Hulu's 'Handmaid's Tale' spinoff 'The Testaments' is about girlhood in Gilead
“The Testaments,” a spinoff of “The Handmaid's Tale,” debuts Wednesday, continuing the story of Gilead. The Hulu spinoff is based on Margaret Atwood's novel and follows privileged girls on the brink of adulthood, five years after the original series. Aunt Lydia, played by Ann Dowd, now runs a school for young ladies. The story introduces new characters played by Chase Infiniti and Lucy Halliday, exploring themes of oppression and resistance. Creator Bruce Miller highlights the focus on young women and their interactions. The series aims to inspire viewers to act against oppression, echoing the impact of “The Handmaid's Tale.”
'Mormon Wives' star Taylor Frankie Paul can't have unsupervised visits with toddler son, court rules
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah court commissioner says Taylor Frankie Paul, star of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” can't have unsupervised time with her 2-year-old son. Third District Court Commissioner Russell Minas said during a hearing Tuesday that his concerns about Paul's volatility arose from interactions she had with the boy's father, Dakota Mortensen. The court addressed a protective order sought by Mortensen, with Paul filing her own. Minas delayed ruling on the orders until April 30. The hearing focused on child custody, with both sides discussing heated interactions caught on video. A court-appointed lawyer for the child said he had concerns about Paul's volatility and tendency to fight with Mortensen in his presence.
Kate Jackson, Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd reunite for 'Charlie's Angels' 50th anniversary
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kate Jackson, Jaclyn Smith, and Cheryl Ladd have reunited to celebrate the 50th anniversary of "Charlie's Angels." The show debuted in 1976 and became a top-10 hit for ABC, turning Farrah Fawcett and her feathered hair into an icon. Smith told an audience at PaleyFest LA that the show was special because it featured "three women chasing danger instead of getting rescued." Critics called it "jiggle television," but Jackson says they were breaking the glass ceiling. The show remains popular in reruns and DVDs. The trio will reunite again in May for the Paley Honors gala in New York.
Movie Review: 'Exit 8' is the video-game adaptation to see right now
Hallways, generally speaking, are not places you want to be in the movies. You can be just strolling down one when all of a sudden elevator doors open up and a river of blood comes flowing out. But “Exit 8” may be the first movie to land in a hallway, and stay there. The new film is based on an indie video-game sensation where first-person players are stuck in a repeating loop in a subway corridor. By its nature, “Exit 8” is sparse and repetitive. But in the not-especially-decorated annals of video-game adaptations, it’s one of the most compelling and clever meldings of the two mediums we’ve seen yet, writes AP Film Writer Jake Coyle in his review.
Former Migos rapper Offset is stable after being shot outside a Florida casino, spokesperson says
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (AP) — A spokesperson for the rapper Offset says the former member of the hip-hop trio Migos was shot outside a Florida casino and is in stable condition at a hospital. The Seminole Police Department says a shooting happened Monday evening at a valet area outside Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood, Florida. Police say a fight preceded the shooting. Officers arrested Tione Jayden Merritt, a rapper known as Lil Tjay, related to the altercation that occurred before the shooting. He was charged with disorderly conduct. Merritt's lawyer said that Lil Tjay was not charged in the shooting and did not have a gun.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Law enforcement is investigating a shooting involving the popular rapper Offset. The former member of the hip-hop trio Migos was shot outside a Florida casino on Monday. Police detained two people after a fight at the Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood. Offset rose to fame with Migos. The hip-hip trio is known for hits like “Versace” and “Bad and Boujee.” The group effectively ended after Offset’s cousin and fellow Migos member Takeoff was killed in 2022. Offset has since released solo albums. His relationship with Cardi B has also been in the spotlight. The two share three children.
Wireless Festival canceled after UK bars rapper Ye over antisemitic remarks
LONDON (AP) — The British government has blocked the rapper formerly known as Kanye West from entering the U.K. as the controversy over his antisemitic statements led to calls for planned headline performances at a major music festival to be canceled. Ye had been expected to perform in front of around 150,000 revelers July 10-12 at the open-air Wireless Festival in London. Following the government ban on his entry to the country, the event organizers said it had been canceled. The ban on Ye comes after U.K. officials and Jewish leaders condemned his history of antisemitic remarks.
Colin Kaepernick to publish memoir 'The Perilous Fight' in September
NEW YORK (AP) — Colin Kaepernick will publish his life story, “The Perilous Fight,” on Sept. 15. The former San Francisco 49ers quarterback and activist completed the memoir almost 10 years after he first knelt during the national anthem. His protest against police violence and racial inequality sparked both support and criticism. Kaepernick, who hasn't played in the NFL since 2016, aims to provide context for his actions. He describes his journey from a Black kid navigating identity to an athlete realizing the game was bigger than football. Legacy Lit describes the book as part memoir, part manifesto.
Clicks and clacks, rhythms and beats: The tap shoe
You’ll never say you didn’t hear them coming: tap shoes, where plates are added to the soles allowing the wearer to make music with each step. They’re the required equipment for the syncopated beats and rhythms of tap, which has been dubbed America’s dance. The development of the click-clacking, feet-as-instruments art form traces its roots to a blend of different cultural influences. The percussive element came from the traditions of enslaved people brought to the southern United States from central Africa. In the 18th century, when they weren’t allowed to play musical instruments by plantation owners, they used the rhythmic stomping of their feet as a way to stay connected to their cultures.
Man cleared in the killing of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay could soon be freed
NEW YORK (AP) — A man who was convicted and then cleared of killing of rap star Jam Master Jay of Run-DMC could be freed within days. A judge granted Karl Jordan Jr. $1 million bond on Monday. Jordan wasn’t automatically freed after he was cleared because he still faces drug charges unrelated to the pioneering DJ’s 2002 death. For now, he remains behind bars while prosecutors consider whether to appeal the bond decision. Federal Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall gave them until Friday to decide. Jordan's lawyers declined to comment after court. Some 17 of Jordan's loved ones have agreed to cosign his bond. If released, he will be under electronic monitoring.

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