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Movies and TV shows casting across the US

Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting across the US.
30 celebrities you may not know are nonbinary
Stacker researched nonbinary, genderqueer, or otherwise gender-nonconforming celebrities that you should know.
Movies and TV shows casting across the US
Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting across the US.
How the ‘billionaire lifestyle’ at a Park City, Utah, mansion fueled a new movie by the creator of ‘Succession’
The Salt Lake Tribune talks to actors Steve Carell, Jason Schwartzman, Ramy Youssef and Cory Michael Smith about filming Jesse Armstrong’s new movie in a Park City mansion.

8 most popular online casino card games

OLBG provides a guide to the most popular and easiest casino card games to play online.

What your streaming vs. scrolling habits reveal about your mental health

Hers dove into how different screen time impacts our psyche and found that one simple question—do you prefer streaming TV or scrolling social media?—reveals key differences in mental wellness.

AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Diane Miller, host of 89.3 The Current Local Show will emcee the inagural Hennepin Fest, an event to empower women and LGBTQ+ folks.
Hennepin Fest illuminates women musicians, artists
On Saturday, May 31, 2025, the Hennepin History Museum will host Hennepin Fest, a free outdoor festival in Whittier’s Washburn Fair Oaks Park featuring music and poetry from local women and …
Dr. Gwendolyn Freed
New president at MCAD
Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD) has appointed Gwendolyn Freed, PhD, as the institution’s 20th president, effective June 1, 2025. She was selected by unanimous vote of the Board of …
Filis Q. Diaz or Fi Q Diaz wraps up her show at Queermunity on April 28 and opened a new exhibit down the street at La La Ice Cream.
Meet FI Q Diaz
  Uptown artist Filis Q. Diaz just wrapped up a show at Queermunity (3036 Hennepin Ave.) and opened an exhibit down the street at La La Ice Cream (3146 Hennepin Ave.)   …
The three women featured in the film, “The People’s Way” – (left to right) Robin Wonsley, Toshira Garraway and Jeanelle Austin – pose after a Q&A with moderator Hennepin County Commissioner Angela Conley (far right) after a screening at The Main during the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival on April 9.
‘The People’s Way’ premieres in Midwest
After two sold out screenings – first at The Main and then at the Capri – “The People’s Way” film was given an encore screening among the “Best of the Fest” …
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Ang Lee of ‘Brokeback Mountain’ honored at MSPIFF 44
Award-winning director Ang Lee spoke to a full house of film enthusiasts April 6, 2025 as he received the Al Milgrom Tribute award at the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF.) In …
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Post Malone was told he would never play his hometown stadium. He kicked off his nationwide tour there anyway.
The Salt Lake Tribune reported that Post Malone kicked off his latest tour on April 29 with fireworks, confetti and other theatrics.
11 iconic mother figures across TV history
Stacker compiled a list of 10 of the most unforgettable maternal figures in television history using information from IMDb and various media outlets.   
Country-pop star Kelsea Ballerini salutes fans who have followed her from small venues to arena shows
The Salt Lake Tribune highlights Kelsea Ballerini, the country pop musician who performed "Live on Tour," her first Utah arena show, while thanking fans who have followed her journey through smaller venues.
'The White Lotus' effect: How HBO's hit series is redefining travel, style, and brand strategy
Compartés explains how "The White Lotus" has become a masterclass in modern marketing with its stunning visuals and satirical take on wealth to its cultural impact on fashion, food, and decor. 
20 don't-miss summer events across the nation in 2025
Way.com compiled a guide to the must-not-miss summer events across the country.
AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Past Neighborhood Roots board member Ashley Olson packs green beans at the Fulton Farmers Market. Starting this week, the Fulton Farmers Market will be replaced by the Southwest Farmers Market, and be located at a new location that will allow the market to double in size. (Photo courtesy of Neighborhood Roots)
Southwest Farmers Market debuts
There’s a new farmers market in town… sort of.  The Southwest Farmers Market will be held Saturdays in the parking lot of Mount Olivet Lutheran Church at 50th Street and Knox …
Guest chef from Francis Burger kick off new series at Soup For You Café
On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, Soup For You Café (SFY) will welcome its first-ever guest chef: Chef Lindsey Johnston, who will prepare a special vegan soup for the community. Johnston is a partner …
A customer at Gigi's Cafe holds her bag of day-old baked goods from the Too Good To Go app. (Photo submitted)
Too Good To Go grows from 40 to 440 restaurants in Minneapolis
With food costs on the rise, a mobile app gaining popularity in Minneapolis offers a way for consumers to get food that might otherwise go to waste at a steep discount. Too Good To Go partners with …
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Paperback Exchange, Terzo, and Sparrow Cafe closed indefinitely following water main break damage
The businesses on the southwest corner of 50th and Penn, Paperback Exchange ( 2227 W 50th St.) Terzo (2221 W 50th St.) and Sparrow Cafe (5001 Penn Ave S) are closed indefinely following a water main …
Soup for You! Café celebrates 10th anniversary
Soup for You! Café celebrates its 10th anniversary on Friday, Jan. 31st from 11:30-1:30 p.m. All are welcome enjoy a free bowl of soup and accompaniments in the basement of Trinity Lutheran …

The most spectacular bingo halls in the U.S. and U.K.

OLBG unveils the top 10 best bingo halls, ranked by ambience, game variety, prize money, and more, to discover which venue clinches the title between the U.K. and the U.S.

Complicated friendships can affect well-being—just take it from these 5 pop culture duos

Charlie Health focuses on complicated friendships as seen in "The Office" and "The Real Housewives," plus data on how friendship affects well-being and mental health.

Lady Gaga bomb plot: Thwarted plan lifts veil on the gamification of hate and gendered nature of online radicalization

Lady Gaga performs at Copacabana Beach on May 3, 2025, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Instead of promoting diversity, many social networks and other popular digital platforms function as machines for the production and circulation of hate.

From Jewish summer camp to gospel to Chabad, Bob Dylan’s faith doesn’t fit in a box − but he’s long had a connection to Israel

Bob Dylan gives his first concert in Israel in 1987 in Tel Aviv, playing with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.
Despite pressure to cancel Israel performances, Dylan has performed in the country several times. Ever an enigma, he rarely explains his decisions − or views on religion.

2025 influencer marketing costs on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok

CreatorDB presents a guide that breaks down the cost for influencer marketing, which covers Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok influencer rates, and negotiation strategies to help you set the right price and maximize results.

Best films turning 50 in 2025

Stacker ranked the top 50 films turning 50 in 2025, providing a strong overview of the innovative and long-lasting impact of 1975 cinema.

5 narcissistic pop culture characters—and what experts say about them

Charlie Health presents examples of pop culture characters who exhibit narcissistic tendencies—plus guidance on what to do if you notice narcissistic traits in yourself or others.

9 celebrities who have been sued for personal injury

Recovery Law Center compiled a list of nine celebrities who have faced personal injury lawsuits, sourcing from news articles and court documents.

10 of the most talked-about TV series of 2025

Stacker consulted entertainment outlets and social media chatter to determine 10 of the most talked-about and buzzy shows of 2025. 

Kevin Costner forging ahead with $100 million Utah film studio despite lackluster response to 'Horizon'

The Salt Lake Tribune reports on Kevin Costner's decision to continue building out a $100 million Utah film studio in support of the location's movie maker roots.

Stacker surveyed Billboard's Hot 100 chart in 1975 to highlight the top 50 songs turning 50 in 2025. See which hits made the list.

Stacker surveyed Billboard's Hot 100 chart in 1975 to highlight the top 50 songs turning 50 in 2025. See which hits made the list.
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Sustainable fashion trends at the Oscars
VRAI spotlights a shift occurring on the red carpet that marks a collective commitment to environmentally responsible fashion among celebrities.
Directors Basel Adra, left, and Yuval Abraham on stage at the 62nd New York Film Festival on Sept. 29, 2024.
A Palestinian film is an Oscars favorite − so why is it so hard to see?
Despite winning awards at festival after festival, the film has been unable to find a company to distribute it in the US.
The best movies of 2025 so far
Stacker ranked the best films of 2025 as of Feb. 3 using data from Metacritic. Find out which movies critics are loving the most this year so far.
Producers Fast Eddie and Joe Smooth mix at DJ International Studios in Chicago in 1990. Innovation was at the forefront of house and hip-hop.
From breakbeats to the dance floor: How hip-hop and house revolutionized music and culture
Both genres recently celebrated big birthdays. From their origins in the clubs and jams of the 1970s and 1980s, house and hip-hop have become global cultural forces.
Wayfarers around the world have used the stars to navigate the sea.
In Disney’s ‘Moana,’ the characters navigate using the stars, just like real Polynesian explorers − an astronomer explains how these methods work
Disney’s ‘Moana’ movies have brought a new level of excitement for astronomy and wayfinding, says an astronomer who regularly hosts planetarium shows.
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