Entertainment
Huffman released with 2 days left on 2-week prison term
San Francisco, Oct 26 (AP/UNB) — Actress Felicity Huffman was released Friday morning from a federal prison in California two days before the end of a two-week sentence for her role in the college admissions scandal, authorities said.
In Apple TV's 'Morning Show,' women rebel, men misbehave
Los Angeles, Oct 26 (AP/UNB) — "The Morning Show" started life as a behind-the-scenes peek at a slice of network TV as familiar and routine as a wake-up cup of coffee. Then shocking revelations of sexual misconduct engulfed NBC's "Today" and beyond, and the story changed.
Actresses cite lack of Hollywood stylists who get black hair
New York, Oct 26 (AP/UNB) — Tiffany Haddish recalls leaving the set of a big-budget movie in tears in search of someone who could properly do her hair. Lorraine Toussaint blithely recounts the times her tresses have been damaged by stylists inexperienced with managing black hair. And Tia Mowry-Hardrict recalls breaking down on set after seeing what was done to her locks.
Pioneering director Lina Wertmüller to finally get her Oscar
Los Angeles, Oct 26 (AP/UNB) — In 1977, Italian filmmaker Lina Wertmüller became the first woman to ever be nominated for best director at the Academy Awards. Although she didn't win that year — "Rocky" director John G. Avildsen did — the 91-year-old with the famous white glasses will finally get an Oscar of her own Sunday at the annual Governors Awards.
'Just too darn old:' Sanders, Biden confront age concerns
Marshalltown, Oct 26 (AP/UNB) — Bernie Sanders insists he feels better than ever less than a month after heart surgery, but his return to the campaign trail this week sparked new questions about the unusually old age of the Democratic Party's leading 2020 presidential candidates.
Actor-director Humayun Sadhu passes away
Dhaka, Oct 25 (UNB) – Actor, writer and director Humayun Sadhu died at a hospital in the city early Friday.
Video seems to contradict hotel that ousted Gretchen Wilson
Albuquerque, Oct 25 (AP/UNB) — Video from a police body camera appears to contradict a New Mexico hotel's story about removing country singer Gretchen Wilson following an alleged noise complaint.
Chinese Film Week kicks off in Mozambique
Maputo, Oct 25 (Xinhua/UNB) -- Chinese Film Week kicked off here on Thursday evening, bringing several renowned Chinese films such as "Happiness" and "Monster Hunt" on show.
'Marriage Story,' 'Farewell,' 'Uncut Gems' top Gotham noms
New York, Oct 25 (AP/UNB) — Noah Baumbach's "Marriage Story," Lulu Wang's "The Farewell" and the Safdie brothers' "Uncut Gems" led the 29th annual Gotham Awards with three nominations apiece, including best feature.
In Scorsese and Coppola, Marvel meets formidable foes
New York, Oct 24 (AP/UNB) — It's not exactly the stuff of "Stop the presses!" that some of the greatest filmmakers in the world have misgivings about the rise of the superhero film and its outsized place in our film culture.