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Roller Derby — The Sport Skated Its Way To Feminism
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Roller Derby — The Sport Skated Its Way To Feminism

Philly Roller Derby league turns 20 - here’s how the sport skated its way to feminism, anti-racism and queer liberation Early members of Philly’s roller derby league face off in a match circa 2005-2006. Jeff Fusco/The Conversation U.S., CC BY-ND For 20 years, Philly Roller Derby skaters, who go by names like Woolly Slammoth, TrailBlazeHer and Reba Smackentire, have jammed and blocked their way around oval skating rinks in the spirit of feminism, anti-racism, body positivity and queer liberation. When the Philly league joined the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association in 2005, it was one of the first, following the Texas Rollergirls in Austin and leagues in Portland, Oregon; Chicago; New York; and other cities. The WFTDA, which governs flat-track roller derby, had formed just one year p...
The Murky Waters Surrounding Sean “Diddy” Combs: A Look At Recent Legal Proceedings
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The Murky Waters Surrounding Sean “Diddy” Combs: A Look At Recent Legal Proceedings

Sean "Diddy" Combs, a name synonymous with hip-hop moguldom and a legacy of musical innovation, is currently facing a storm of legal challenges that threaten to unravel his carefully constructed empire. While details continue to emerge and legal proceedings unfold, it's important to understand the nature of the accusations and the potential ramifications for Combs, his businesses, and his legacy. The current legal landscape is characterized by a series of lawsuits alleging a pattern of disturbing behavior spanning decades. These lawsuits, filed by former associates and collaborators, paint a picture of alleged sexual assault, harassment, and abuse of power. While these are, at this stage, allegations, they carry significant weight due to the number of individuals coming forward and the gr...
Film Adaptations Of Popular Video Games
CELEBRITY NEWS, MOVIES

Film Adaptations Of Popular Video Games

Why film adaptations of popular video games often fall flat. Video game adaptations are having a moment. On television, shows like HBO’s The Last of Us and Amazon Prime’s Fallout — each based on popular game franchises — have been gigantic hits. On the big screen, 2023’s The Super Mario Bros. Movie broke box office records, and at the time of writing, A Minecraft Movie looks to be well on its way to generating one billion dollars in ticket sales. With these recent successes, it can be hard to remember that movie adaptations of video games have historically been notoriously bad, typically failing to win over audiences and critics alike. My first experience with adaptation disappointment came from the 1993 adaptation of Nintendo’s Super Mario Bros., starring Hollywood legend Bob Hoskins...
The War On Arts And Culture
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The War On Arts And Culture

With federal funding in question, artists can navigate a perilous future by looking to the past. In a February 2025 Truth Social post, President Donald Trump declared a “Golden Age in Arts and Culture.” So far, this “golden age” has entailed an executive order calling for the federal agency that funds local museums and libraries to be dismantled, with most grants rescinded. The Trump administration has forbidden federal arts funding from going to artists who promote what the administration calls “gender ideology.” There’s been a purge of the board of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, with Trump appointing himself chair. And the administration has canceled National Endowment for the Humanities grants. Suffice it to say, many artists and arts organizations across the U.S. are ...
Val Kilmer Hollywood’s Leading Man Of The 1990s
CELEBRITY NEWS, VIDEO REELS

Val Kilmer Hollywood’s Leading Man Of The 1990s

Val Kilmer’s macho action figures held a melancholy just below the surface. Leading man of 1990s Hollywood, Val Kilmer, has died at 65 from pneumonia. Battling cancer since 2014, he has not been a frequent presence on our film screens for most of this century. While he has recently done some interesting projects, he never recaptured his fame and box-office draw of the 1980s and ‘90s, when he appeared in iconic films such as Top Gun (1986) and Batman Forever (1995). His standout performance as Tom Cruise’s swaggering, self-assured rival Iceman in Top Gun made him a star. But the film that really cemented his reputation as a leading man was Oliver Stone’s The Doors (1991), in which he played Jim Morrison to astonishing effect. He is the best thing about that film. In 1993, he starred as...
Hooters — A Male Fantasyland That Sells Sex Appeal In Addition To Food
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Hooters — A Male Fantasyland That Sells Sex Appeal In Addition To Food

With Hooters on the verge of bankruptcy, a psychologist reflects on her time spent studying the servers who work there. In 1983, six businessmen got together and opened the first Hooters restaurant in Clearwater, Florida. Hooters of America LLC quickly became a restaurant chain success story. With its scantily clad servers and signature breaded wings, the chain sells sex appeal in addition to food – or as one of the company’s mottos puts it: “You can sell the sizzle, but you have to deliver the steak.” It inspired a niche restaurant genre called “breastaurants,” with eateries such as the Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery and Twin Peaks replicating Hooters’ busty business model. A decade ago, business was booming for breastaurant chains, with these companies experiencing record sales growth...
Merits And Demerits Of Celebrity Gossips
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Merits And Demerits Of Celebrity Gossips

The number of websites and blogs on celebrity news and gossips has increased significantly. The reason is probably the increasing public interest. A vast majority of people are interested in knowing about the personal matters of their favorite celebs. They want to know green-room stories and other news behind the news. It makes them very happy. They keep searching online for the websites and blogs that publish gossips and celebrity news. This is why hundreds and thousands of blogs have been publishing stories on the personal life, love affairs and family matters of the celebrities. Besides, there are some dedicated magazines and tabloids bringing out celeb news for entertaining people. Most of these magazines and tabloids are sold out like hot cakes. This helps them increase their TRPs....
Kofi Siriboe – His Room-Brightening Smile Is His Greatest Physical Attribute
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Kofi Siriboe – His Room-Brightening Smile Is His Greatest Physical Attribute

Nana-Kofi Siriboe (born March 2, 1994) is an American actor and model. He is best known for his role as Ralph Angel Bordelon on the television series Queen Sugar (2016–present). He has also appeared in films such as The Longshots (2008) and Girls Trip (2017). Life and career Born Nana-Kofi Siriboe in Los Angeles, California to Koshie Mills and Kwame Siriboe. His parents are of Ghanaian descent. He is the middle child and has two brothers, actors Kwame Boateng and Kwesi Boakye. As a model, Siriboe signed with Wilhelmina Models and Vision Los Angeles. He made his professional acting debut in the film The Longshots (2008). He later appeared in the films Prom (2011), Whiplash (2014) and Straight Outta Compton (2015). On television, he had a recurring role on the comedy-drama series Awkward...
The Utterly Pleasing Zoë Kravitz
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The Utterly Pleasing Zoë Kravitz

When your mother is one of the most breathtaking visions to ever grace the boob tube, it’s pretty obviously that you’re not going to grow up to be anything short of dazzling. And that’s certainly true of the utterly pleasing Zoë Kravitz, a product of the marriage between comely Cosby kid Lisa Bonet and psychedelic crooner Lenny Kravitz. Having such wildly creative parents, Zoë showed an affinity for the arts at a young age but wisely put off pursuing a career until she came of age. All the better for skin fans! Zoë made her debut in No Reservations (2007) and the same year appeared in The Brave One alongside Jodie Foster. She wasn’t a brave one when it came to flashing flesh, but after appearing in Assassination of a High School President (2008), Zoë took a hint from nudity-loving costar ...
Florida University’s Hospitality Course A Place Where Celebrities Routinely Drop In
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Florida University’s Hospitality Course A Place Where Celebrities Routinely Drop In

Celebrities routinely drop in on this Florida university’s hospitality course. Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching. Title of course: “The David Grutman Experience” What prompted the idea for the course? The first time David Grutman, a Miami businessman who runs a growing hospitality empire, told me he wanted to teach a class, I thought he meant he wanted to do a single guest lecture. He had already been guest-speaking in the nightclub management class for several semesters, so turning one session over to David didn’t seem like such a huge leap. When David clarified that he wanted to teach an entire course on entrepreneurship – drawing from his own experiences – I thought it would be a great...