NEW YORK – MacDowell, one of the oldest artist residency programs in the U.S., has tapped Chiwoniso Kaitano as its new executive director, the organization announced Friday. Kaitano joins MacDowell with a mandate to “intensify outreach to traditionally underrepresented artistic voices,” among other charges, a release said. “Our search was rigorous, all our finalists compelling. … Read more
LOS ANGELES – The creator of the hit HBO series “Succession” says the upcoming fourth season will be its last. Jesse Armstrong told The New Yorker in a piece posted online Thursday that he wanted the show’s many fans to know the end was approaching. “I quite like that idea, creatively, because then the audience … Read more
MILAN – Milan designers took a more modest turn on the second day of Milan Fashion Week of mostly womenswear looks for next fall and winter. If the first day of shows bared skin, the second day offered options that allow women to dial up or dial down how much they reveal. Some highlights from … Read more
LOS ANGELES – Rihanna will follow-up her soaring Super Bowl halftime show with a performance at the Super Bowl of movies — the Oscars. Producers of the telecast said Thursday that the music superstar will sing “Lift Me Up” from “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” “Lift Me Up,” with music by Tems, Rihanna, Ryan Coogler and … Read more
To commemorate the anniversary, they released a new Texas Tea Bucket with a 70th anniversary logo at all locations, plus a Fiesta medal. SAN ANTONIO — The Party with a Purpose is fast approaching, and one local restaurant is getting into the Fiesta spirit by releasing their 2023 Fiesta medal. Bill Miller Bar-B-Q is proud to … Read more
LOS ANGELES – Zendaya, Jason Bateman, Jeff Bridges and Aubrey Plaza will be among the presenters at Sunday’s Screen Actors Guild Awards. The SAG Awards announced Thursday that the film and television stars will announce winners at the 29th annual ceremony, which honors the best performances on film and television. The film categories, including its … Read more
CHICAGO – A federal judge will sentence R. Kelly for his Chicago convictions of child pornography and enticement of minors for sex on Thursday, when the 56-year-old singer will learn if he must spend the rest of his life behind bars or if he will have some hope of getting out. The central question for … Read more