Scott Adams’ long-running “Dilbert” comic strip has been pulled by multiple newspapers after the cartoonist called Black Americans a “hate group” and urged white people to “get the fuck away” from Black people in a YouTube video. On Friday, in response to Adams’ comments, Cleveland’s The Plain Dealer announced that “Dilbert” will no longer be…
Niecy Nash-Betts, Angela Bassett, Gina Prince-Bythewood Take Trophies at NAACP Image Awards Non-Televised Dinner
The show continued on at the 54th Annual NAACP Image Awards despite an emergency flash flood warning and a torrential downpour effectively stopping the awards show red carpet. Attendees made the trip through the pouring rain to make the show, carefully treading through the rain-soaked pink carpet to find their seats at the L.A. Live…
‘Bad Living’ Review: A Polished But Depressing Drama of Mean Motherhood and Toxic Femininity
Misery loves company, which may account for Portuguese director João Canijo’s decision to split his angst-ridden hotel-set project into two complementary films. Both were selected for the Berlinale, with the half centered on the hotel guests (“Living Bad”) landing in the Encounters section, and “Bad Living,” which revolves around the hotel staff, taking a main…
Box Office: ‘Cocaine Bear’ Cracks $8.6 Million Opening Day, ‘Ant-Man 3’ Projects Record Drop for Marvel
The box office can be an institution of simple pleasures. Hollywood releases the story of a rampaging bear drugged out of its mind and — what do you know? — the people roll out. “Cocaine Bear” drew a solid $8.6 million opening day gross from 3,534 theaters, a figure that includes $2 million in Thursday…
Berlin Film Festival Awards (Updating Live)
The official awards ceremony of this year’s Berlin Film Festival is under way, with Kristen Stewart’s jury set to announce their winners from the Competition selections. This post will be updated as they’re announced. COMPETITION Silver Bear for Best Director: “The Plough,” Philippe Garrel Silver Bear for Best Leading Performance: “20,000 Species of Bees,” Sofia…
Nikola Jokic and Aaron Gordon’s friendship is paying off for the Nuggets
The Nuggets thought trading for Gordon would lead to an elite two-man game with the two-time MVP, but statistically the duo has turned heads this season thanks to their strong connection.
The not-so-unlikely path for Jake Paul to win a boxing title
Paul faces Tommy Fury Sunday (2 p.m. ET on ESPN+ PPV) in his first bout against a true boxer. Can Paul eventually become a champion?
No. 3 Tennessee suspends baseball coach Vitello
Tennessee has suspended baseball coach Tony Vitello for this weekend’s series against Dayton due to a violation within the program, the school announced on Friday.
Second act: Nagy again gets OC role for Chiefs
Matt Nagy, who served as Chiefs offensive coordinator before he became head coach of the Bears in 2018, will again have that role under Andy Reid in Kansas City.
Klay ‘still hungry to be great,’ lifts Dubs with 42
Klay Thompson reflected on his 42-point performance in Friday night’s win over Houston, saying it was “incredibly gratifying” to perform at such a high level on the second night of a back-to-back.