reportedly speak as royal family gathers to mourn Prince Philip
Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images(LONDON) -- Prince William and Prince Harry, brothers whose relationship has been strained over the past year, have reportedly spoken to each other as they prepa...
Katie Kindelan, ABC News Apr 14, 2021



