Elizabeth Blair appears in the following:
'The Hate U Give' Star Says The Novel Was Like 'Reading My Own Diary'
Saturday, October 20, 2018
Like protagonist Starr Carter, Amandla Stenberg grew up in a black neighborhood, but attended an overwhelmingly white school. She stars in the adaptation of the novel about a fatal police shooting.
After One Year Of Headlines, #MeToo Is Everywhere
Saturday, October 06, 2018
Twelve months after the reporting that brought down Harvey Weinstein, the movement to address sexual harassment has permeated the national political and cultural conversation.
A Top Impressionist, Melissa Villaseñor Is Finding Her Own Voice On 'SNL'
Saturday, September 29, 2018
She's known for celebrity imitations: Hillary Clinton and Owen Wilson, Jennifer Lopez and Bjork, and so on. Now, as she joins Saturday Night Live's full cast, she's learning what else she can do.
50 Years Of Sockin' It To The PTA
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
In 1968, a song about a miniskirt-wearing mom who stood up to the Harper Valley PTA and its small-town hypocrisy made singer Jeannie C. Riley the first woman to top both country and pop charts.
Louis C.K. Returns To Comedy For The First Time Since Admitting To Sexual Misconduct
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Louis C.K. did a surprise set at the Comedy Cellar in New York City Sunday night. It was his first public performance since he was accused of sexual misconduct by five women last November.
Jokes And The Pain That Fuels Them At Montreal's Just For Laughs Comedy Awards
Saturday, July 28, 2018
Pain has long been at the root of great comedic material, and it was no different at this year's annual Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal.
American Anthems: The Songs That Unite Us
Tuesday, July 03, 2018
Sometimes it's a stirring call to arms or a recognition of injustice. But an anthem always captures something much larger than itself - the spirit of a community, unified in a common feeling or cause.
Kennedy Center Unveils Progress On New Extension For Artistic Projects
Tuesday, June 05, 2018
President Deborah Rutter hopes people will come to The REACH for "the artistic experience," but also to be together on the green roof and walking paths.
What's Your American Anthem?
Monday, May 28, 2018
Starting July 4, we'll bring you the stories of 50 songs — stretching from before the days of sound recording to the present — that rouse, uplift or call to action. To do that, we need your help.
Harvey Weinstein Surrenders To New York City Police To Face Sexual Assault Charges
Friday, May 25, 2018
Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein surrendered to police in New York City Friday in connection with allegations of sexual assault.
Victims Object To Private Equity Firm Buying Weinstein Company
Monday, May 07, 2018
A judge considers who will buy the assets of The Weinstein Co. The company has accepted a bid from a private equity firm but plaintiffs in a sexual assault class action suit object to the deal.
On Broadway, They Wear Pink: 'Mean Girls' Is Now A Musical
Friday, April 06, 2018
A lot has changed since Mean Girls came out in 2004, but Tina Fey points to one reason the story still holds up: Older women and teens can both see themselves playing out their worst behavior.
Battling Heroin With A Hearse And A Prayer
Sunday, April 01, 2018
In a West Virginia community hard hit by the opioid crisis, two people have taken on the fight against addiction, using unorthodox — and very different — approaches.
'National Geographic' Turns The Lens On Its Own Racist History
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Generations of Americans had their worldviews shaped by photo and editorial choices that the magazine now says were racist. But some scholars and staff photographers knew that decades ago.
What The Weinstein Co. Filing For Bankruptcy Means For Alleged Sexual Abuse Victims
Monday, February 26, 2018
The Weinstein Co. is filing for bankruptcy. For alleged victims of Harvey Weinstein's sexual abuse that might put compensation further out of reach.
Weinstein Co. Board Says It Will File For Bankruptcy After Sale Collapses
Monday, February 26, 2018
The sale of the Weinstein Company, dragged down by the sexual misconduct scandal of its co-founder Harvey Weinstein, is set to file for court protection from creditors after sale talks fell apart.
Sale Of Weinstein Company Paused After N.Y. Attorney General Files Lawsuit
Monday, February 12, 2018
Hours before a sale was to be announced, the New York Attorney General sued the Weinstein Company. The suit aims to compensate company employees who were victims of Harvey Weinstein's alleged sexual abuse — or part of a hostile workplace. It appears to have killed the sale for now.
The Boundary-Breaking Success Of Edwin Hawkins' 'Oh Happy Day'
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Gospel singers look back at the legacy of choirmaster and four-time Grammy winner Edwin Hawkins, who died Monday at 74.
For The Men #MeToo Has Toppled, Redemption Will Take More Than An Apology
Tuesday, January 09, 2018
Some see restorative justice as a way forward. But it takes courage to hold yourself accountable, and the men called out by the #MeToo movement might not be there yet.
'Ferdinand' The Peaceful Bull Gets His First Full-Length Film
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
In 1936 the book, The Story of Ferdinand, was published. Two years later, Disney turned it into an Oscar-winning short film. Now, the beloved story has gotten its first major movie adaptation.