A trio of standout roles reveals Hong Chau’s boundless range

NEW YORK – The seemingly limitless range of Hong Chau is on display in three films this year, in roles so different that they hardly seem the work of one actor. In Darren Aronofsky’s “The Whale,” she plays best friend and nurse to Brendan Fraser’s obese shut-in professor, his most regular visitor and assertive caregiver. … Read more

Megan Thee Stallion, misogynoir at center of shooting trial

LOS ANGELES – Megan Thee Stallion is a three-time Grammy winner and hip-hop superstar, but her success wasn’t enough to shield the 27-year-old artist from the power of widespread misinformation and social media vitriol leveled against her after she was shot in 2020. The Houston-born rapper, whose legal name is Megan Pete, was shot multiple … Read more

Five things to watch: Spurs vs. Magic

SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs (10-21) will face the Orlando Magic (12-21) Friday night on the road. GAME REWIND The Spurs are coming off a 126-117 road loss versus the New Orleans Pelicans. Jeremy Sochan had 23 points and nine rebounds to lead the team while Tre Jones added 19 points. Devin Vassell … Read more

San Antonio event planner faces lawsuit linked to $39.1 million Food … – San Antonio Express-News

Gregorio Palomino, the San Antonio event planner who received a $39.1 million contract from the federal government to feed needy families early in the coronavirus pandemic, faces a lawsuit accusing him of fraud. In its suit, Fork and Garden LLC alleges that Palomino and his company CRE8AD8 violated a “joint venture agreement involving the USDA … Read more

San Antonio wedding planner sued over Food Box contract with USDA – San Antonio Express-News

Gregorio Palomino, the San Antonio event planner who received a $39.1 million contract from the federal government to feed needy families early in the coronavirus pandemic, faces a lawsuit accusing him of fraud and misrepresentation. In its suit, Fork and Garden LLC alleges that Palomino and his company CRE8AD8 violated a “joint venture agreement involving … Read more