Entertainment

September 20, 2021

10 Movies That Bring The Lives of Great Artists to the Silver Screen

While it's certainly interesting to read about the lives of famous artists, there's something about seeing them on screen that can't be replicated. So many famous artists have had such incredible lives that they seem made for a movie, and thankfully some incredible films about painters have been made throughout the years. Some are closer to documentaries, while others take some liberties with their scripts, but they all paint fascinating pictures of their subjects.

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September 7, 2021

RIP Michael K. Williams: Celebrating the Actor Who Played Omar Little on ‘The Wire’

Character actor Michael K. Williams, a person known for his work on prestige television dramas, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021, at the age of 54. He was found dead by family members in his Brooklyn penthouse. The medical examiner is currently investigating the cause of his death as a possible drug overdose. (It’s something he struggled with and talked openly about over the course of his career.)

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August 30, 2021

RIP Ed Asner: Paying Tribute to the Beloved Emmy-Winning Actor Who Starred in ‘Up’ and ‘Elf’

Ed Asner, a character actor whose long career spanned generations, died on Sunday, August 29, 2021. The 91-year-old passed away at his home in California, his death confirmed by his family. “We are sorry to say that our beloved patriarch passed away this morning peacefully,” read a tweet on Asner's official Twitter account. “Words cannot express the sadness we feel. With a kiss on your head—Goodnight dad. We love you.

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August 20, 2021

Dave Grohl Invites Teenage Fan on Stage To Play Guitar and She Doesn’t Miss a Single Note

Being on stage with your favorite band is something many music lovers can only dream of, but one teenager named Lauren recently got to make that dream a reality. On August 5, 2021, during a Foo Fighters show at the Azura Amphitheater in Bonner Springs, Kansas, frontman Dave Grohl invited Lauren on stage. When he asked if she could play guitar, she cooly nodded, and he handed her his “axe.

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