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‘Love Island USA’ executive producer James Barker dies after ‘medical emergency’ during filming

LOS ANGELES — The “Love Island USA” production team is mourning the loss of executive producer James Barker, who died last week while on set in Fiji. “Love Island USA” producers ITV America and Peacock confirmed Barker’s death in a media release shared with The Times on Monday. The announcement said that Barker died after “an unexpected medical emergency” but did not provide additional ...
A&E >  Movies

Steven Spielberg sets box office record with ‘Disclosure Day’

Steven Spielberg is still the king of the summer blockbuster. "Disclosure Day," the filmmaker's latest big-screen alien adventure, came in at No. 1 at the domestic box office this weekend with a $44 million debut, according to studio estimates released June 14 by Rentrak.
A&E >  Books

The gift of literacy: Spokane-based nonprofit promotes a culture of reading for Ethiopian children

Growing up in the 1980s, Kassahun “Kass” Kebede did not know the luxury of computers, school buses or even a favorite book. Raised in Sendafa-Beke, located nearly 8,000 feet above sea level in the rural highlands of Ethiopia, Kebede and his family worked a farm tending cows and harvesting wheat. They struggled to make ends meet. As a child, Kebede often walked three miles to school on a dirt road in harsh winter conditions. Many of his peers made that same trek with bare feet and no gloves. “Most people think it’s hot there, but it is actually really cold,” he said.
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Dear Annie: Mother-in-law’s criticism could do more harm than good

Dear Annie: My son recently got married. My new daughter-in-law used to dress so cute. She always had makeup on and her hair done. But nowadays, she dresses like a slob. There are days I swear she doesn’t brush her hair. She’s told me herself that her mom has said to her, “What’s wrong with you? Since you got married, you’ve let yourself go,” and I think the same thing. I want to say something to her, but I don’t want to hurt her feelings. What should I do? – Troubled MIL
News >  Home and garden

What’s in and out with paint

When it comes to wall colors, some paint colors are in and some are simply out. Designer choices for wall colors nowadays reflect a desire toward relaxed and modern living as opposed to “stuffy” and formal. What’s in While moody colors may not be your favorite, charcoal gray and even black remain on trend. Considered modern and sleek, these colors work especially well when contrasted with wood ...
A&E >  Pop culture

Judge orders Justin Baldoni to pay Blake Lively’s legal fees

NEW YORK — Just over a month after settling, the seemingly endless “It Ends With Us” legal saga might finally be over as a federal New York judge has ordered Justin Baldoni and the Wayfarer Parties to pay Blake Lively’s legal fees. While Judge Lewis J. Liman on Friday signed off the “Gossip Girl” star’s request for the Wayfarer Parties to cover her legal fees, he denied her attempt at ...
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Nick Reiner trustee agrees to release trust fund money, report says

The 32-year-old son of slain filmmakers Rob and Michelle Reiner appears close to receiving inheritance money from his parents’ estate as he prepares his criminal defense. Nick Reiner was to have received cash from a trust fund when he turned 30 in 2023, according to TMZ. He’s charged with killing his parents in their southern California home in December. Reiner, who has struggled with ...
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Miss Manners: I don’t want to talk about my groceries

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I believe what I buy at the grocery store is my own business, whether it’s carrots and onions or products whose purpose would be embarrassing if explained. I wish supermarkets would train their staff not to comment on customer purchases, no matter how benign the sentiment. (“Oh, I like those cookies!”)