It appears that Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, has cooked up a hit. Netflix confirmed to CNN Friday that her new lifestyle show, “With Love, Meghan,” has been renewed for a second season, set to premiere in the fall. The show features the former “Suits” star diving into her passions, including cooking and entertaining, sometimes with some of her famous friends along for the ride. “This inspiring series, produced by Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, reimagines the genre of lifestyle programming, blending practical how-to’s and candid conversation with friends, new and old,” is how Netflix has described the series. Meghan acknowledged the…
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Watching the trio of female best friends on Season 3 of “The White Lotus” exchange loaded glances over goblets of wine and pieces of vibrant fruit, you might find yourself reacting the same way “Great British Bake Off” judge Paul Hollywood would to a perfectly executed Schichttorte: Look at those incredible layers! The actresses portraying said pernicious pride of liberated lionesses are, of course, delivering exactly what creator Mike White ordered when he conceived the roles. Speaking on the show’s official companion podcast, Michelle Monaghan – one third of the triangle completed by Carrie Coon and Leslie Bibb – shared…
Director Paul Feig is reflecting on the immense pressure he faced just ahead of the release of his Oscar-nominated hit “Bridesmaids.” Feig – who is set to release his latest movie, the sequel “Another Simple Favor” starring Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick this spring – was at the SXSW Festival in Austin, Texas on Friday, where he talked about how so much was hinging on the success, or failure, of the 2011 comedy. “So many female writer friends of mine were going out and pitching female-led comedies, and they all heard from the studios: ‘We have to wait and see…
Here’s a rephrased version of the provided text, focusing on clarity and conciseness: Title: Tragic End for Gene Hackman and Wife Betsy Arakawa: Mystery Unveiled For years, Betsy Arakawa diligently cared for her husband, actor Gene Hackman, prioritizing his health through various means. Tragically, the couple was found deceased in their New Mexico home in late February. Arakawa, 65, succumbed to hantavirus, while Hackman, 95, died of heart disease, as confirmed by the New Mexico medical investigator’s office. Authorities, piecing together the events, determined that Hackman, who had Alzheimer’s disease, may not have been aware of his wife’s passing. Their…
When Mary Cooper downsized her home, she brought boxes of her late mother’s belongings to her new home. Sorting through them after the move, Cooper, 81, discovered an artifact — a library book 99 years past due. “I was looking through the books and found one about (building) toys for boys and girls,” Cooper, who lives in Berkeley Township, New Jersey, told CNN. “I thought, ‘That’s a neat book. Maybe my son would like it — he loves to build things.’” But Cooper’s son isn’t the only one with an interest in craftsmanship: Her grandfather, Charles Tilton, who had originally…
Baton Rouge authorities announced Friday that one arrest has been made and at least two more are expected in connection with the death of a 20-year-old Southern University student following an off-campus fraternity hazing ritual. “Caleb Wilson died as a direct result of a hazing incident where he was punched in the chest multiple times while pledging to Omega Psi Phi fraternity,” Baton Rouge Police Department Chief Thomas Morse Jr. told reporters. Fraternity member Caleb McCray, 23, was arrested Thursday evening and faces charges of manslaughter and felony criminal hazing in the death of Wilson, a mechanical engineering junior at…
A 14-year-old shot and killed a police officer and wounded another Friday evening in New Jersey, authorities said, in a chaotic scene that witnesses described as seeing officers running down a busy street before they heard a volley of a dozen or more gunshots. The slain officer, 26-year-old Joseph Azcona, was part of a Newark police intelligence team that had gone to capture a suspect in an illegal weapons investigation when the officer was fired on in his vehicle, authorities said. “He didn’t even get a chance to step out of the vehicle before he was struck,” Emanuel Miranda, Newark’s…
For Daniela Punter Mendoza, efforts to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in higher education have literally hit home. The University of Iowa sophomore has been part of a campus housing option called the Living Learning Community, where students with an interest in Latinx culture and experiences live and study together. However, this option will be discontinued next fall due to an executive order by President Donald Trump reversing DEI programs. “This is a small piece of home away from home,” said Punter Mendoza. “It keeps us moving forward. It keeps us motivated. It surrounds us with people who…
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti defended Kylian Mbappe’s recent performances, attributing his “ups and downs” to the demanding nature of the season and the natural challenges faced by players of his caliber. Ancelotti spoke on Saturday, ahead of Madrid’s La Liga match against Rayo Vallecano, acknowledging that inconsistency was a natural part of the striker’s journey. Mbappe, who had impressed with a hat-trick against Manchester City, struggled against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League and in a previous La Liga match against Real Betis. His recent form had raised concerns among fans, especially after a period of strong performances following…
Lahore Qalandars captain Shaheen Shah Afridi expressed confidence on Saturday regarding the team’s strong combination for the upcoming edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Speaking in Lahore, Shaheen said, “We are working on rectifying our mistakes.” “We will strive to deliver strong performances in the upcoming tournament,” Shaheen stated. Regarding Haris Rauf and David Wiese, Shaheen commented, “We missed Haris Rauf and David Wiese in the previous edition of the marquee tournament.”