Effortless skill, mixed salads and a certain impatience with life: Michael Palin remembers Maggie Smith
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The Guardian - World
Cinema in mafia boss’s Sicily hometown refuses to show film of his life
Venue owner says Sicilian Letters, about the Cosa Nostra leader Matteo Messina Denaro, ‘doesn’t interest me’. The owner of the only cinema in Castelvetrano, the Sicilian hometown of the notorious ...22 hours ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Now They’re Dance Partners for Life
Grayson Warrick is the son of a retired ballet dancer. Alyssa Hubbard grew up dancing. And the two first met in preschool in New York.23 hours ago -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Maggie Smith, 'Harry Potter' and 'Downton Abbey' actor, dies at 89
The Oscar-winning actor, known for her roles as Violet Crawley in 'Downton Abbey' and no-nonsense Professor McGonagall in the 'Harry Potter' films, died Friday.23 hours ago -
GameSpot - Tech
Oscar-Winning Harry Potter Star Maggie Smith Dies At 89
Dame Maggie Smith, the two-time Oscar-winning actor best known for playing Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter movie franchise and the acid-tongued Violet Crawley, the Dowager Countess ...23 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
From small stage to big screen, Dame Maggie's moving performances always stole the show
One of Britain's best-loved performers, she was as much at home with comedy as with drama.23 hours ago -
ABC News - Entertainment
Publicist says Maggie Smith, acting great known to millions from Harry Potter and 'Downton Abbey,' has died at age 89
Publicist says Maggie Smith, acting great known to millions from Harry Potter and 'Downton Abbey,' has died at age 89Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
'Life-threatening' conditions as Helene churns over Georgia
'Life-threatening' conditions as Helene churns over GeorgiaYesterday -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
He killed Young Dolph at a Memphis cookie shop, gets life term
After four hours of deliberation, Justin Johnson was found guilty of first-degree murder and other crimes. A co-conspirator said they were hired for a hit.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
‘SNL’ Debut Cast and Crew Look Back on 50 Seasons
With a new film about the show, and a 50th anniversary season starting, Chevy Chase, Garrett Morris, Jane Curtin, Laraine Newman and others look back.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
National Hurricane Center warns of Helene's life-threatening storm surge
The National Hurricane Center is raising the alarm about a life-threatening storm surge from Helene after it makes landfall in Florida on Thursday night. Some parts of Florida's Gulf Coast could ...Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Michael Mosley's widow accepts podcast honour
The late presenter's series Just One Thing is inducted into the British Podcast Awards' Hall of Fame.Yesterday -
ABC News - Entertainment
Memphis man gets life sentence for killing rapper Young Dolph
Justin Johnson has been found guilty of murder in the death of Memphis rapper Young DolphYesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Hurricane Helene forecast to bring 'catastrophic, life-threatening' flooding to Carolinas
Hurricane Helene is set reach the Carolinas Thursday night, bringing “catastrophic, life threatening” flooding with 9 inches to 14 inches of additional rainfall, according to a National Weather ...Yesterday -
ABC News - Entertainment
Memphis man sentenced to life in prison for killing rapper Young Dolph
Memphis man sentenced to life in prison for killing rapper Young DolphYesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Michael Cohen on Trump rallies: 'He's demented and it's showing more often'
Michael Cohen, an ex-fixer for former President Trump who has turned into a vocal critic, says the wind has gone out of the sails of the former president's campaign to return to the White House. ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
GameSpot - Tech
Destiny 2's Ace Of Spades Nerf Gun Is A Delightful Way To Remember A Great Character
A real-life Destiny-themed Nerf gun is nothing new, with Bungie having previously released a giant replica of the Gjallarhorn rocket launcher. But the upcoming Ace of Spades Nerf blaster feels ...Yesterday -
ABC News - Entertainment
Missy Mazzoli's 'The Listeners' portraying life in a cult gets U.S. premiere at Opera Philadelphia
“The Listeners,” a two-hour expose of cults and psychological manipulation, has been given its U.S. premiere on at Philadelphia's Academy of MusicYesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
Oklahoma executes a man for a 1992 killing despite board recommendation to spare his life
Oklahoma executed Emmanuel Littlejohn, 52, for his role in the 1992 shooting death of a convenience store owner.Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
Helene weakens to a Category 1 hurricane after making landfall in Florida
Helene intensifies into a dangerous Category 4 hurricane as it nears Florida2 days ago - Florida