Click here to read the full article. The “ Daria ” spinoff “ Jodie ” is taking shape, but will now be an animated film rather than a series as originally announced. In addition, Variety has learned exclusively that the spinoff has set its main cast. It was previously announced that Tracee Ellis Ross will voice the title role of Jodie, Daria’s friend from high school. The film sees her graduating from college and going to work as an intern for the prestigious tech firm, Firstfinity. More from Variety As Coronavirus Pandemic Continues, Television Development Struggles to Pick Up the Pace Tracee Ellis Ross to Star in, Executive Produce 'Daria' Spinoff Series at MTV MTV Launches Studio, Sets 'Daria,' 'Real World,' 'Aeon Flux' Revivals The cast now includes: Pamela Adlon (“Better Things,” “King of the Hill”), Cole Escola (“Ziwe,” “Tuca & Bertie”), Jojo T. Gibbs (“Twenties,” “Good Trouble”), William Jackson Harper (“The Good Place,” “Love Life”), … [Read more...] about ‘Daria’ Spinoff ‘Jodie’ Now an Animated Film, Sets Main Cast Including Pamela Adlon, William Jackson Harper, Kal Penn (EXCLUSIVE)
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Donald Trump’s enemies flock to Brian Kemp in bid to thwart MAGA surge
Former President George W. Bush is reported to be attending a fundraiser in support of Georgia governor Brian Kemp in another example of recent and longtime enemies of Donald Trump publicly rallying against the MAGA president's endorsed candidate, David Perdue . Bush is scheduled to appear at a Texas fundraiser on Monday for Kemp at the home of real estate developer Harlan Crow, according to Politico. It was previously confirmed that former Vice President Mike Pence , whose relationship with Trump fell apart after the 2021 U.S. Capitol riot, would be supporting Kemp as the Republican candidate during a rally held one day before the May 24 primary. Charles Bullock, a professor of political science at the University of Georgia, said that with Kemp being "target number one" for Trump, Republicans who do not support the former president and his vision have seen that "the biggest blow they could deliver to begin freeing the GOP of Trumpism" would be to beat his candidate … [Read more...] about Donald Trump’s enemies flock to Brian Kemp in bid to thwart MAGA surge
Ukrainian forces say they seized Russian commander’s secret notebook
A Ukrainian mountain unit called "The Transcarpathian Beavers" says it seized a Russian commander's secret notebook and other trophies after beating back invading troops. The Transcarpathian Legion of the 128th Mountain Assault Brigade, a formation of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, shared footage of well-camouflaged soldiers on May 10 with the message: "Hairy Devils!" On May 15, the Legion posted images of a burning Russian battery in a field after being attacked by "The Transcarpathian Beavers." The Legion said: "The mortar section of the Russian Army burns after the accurate work of the engineering and sapper unit of the 128th Mountain Assault Brigade." In a statement the same day, the Ukrainian legion said: "BMP-3 tank, weapons, ammunition and personal belongings – the 128th Mountain Assault Brigade captured trophies from the Russians of North Ossetia. "The 128th Mountain Assault Brigade, in cooperation with other units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, continues to beat back … [Read more...] about Ukrainian forces say they seized Russian commander’s secret notebook
Hearing threat to Roe vs. Wade, I thought of my gay marriage — and Jim Obergefell’s fight
I’ve thought about Jim Obergefell often since we first spoke nine years ago, after his historic marriage to his husband on an airport tarmac outside Baltimore. He’s come to mind mostly during big moments in my own life as a gay man in America. I thought of Jim and his late husband, John Arthur, when I first considered proposing to my husband, Aaron, and the promises — in sickness and in health, till death do us part — that I’d be making. I thought of Jim and John again when Aaron and I exchanged vows in San Francisco City Hall in 2018, with our families around us and the bust of Harvey Milk nearby . We chose City Hall for its beauty and ease, but could have been anywhere in the country — a right Jim and John won us by overcoming a mountain of obstacles just to reach that tarmac. Advertisement I thought of Jim again last week, around the time I was emailing our lawyers about the next set of paperwork to file in our pursuit of U.S. citizenship for Aaron, who is … [Read more...] about Hearing threat to Roe vs. Wade, I thought of my gay marriage — and Jim Obergefell’s fight
Hiam Abbass and Slimane Dazi talk of ‘Oussekine’
On December 6, 1986, in Paris, police chased and beat Malik Oussekine to death. That was a turning point in the student protests against university reforms under the Devaquet Law. Oussekine, a 22-year-old student, was not a participant in the demonstrations — he was walking alongside the protesters on the way home. The fallout of the police brutality, the subsequent cover-up and the Oussekine family’s attempts for justice and to make sense of their dreadful loss are the subject of Antoine Chevrollier’s gripping four-part series, Oussekine . Hiam Abbass who plays Malik’s mother, Aicha, says she was not living in France during the incident. Speaking over a video call from Paris, Abbass says, “I knew Antoine was writing something about a kid who was killed by the police. I didn’t know who Malik Oussekine was. When it became clear to Antoine where he was going with the story, he told me he was writing a part for me and he wanted my interpretation of the mother of this boy.” … [Read more...] about Hiam Abbass and Slimane Dazi talk of ‘Oussekine’
ISSF Junior World Cup: Sift Kaur Samra Makes it 10 Gold Medals for India at Suhl
Sift Kaur Samra won the Women’s 50M Rifle 3 Positions (3P) gold late on Sunday evening, to make it 10 gold medals for India at the ISSF Junior World Cup in Suhl, Germany. IPL 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP | POINTS TABLE Indian shooters continued to pick up more medals on Monday as the Men’s 3P team won silver and Anish and Vijayveer Sidhu won silver and bronze respectively in the Men’s 25M Rapid Fire Pistol, with the Women’s 3P team also set to fight for bronze later on Monday. India now has 12 silver and three bronze medals in addition to the 10 gold for a total of 25 medals from the world’s premier Junior Shooting Championship and sit pretty at the top with the second-placed Italians way behind with four gold and three bronze medals. Sift Kaur Samra on Sunday beat Norway’s Julie Johannessen 17-9 in the gold medal encounter to take India’s gold tally to double digits. Ashi Chouksey of India also won bronze in the event. On … [Read more...] about ISSF Junior World Cup: Sift Kaur Samra Makes it 10 Gold Medals for India at Suhl
Alito says overturning Roe gives women a voice on abortion. In the South, it’s not that simple.
In his leaked draft Supreme Court opinion, Justice Samuel Alito argues that overturning Roe v. Wade would allow “women on both sides of the abortion issue to seek to affect the legislative process.” If women in a post-Roe era don’t like state laws that restrict abortion access, or laws that preserve the right to have an abortion, Alito envisions a world in which they can step up and change them. Women can vote, he pointed out, and often do so in higher numbers than men. They can lobby and run for office. But advocates for voting access and civil rights say that Alito’s depiction does not account for the parts of the country, particularly in the South, where laws make it harder for the poor and voters of color to cast their ballots, and where racially polarized voting can make it more difficult for abortion rights candidates to gain ground. How states will proceed if Roe v. Wade is overturned May 3, 2022 02:35 Southern states … [Read more...] about Alito says overturning Roe gives women a voice on abortion. In the South, it’s not that simple.
GMB’s Susanna Reid teases ‘pensioner’ Richard Madeley as viewers brand him ‘cringe’
Susanna Reid teased her Good Morning Britain co-host Richard Madeley about his age on Monday's show. The mother-of-three couldn't resist making a dig at Richard after he did the same to their colleague Charlotte Hawkins on the ITV breakfast show. As Charlotte finished speaking about the Queen's birthday celebrations over the weekend, Richard turned to her and said: "Thank you birthday girl," before adding: "Not quite platinum!" Looking taken aback, Charlotte replied: "No not yet, thanks very much Richard. A little way off I'd like to think!" referring to turning 47-years-old today. Not letting him get away with it, Susanna then chimed in: "What about your birthday Richard? On Friday? Not quite platinum!" Susanna Reid teased her Good Morning Britain co-host Richard Madeley about his age on Monday's show ( Image: ITV) Looking defeated, Richard replied: "I was 66-years-old, alright, happy? I'm a pensioner, okay!" Teasing him further, Susanna said: "Happy and … [Read more...] about GMB’s Susanna Reid teases ‘pensioner’ Richard Madeley as viewers brand him ‘cringe’
David Cameron book release date confirmed – and it’s before the Brexit deadline
David Cameron's memoir will finally be released in September - a month before the deadline for Britain to leave the EU. Publishers Harper Collins have confirmed the book's title will be "For the Record", and it will be released on September 19. And for those who dream about having the former Prime Minister's words whispered directly into their ears, an audiobook version of the tome will be released on the same day. Mr Cameron, who promised the EU referendum as part of the Tory manifesto in 2015, is understood to have privately promised Theresa May he would not publish the memoir until after Britain had left the European Union so as "not to rock the boat". In a tweet, Harper Collins said: "We are pleased to announce that William Collins – an imprint of HarperCollins UK – will publish former Prime Minister David Cameron’s autobiography this autumn. "FOR THE RECORD will be released on Thursday 19th September, in hardback, ebook and audio." Preview manuscripts have been … [Read more...] about David Cameron book release date confirmed – and it’s before the Brexit deadline
The tantalizing possibilities of the Knicks’ best-case lottery scenario
It’s always dangerous to get conclusive about a draft class before the picks are called, let alone before the players step on the court, but the preliminary consensus among scouts and experts is that 2022 is top heavy. Specifically, there are four players that sit as the cream. So for the Knicks, who enter the draft lottery at No. 11, the drawing of Ping Pong balls Tuesday night in Chicago is consequential. Potentially franchise altering. There is a decent enough chance for them to crack the top-4 (9.4%) to pay attention, and the reaction of the always demonstrative William Wesley, who is sitting for the Knicks on the dais , will be worth a view regardless of the outcome. And if the Knicks’ lottery luck changes and the franchise moves up in the lottery for the first time since 1985, here’s a breakdown of the four prospective rewards (we’re ignoring that the team could also use such a lucrative pick to trade for a star. Ahem, Donovan Mitchell): JABARI SMITH JR. AGE: … [Read more...] about The tantalizing possibilities of the Knicks’ best-case lottery scenario