It was nearly certain that Schindler’s List, Steven Spielberg’s Holocaust saga, would draw big audiences in New York, L.A., and other cities with large Jewish populations. But with a slew of Oscars seemingly in the bag, the film is finding its audience across the nation. In Peoria, Ill., where the film opened Feb. 11, moviegoers reflected on the somber saga of Oskar Schindler and his Schindlerjuden. Nancy Blew, 43, social worker ”Seeing this film was the most incredible, moving experience of my life. Read More...
Ray Davon Jacobs, the Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, and producer known by the stage name August 08, has died at 31. His record label, Def Jam, confirmed his death in a statement posted to social media Tuesday. "The entire Def Jam family mourns the tragic loss of Ray 'August 08' Jacobs," the statement said. "A brilliant songwriter, an accomplished musician and a singular artist, August will remain in our memory as a beloved colleague and friend. Read More...
Austin Butler and Kaia Gerber brought a bit of 1960s New York to modern-day Los Angeles with their fashionable Halloween couple costume this year. The Elvis actor and his model girlfriend attended the annual Casamigos Halloween party as none other than legendary artist Andy Warhol and Factory superstar Edie Sedgwick on Friday. In photos taken at the event, Butler can be seen sporting a silver wig, sunglasses, and an all-black ensemble consisting of a turtleneck, leather jacket, and jeans. Read More...
