The color purple: It’s a new movie and an old hue that’s rich in meaning and history

The color purple: It’s a new movie and an old hue that’s rich in meaning and history

NEW YORK — NEW YORK (AP) — “I think it pisses God off if you walk by the color purple in a field somewhere and don’t notice it,” Shug tells Celie in Alice Walker’s “The Color Purple.” In nature, among the priestly and royal, as a symbol of independence, pride and magic, purple is weighty … Read more

Traveling to every country on one of the worst passports in the world

Traveling to every country on one of the worst passports in the world

Maliha Fairooz said her first memory of traveling was from Bangladesh to London when she was four years old.  “Most kids, when they’re on an airplane, they’re crying and throwing tantrums,” she said. “But not me — I was so excited. I remember flying through the clouds, looking down at the sky and thinking ‘I’m … Read more

Jimmy Barnes update prompts outpouring of love: ‘Best present I could wish for’

Jimmy Barnes update prompts outpouring of love: ‘Best present I could wish for’

The wife of Aussie rocker Jimmy Barnes says she will receive the best Christmas gift ever – her husband out of hospital and home for the holidays. Taking to Barnes’ official Instagram, Jane Barnes shared a picture of her husband sitting up in a hospital bed, smiling at the camera. “On the 6th Day of … Read more

Zac Efron and Lily James on the simple gesture that frames the tragedy of the Von Erich wrestlers

Zac Efron and Lily James on the simple gesture that frames the tragedy of the Von Erich wrestlers

Zac Efron didn’t realize how much he needed a hug. He’d transformed himself into a mass of muscle and repressed emotion to play professional wrestler Kevin Von Erich in the new film “The Iron Claw.” It was a taxing role and unlike anything he’d done before, both physically and psychologically. He often found himself with … Read more

TV star Melanie Schilling announces cancer diagnosis

TV star Melanie Schilling announces cancer diagnosis

Australian TV star Melanie Schilling says her “whole life changed” after receiving a shock health diagnosis. The dating and human behaviour expert has been diagnosed with colon cancer after experiencing “severe stomach cramps” a month ago. Announcing the news on Wednesday, Schilling posted a photo of her embracing her husband Gareth Brisbane and daughter Maddie, … Read more

A new holiday cruise brings you to 20 Christmas markets in one trip

A new holiday cruise brings you to 20 Christmas markets in one trip

Rows of twinkling lights and the sweet aroma of mulled wine — ’tis the season that Christmas markets come alive. But if visiting one Christmas market isn’t enough, a new cruise explores 20 markets in a single trip. Luxury river cruising company European Waterways‘ new “Christmas Markets Cruise” departs from Strasbourg, France and sails through … Read more

Ex-gang leader seeking release from Las Vegas jail ahead of trial in 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur

Ex-gang leader seeking release from Las Vegas jail ahead of trial in 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur

LAS VEGAS — A former Los Angeles-area gang leader charged with murder in the killing of hip-hop music icon Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas is deriding the case against him as the product of speculation and second-hand testimony as he asks a judge to put him on house arrest ahead of his trial. A Jan. … Read more

Influencer Indy Clinton reveals unique baby name after welcoming third child

Influencer Indy Clinton reveals unique baby name after welcoming third child

The name game is now over for Australian model and content creator Indy Clinton’s followers. After months of predictions, the 27-year-old has welcomed her third child with husband Ben Azar. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Influencer Indy Clinton shows off her baby bump. Stream the world’s best reality, entertainment and true crime shows for free on … Read more

Nevada high court upholds sex abuse charges against ‘Dances With Wolves’ actor Nathan Chasing Horse

Nevada high court upholds sex abuse charges against ‘Dances With Wolves’ actor Nathan Chasing Horse

LAS VEGAS — The Nevada Supreme Court has denied Nathan Chasing Horse’s request to toss a sprawling indictment that accuses the former “Dances With Wolves” actor of leading a cult, taking underage wives and sexually abusing Indigenous women and girls for decades. The court’s decision means prosecutors can proceed with their 18-count criminal case after … Read more

Celine Dion’s tragic health update as she battles Stiff Person Syndrome

Celine Dion’s tragic health update as she battles Stiff Person Syndrome

Celine Dion has “lost control of her muscles” as she battles the rare condition known as Stiff Person Syndrome. The 55-year-old singer revealed her diagnosis in December 2022 after the condition forced her to cancel her Courage World Tour. Now, her sister Claudette Dion has shared a heartbreaking update in an interview with Canadian publication … Read more