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Late-night hosts say fighting racism means more than talk

Late-night hosts say fighting racism means more than talk

NEW YORK — Six of America's late-night television comedy hosts — five of them white men — turned serious after the nation's weekend of unrest following the death of George Floyd to suggest they and others need to do more than talk about racism.

Creator fires 'Law & Order' spin-off writer for online posts

LOS ANGELES — A TV writer who has worked on “S.W.A.T.” and “Chicago P.D.” was fired from an upcoming “Law & Order” spin-off because of online posts about social unrest in Los Angeles.
'Normal People' director Lenny Abrahamson used intimacy co-ordinator on set

'Normal People' director Lenny Abrahamson used intimacy co-ordinator on set

TORONTO — Oscar-nominated director Lenny Abrahamson says setting the right tone and establishing the trust needed for the many sex scenes in his buzzy new series "Normal People" presented a big challenge.
Social media, music world go dark for Black Out Tuesday

Social media, music world go dark for Black Out Tuesday

NEW YORK — Though Black Out Tuesday was originally organized by the music community, the social media world also went dark in support of the Black Lives Matter movement, joining voices around the world outraged by the killings of black people in the
Review: Documentary about electric racing holds little spark

Review: Documentary about electric racing holds little spark

For proof that Leonardo DiCaprio can't save every film he touches, look no further than “And We Go Green,” a languid documentary about the electric car racing circuit.

Social media, music world go dark for Black Out Tuesday

NEW YORK — Though Black Out Tuesday was originally organized by the music community, the social media world also went dark in support of the Black Lives Matter movement, joining voices around the world outraged by the killings of black people in the
'Just Mercy,' drama of racial injustice, to be free in June

'Just Mercy,' drama of racial injustice, to be free in June

NEW YORK — The 2019 film “Just Mercy,” which chronicles courtroom struggles against racial injustice and mass incarceration, will be made free on digital platforms throughout June in the wake of George Floyd's death, Warner Bros. said Tuesday.
Judge gives control of Joe Exotic's zoo to Carole Baskin

Judge gives control of Joe Exotic's zoo to Carole Baskin

WYNNEWOOD, Okla. — A federal judge in Oklahoma has awarded ownership of the zoo made famous in Netflix's “Tiger King” docuseries to Joe Exotic's chief rival. In a ruling Monday, U.S.

Books on race and criminal justice top bestseller lists

NEW YORK — As nationwide protests against racism and police violence continue, readers are seeking out books old and new on race and criminal justice.
Cartoonists to thank frontline workers playfully this Sunday

Cartoonists to thank frontline workers playfully this Sunday

NEW YORK — The funny papers this Sunday will have more than laughs.
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