NEW YORK – Colson Whitehead’s latest literary honor feels very much at home. The author’s “Crook Manifesto,” a crime story set in 1970s Harlem and centered on a beleaguered furniture store owner, is this year’s winner of the Gotham Book Prize for an outstanding work about New York City. The $50,000 award was established four … Read more
WASHINGTON – Vice President Kamala Harris spent part of a Tuesday episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” rehashing how she found out about former President Donald Trump’s conviction on 34 felony counts in his criminal hush money trial. She deflected a light-hearted question from Kimmel about whether the people she watched the verdict with were “pretending … Read more
The video shows Timberlake stop the show after performing his 2002 hit “Cry Me A River.” AUSTIN, Texas — A video of Justin Timberlake is gaining some attention for all the right reasons. Over the weekend, the 43-year-old Timberlake stopped his show in Austin at the Moody Center while singing his 2002 hit “Cry Me … Read more
Since taking over in 2018, Handren guided the San Antonio-based theater chain through multiple industry crises. SAN ANTONIO — The CEO of Santikos is trading cinematic experiences for worldly ones. Tim Handren, who has led the San Antonio-based movie theater chain since 2018, says he will depart his role at the helm of the growing … Read more
NEWARK, N.J. – The ex-husband of a “Real Housewives of New Jersey” cast member was convicted Tuesday on charges he hired a reputed mobster to assault the woman’s boyfriend in exchange for a free, lavish wedding reception. A federal jury found Thomas Manzo of Franklin Lakes guilty of conspiracy, falsifying and concealing documents, and committing … Read more
At $25 per person, the annual pass allows zoo visitors to enjoy year-round adventures onboard the historic C.W.T Express. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Zoo has unveiled an annual pass that will provide visitors unlimited scenic adventures through Brackenridge Park onboard the historic Zoo Train. At just $25 per person, the annual pass allows … Read more
NEW YORK – Bebe Neuwirth is well-known from her film and television roles, but she says acting on Broadway is what she loves best. The two-time Tony Award winner could pick up a third trophy this month for “Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club,” a stripped-down revival that Neuwirth says challenged and invigorated her. Recommended … Read more