Elizabeth Blair
Stories
-
Kate McKinnon's middle-grade book is for a love letter to her fellow weirdos
In her first children’s book, SNL star Kate McKinnon shows her affection for outsiders. It features Millicent Quib, a mad scientist with worms in her hair and oysters in her bathtub.
-
Kate McKinnon's new middle-grade mystery is for all her fellow misfits
The SNL star says her new book is part of what she calls her “private mission to give a wink and a nod” to young people who might feel “different” — like she did — growing up.
-
More than 165 'Artists for Kamala' auction their work in support of Harris
Amy Sherald, Jeff Koons, Shepard Fairey and Rashid Johnson are among the visual artists who have donated works for an auction that will raise money for the Harris Victory Fund.
-
Sierra Leonean American nallerina Michaela DePrince has died at 29
In 2011, audiences were captivated by a 14 year old, originally from war-torn Sierra Leone, dancing in the ballet documentary First Position. Michaela DePrince has died at the age of 29.In 2011, audiences were captivated by a 14 year old, originally from war-torn Sierra Leone, dancing in the ballet documentary First Position. Michaela DePrince has died at the age of 29.
-
TikTok is upending both the business and craft of stand-up comedy
Clubs book comedians with lots of TikTok followers because they say it ensures ticket sales. Some stand-ups say the platform launched their careers. Others say TikTok is an additional full-time job.
-
Actor and singer James Darren, a teen heartthrob in the '60s, has died at age 88
Actor and singer James Darren, a teen heartthrob in the 1960s, died this week at the age of 88. Tall, dark and handsome, he starred in three of the "Gidget" beach movies.
-
Former teen heartthrob James Darren dies at 88
Former teen heartthrob James Darren died on Monday in his sleep at a hospital in Los Angeles. He was 88 years old.
-
Meet some up-and-coming standups from this year's Lucille Ball Comedy Festival
The news has been heavy the past few years — a lot of us could use a laugh. Some up-and-coming standups performed at this year's Lucille Ball Comedy Festival.
-
Lucille Ball’s hometown is a comedy destination. No joke
Acts range from family-friendly slapstick to edgy standup at the four-day comedy event held in Jamestown, N.Y., home of the I Love Lucy star.
-
Celebrating the late creator of the popular teen romance series 'Sweet Valley High'
The creator of one of the most popular teen romance series of all time has died. Francine Pascal’s Sweet Valley High series debuted in the mid-1980s and went on to sell millions of copies worldwide.
