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Donnie Wahlberg Steps Into The Bitter New York Boston Divide With New Series, ‘boston Blue’

Donnie Wahlberg steps into the bitter New York-Boston divide with new series, 'Boston Blue'

Donnie Wahlberg is finally filming a TV series in his hometown of Boston, but he's playing a New Yorker. His character, Danny Reagan from “Blue Bloods,” moves to Boston in the new CBS spinoff, “Boston Blue.” Wahlberg, a die-hard Red Sox fan, finds himself in the middle of the New York-Boston rivalry. The show features Danny as a NYPD detective who heads to Boston after a family tragedy. Wahlberg says the series continues the “Blue Bloods” legacy, focusing on family, faith, and law enforcement. He hopes to portray Boston accurately and honor the show's traditions.

In ‘blue Moon,’ Richard Linklaker And Ethan Hawke’s Portrait Of An Artist

In ‘Blue Moon,’ Richard Linklaker and Ethan Hawke's portrait of an artist

Richard Linklater and Ethan Hawke have collaborated for over 30 years, but their latest film, "Blue Moon," pushed their partnership to new limits. The film, set over one night at Sardi’s, focuses on lyricist Lorenz Hart. Linklater admits he pushed Hawke hard during production. Hawke embraced the challenge, despite initial stress. The film explores Hart's complex character and his partnership with Richard Rodgers. As Rodgers moved on with Oscar Hammerstein, Hart was left behind. Linklater describes the film as a poignant reflection on artistic careers, capturing both beauty and devastation. “Blue Moon” opens in New York and Los Angeles on Friday and expands next week.

A Character Wouldn’t Leave Reese Witherspoon Alone. It Led To Her First Novel

A character wouldn't leave Reese Witherspoon alone. It led to her first novel

Reese Witherspoon has co-authored her first adult novel, “Gone Before Goodbye,” with Harlan Coben. The story revolves around Maggie McCabe, an Army combat surgeon who takes on a suspicious plastic surgery job. This leads her into a world of murder and mystery. Witherspoon and Coben discussed their collaboration this week in Manhattan. Witherspoon, known for her acting and producing, has long admired Coben's work. They met years ago and decided to collaborate on this project. Both authors emphasize that the book is meant to be enjoyed as a novel, with no immediate plans for a film adaptation.

Broadway Enters An Anxious Time As Labor Action Threatens To Roil Theaters

Broadway enters an anxious time as labor action threatens to roil theaters

Broadway is tense as two major labor unions have authorized strike action amid ongoing contract negotiations with producers. Actors’ Equity Association and the American Federation of Musicians Local 802 have voted in favor of a strike authorization. Members of both unions are working under expired contracts. They want pay increases and higher contributions toward health care costs. Broadway's financial health is strong, with the 2024-2025 season hitting a record $1.9 billion in box office revenue. Producers argue that increasing pay could lead to higher ticket prices. More than 30 members of Congress have urged all sides to bargain in good faith.

European Commission Fines Gucci, Chloé And Loewe $183 Million For Price Interference

European Commission fines Gucci, Chloé and Loewe $183 million for price interference

The European Commission has fined Gucci, Chloé, and Loewe over 157 million euros for anti-competitive pricing practices. The commission stated that the luxury brands restricted the ability of independent retailers from to set their own prices for high-end products. They required retailers to adhere to recommended retail prices and set maximum discount rates, in line with their own sales channels. Gucci and Loewe received reduced fines due to cooperation, with Gucci revealing additional breaches. Gucci's fine is nearly 120 million euros, Loewe's is 18 million euros, and Chloé's is nearly 20 million euros.

Stupendous Stretch Continues

Stupendous stretch continues

We’ll end the workweek on a cooler note after a dry cold front slices through the Carolinas on Friday, but plentiful sunshine carries into the first half of the weekend.

Angel Reese To Be First Pro Athlete To Walk In Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. Here’s How To Watch

Angel Reese to be first pro athlete to walk in Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. Here's how to watch

Angel Reese is taking her game from the court to the catwalk and making history along the way. The Chicago Sky forward is expected to become the first professional athlete ever to walk in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on Wednesday. She will join the brand’s high-profile “Wings Reveal” lineup in New York. Reese, 22, will don the signature angel wings that have defined the show for decades. She is a former LSU national champion and NCAA Tournament most outstanding player. Reese has become one of the most visible figures in women’s sports, bridging the gap between sports, fashion, and pop culture.

D’angelo’s Career Spanning Playlist: Hits And Hidden Gems

D’Angelo’s career-spanning playlist: Hits and hidden gems

D’Angelo has blurred the lines between sacred and sensual, defining modern R&B with his unique voice and musicianship. This playlist reflects his career, from the smooth grooves of “Brown Sugar” to the urgency of “Black Messiah.” It highlights both his celebrated hits and lesser-known gems, capturing his evolution as an artist. Songs like “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” showcase his raw vocal power, while collaborations with artists like Lauryn Hill and Q-Tip reveal his versatility. D’Angelo’s music blends soul, hip-hop, and spirituality, making him a timeless figure in the music world.

Jamie Foxx, Maxwell, Jill Scott, Flea, Doja Cat And More React To The Death Of D’angelo

Jamie Foxx, Maxwell, Jill Scott, Flea, Doja Cat and more react to the death of D'Angelo

Celebrities have begun paying tribute to R&B and neo-soul icon D’Angelo. His death at age 51 was announced on Tuesday. He died after a prolonged battle with cancer, according to a statement from the family. Among those paying tribute include the actor Jamie Foxx, the co-founder and bassist of the rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers, Flea, and Grammy-Award winning R&B singers Maxwell and Jill Scott. D’Angelo was celebrated for and recognized by his raspy yet smooth voice and for attracting mainstream attention with the shirtless “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” music video.

D’angelo, Grammy Winning R&b Singer Who Became An Icon With ‘untitled (how Does It Feel),’ Dies

D’Angelo, Grammy-winning R&B singer who became an icon with ‘Untitled (How Does It Feel),’ dies

D’Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B singer recognized by his raspy yet smooth voice and for garnering mainstream attention with the shirtless “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” music video, has died. He was 51. The singer's family says in a statement that D'Angelo died Tuesday after a long bout with cancer. His family called him a “shining star of our family and has dimmed his light for us in this life.” D’Angelo's music blended hip-hop grit, emphatic soul and gospel-rooted emotion into a sound that helped spearhead the neo-soul movement of the 1990s. Jamie Foxx was among the stars mourning his loss Tuesday.

Nfl Uses Ai To Predict Injuries, Aiming To Keep Players Healthier

NFL uses AI to predict injuries, aiming to keep players healthier

Injuries are a big part of the NFL, and staying healthy can make or break a season. The NFL has partnered with Amazon Web Services to use technology and AI to predict and prevent injuries. The Digital Athlete tool collects data from all 32 teams to help manage players’ health.

News Organizations, Including Hegseth’s Former Employer Fox, Reject New Pentagon Reporting Rules

News organizations, including Hegseth's former employer Fox, reject new Pentagon reporting rules

Fox News, the former employer of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, has joined a near-unanimous outpouring of news organizations rejecting new rules for journalists based in the Pentagon. Fox signed on to a statement with ABC, CBS, NBC and CNN saying they would not agree to Hegseth’s new rules. It said “the policy is without precedent and threatens core journalistic protections.” So far, only the conservative One America News Network has said its reporters would follow the new regulations. Hegseth has said that outlets who don’t agree to the new rules by the end of Tuesday, which restrict reporting on news not specifically approved by his team, will be evicted from the Pentagon on Wednesday.

From Grammy Winner To Children’s Author: Laufey’s New Book Is ‘mei Mei The Bunny’

From Grammy winner to children's author: Laufey's new book is 'Mei Mei The Bunny'

Laufey, the Grammy-winning artist, is creating a children's story inspired by her mascot-alias, Mei Mei The Bunny. Penguin Workshop announced Tuesday that Laufey's picture book, “Mei Mei The Bunny,” will be published April 21. Illustrated by Lauren O'Hara, the book tells of Mei Mei's determination to become a professional musician even as she encounters some initial struggles. Laufey, known for her blend of pop, classical, and jazz, expressed excitement about sharing Mei Mei's story. She hopes it inspires readers of all ages. Laufey's 2023 album, “Bewitched,” won a Grammy for best traditional pop vocal album.

A Team Of Artisans Brings Guillermo Del Toro’s ‘frankenstein’ To Life

A team of artisans brings Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ to life

In “Frankenstein,” metaphors are hard to resist. Moviemaking, itself, is a Frankenstein art. Each element of production — the costumes, the set design, the lighting, the music — is brought together like appendages stitched into one body. Guillermo del Toro’s new adaptation of Mary Shelley’s gothic novel, in particular, is a feast of filmmaking arts. Del Toro called on many of his most regular collaborators to turn his long-held vision of “Frankenstein” into a living, breathing reality. Netflix releases “Frankenstein” in theaters Friday, and on its streaming platform Nov. 7.

Acting With A Capital ‘ayyyy’: 50 Years After Playing The Fonz, Henry Winkler Is Teaching A New Generation Of Acting Talent

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Grammy Winning R&b Singer D’angelo Dies

Grammy-winning R&B singer D’Angelo dies

D’Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B singer recognized by his raspy yet smooth voice and for garnering mainstream attention with the shirtless “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” music video, has died.

A Team Of Artisans Brings Guillermo Del Toro’s ‘frankenstein’ To Life

Movie Review: Guillermo del Toro builds a handsome, grand ‘Frankenstein’ that is all his own

Guillermo del Toro puts his spin on “Frankenstein” in a new film coming to theaters Friday. The epic stars Oscar Isaac as the mad scientist and Jacob Elordi as his monestrous creation whom he comes to hate. Instead of a by-the-letter adaptation of Mary Shelley's novel, this is an interpretation by a filmmaker who has always had a soft spot for the monster. In her review for The Associated Press, film writer Lindsey Bahr writes that everything about “Frankenstein” is larger than life, from the runtime to the emotions on display. “Frankenstein” is rated R.

Alec And Stephen Baldwin Escape Injury After Their Vehicle Hits A Tree In New York

Alec and Stephen Baldwin escape injury after their vehicle hits a tree in New York

Alec Baldwin and his younger brother Stephen escaped injury when their vehicle struck a tree in New York. In a video posted to Instagram late Monday, Alec Baldwin said he was driving his wife’s Range Rover in East Hampton on Monday when he was cut off by a garbage truck “the size of a whale.” The 67-year-old actor and his 59-year-old brother were in the vehicle on their way back from attending the Hamptons International Film Festival. Alec Baldwin said that neither he nor his brother were injured, but the vehicle they were in had extensive damage.

Oprah Winfrey Picks Megha Majumdar’s ‘a Guardian And A Thief’ For Book Club

Oprah Winfrey picks Megha Majumdar's 'A Guardian and a Thief' for book club

Megha Majumdar's novel “A Guardian and a Thief” is now Oprah Winfrey's book club pick. The book is already a finalist for the National Book Award and Kirkus Prize. Set in the near future, it explores themes of drought, flooding, crime and food shortages. The story contrasts a family trying to emigrate from India to the U.S. with a thief who has stolen their papers. This is Majumdar's first novel since her acclaimed debut, “A Burning,” in 2020. Winfrey praised the book for its captivating storytelling. Her conversation with Majumdar is available on Winfrey's YouTube channel.

Comfortable Fall Weather Continues

Comfortable Fall Weather Continues

Tonight, will be clear and tranquil, with calm conditions expected. A brief dip in temperatures will move in midweek before well above average highs return.

Bill Belichick Says He Never Sought An Early Departure From The North Carolina Job

Bill Belichick says he never sought an early departure from the North Carolina job

Bill Belichick has denied reports that he’s been seeking an exit strategy from his North Carolina coaching role. Belichick says “some of the reports out last week about my looking for a buyout and trying to leave here and all that is categorically false.” Belichick was making his first public comments since a blowout loss to Clemson.

Taylor Swift’s ‘the Life Of A Showgirl’ Makes History By Selling 4 Million Copies In First Week

Taylor Swift's ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ makes history by selling 4 million copies in first week

That’s show business for you! Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl” has officially sold 4.002 million equivalent album units in its first week in the United States. That is the biggest first week in modern music history. That’s according to Luminate, the industry data and analytics company that began tracking sales in 1991. Swift broke the record set by Adele’s “25,” which sold 3.378 million copies in its first week in 2015 in the U.S. The news arrived following the announcement of two forthcoming Disney+ projects. Swift will premiere a six-episode, behind-the-scenes docuseries of her landmark Eras Tour. There will also be an updated concert film.

Nobel Laureate Philippe Aghion Says Creative Upbringing Shaped His Vision Of Innovation And Freedom

Nobel laureate Philippe Aghion says creative upbringing shaped his vision of innovation and freedom

French Nobel economics laureate Philippe Aghion reflects on the creative roots that shaped his award-winning ideas about innovation and growth. Aghion pays homage to his family, particularly his mother, Gaby Aghion, who founded the fashion house Chloé. She pioneered Parisian ready-to-wear as a freer, more feminine alternative to haute couture. Aghion shares this year’s Nobel Memorial Prize in economics with Joel Mokyr and Peter Howitt for research on how technological change drives prosperity. He recalls a childhood surrounded by artists, including designer Karl Lagerfeld, which continues to inspire his pursuit of economic freedom.