Joan Rivers was a comedy legend. A new play proves 'she was so much more'

The stage play about the comedian's life and career is having its world premiere at Costa Mesa's South Coast Repertory through Nov. 24.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 30

Perspective: How do you make a play about Joan Rivers without Joan Rivers?

'Joan,' a new play by Daniel Goldstein at South Coast Repertory about the life of comedian Joan Rivers, mixes biography with the comedian's old stand-up material.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 6

Deion Sanders Has Colorado Bowl-Eligible and Dreaming of So Much More

The Buffaloes haven’t won a bowl game in 20 years.

Sports - The New York Times - October 28

This Goggle-Wearing Basketball Player Is So Much More Than a Viral Sensation

With nicknames such as “Cream Abdul-Jabbar” and “Larry Blurred,” Robbie Avila is a fan favorite. He also knows image isn’t everything.

Sports - The New York Times - November 6

Rafael Nadal Is the King of Clay, but He’s So Much More Than That

Nadal possessed shotmaking talent, tennis IQ, finesse and flair too often lost in the brick-red dust, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - 20 hours ago

Saoirse Ronan's two new films are worlds apart. Their costumes? Not so much

Despite being set more than 70 years apart, London nightlife scenes in the World War II drama 'Blitz' and 'The Outrun's' 21st century tale of alcoholism and recovery each display a 1930s influence ...

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 12

He Blocked for Walter Payton. After Retiring, He Did So Much More.

A relationship that started in the Chicago Bears’ backfield became a lifetime commitment between Payton and Matt Suhey.

Sports - The New York Times - November 3

The WSL’s new TV deal is a great step forward but so much work remains

A £65m domestic deal is a positive start for the WPLL but what will it mean for fans and is it maybe for a year or two too long?. The Women’s Super League has secured a vital dose of off-pitch ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Unfortunately, She Was a Nymphomaniac by Joan Smith review – debunking misogynist myths of ancient Rome

This retelling of the lives of much-maligned Roman women sees their plight through a contemporary feminist lens. Joan Smith is braver than I am. A classicist, as well as a feminist campaigner, she ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

Why Joan Chen almost gave up on acting and how she found her destiny

Joan Chen got frustrated with her ability to land interesting roles after starring in 'The Last Emperor.' Now the 'Didi' star considers acting her destiny.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 11

Why Have Fans Been So Quick to Judge a Soccer Legend?

England’s former captain has talked openly about the end of her international career and has been met with a lack of understanding.

Sports - The New York Times - November 10

Ted Danson on his new comedy series "A Man on the Inside"

"Cheers" actor Ted Danson's latest series is the Netflix comedy "A Man on the Inside," in which he plays a retired widower-turned-investigator who goes undercover in a nursing home. Correspondent ...

Trapped in cars and garages: Why Spanish floods proved so deadly

Drivers trapped in cars, poor planning and extreme rainfall worsened by climate change are likely to have contributed.

Why attacking Trump’s character has proved so ineffective

Moral grandstanding is not the best way to convince people to come over to your side

Business - Financial Times - November 3

Heather Gay says 'Housewives' rescued her. And she's got the receipts to prove it

Heather Gay reflects on her success since being cast in Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City," now in its fifth season, and leaving the church.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 23

Maher: Harris has to prove she's not 'stealth version of the worst excesses of the left'

Comedian Bill Maher said Vice President Harris has to prove she’s not “a stealth version of the worst excesses of the left” in an interview that aired Thursday. “Kamala’s big, I think, challenge ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

A 52-Year-Old Hockey Legend Is Playing His Final Professional Season

In Kladno, Czechia, former N.H.L. great Jaromir Jagr is keeping a team, and his career, alive.

Sports - The New York Times - October 24

First came the bots, then came the bosses - we’re entering Musk and Zuck’s new era of disinformation | Joan Donovan

Tech leaders’ politics are encoded into their platforms – and with Trump’s ascent, they have direct access to the Oval Office. I’m a researcher of media manipulation, and watching the 2024 US ...

World - The Guardian - November 11

Book Review: A new book about cult favorite Eve Babitz throws shade on reputation of Joan Didion

In 2019

Entertainment - ABC News - November 11

‘There’s so much you can crush’: why hydraulic press videos are so popular and so satisfying

Watching a pumpkin, crayons or a Furby get squashed isn’t just fun – it can also serve as an emotional release. There are lots of ways to unwind. You can go on a walk, call a friend or read a book. ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Is She Playing Games, or Simply Excelling in a Male Field?

In a series of tongue-in-cheek TikTok videos purporting to highlight #WomenInMaleFields, female users are sharing stories of negative experiences dating men.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 8 hours ago

How much has the price of gold increased so far this year?

Gold has been one of the top-performing assets in 2024. Here's how much price growth we've seen so far.

The track that caused so much chaos on the dancefloor it got banned

In the early 2000s many UK clubs banned Pow! - which critics compared to Sex Pistols' God Save the Queen.

BlackRock wants to talk about retirement. Climate, not so much

The US asset manager is promoting its pension and infrastructure offerings, after an ESG backlash

Business - Financial Times - October 27

A history of violence: how has Chris Brown survived so much controversy?

A shocking new documentary lays out the many allegations of abuse against the star, from attacking Rihanna to a claim of sexual assault on Diddy’s yacht. On 30 December 2020, Jane Doe, a ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Why people are receiving so much money in the Juul e-cigarette settlement

Oftentimes, class-action settlements pay less than $10 per person — but MarketWatch spoke with a former Juul user who received thousands of dollars

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

They Love John Fluevog Shoes So Much They Married at One of His Stores

Amber Walker and Ron Dutt held a surprise wedding during the “Flummunity Fest,” a fan-driven gathering for admirers of the designer.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 1

‘There’s so much confrontation’: Valencians sick of political bickering after Spain’s floods

A week on from deluge that devastated the town of Chiva, morale is low and there is anger as politicians play familiar blame game. Everyone in Chiva has their own memories of what happened here a ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Amorim: Pep 'so much better than me' right now

Rúben Amorim attempted to play down expectations at Manchester United after leading current club Sporting CP to a 4-1 victory over Manchester City in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Sports - ESPN - November 6

Why these Celtics look so much like the 73-win Warriors

The path Jayson Tatum and the Celtics seek looks eerily similar to the winningest team of all time.

Sports - ESPN - November 6

The Dollar Still Has Its Mojo. X, Not So Much.

Ruining a network is hard, but Elon Musk shows it’s possible.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Why retiring Nadal means 'everything' to Spain

Rafael Nadal retires from professional tennis after a 23-year career like no other. On a night of gratitude and grief, Spain led the world in saying "Gracias Rafa".

Why Is There So Much Off-Brand Oral Ozempic for Sale Online?

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic are injectable medications—but a strange new market has emerged selling oral “compounded” versions online, despite a lack of evidence that they work.

Tech - Wired - Yesterday

Raw sewage from new homes being flushed into river

Raw sewage is being dumped into London's rivers from at least 100 homes, a charity finds.

On the Ballot, Abortion Rights Proved More Popular Than Kamala Harris

In states like Arizona and Nevada, some voters split their tickets, supporting abortion rights measures while also backing Donald Trump.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 8

Klay Thompson Is a Golden State Legend, So Why Did He Ever Leave?

Thompson helped the franchise win four N.B.A. titles in eight seasons. If not for career-altering injuries, they might have achieved more.

Sports - The New York Times - November 11

Matt Rife sets new Stay Golden comedy tour for 2025, with four stops in California

Comedian Matt Rife is bringing his new Stay Golden tour to the Golden State next year. It includes four shows across California — here are those dates.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 23 hours ago

Commentary: Hannah Gadsby's "Woof!" barks a new message in queer stand-up "our comedy is for us"

Gabsby's new show, which comes to L.A. for one night only on Sunday, is their latest chapter in performing comedy for their LGBTQiA audience that refuses to roll over for the masses (or Netflix).

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 21 hours ago

A Loathsome Colleague Died. Why Is Everyone Pretending She Was So Great?

A reader smells hypocrisy in his co-workers’ proclamations of mourning and wants no part of it. Is he obligated to attend her funeral if his heart isn’t in it?

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 13

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