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Review: A writer reflects on contradictions of capitalism

Review: A writer reflects on contradictions of capitalism

“Having and Being Had,” by Eula Biss (Riverhead Books) When it comes to capitalism, Eula Biss is a skeptic. And yet, as a university professor and homeowner, she’s invested in the system.
'Tiger King' star Carole Baskin to appear on 'Dancing With the Stars'

'Tiger King' star Carole Baskin to appear on 'Dancing With the Stars'

Like all cool cats and kittens, Carole Baskin is going to “Dancing With the Stars.
Book celebrates defunct newspaper on anniversary of demise

Book celebrates defunct newspaper on anniversary of demise

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Vindicator in Youngstown, a 150-year-old paper that shut down last year because of financial struggles, is being celebrated in a new book on the anniversary of its final edition.

Florida DJ found dead less than month after rape charge

MIAMI — South Florida DJ and music producer Erick Morillo was found dead at his home Tuesday morning, weeks after being charged with sexual battery, authorities said.
Female directors close to parity at Venice Film Festival

Female directors close to parity at Venice Film Festival

A spot in competition at the Venice Film Festival can launch careers and Oscar winners, but in recent years, films directed by women have been mostly excluded from vying for the coveted Golden Lion.

BBC reinstates Rule Britannia! singalong after backlash

LONDON — The BBC on Wednesday reversed its controversial decision to scrap the lyrics of two patriotic songs during its annual end-of-summer concert, saying it had found a way around the problem a day after its new director-general took office.
Kane Brown, Mickey Guyton, Luke Bryan to sing at ACM Awards

Kane Brown, Mickey Guyton, Luke Bryan to sing at ACM Awards

NASHVILLE — The Academy of Country Music Awards will feature performances by Kane Brown, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Dan + Shay, Florida Georgia Line, Mickey Guyton and Morgan Wallen, all from the Grand Ole Opry House.
Current events push 'Black Panther,' Fox News to big ratings

Current events push 'Black Panther,' Fox News to big ratings

LOS ANGELES — A special airing of “Black Panther" in the wake of the death of star Chadwick Boseman was a bright spot for the broadcast networks in a ratings week otherwise utterly dominated by Fox News Channel's coverage of the Republican National C

The top 10 movies on the iTunes Store

Apple TV app - Movies US charts: 1. Bill & Ted Face The Music 2. The King of Staten Island 3. The Silencing 4. Bill & Ted’s Excellent Triple Feature 5. Hard Kill 6. 42 7. Black Panther (2018) 8. The Tax Collector 9. Tesla 10.

US-Audiobooks-Top-10

Audible bestsellers for the week ending August 28th: Nonfiction 1. Unf--k Your Brain by Faith G. Harper, PhD LPC-S ACS ACN, narrated by the author (Blackstone Audio, Inc.) 2. The Art of War by Sun Tzu, narrated by Aidan Gillen (Audible Studios) 3.
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