Month: March 2021

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Uma Thurman joins the cast of Disney’s ‘Stargirl’ sequel

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Uma Thurman is set to join the cast of Disney’s Stargirl sequel. 

Stargirl follows the story of Leo Borlock, played by Graham Verchere, a boy living in Mica, Arizona, who wants nothing more than have an anonymous existence. His life gets changed after he meets and falls for Stargirl, played by Grace VanderWaal. As the story progresses, it shows how Stargirl’s unconventional ways change Leo’s life. The sequel of the movie will follow Stargirl’s journey outside of Mica and into a larger world of music, dreams and opportunities.

Thurman will be playing the role of Roxanne Martel, a musician that Stargirl looks up to and meets during her journey. Julia Hart will be returning to direct the movie with Elijah Richardson joining the cast as the male lead opposite Grace VanderWaal.

Uma Thurman Joins The Cast of the Upcoming ‘Stargirl’ Sequel

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Uma Thurman is the newest addition to the new Stargirl sequel! The actress has joined the cast…
 

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Documentary series on actress Brittany Murphy ordered by HBO Max

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HBO Max has ordered a two-part documentary series about late actress Brittany Murphy, which will explore the life, career and mysterious circumstances surrounding her death in 2009 at the age of 32. The docu-series will feature archival footage and new interviews with those closest to the Hollywood star.

Murphy’s death was ruled an accident due to pneumonia, an iron deficiency and multiple drug intoxication. Her husband, screenwriter Simon Monkack, died five months later at the age of 39, fueling speculation and conspiracy theories about their deaths.

Murphy was best known for starring in Clueless, 8 Mile, Sin City, Girl, Interrupted and more.

Brittany Murphy Docu-Series Coming to HBO Max

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A Brittany Murphy series is coming. HBO Max will be exploring the late star’s rise and…
 

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Gunman in Atlanta shootings is charged with murder in killing of 8 people

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The man accused of killing eight people at three massage parlors in an Atlanta-area shooting was charged with murder on Wednesday. Police captured Georgia resident Robert Aaron Long after a manhunt on Tuesday night after the attacks at the massage parlors, which occurred within a short period of time and within close proximity. Eight people were killed and others were injured in the shootings. 

Cherokee County Sheriff Frank Reynolds told reporters Wednesday that Long, 21, went on the shooting spree only hours after he obtained his 9mm handgun. He also said Long, who was arrested in Crisp County 150 miles south of Atlanta, has confessed to the attacks and said they were not racially motivated but admitted a sex addiction. “During his interview, he gave no indicators that this was racially motivated,” Reynolds said “We asked him that specifically and the answer was no.” Authorities added that sex addiction played a role in the shootings because Long often frequented massage parlors and wanted to eradicate a behavioral habit he was trying to break.” Six of the eight victims were of Asian descent and seven were women, details that spurred speculation that the attacks may be related to a wave of violence against Asian Americans in the United States over the past year related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Long is scheduled to be arraigned on murder charges Thursday. It wasn’t immediately known whether the handgun used in the crimes was obtained legally.

Suspect in deadly Atlanta-area spa shootings charged with 8 counts of murder

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The suspect in three shootings at Atlanta-area spas that left eight people dead Tuesday was…
 

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IRS extends deadline for tax return filing to May 17

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The Internal Revenue Service announced on Wednesday that they have pushed back the date by which Americans must file their federal tax returns. The new filing and payment deadline is May 17, more than a month later than the traditional April 15 date.

IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig said: “This continues to be a tough time for many people, and the IRS wants to continue to do everything possible to help taxpayers navigate the unusual circumstances related to the pandemic, while also working on important tax administration responsibilities. Even with the new deadline, we urge taxpayers to consider filing as soon as possible, especially those who are owed refunds. Filing electronically with direct deposit is the quickest way to get refunds, and it can help some taxpayers more quickly receive any remaining stimulus payments they may be entitled to.”

The extension also comes as the IRS handles an increasingly burdensome tax season complicated by changes implemented in the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill signed into law last week. Under that law, filers were given a tax exemption on up to $10,200 of unemployment benefits. This year’s forms will also include ways for people to report missing stimulus benefits from last year. In some cases, people may have to refile their returns using new forms.

IRS delays tax filing deadline to May 17 because of COVID-related changes

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The IRS said Wednesday it is delaying the April 15 tax filing deadline to May 17 because of COVID.
 

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Chris Stapleton postpones the kick-off his 2021 ‘All-American Road Show’ tour

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The kick-off of Chris Stapleton’s All-American Road Show Tour is being postponed, with the first three dates of the upcoming tour being rescheduled. 

In a post on Twitter, Stapleton updated ticket-holders of the shows in Toledo, OH; Columbus, OH; and Lexington, KY, saying: “To our Friends & Family in Ohio & Kentucky. The shows in Toledo, Columbus, & Lexington next month have officially been rescheduled.”  The All-American Road Show Tour was scheduled to begin in Toledo on April 21, 2021, but has now been rescheduled for April 20, 2022. The show in Columbus’ Schottenstein Center will take place on April 21, 2022 and Lexington’s show will occur on April 23, 2022.  All tickets will be honored for the rescheduled dates, but for those now unable to attend the rescheduled dates, refunds will be available for the next 30 days. Willie Nelson & Family, Margo Price, Sheryl Crow and Yola will all remain on the lineup.

Stapleton’s All-American Road Show Tour will now begin on June 5 in San Bernardino, CA. For more details, you can check out Stapleton’s official website.

Chris Stapleton Postpones Start of 2021 All-American Road Show, Originally Planned for 2020

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Chris Stapleton ‘s 2021 All-American Road Show has been pushed back, again. The country…
 

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Darius Rucker shares new single “My Masterpiece”

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Darius Rucker has released his latest single, titled “My Masterpiece.” The new track is the follow-up to his tune “Beers and Sunshine” which recently topped the country music airplay charts.

Darius said about “My Masterpiece” – I was having a writing session with the same guys I wrote “Beers and Sunshine” with, and they were talking about just, well, I think it was John that said he heard me on a radio station talking about what I was doing… I said I was trying to learn to play piano and they asked if I could play, and I said, ‘I can’t play like Ray Charles.’ And that just stuck in his head and that was the idea that he had. And we went in, and it was another one of those songs that really, with when you think about all of the great masterpieces in the world, it was great to write that song and come up with another song that I love.”

“My Masterpiece” will officially hit country radio on March 22nd.  You can take a listen to the track at the link – here.

Darius Rucker Creates a ‘Masterpiece’ with Latest Single

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On March 22, Darius Rucker’s brand new single, “My Masterpiece” will hit…
 

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‘Man Who Fell to Earth’ series moves to Showtime from Paramount+

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The Paramount + series The Man Who Fell to Earth, starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, is moving to Showtime, according to reports on Wednesday. The Man Who Fell to Earth is based on the Walter Tevis novel of the same name, which was previously adapted as a 1976 film starring David Bowie. The story follows an alien who travels to Earth seeking water for his home planet.

Deadline said The Man Who Fell to Earth will begin production in London in April and premiere in 2022. Showtime Networks president of entertainment Jana Winograde said: “We could not be more excited to bring The Man Who Fell to Earth to Showtime. This provocative drama, beautifully written by Alex Kurtzman, Jenny Lumet and John Hlavin harkens to the original film but feels reborn in capturing the themes of modern culture while challenging our assumptions of human nature. Chiwetel Ejiofor is a mesmerizing actor who draws you in with every action, thought and emotion, and he will be a phenomenal force igniting this journey.”

‘Man Who Fell to Earth’ Moves to Showtime From Paramount+

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ViacomCBS’ series The Man Who Fell to Earth is on the move. The sci-fi drama starring Chiwetel…
 

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Ellen DeGeneres signs multi-year deal with Discovery for nature and wildlife contentontent

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Ellen DeGeneres has signed a multi-year deal with Discovery to develop and produce a slate of natural history content for Discovery Channel and Discovery Plus. The line-up of specials, series and documentaries “will highlight the many wonders of the natural world and the incredible wildlife that inhabit it.”

DeGeneres will narrate and executive produce “Endangered,” the first project under the deal. The documentary will follow the effort of dedicated wildlife conservationists across the globe as they work to compile the latest version of The Red List — the most comprehensive record of the state of the world’s wildlife that has ever been created. It will begin streaming on Discovery Plus on Earth Day, April 22nd.

Said DeGeneres: “I’m so excited to partner with Discovery. I’ll get to discover all kinds of things about incredible animals. For instance, did you know the Ring-Tailed Lemur’s tail is longer than its body? I think that’s his tail. I hope that’s his tail. I have so much to discover with Discovery.”

Ellen DeGeneres Inks a Multi-Year Deal With the Discovery Channel

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Ellen DeGeneres is taking on a new role. The Ellen DeGeneres Show host just signed an exclusive…
 

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President Biden to hold first news conference on March 25

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President Joe Biden will hold his first formal news conference on March 25. White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki announced the date in Darby, Pennsylvania as Biden promoted his $1.9 trillion pandemic stimulus plan in the suburbs of Philadelphia. 

The President has drawn criticism for not holding an extended question-and-answer session since taking office. Biden has had a number of brief encounters with reporters since taking office on Jan. 20, but usually only takes one or two questions before walking away. The White House has said that Biden’s attention on the coronavirus pandemic has been the main reason why he has refrained from holding a formal news conference.

Republicans and other critics have called on Biden to appear at an actual news conference as part of the president’s traditional role of being held accountable to the public. They have pointed out that the nearly two-month span since Jan. 20 is the longest period a recent new president has gone without holding a formal news conference.

Biden to hold first press conference as president on March 25

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The president’s first press conference will be on a Thursday afternoon.
 

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France’s Prime Minster says they have entered ‘third wave’ of COVID-19 pandemic as cases surge

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French Prime Minister Jean Castex said on Tuesday that additional coronavirus restrictions in the greater Paris region will be implemented as the country enters a third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. France has seen a steady rise of new cases, leading to a strain on the hospital system, especially in the capital where infections have surged. 

French health officials reported 29,975 new cases nationwide on Tuesday, a 4.5% weekly jump and the largest increase in a month and a half. The health ministry said there were 4,239 patients in intensive care units for COVID-19, up by 20 over 24 hours and setting a nearly four-month high. The total number of people hospitalized for the disease was at 25,492, the highest number since Feb 24.

Castex said on Wednesday that weekend lockdowns such as those already in place in two other regions were among measures to be considered for the greater Paris region. French President Emmanuel Macron still hopes a vaccination drive can help control a new wave which has been triggered by more contagious variants, and prevent France from resorting to a third national lockdown. Like many other European countries, France has lagged behind the United States and Britain in vaccinating its population.

France grapples with third wave of Covid-19 infections

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French Prime Minister Jean Castex told Parliament on Tuesday that France had entered a third…