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Maggie Smith, scene-stealing actor famed for Harry Potter and 'Downton Abbey,' dies at 89
Read full article: Maggie Smith, scene-stealing actor famed for Harry Potter and 'Downton Abbey,' dies at 89Maggie Smith, who won an Oscar for 1969 film “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” and won new fans in the 21st century as the dowager Countess of Grantham in “Downton Abbey” and Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter films, has died at 89.
Meta unveils cheaper VR headset, AI updates and shows off prototype for holographic AR glasses
Read full article: Meta unveils cheaper VR headset, AI updates and shows off prototype for holographic AR glassesMeta unveiled updates to the company’s virtual reality headset and Ray Ban smart glasses on Wednesday along with AI advances as it tries demonstrate its artificial intelligence prowess and the next generation of computing platforms beyond smartphones and computers.
Ruth Wilson stirs up trauma of Magdalene laundries in 'The Woman in the Wall'
Read full article: Ruth Wilson stirs up trauma of Magdalene laundries in 'The Woman in the Wall'In her latest role in Showtime's “The Woman in the Wall,” Ruth Wilson plays Lorna, a woman prone to sleepwalking and night terrors.
Exhibits and collectors editions mark 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's First Folio
Read full article: Exhibits and collectors editions mark 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's First FolioOn the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s First Folio, rare originals are being displayed and publishers are offering collectors editions, including one that sells for $1,500.
Coronation Live | King Charles III crowned king
Read full article: Coronation Live | King Charles III crowned kingLondon’s police force says officers made a total of 52 arrests on coronation day, with people being detained for alleged offenses including disrupting public order and conspiracy to cause a public nuisance.
Stephen Sondheim celebrated by Dench, Peters at London gala
Read full article: Stephen Sondheim celebrated by Dench, Peters at London galaDozens of stars of musical theater gathered at a London theatre for a celebration titled “Old Friends” to raise money for the Stephen Sondheim Foundation, which will benefit young composers.
‘Dune’ director out, KStew in and more Oscars surprises
Read full article: ‘Dune’ director out, KStew in and more Oscars surprisesThe 94th Oscar nominations were full of surprises in both satisfying and disappointing ways, but when there are only five nominees in most categories, it’s almost guaranteed that a few favorites will miss the cut.
Judi Dench, Ciarán Hinds savor their moments in 'Belfast'
Read full article: Judi Dench, Ciarán Hinds savor their moments in 'Belfast'In Kenneth Branagh’s “Belfast,” a black-and-white, heartfelt memory piece told largely from the perspective of the filmmaker as a boy, the tension outside on the streets weighs on a young family.
Judi Dench Says TikTok 'Saved My Life,' Feels Theaters Won't Reopen in Her Lifetime
Read full article: Judi Dench Says TikTok 'Saved My Life,' Feels Theaters Won't Reopen in Her LifetimeDame Judi Dench is trying to find a silver lining amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. @sam.williams1 When Bojo lets you film a family TikTok ##fyp##fy##foryou##mother##grandmother##viral##dance @finty.williams1 Laxed (Siren Beat) - Jawsh 685The Oscar winner has now appeared in numerous TikToks, many of which feature her choreographed dance moves. When pressed about what she meant by the social media app "saving" her, Dench got candid. @sam.williams1 Quarantine edition.... ##fyp##foryou##xyzbca##famousrelative##judidench Cheryl - yung gravyAnother struggle for Dench is the live theater closures in the United Kingdom. RELATED CONTENT:Judi Dench's Grandson Got Her to Do a TikTok Dance Challenge and We're Forever GratefulChris Cuomo Shows Off Dance Moves With His Daughter in Hilarious TikTok VideoAnthony Hopkins Does Drake's TikTok Dance Challenge and He's Got Moves
'Artemis Fowl': Josh Gad on Playing a Kleptomaniac Dwarf and Keeping Judi Dench 'On Her Toes'
Read full article: 'Artemis Fowl': Josh Gad on Playing a Kleptomaniac Dwarf and Keeping Judi Dench 'On Her Toes'Mulch Diggums is a kleptomaniac dwarf and smelly schemer drawn into the adventure alongside Dame Judi Dench as an elf commander and Nonso Anozie as Artemis' trusty bodyguard, Butler. On set, Gad cracked jokes with ET and fellow reporters as he spoke about his experience on the Kenneth Branagh-directed film. Rather than a Potter-like character whose entire journey is about learning, Artemis entire journey is about coming into himself. Experiencing that and experiencing these kids at the ground level before they become stars is really, really, wonderful. Now that they're really starting to understand how the cake gets made, they're really enjoying it from a process standpoint.
New this week: Spike Lee flick, 'Artemis Fowl,' Norah Jones
Read full article: New this week: Spike Lee flick, 'Artemis Fowl,' Norah JonesThis image released by Netflix shows, from left, Isiah Whitlock Jr., Norm Lewis, Clarke Peters, Delroy Lindo and Jonathan Majors in a scene from the Spike Lee film "Da 5 Bloods." (David Lee/Netflix via AP)Heres a collection curated by The Associated Press entertainment journalists of whats arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. MOVIESDa 5 Bloods: Its always the right time for a Spike Lee joint and thankfully Netflix has his latest ready to debut Friday. AP Music Editor Mesfin FekaduTELEVISIONGabrielle Union, engaged in a battle with NBC over her firing from Americas Got Talent, is firmly in control on L.A.s Finest, the drama she produces and stars in with Jessica Alba. Also back are closeted man of the cloth Leonard (Al Weaver) and Tessa-Peake Jones as an indispensable if stern housekeeper.
11 crazy fun things people are doing to pass the time in quarantine
Read full article: 11 crazy fun things people are doing to pass the time in quarantineHOUSTON – From legend Judi Dench in a ridiculous hat to some lady with a knife, long hair and a mission, these are some of the craziest, fun things people are doing in quarantine. A neighbor came up with a brilliant idea to raise everyone's spirits. A synchronized flash mob: Drive-by style. 💃🏾🕺🏾💃🏾🕺🏾(CC @jtimberlake) pic.twitter.com/Zs49WZ2cTa — Goodable (@Goodable) April 15, 2020Amazing illusionsChallenge acceptedWhat are you doing in quarantine for fun? Let us know in the comments.