NEW YORK – “I think it pisses God off if you walk by the color purple in a field somewhere and don’t notice it,” Shug tells Celie in Alice Walker’s “The Color Purple.” In nature, among the priestly and royal, as a symbol of independence, pride and magic, purple is weighty in history and culture. … Read more
LAS VEGAS – The Nevada Supreme Court has denied Nathan Chasing Horse’s request to toss a sprawling indictment that accuses the former “Dances With Wolves” actor of leading a cult, taking underage wives and sexually abusing Indigenous women and girls for decades. The court’s decision means prosecutors can proceed with their 18-count criminal case after … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio chef Nicola Blaque is opening a new fried chicken concept at the Pearl and closing her Caribbean-style eatery by the end of this year. Freight Fried Chicken will open in January and replace Mi Roti at the Food Hall at Bottling Department, a news release states. Mi Roti’s last day … Read more
PHOENIX – Musicians in a cramped space under a Phoenix stage send up the familiar tones of “The Nutcracker.” Overhead, satin-and-glue pointed toes pitter-patter across stage in a performance of the holiday favorite. For Ballet Arizona and many other productions around the world, a pit full of musicians is as much part of the tradition … Read more
All of the zoo animals have been nice this year and can’t wait to share with you what they want for Christmas! SAN ANTONIO — All of the zoo animals at the San Antonio Zoo have been good this year, and they are sharing with you what they hope Santa will bring them this year … Read more
NEW YORK – Marvel had more riding on Jonathan Majors than perhaps any other actor. Now it’s parting ways with him, and throwing years of plans for its cinematic universe in disarray. Marvel Studios and the Walt Disney Co. dropped Majors from all future projects following the actor’s conviction for assault and harassment on Monday, … Read more
PORTLAND, Ore. – Watching a countdown of the auction’s final minutes on Monday, Erin Holcomb couldn’t believe it: the sale price kept jumping for the rare, gold Nike Air Jordan 3s that were anonymously dropped in the donation chute of the Oregon shelter where she works in Portland. “In the last five minutes it went … Read more