Celebrated children’s illustrator and author Ashley Bryan passed away on February 4th in the home of his niece, according to an update to the author’s website. He had just turned 98 this past July, and his family shared that he “continued to recite poetry from his vast repertoire – especially Shakespeare’s sonnets – up to the very end.” Throughout his long career, Bryan received multiple honorary degrees, lifetime achievement recognitions, and awards for his illustrations accompanying the work of such writers and poets as Langston Hughes, Nikki Giovanni, and Walter Dean Myers as well as for his own written and…
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Syl Johnson, the Chicago soul singer and blues artist whose 1967 track “Different Strokes” became one of most sampled songs in hip-hop history, has died at the age of 85. Johnson’s family announced his death Sunday; no cause of death was provided. The singer’s death comes just days after his older brother, Blues Hall of Fame inductee Jimmy Johnson, died at the age of 93, CBS Chicago reports. “It is with extreme sadness that our family announces the passing of Soul & Blues Hall of Fame Legend, Syl Johnson (born Sylvester Thompson in Holly Springs, MS). Dad, Brother, Grandfather, Great…
For you fans of 2017’s The Evil Within 2, you’re probably wondering if there will be a third entry anytime soon. Well, it turns out that Tango Gameworks’ upcoming Bethesda title Ghostwire: Tokyo started out as The Evil Within 3. In a new hands-off demonstration with the upcoming action-adventure horror title, Gamespot reveals that the Tango Gameworks team was in the process of developing The Evil Within 3. However, changes during development caused them to re-evaluate things, ultimately deciding to change directions on the project and creating a new IP. However, there’s still enough of The Evil Within left in…
We independently selected these deals and products because we love them, and we think you might like them at these prices. E! has affiliate relationships, so we may get a commission if you purchase something through our links. Items are sold by the retailer, not E!. Prices are accurate as of publish time.If you’re anything like me, you are glued to your screen every night when Euphoria is on. There is so much to break down from every single episode, from the drama to the fashion, and recently the beauty beauty tips. We all know that the cast gets glammed up by makeup…
Photography courtesy of Ellipsis I mean, it’s not a race, but… By Jillian Morgan, Patricia Treble Date February 3, 2022 Facebook Twitter For a small UK designer, Kate Middleton’s approval is about as good as it can get. Nicole Christie, founder of Glasgow-based sustainable luxury womenswear brand Ellipsis, can attest to this. After Daily Mail royal editor Rebecca English tweeted that the Duchess of Sussex eyed one of Christie’s dresses (a caramel number handcrafted in silk satin backed crepe with draping sleeves and high split cuts) on a royal outing, social media praise started to roll in. “I hope the…
It’s been more than 40 years since Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda, and Lily Tomlin took a stand for all working women in the 1980 comedy film 9 to 5. Parton wrote the classic title song, and the catchy tune is now getting a 21st-century makeover with help from Kelly Clarkson.The two women recorded a new version exclusively for an upcoming documentary about the making of the film. Still Working 9 to 5 will have its world premiere at the 2022 South by Southwest Festival on March 13 — as will Parton and Clarkson’s new take on the iconic title song.Clarkson is very…
Christopher Lloyd has played a lot of memorable characters over the decades, including Jim Ignatowski in Taxi, the never-blinking Judge Doom in Who Framed Roger Rabbit and Uncle Fester in the ‘90s Addams Family movies. It’s safe to say, though, that Dr. Emmett Brown from the Back to the Future film series is among his most popular roles, if not at the top of the list. Over two and a half decades after the first movie’s release, it’s still a treasured cinematic classic, though it didn’t take nearly that long for Lloyd to learn about Back to the Future’s impact…
Nikki Sixx has fired back at Pearl Jam after Eddie Vedder called Mötley Crüe “vacuous” and said he “despised” the band during a recent interview. Vedder kicked off the increasingly rare ‘grunge vs. hair metal’ war of words when, speaking to the New York Times recently, he compared the Seattle scene to the his tenure loading gear at a San Diego venue during the peak of glam metal. “I’d end up being at shows that I wouldn’t have chosen to go to — bands that monopolized late-’80s MTV. The metal bands that — I’m trying to be nice — I despised. ‘Girls,…
When will you be able to pre-order Evil Dead: The Game? It’s a question we’ve been getting asked a lot lately, and thanks to the developers, we finally have an answer this week. As we learned last week the game’s new release date is May 13, 2022, and we’ve learned today that you’ll be able to pre-order Evil Dead: The Game beginning NEXT WEEK! The team tweets today, “More info on Evil Dead: The Game is ahead. Next week, pre-orders will begin alongside a short video with a look at our groovy little pre-order bonus.” “And soon after, Gameplay Video #2…
We’ve found your next TV obsession. Or, in reality, your next eight TV binges.All month long, E! News is celebrating Black History Month, and what better time to highlight some of the Black excellence that has been dominating the small screen. First up is Abbott Elementary, which is Mindy Kaling-approved and has teachers feeling so seen. The ABC series, created by A Black Lady Sketch Show alum Quinta Brunson, follows a group of passionate teachers as they try to help their students in an underfunded school. And, as Brunson told E! News back in December, the show was inspired by her mom, who was…
Photography courtesy of Christian Louboutin Plus Moose Knuckles collaborates with Eckhaus Latta and Guo Pei comes to the Fairmont Pacific Rim. By Annika Lautens Date February 5, 2022 Facebook Twitter Louboutin Angels is all about inclusivity Photography courtesy of Christian Louboutin “What I like about angels is that they don’t have gender but are still very sensual,” shares Christian Louboutin in a press release. “It appeared very natural to dedicate a collection to what I’ve named Our Angels.” Hence his latest launch, Louboutin Angels, an all-inclusive offering of fabulous heels, available in European sizes 36 to 46. As the brand’s…
Sam Williams, the son of country legend Hank Williams Jr., turned to social media to post a plea to be released from what he says is a conservatorship his famous father and sister placed him in more than a year ago.As TMZ reports, Williams — himself a singer whose credits include working with Dolly Parton and Keith Urban — turned to YouTube to post a since-deleted video in which he silently help up a series of signs laying out what he alleged is a situation in which his father and sister, Holly Williams, have hired a lawyer to take over control…
When it comes to Disney’s animated films, end credits scenes are a rarity, especially when compared to their sister productions at Marvel Studios. Once the screen fades to black and the credits start to roll, a movie is pretty much over. But the global hit Encanto almost marked a change of pace, as there was actually meant to be a closing credits scene. Though it was cut from the final film, the House of Mouse has now decided to release the adorable scene for the fans to see.Given how successful the animated film has been on streaming and the music…
This list of new children’s books with dance themes was originally published in our kid lit newsletter, The Kids Are Al Right. Sign up for it here to receive news and recommendations from the world of kid lit and middle grade books. Hi Kid Lit Friends! I hope 2022 is off to a great start for all of you! I spent New Year’s Eve in my favorite chair reading The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles (a historical fiction book for adults) from cover to cover. I also began The Mountains Sing by Nguyen Phan Que Mai, a book that spans generations…