Meet Yura Borisov, the famous-in-Russia thug with a heart from 'Anora'

The actor explains his hired-muscle character's inner conflict. How can he help out a friend but also not harm the woman at the center of the struggle?

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 3 days ago

Young Thug released from jail after guilty plea on gang charges

The Grammy winner's criminal trial on racketeering and gang charges was the longest in state history.

Banned From Atlanta: The Challenges of Young Thug’s Unique Probation

The rapper was released from jail last week after a surprise guilty plea. For 15 years, a set of strict requirements will govern his life and music.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

From 'Anora' to 'Wicked,' best picture race takes shape without a clear front-runner

The race for the film academy’s top prize is starting to take shape, ranging from blockbusters (“Wicked") to buzzy art house projects (“Anora,” “The Brutalist”).

'Anora' as cautionary fairy tale

'Anora' cinematographer Drew Daniels kept the camera loose and freewheeling to echo the good times at play early in Sean Baker's film.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 20

Rapper Young Thug will be released from jail after he pleaded guilty to gang, drug and gun charges

Rapper Young Thug pleaded guilty Thursday in Atlanta to gang, drug and gun charges and will be released from jail, though he could be put back behind bars if he violates the terms of his sentence

Entertainment - ABC News - October 31

Young Thug released from jail after guilty plea in Georgia's longest-running criminal trial

Atlanta rap star Young Thug was released from jail Thursday night after changing his plea to guilty earlier that day in Georgia’s longest-running criminal trial.

Judge decides to release Young Thug from jail, though he could serve prison time if he violates the sentence's terms

Entertainment - ABC News - October 31

What to expect from Trump meeting with Biden

President-elect Donald Trump is set to meet President Biden at the White House on Wednesday. CBS News political reporter Libby Cathey reports on what could take place at their meeting.

Alabama high school football player died from a heart condition, autopsy finds

Officials say a 14-year-old football player who collapsed during practice this summer died from congestive heart failure

Sports - ABC News - November 8

Steph Houghton spoke from the heart – why have people been so quick to judge or condemn?

It feels like we’ve seen more of Steph Houghton since she’s retired. Not literally — although maybe her burgeoning media career means she is more visible to rival fans who would only glimpse her ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 9

A report from the GM Meetings on the Yankees, Mets, and Juan Soto

With the GM Meetings nearly over and the MLB offseason stirring to life, longstanding speculation about Juan Soto’s free agency has become reality: The Mets and Yankees are hot for him.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 6

What Biden is expecting from his meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping

President Biden will attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in South America. During the visit, he will meet with allies and Chinese President Xi Jinping. CBS News' Natalie Brand has ...

Sean Baker and Mikey Madison push the 'Anora' vibes to the brink

The director and the actor on the humor and pathos and tension and scary moments — sometimes all at once — in their prize-winning film.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 3 days ago

Sean Baker and Mikey Madison push the 'Anora' vibes to the brink

The director and the actor on the humor and pathos and tension and scary moments — sometimes all at once — in their prize-winning film.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 3 days ago

Your Heart’s Desire

Understanding what’s “for you” or “not for you” is part of refining taste. But what if it’s also closing you off to pleasure and connection?

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

UK leader tells Interpol meeting world must 'wake up' to threat from people-smugglers

Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he will double funding for Britain’s border security agency and treat people-smuggling gangs like terror networks

World - ABC News - November 4

Adopted children to have closer contact with birth families

"Letterbox" contact is outdated, a report says, and face-to-face contact should be encouraged, if safe.

EU braced for blows from all sides in march to meet net zero goals

Critics at home and abroad lash out at demands to cut emissions while the US is unlikely to offer much support

World - Financial Times - November 11

Hostages freed from Gaza meet with Pope Francis and press campaign to bring remaining captives home

A delegation of former hostages held by Hamas in Gaza and their relatives have met with Pope Francis

World - ABC News - November 14

Meet the groups trying to create a new leftwing party – and channel the energy missing from Starmer’s Labour | Andy Beckett

As disenchantment grows with mainstream parties, these collectives argue that the time is right – but there will be big obstacles. Ever since Keir Starmer began shoving Labour rightwards in 2020, a ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

Meet Yura Borisov, the famous-in-Russia thug with a heart from 'Anora'

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