Danielle Deadwyler cites racism, misogynoir in Oscar snub

NEW YORK – Danielle Deadwyler says racism and misogynoir played a role in this year’s Academy Awards nominations, where she and Viola Davis were overlooked in the best actress category. Going into Oscar nominations last month, Deadwyler was widely seen as a likely nominee for her lauded performance as Mamie Till-Mobley in “Till.” But the … Read more

Super Bowl ads keep it light by using nostalgia and stars

NEW YORK – Super Bowl ads are more than just breaks between gameplay during the biggest sporting event of the year: they offer a glimpse of the country’s zeitgeist, along with how major industries are faring. This year, crypto ads and automakers are advertising less since those industries are facing problems. Major food brands like … Read more

NY Fashion Week: Siriano channels Audrey Hepburn in a garden

NEW YORK – Christian Siriano lined his New York Fashion Week runway Thursday with thousands of multicolored flowers and put wide-brimmed hats worthy of muse Audrey Hepburn on some of his models to top off a big week. First, there was the custom burgundy power suit he made Vice President Kamala Harris for Tuesday’s State … Read more

Rihanna promises a ‘jam-packed’ Super Bowl halftime show

PHOENIX – Rihanna is putting in the work ahead of her Super Bowl halftime show, focusing so hard on what she promises will be “a jam-packed show” that her upcoming birthday and Valentine’s Day almost slipped her mind. “The setlist was the biggest challenge. That was the hardest, hardest part. Deciding how to maximize 13 … Read more