Louis Gossett Jr., 1st Black man to win supporting actor Oscar, dies at 87
By BETH HARRIS (Associated Press) LOS ANGELES (AP) — Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar and an Emmy winner for his role in the seminal TV miniseries “Roots,” has...
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Beyoncé’s new album, ‘Cowboy Carter,’ features Baltimore country singer...
When Beyoncé dropped her new and highly anticipated release “Cowboy Carter” just after midnight Friday, fans and critics immediately latched onto a number of collaborations with household names. Willie...
View ArticleNew trial denied for ‘Rust’ armorer convicted in fatal shooting of...
By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN (Associated Press) ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A New Mexico judge on Friday rejected an effort by a movie set armorer to challenge her conviction of involuntary manslaughter in the...
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What’s new to eat at Camden Yards? Rotisserie chicken, local pizza and a...
Hope and optimism filled the stands at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Opening Day Thursday. Optimism about the Orioles’ new owner, David Rubenstein; hope that the team’s success last year could...
View ArticleA big airline is relaxing its pet policy to let owners bring the companion...
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — American Airlines is relaxing part of its pet policy to let owners bring their companion and a full-size carry-on bag into the cabin. Until this week, people who carried a pet...
View ArticleQuick Cook: Make a springtime breakfast bulgur on a busy weekday morning
Bulgur makes the perfect whole grain for busy mornings, because it requires a mere 10 minute soak in boiled water — just the right amount of inactive time to shower and get dressed before enjoying a...
View Article‘Shirley’ review: Now on Netflix, the story of the first Black congresswoman...
Two hours: Is it enough for even a part of any person’s real life, dramatized? The biopic form practically demands failure, or at least a series of narrative compromises made under pressure from so...
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Review: ‘Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire’ is a worthy ‘When Hairy Met Scaly II’
Guy behind the concession counter the other night asks me which movie I’m seeing. “Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire,” I tell him. He puts down the popcorn and heaves a nearly convulsive sigh of relief....
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Review: ‘How to Solve Your Own Murder’: great title, OK novel
Malcolm Forbes | Star Tribune (TNS) The cozy mystery makes for perfect escapism. Sometimes we want to set aside stories of grisly violence, gritty reality and dysfunctional cops to reach for...
View Article5 US cities perfect for a European vacation
Ebony Williams | (TNS) The Atlanta Journal-Constitution A trip across the pond has many amazing things to offer, like landmarks, history, food, art and museums — the experience alone can benefit the...
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Peace and quiet called my name. I found it at a Turks and Caicos resort
Carol Ann Davidson | Tribune News Service (TNS) Noise is my nemesis, quiet being one of my cherished but most elusive of holy grails. So when deciding where to go for a much-needed vacation at the...
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The Sue in Mary Sue eggs is a nun named Sister Susanne who lives in Elkridge
Baltimore’s sweet taste buds gravitate toward the local favorite, Mary Sue brand Easter eggs. The buttercream eggs, made in Middle River, seem to recall the days of an Easter parade along Charles...
View ArticleDaily Horoscope for March 31, 2024
General Daily Insight for March 31, 2024 For once, it’s almost easy to say what we mean and mean what we say. The Moon in freewheeling Sagittarius trines scarred Chiron in Aries, followed by a lunar...
View ArticleDaily Horoscope for April 01, 2024
General Daily Insight for April 01, 2024 Today’s seas aren’t as smooth as they look from the surface. April begins with the sensitive Moon entering hard-working Capricorn, highlighting the value of...
View ArticleBarbara Rush, actor who co-starred with Frank Sinatra and Paul Newman among...
By BOB THOMAS (AP Entertainment Writer) LOS ANGELES (AP) — Barbara Rush, a popular leading actor in the 1950 and 1960s who co-starred with Frank Sinatra, Paul Newman and other top film performers and...
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Longtime Fells Point scotch bar Birds of a Feather closes, will become a pub...
Alicia Horn Merritt preferred not to broadcast the final days of Birds of a Feather. To regular customers, the impending closure of the Fells Point scotch bar, after 44 years in business, was an open...
View ArticleGot leftover Easter ham? Add it to hearty split pea soup
By Carla Vigos, Laguna Woods Globe cooking columnist My parents were first-generation Italians. Even though they both spoke Italian, regretfully they never taught us the language. They were proud to be...
View ArticleThe Hold Steady to release illustrated children’s book in October
Brooklyn-by-way-of-Minneapolis rock band the Hold Steady will release the illustrated children’s book “Stay Positive” on Oct. 1 via Akashic Books. Based on the title track of the group’s 2008 album of...
View ArticleA dozen ways to devil your eggs
Beth Dooley | Star Tribune (TNS) Deviled eggs — the darlings of church suppers and potlucks — may sound retro, but when served at a fancy cocktail soiree, those eggs disappear long before the canapés....
View ArticleWhich airlines pay pilots the most?
Alexandra Skores | (TNS) The Dallas Morning News A captain flying on a commercial airline’s largest aircraft can bring home an average of $348,252 a year, based on recent pilot contracts that passed...
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