Kelly Clarkson says New York shop Art of Play treated her like Julia Roberts’ character in Pretty Woman
The post quickly went viral, prompting criticism of the store from many of Clarkson’s followers. Singer Kelly Clarkson…
Long-standing Tararua councillor Peter Johns dies in accident
“He was excited for the future of Woodville and its potential to grow following the opening of the…
Kit Harington defends role in ‘Harry Potter’ series amid backlash
Kit Harington has faced backlash since joining HBO’s “Harry Potter” series amid ongoing calls to boycott author J.K.…
Mona Awad’s ‘Bunny’ spawned a creepy-cute aesthetic universe and film adaptation
Among novelist Mona Awad’s prized possessions is a handmade rabbit brooch with delicate hanging daggers. It’s a gift…
In ‘Lanterns,’ Poorna Jagannathan plays another baddie: The Manhunter
Poorna Jagannathan has played everything from a ruthless gangster (“Deli Boys”) to an overbearing immigrant mom (“Never Have…
Rescue dog Nala dies after 2-year illness believed linked to vaccine
The $8000 order against the Veterinary Hospital Group reflected what the tribunal said was the initial invoice for…
Fable Auckland Hotel Review: Five-star staycation with Art Deco glamour and high tea
Feeling fancy from the get-go, we pulled up directly outside. Fable Auckland is at the lower end of…
Julianne Moore, Paul Giamatti on making the funniest scene of the year
TELLURIDE, Colo. — Standing ovations at film festivals are a rite: part appreciation, part obligation, part a need to stretch…
I Help Families Prepare Their Kids for Inheritance. Follow My 3 Steps.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Ken Polk, 53, who is based in Birmingham, Alabama.…
How ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ fell off a cliff and somehow survived
Early in November 2023, the night before Warner Bros. Discovery announced its decision to scrap “Coyote vs. Acme,”…
‘Lanterns’ review: Superheroes soar in a grounded detective story
For all their vaunted power, superheroes are at the mercy of the people who write them, draw them,…
Matt Damon’s stunt double in ‘The Odyssey’ is a 4-foot-6 woman
Stuntwoman Devyn Dalton never stops training. Her workouts typically consist of strength exercises, mixed with martial arts and…