Posts by Nathan Pine
Woodie King Jr. Dies: ‘The Renaissance Man of Black Theater’ Who Advocated For Onstage Representation Was 88
[ad_1] Woodie King Jr., the theater actor, director and producer, who advocated for Black onstage representation, has died. He was 88. The New Federal Theatre (NFT), his company dedicated to amplifying the voices of Black and other underrepresented artists, announced that King died of complications from emergency heart surgery on Thursday at Weill Cornell Medical…
Read MoreDodgers pitcher reveals he gained 30 pounds during injury rehab
[ad_1] Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher River Ryan reveals that he gained 30 pounds while recovering from Tommy John surgery. Ryan said he went from 195 pounds to 225 pounds. He revealed to the media at Dodgers Fan Fest on Saturday. Ryan added that he is excited to get back in the thick of things…
Read MoreMartin Short Toasts To “Sweetest Angel” Catherine O’Hara During Comedy Tour With Steve Martin
[ad_1] As Hollywood mourns the loss of Catherine O’Hara, one of her Canadian comrades is paying tribute. On Friday night, after the actress and comedian died at age 71, fellow Second City Television (SCTV) alum Martin Short raised a glass to O’Hara during his comedy tour stop with Steve Martin in Austin, Texas. “Catherine O’Hara,…
Read More‘Wonder Man’ Co-Creator Destin Daniel Cretton Included “Personal Experiences” With Hollywood In Marvel Series
[ad_1] While Wonder Man is part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it also holds the rare distinction of being a Los Angeles show. Series co-creator Destin Daniel Cretton admitted he and his team “all put our personal experiences” with Hollywood into the eight-episode series, which is now available to stream on Disney+ “We wanted to…
Read MoreHow to Watch Elche vs Barcelona: Live Stream La Liga, TV Channel
[ad_1] La Liga leader Barcelona faces a potential banana-peel fixture when it travels to face Elche on Saturday. How to Watch Elche vs Barcelona Date: Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026 Time: 3:00 PM ET Channel: ESPN Deportes, ESPN+ Stream: Fubo (try for free) Barcelona picks back up its La Liga title defense at Elche on Saturday,…
Read MoreAaron Rodgers could help this struggling AFC team
[ad_1] Aaron Rodgers has many decisions to make over the next few months. First, does he even want to play football professionally anymore? He’s 42, has a ring, is a first-ballot Hall of Famer, and is already set to go down as a top-five quarterback in the game’s history. And there’s nothing he can accomplish…
Read MoreWinter storm ‘misery map’ shows travel blackspots as bomb cyclone hits
[ad_1] Winter Storm Gianna is rapidly intensifying into a bomb cyclone, causing major disruption across the eastern United States for millions of Americans relying on transport hubs. On Saturday, the flight tracking website FlightAware’s Misery Map revealed hundreds of flight cancellations and delays across major Southern hubs, as airlines and airports brace for blizzard conditions.…
Read MoreGrady Demond Wilson Dies: ‘Sanford & Son’ Lamont Star Was 79
[ad_1] Grady Demond Wilson, the actor known for portraying Lamont Sanford on Sanford and Son, has died. He was 79. The actor’s son Demond Wilson Jr. told TMZ that he died on Friday at his Palm Springs home from complications with cancer. Demond Jr. did not disclose what type of cancer his father had. “I…
Read MoreCade Cunningham lands superstar comparison from Steve Kerr
[ad_1] Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham is putting another impressive season together, earning his second-straight All-Star nod. It took some time for the former No. 1 pick to enter the NBA’s superstar tier, but Cunningham has surely earned his stripes over the past year and some change. On Friday night, Cunningham landed the ultimate stamp…
Read MoreCanadian soldier killed in NATO operation near Russia
[ad_1] A Canadian soldier has died on deployment in Latvia, Canada’s Department of National Defence has announced. Sebastian Halmagean, a gunner deployed to the NATO member, died near its capital city Riga on Thursday, the statement said. Latvia hosts multinational deployment of troops to deter Russian aggression on NATO’s eastern flank. The statement said that the circumstances of the death were being investigated by the Canadian Forces…
Read MoreLeBron James has 2-word response to Slam Dunk Contest after Lakers’ win
[ad_1] The Los Angeles Lakers delivered a beatdown on the Washington Wizards 142-111, which included an epic 37-point triple-double from Luka Doncic and a 28-point double-double from DeAndre Ayton. Not entirely lost in the shuffle was 38-year-old superstar LeBron James, who recorded 20 points, six assists, and three rebounds in the victory. In a blowout…
Read MoreUS Government enters partial shutdown: What to know
[ad_1] The U.S. government entered a partial shutdown early Saturday following a standoff over new restrictions on federal immigration agents after the deaths of two protesters at the hands of federal agents in Minneapolis. Funding lapsed for several agencies after the Senate on Friday voted 71-29 to fund most of the government though the end…
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