Film reviews: ‘Parallel Mothers’ and ‘Memoria’

Film critic Roxana Hadadi reviews Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s “Memoria” and another fascinating collaboration between Pedro Almodóvar and Penélope Cruz.

Bette Midler, Joni Mitchell among Kennedy Center honorees

Honorees include Motown Records creator Berry Gordy, “Saturday Night Live” mastermind Lorne Michaels, actress-singer Bette Midler, opera singer Justino Diaz and folk music legend Joni Mitchell.

’Tis the season Tubi jolly: Tubi unveils new holiday originals

Free streaming service Tubi will debut two festive Tubi Originals for the holiday season, adding to its robust “Holiday Hits” library, which also includes “Jingle All the Way,” “Black Nativity,” “The Nutcracker” and more. “Holiday Hits” encompasses nearly 500 titles.

‘Beans’ review: Compelling coming-of-age story and history lesson in one

“Beans” is a dual coming-of-age story and history lesson, and both halves of this compelling and emotionally affecting film are well-done.

December movie preview: Spider-Man, West Side Story, The Matrix and more

Steven Spielberg takes a fresh look at a classic musical, Keanu Reeves re-enters “The Matrix,” Nicole Kidman plays a comedy giant, Bradley Cooper joins a carnival and Tom Holland’s Spidey swings into the Marvel multiverse, to name just a few of the films with bold-faced names arriving in theaters this month.

FOX renews ‘LEGO Masters’ for a third season

Season three of “LEGO Masters” will premiere in 2022 on FOX. The series is currently casting; potential future LEGO Masters can apply online at https://www.legomasters.tv. Those who just want to watch the show, however, can find the first two seasons streaming for free on Tubi.

Bon Jovi visits New Port Richey restaurant, snaps photo with locals

A Pasco County man was having dinner with his family and business partner when Bon Jovi walked into the restaurant. The rockstar agreed -- without hesitation -- to take a selfie with him. "He’s a rockstar, right? But he’s a rockstar in life.”

‘The Masked Singer’: The Skunk gets snuffed out

The Skunk’s performance on the Group A Finals on “The Masked Singer,” Wednesday night was far from stinky, but it was just enough to get the contestant sent home.

You can stay in the ‘Home Alone’ house this holiday season

A lucky "Home Alone" fan will get the chance to spend the night in the iconic Chicago-area house, which includes all the '90s junk food their heart desires.

Marilyn Manson's home searched amid sexual abuse investigation

Authorities have searched the home of rocker Marilyn Manson after allegations of physical and sexual abuse by several women.

Jussie Smollett trial: CPD detective takes stand, says brothers recounted how 'Empire' star staged hoax

Two brothers arrested for an alleged attack on Jussie Smollett told Chicago police how the ex-"Empire" actor orchestrated the hoax, telling them via text message to meet him "on the low," paying for supplies and holding a "dry run" in downtown Chicago, the lead investigator testified Tuesday.

Jussie Smollett trial: 'Empire' star 'a real victim' of attack in Chicago, attorney says

A jury has been seated in the trial of former "Empire" star Jussie Smollett, who is accused of staging a hoax nearly three years ago where he was the alleged victim of a racist, anti-gay attack in Chicago.

Off White founder, fashion designer Virgil Abloh dies at 41 of cancer

Abloh's death was announced Sunday by the luxury group LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy) and the Off White label, the brand Abloh founded. Abloha was the men’s wear designer of Louis Vuitton.

Lindsay Lohan engaged to boyfriend Bader Shammas

The actress met the businessman in Dubai, where she has lived for the past seven years.

Stephen Sondheim, legendary Broadway composer, dies at 91

Stephen Sondheim, the songwriter who reshaped the American musical theater in the second half of the 20th century, has died.