Kevin Spacey cast in first film since sexual assault allegations

Kevin Spacey has been cast in his first film role since sexual misconduct allegations against him emerged in late 2017.  Spacey is set to star opposite Vanessa Redgrave in “L’uomo Che Disegno Dio” (translated to “The Man Who Drew God” in English), directed by her husband Franco Nero.  Nero is best known as an actor in …

2021 Daytime Emmy Award Nominations: the late Alex Trebek and Larry King among the nominees

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced the nominations for the 48th annual Daytine Emmy awards on Tuesday. The Daytime Emmys will take place June 25, airing at 8 p.m. EDT on CBS and streamimg on Paramount+. The Drew Barrymore Show and The Kelly Clarkson Show are both up for Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show. Barrymore also …

President Biden to double federal funding for extreme weather events

The White House announced on Monday that the Biden administration is doubling federal funding to better prepare for hurricanes and other severe weather events and asking NASA to collect more climate data. The announcement came ahead of Biden’s visit Monday to Federal Emergency Management Agency headquarters to receive a briefing on the 2021 Atlantic hurricane …

U.S. warns against travel to Japan ahead of Olympics amid surge in COVID-19 cases

U.S. health officials and the State Department on Monday warned Americans against travel to Japan because of a surge in coronavirus cases in the country, which is preparing to host the Olympics in just two months. The twin alerts don’t ban U.S. citizens from visiting the country, but they could have an impact on insurance …

U.S. warns against travel to Japan ahead of Olympics amid surge in COVID-19 cases

The State Department and health officials are warning Americans against travel to Japan — which is preparing to host the Olympics in just two months — due to a of a surge in coronavirus cases in the country. The alerts don’t ban U.S. citizens from visiting the country, but they could have an impact on …

Ty Herndon, Brothers Osborne, and more set for 2021 ‘Concert For Love and Acceptance’

Ty Herndon announced the lineup of performers for the 2021 Concert for Love and Acceptance, which is scheduled to take place on June 30, produced by Herndon’s charitable foundation, The Foundation for Love & Acceptance. The event will return as an online event, co-hosted by Herndon and Cody Alan, who has hosted the event alongside …

Willie Nelson’s ‘Outlaw Music Festival Tour’ to return this August

Willie Nelson announced on Monday, May 24 that his Outlaw Music Festival Tour will return this year, beginning Aug. 22 in Austin, Texas, wrapping up on Oct. 24 in Wheatland, California. Joining the 88-year-old Nelson on the 14-date tour will be Chris Stapleton, Sturgill Simpson, The Avett Brothers, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Gov’t …

Marvel drops the first trailer for upcoming film “Eternals”starring Angelina Jolie and Salma Hayek

Marvel debuted the teaser trailer for the upcoming film, “The Eternals.” The movie marks the latest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and the first movie in the franchise since “Spider-Man: Far From Home” dropped in 2019. “Eternals” is the first major Hollywood film from Academy Award-winner Chloé Zhao, whose film “Nomadland” won both best picture …

Marvel drops the first trailer for upcoming film “Eternals”starring Angelina Jolie and Salma Hayek

Marvel debuted the teaser trailer for the upcoming film, “The Eternals.” The movie marks the latest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and the first movie in the franchise since “Spider-Man: Far From Home” dropped in 2019. “Eternals” is the first major Hollywood film from Academy Award-winner Chloé Zhao, whose film “Nomadland” won both best picture …