Clark Terry, Influential Jazz Trumpeter, Dies at 94
Clark Terry, one of the most popular and influential jazz trumpeters of his generation and an enthusiastic advocate of jazz education, has died at age 94. His death was announced…
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‘Birdman’ Wins Top Honors At Spirit Awards
A day before it may soar at the Oscars, “Birdman” spread its wings at the 30th Independent Film Spirit Awards, winning best picture, best actor for Michael Keaton and best…
‘Dear White People’ Writer-Director Justin Simien Calls For More Diversity In Storytelling At Spirit Awards
“Dear White People” writer-director Justin Simien won Best First Screenplay at Saturday’s 30th annual Independent Spirit Awards, and used his acceptance speech to call out the importance of having more…
Kristen Bell & Fred Armisen Spoof ‘Birdman,’ ‘Whiplash’ In Spirit Awards Opening
Hosts Kristen Bell and Fred Armisen kicked off IFC’s broadcast of the 30th Independent Spirit Awards by spoofing some of the Best Feature nominees. Adam Scott, Bill Hader and Miles…
Kristen Bell & Fred Armisen Spoof ‘Birdman,’ ‘Whiplash’ In Spirit Awards Opening
Hosts Kristen Bell and Fred Armisen kicked off IFC’s broadcast of the 30th Independent Spirit Awards by spoofing some of the Best Feature nominees. Adam Scott, Bill Hader and Miles…
Indie Spirit Awards Winners List For 2015 Includes ‘Birdman’ & ‘Whiplash’
The 30th Independent Spirit Awards are here! Hosted by Kristen Bell and Fred Armisen, the ceremony recognizes the year’s greatest achievements in indie filmmaking. Oscar faves “Birdman” and “Boyhood” are…
Indie Spirit Awards Winners List For 2015 Includes Patricia Arquette, ‘Birdman’ & ‘Whiplash’
The 30th Independent Spirit Awards are here! Hosted by Kristen Bell and Fred Armisen, the ceremony recognizes the year’s greatest achievements in indie filmmaking. Oscar faves “Birdman” and “Boyhood” are…
Indie Spirit Awards Winners List For 2015 Includes Patricia Arquette, ‘Birdman’ & ‘Whiplash’
The 30th Independent Spirit Awards are here! Hosted by Kristen Bell and Fred Armisen, the ceremony recognizes the year’s greatest achievements in indie filmmaking. Oscar faves “Birdman” and “Boyhood” are…
Boston: Stop complaining about the snow
Three back-to-back snowstorms have slammed the area, three Mondays in a row dumping a record 70 inches of snowfall in the past 30 days. The only reprieve was the Patriots…
Sam Smith & Mary J. Blige Perform ‘Stay With Me’ At The Grammys
Sam Smith performed his hit song “Stay With Me” at the Grammys on Sunday, joined by Mary J. Blige for an expectedly emotional and gorgeous performance. Smith released their collaboration…
Brooklyn-Based Artist Dustin Yellin Takes Over The New York City Ballet
What better way to really dig into the post-holidays spirit than a trip to the ballet? This time of year, there are less sugar plum fairies and mouse kings hanging…