Nice try but no potato for New Zealand couple's giant find
A New Zealand couple who believed they had dug up the worldโs largest potato in the garden of their small farm near Hamilton have had their dreams turned to mash after Guinness World Records wrote to say that scientific testing had found it wasnโt, in fact, a potato after all.
Cheers greet the reopening of three mega-hit Broadway shows
Kristin Chenoweth, Julie Taymor and Lin-Manuel Miranda welcomed back boisterous audiences to โWicked,โ โThe Lion Kingโ and โHamiltonโ for the first time since the start of the pandemic, marking Tuesday as the unofficial return of Broadway.
Storms move offshore in GA but continue to push east across NE FL
The Weather Authority is keeping a close eye on a line of thunderstorms just to the west of the I-75 corridor where a severe thunderstorms warning has been issued for Hamilton, Suwannee, and Clinch County until 3:00 PM EDT. These storms have a history on strong winds and hail.
The Latest on Selection Sunday: NCAAs start with SWAC vs NEC
Virginia was forced to withdraw from the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament on Saturday because of a single COVID-19 case. They were already missing David McCormack and Tristan Enaruna, who both tested positive before the conference tournament. Pitino is the fifth coach to lead five teams to the NCAA Tournament, joining Lon Kruger and Tuby Smith. The Cougars routed Cincinnati in the AAC final, ending the Bearcats hope of slipping into the NCAA Tournament field of 68 as an automatic qualifier. 7 Houston and Cincinnati, which needs to win to get in the NCAA field.
Person critically burned in Westside house fire
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ One person was critically injured Wednesday morning in a house fire on Delta Avenue, between Hamilton and Cassat avenues, according to Jacksonville Fire and Rescue. Firefighters said the person was out of the house when the first units arrived just before 10 a.m.Other than broken windows, little damage was seen on the exterior of the house. No additional details were provided about the condition of the person burned.
'The Bachelor' host stepping away after racial controversy
In a new statement posted Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021 Harrison apologized again for defending the actions by a contestant that many consider offensive. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)Chris Harrison, host of โThe Bachelor,โ says he is stepping down from his TV role and is โashamedโ for his handling of a swirling racial controversy at the ABC dating show. In a new statement posted Saturday, Harrison apologized again for defending the actions by a contestant that are considered offensive. Harrison came under fire after an interview on โExtraโ when he was asked about racially insensitive past behavior from current โBachelorโ contestant Rachael Kirkconnell. โWe all need to have a little grace, a little understanding, a little compassion," he said in the interview.
Inaugural poet Amanda Gorman: โEven as we grieved, we grew.โ
American poet Amanda Gorman reads a poem during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. In one of the inauguration's most talked about moments, poet Amanda Gorman summoned images dire and triumphant Wednesday as she called out to the world โeven as we grieved, we grew." Did you catch the 2 @HamiltonMusical references in the inaugural poem? โThat day gave me a second wave of energy to finish the poem,โ Gorman told the AP. Two other books come out in September โ the illustrated โChange Singsโ and a volume of her inaugural poem and other works.
Child care crisis pushes US mothers out of the labor force
Research is increasingly pointing to a retreat of working mothers from the U.S. labor force as the pandemic leaves parents with few child care options and the added burden of navigating distance learning. In the long-term, the crisis could stall if not reverse decades of hard-fought gains by working women who are still far from achieving labor force parity with men. Overall, the drop translates into 1.3 million women exiting the labor force since February. Between February and April, labor force participation fell 3.2% among mothers with children younger than 6, and 4.3% for those with children 6 to 12. We already knew there was a large gender inequality in the labor force, and the pandemic just makes this worse, Landivar said.
5 musicals that should be filmed for a streaming network since Broadway is still closed
Considering Disney+ saw a 72% increase in downloads of its app over the weekend, itโs safe to say that bringing musicals filmed on stage to a mass audience is a pretty good idea. Some will argue that theater is meant to be consumed live, but with so much uncertainty about when Broadway will return, itโs not a bad idea to start filming more Broadway musicals and plays for streaming networks. While itโs still a wildly popular musical, fans have been begging for some sort of movie version for years. Disneyโs most popular and long-running show on Broadway is โThe Lion King,โ and itโs hard to imagine the people wouldnโt love to watch a filmed version of this production. Do you plan to watch โHamilton?โ Are there any musicals youโd like to see from the comfort of your home?
What you need to know before streaming โHamiltonโ on Disney+ over the weekend
Since thereโs likely to be a good chunk of people who will watch โHamiltonโ over the weekend whoโve probably never seen it before, here is a quick rundown of what you need to know before experiencing the phenomenon. The โHamiltonโ on Disney+ is a filmed version of the show, not a movie. Itโs easy to call the version of โHamiltonโ coming out on Disney+ a movie, but technically, itโs the stage version, filmed. An actual movie version of โHamiltonโ will probably happen eventually, but this is a great way to really capture the magic of the stage version of the show. And because the people at Disney are incredibly smart, free trials of the streaming service have ended, so if you want to watch, youโre going to have to sign up.
Met Gala 2020 Theme Announced Along With Co-Chairs Meryl Streep, Emma Stone, Lin-Manuel Miranda
The 2020 Met Gala will be taking style-savvy stars back to the future! The first Monday of May, which falls on May 4 next year, will have French designer Nicolas Ghesquire joining actors Lin-Manuel Miranda, Emma Stone and Meryl Streep as co-chairs. David Bailey pic.twitter.com/JLgX3ON9cD The Met (@metmuseum) November 7, 2019Though Streep has never attended a Met Gala, she does have several ties to the event. Here's a look back at some of the Met Gala's most memorable styles through the years: Met Gala Fashion Flashback: Katy Perry, Blake Lively and More! Kim Kardashian Responds to Rumors That She Had Her Ribs Removed to Fit Into Met Gala DressKanye West Tells Kim Kardashian He's Not Into Her 'Too Sexy' Met Gala Look
Why Linda Hamilton Found Saying Arnold Schwarzenegger's Iconic 'I'll Be Back'
Terminator: Dark Fate marks a return to form for the long-running franchise -- including the return of Arnold Schwarzenegger as the eponymous combat robot and Linda Hamilton as the iconic hero Sarah Connor, and at 63, Hamilton hasn't lost a beat when it comes to being a badass action star. Schwarzenegger, however, had nothing but effusive praise for Hamilton -- both as an actress and as a de facto role model and leader for her co-stars. So, are there any more films in the future for the Terminator franchise after Dark Fate? Terminator: Dark Fate bursts into theaters Nov. 1. Linda Hamilton Talks Returning to the Terminator Franchise (Exclusive) Embed Code RestartRELATED CONTENT:Linda Hamilton Reflects on '35-Year Relationship' With 'Terminator: Dark Fate' Co-Star Arnold Schwarzenegger'Terminator: Dark Fate' Trailer Is Here and Arnold Schwarzenegger Is BackArnold Schwarzenegger on If He'll Star in a Movie With Son-In-Law Chris Pratt (Exclusive)
Arnold Schwarzenegger on If He'll Star in a Movie With Son-In-Law Chris Pratt (Exclusive)
"But besides all of that, he's great with my daughter," he added, "and that's the most important part." He's also excited about the upcoming release of Terminator: Dark Fate -- the latest installment (and a soft-reboot) of the long-running franchise. Terminator: Dark Fate also marks Cameron's return to the franchise following Judgement Day. "And this time, with Tim Miller, a great director, to actually execute the vision of Jim Cameron -- a great director and creator -- we felt very comfortable with that package." Terminator: Dark Fate bursts into theaters Nov. 1.
Surfer Bethany Hamilton lives 'an unstoppable life' after shark attack
CNN Video(CNN) - In 2003, when Hawaiian surfer Bethany Hamilton was just 13 years old, she lost her arm in a shark attack while surfing in Kauai. Her positive approach has also given her a unique perspective on life after the attack. She won the National Scholastic Surfing Association National Championship for the 18-and-under age group in 2005. Her unique journey and positive perspective has inspired people around the world and has now manifested itself into a documentary, 'Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable.' As good a surfer as Hamilton is, she is not immune to wipeouts, but every time she gets knocked down, she gets back on her board.
'Little Mermaid': Daveed Diggs in Talks to Play Sebastian the Crab in Live-Action
It looks like the upcoming Little Mermaid live-action adaptation may have found its Sebastian! Daveed Diggs is in talks to help bring the lovable crab to life in the new Disney film, ET has learned. The GRAMMY and Tony winner would join Halle Bailey, who will playing Ariel, the mermaid who fantasizes about joining the human world. However, the role of Prince Eric hasn't been claimed yet. RELATED CONTENT: Watch 'Grown-ish' Cast React to Halle Bailey Getting Named Ariel 'Little Mermaid' Remake (Exclusive) Embed Code RestartHarry Styles Reveals Why He Passed on Playing Prince Eric in The Little Mermaid'13 Reasons Why' Star Christian Navarro Reveals He's Auditioning for Prince Eric in 'Little Mermaid' MovieAwkwafina Dances Around Rumors She's Joining 'Little Mermaid': 'I Would Be More Than Honored' (Exclusive)
Lin-Manuel Miranda's new show opens on Broadway
Lin-Manuel Miranda is coming back to Broadway. "Freestyle Love Supreme" is set to hit the Great White Way in the fall. NEW YORK - Lin-Manuel Miranda's new improvisatory hip-hop musical show opens today on Broadway. "Freestyle Love Supreme" was co-created by Thomas Kail, Anthony Veneziale, and Lin-Manuel Miranda of "Hamilton" fame. Other occasional performers for the Broadway run include Christopher Jackson, Wayne Brady and Daveed Diggs -- who played George Washington, Aaron Burr, and Thomas Jefferson in "Hamilton," respectively.
Linda Hamilton Reveals She's Been Celibate for 'At Least 15 Years'
After the success of the flick, Hamilton romantically connected with Cameron and quickly became pregnant with their daughter, Josephine. The end of that relationship, Hamilton says, left her "completely devastated for years." Linda Hamilton and James Cameron Steve Granitz/WireImageAs for her iconic role, which she's set to return to this year in Terminator: Dark Fate, Hamilton was initially uneasy to step into Sarah Connor's shoes once more. "You know, it was basically a phone call from James Cameron," she said. "I had a true village of experts trying to get the most out of this body," Hamilton tells The Times.
James Cameron teases possible 'Terminator' trilogy
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images(CNN) - "Terminator: Dark Fate" picks up after James Cameron's "Terminator: Judgment Day," and a new trailer for the franchise's latest installment is here. Fans shouldn't expect this latest movie, produced by Cameron and directed by Tim Miller of "Deadpool," to wrap up the "Terminator" saga. Cameron told Deadline this week he is thinking of an entirely new trilogy. "We spent several weeks breaking story and figuring out what type of story we wanted to tell so we would have something to pitch Linda (Hamilton, aka Sarah Connor)," Cameron said. "If we get fortunate enough to make some money with 'Dark Fate' we know exactly where we can go with the subsequent films," Cameron said.
Queen Latifah Opens Up About Playing Ursula in 'The Little Mermaid Live!'
Queen Latifah is sharing some details about the upcoming TV musical The Little Mermaid Live! Shaggy and Auli'i Cravalho are also joining the Little Mermaid Live! The 49-year-old performer also gave a shout-out to Melissa McCarthy, who is rumored to be playing the sea witch in the upcoming live-action, big-screen adaptation of The Little Mermaid. The Wonderful World of Disney presents The Little Mermaid Live! See loads more details from the 2019 MTV VMAs below.
Her software put men on the moon
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. - The first footsteps on the moon belonged to two men, but they may never have made it there if not for Margaret Hamilton. The software engineer developed the onboard computer programs that powered NASA's Apollo missions, including the 1969 moon landing. Who is Margaret Hamilton? The software's emergency preparedness is thought to have helped save the mission, Hamilton wrote. Hamilton never left the Earth's atmosphere, but without her groundbreaking software, it's unlikely that the American flag would've been planted on the moon in July 1969.
Linda Hamilton Talks Returning to 'Terminator' Franchise as a 'Woman of a Certain
The Terminator panel included Mackenzie Davis, Natalia Reyes, Diego Boneta, Gabriel Luna and Arnold Schwarzenegger, but Hamilton was indisputably the star. I had to go to my deepest sorrows and my places of deepest loss, and that's what makes Sarah Connor, Sarah Connor." Dark Fate sees Sarah and a human-machine hybrid named Grace (Davis) join forces to protect a young woman (Reyes), with an assist from Schwarzenegger's T-800, who now goes by Carl. Terminator: Dark Fate blasts into theaters on Nov. 1. Tom Cruise Makes Surprise Appearance at Comic-Con, Premieres First 'Top Gun: Maverick' TrailerLinda Hamilton on How James Cameron Convinced Her to Return for 'Terminator: Dark Fate' (Exclusive)