Adam Howard
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Kirk Douglas, legendary Hollywood tough guy, dead at 103
Kirk Douglas, one of the most beloved tough guys in movie history and one of the few remaining marquee names of Hollywood's golden era, died today at 103. → Read More
Old School Joe Seemed Stuck in the Past
But as she aimed for him, Kamala Harris’ past started to catch up with her, too. → Read More
Lashana Lynch—a Black Woman—Is Taking Over as James Bond. It’s About Damn Time.
According to a new report, Daniel Craig will pass the martini to ‘Captain Marvel’ actress Lashana Lynch, who will be introduced as the new 007 in the still-untitled 25th Bond film. → Read More
Why Democrats Must Talk About Busing in 2020
Busing was always an imperfect solution, but the problem it sought to address—school segregation—is only getting worse. If busing isn’t the answer, Democrats need to find one. → Read More
Why ‘Game of Thrones’ Appeals to Both Elizabeth Warren and Trump
The HBO epic has inspired presidential tweets and Elizabeth Warren op-eds, and, despite its lack of diversity, Black Twitter has long provided the most entertaining commentary. → Read More
Hollywood’s Long, Shameful History of Blackface
Don’t call it a comeback. Blackface has been here for years. → Read More
These are Spike Lee's 15 Best Films...Period
Spike Lee is one of the most influential and prolific filmmakers in modern movie history. His work has spanned decades, featured comedies, dramas, thrillers and some seriously underrated documentaries. As he makes his first foray into episodic television with She’s Gotta Have It for Netflix, here’s a ranked breakdown of his 15 best films. → Read More
’47 Meters Down’ is one haunting, harrowing shark thriller
The new underwater thriller 47 Meters Down is not your typical shark movie... → Read More
Donald Trump is imploding – and Barack Obama is somewhere smiling
From the moment President Barack Obama first won the presidency in 2008, his political opposition began conspiring to discredit him... → Read More
‘Chasing Trane’ brings an overlooked John Coltrane back to life
Documentary about the life of jazz great aims for a higher plane — to breakthrough to people with open minds, hearts and especially ears. → Read More
Trump Backlash Could Make 2018 a New ‘Year of Women’ at Ballot Box
NBC News reports that President Donald Trump's policies have inspired a new generation of women to seek public office in response to perceived gender bias. → Read More
More New England Patriots Stars Say They Won't Go to Trump White House
More members of the Super Bowl winning Patriots are refusing an invitation to the White House, NBC News reports. → Read More
Sean Spicer Fires Back at Melissa McCarthy’s ‘SNL’ Sketch
In a interview Monday on Fox News, Spicer described McCarthy's spoof of him as "cute." → Read More
How Frederick Douglass Became a Trend This Week
Frederick Douglass — the black 19th century journalist, dedicated feminist, and radical activist — might not be the most obvious cultural touchstone for President Donald Trump. And yet the president made the civil rights icon uniquely relevant again this past week by name-checking him — in present-tense terminology — during a sit down with African-American supporters at the White House on the… → Read More
Secret Service Agent Under Fire for Anti-Trump Facebook Posts
The controversy is one of several to plague the federal agency over the last few years, NBC News reports. → Read More
Meryl Streep Takes on Donald Trump at Golden Globes
Meryl Streep took dead aim at the controversial rhetoric of President-elect Donald Trump during a speech, NBC News reports. → Read More
TV Legend, Former NBC CEO Grant Tinker Dies at Age 90
Television broadcasting legend and former NBC chairman Grant Tinker died peacefully at his home in California on Monday at age 90. → Read More
Clinton campaign agrees to back Jill Stein's election recount effort: Lawyer
Wisconsin accepted Green Party presidential nominee Jill Stein's petition for a statewide recount of votes for president, state officials said Friday. → Read More
Election Recount to Begin in Wisconsin Following Green Party Petition, Officials Say
The Green Party presidential nominee's effort to force a recount of the general election results in three Rust belt states garnered more green Friday. → Read More
Trump news: Another woman accuses presidential candidate of inappropriate conduct
The woman told The Guardian newspaper Trump grabbed her and attempted to kiss with her without her consent, NBC News reports. → Read More