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Indianapolis Star
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
Meet IndyStar local news editor Shari Rudavsky
It takes a staff of dedicated journalists to bring you the news from around Central Indiana. In this feature, the Indianapolis Star introduces readers to our newsroom staff — or, rather, we let them introduce themselves. Up this week is Shari Rudavsky. Local news editor for entertainment and business 2004 Meeting strangers who tell me that IndyStar has had an effect of any sort on their lives. That impact may range from trying a certain restaurant, changing their outlook on an issue or leading them to take action, all based on something they read either in our physical paper or online. I staunchly believe that the role of journalists consists of informing our community about the issues that matter in our lives and bring us together. Read, walk, do the New York Times Wordle, Spelling Bee and crossword puzzles. "Naked Eye" by Luscious Jackson. Yep, you've probably never heard it. "Be yourself" — the last words my father said to me with the wish I pass them on to my son, his only grandchild. Can I just take over for Terri Gross, queen of the NPR show "Fresh Air," when she retires? My first job out of college was at Penthouse magazine. Seriously, I worked for Omni magazine, a now-defunct science magazine, as an editorial assistant, and Omni was published by Penthouse. Every morning I walked by a huge photo on the wall of Bob Guccione with a topless "pet" on his lap. Not a Tweet and not the meanest (because I did write about abortion for several years so had unspeakably mean comments hurled in my direction), but years ago an IndyStar reader wrote to tell me that I needed to do something about my eyebrows. I earned my first money pairing socks for the family laundry at the generous salary of "a penny a pair." Since my family only had three people in it, my first full dollar was earned babysitting.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Star Wars' Star, 73, Says Carrie Fisher Told Him to Get Over Himself
'Star Wars' Star, 73, Says Carrie Fisher Told Him to Get Over Himself originally appeared on Parade. Star Wars star Mark Hamill, 73, shared that his late castmate Carrie Fisher, who famously portrayed Princess Leia, told him to embrace his role as Luke Skywalker. Entertainment Weekly reported Hamill discussed his relationship with Fisher, who died in 2016, during a June 2025 interview on NPR's Fresh Air. According to Hamill, Fisher reprimanded him for not explicitly naming Star Wars in his playbill bio when he starred in a Broadway show. Hamill said Fisher said he needed to stop taking himself so seriously. "She came to see a Broadway show of mine. And in the playbill, in my bio, I listed all my theater credits and at the end it said, 'He's also known for a series of popular space movies,'" said Hamill during the interview. "And she goes, 'What's the deal? How come you don't mention Star Wars?' And I said, 'Well, I want to show that I have a resume that includes extensive theater credits.' And she said, 'Hey, get over yourself. You're Luke Skywalker. I'm Princess Leia. Embrace it.'" Hamill said he understood Fisher's point of view. "And I kind of saw what she meant, you know, because you say to yourself, 'What territory do I occupy that no one else does?' So she was someone that sort of put it in perspective for me," said Hamill. He said, however, that he does have a "disconnect between the current fans" because he believes Luke's story is over in the Star Wars franchise. He clarified that he is "always grateful for George [Lucas] for letting [him] be a part of it" and appreciates Star Wars fans. "I mean, if it weren't for the fans, I wouldn't be here. And so I'm grateful to them. They know details I have never heard of... Like I say, it was an important part of my life that's now over," said Hamill. Hamill said that he isn't interested in returning to the Star Wars franchise in a May 2025 interview with ComicBook. "We never expected it to become a permanent franchise and a part of pop culture like that. But my deal is, I had my time. I'm appreciative of that, but I really think they should focus on the future and all the new characters," said Hamill to the publication. 'Star Wars' Star, 73, Says Carrie Fisher Told Him to Get Over Himself first appeared on Parade on Jun 4, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
Toronto Star
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Star
I went to camp for one week when I was nine. I didn't expect it would lead to many more summers — with no end in sight
I was about nine years old when I decided I wanted to go to sleepaway summer camp for the first time — even though I still crawled into my mom's bed most nights. The idea came up during a Girl Guide meeting. I don't remember exactly what was said, but I remember making up my mind that I was going. Having been a Spark, a Brownie, and then a Girl Guide, camping wasn't new to me. But I'd only ever gone for a weekend at most — and my mom, one of our group leaders, was always by my side. This time would be different. Our leaders didn't come to summer camp with us, which meant I'd be going it alone. Still, I'd had so much fun during our weekend getaways that I pushed my worries aside and signed up. My mom really committed by sticking me on the coach bus from Yorkdale Shopping Centre to camp two-and-a-half hours away instead of driving me up. Amazingly, neither of us cried. That first week away from home — filled with lake swims, rock climbing, hikes, campfires, games, skits, dancing, and endless off-tune singing (literally: This is the song that never ends. It just goes on and on, my friend …) — opened me up to a world I'd only dipped my toe in before. One night, our counsellors told us we were going on a stealth mission. We put on dark clothes and snuck our way to the mess hall at the centre of the camp's grounds, crouching and crawling along until we made it to the basement entrance. The counsellors went inside while we waited and came back with an ice cream sandwich for each of us. We sat under the stars, grinning and swearing to keep our not-quite-midnight snack a secret. Looking back, I'm sure the whole thing was planned. But at the time, sitting there with my cabin-mates, it felt thrilling and real — like we'd pulled off something big together. Fresh Air Fund I drove my family to Drake's Bridle Path Mansion in a desperate bid to distract them. Turns out, the real attraction was nearby Sunnybrook Park became a refuge for editor-in-chief Nicole MacIntyre's family, rekindling their The next summer, I had so much fun that I called my parents asking to stay an extra week — the longest I'd ever been away from home. I kept returning, summer after summer. Some years, I even chose camp over a birthday party with friends at home. One of my most vivid camp memories is from my last summer there, on the night of a camp-wide game. A pickup truck was hidden somewhere on site, and whoever found it first would win. Counsellors were scattered across camp, ready to 'penalize' us if they caught us, which added to the excitement. I'm usually not one to take these games seriously — I never expect to win — but that night I found myself army-crawling through the dark again. I'd lost the friend I came to camp with at some point in the night and my jeans were ruined with mud and grass stains, but I found the truck nestled in the trees separating two fields. I climbed in and laid on the horn while I hooted and hollered, signalling that the game was over. I hadn't won anything but bragging rights, but the way I felt in that moment was unmatched. With fond memories of my summers at camp, I got my first job as a day camp counsellor the summer I turned 16, spending every day with the youngest kids of the group, trying to recreate the experiences that were so formative for me. I returned to that camp when I was in university, this time as a photographer, because I couldn't think of a more fun and rewarding way to spend summer, even if it meant long-days in the hot sun and humidity — and that first summer back, frequent sanitizing and tan lines from my face mask. Serena's camp site set up from a trip to Balsam Lake Provincial Park last summer. Serena Austin / Toronto Star Though I've aged out of the summer camp environment, I still love camping: the challenges that come with trying to pack without forgetting anything (which I've never accomplished), pitching a tent, starting a fire and cooking in the dark, the silliness you can get up to once freed from internet access and the beauty of nature. Coming from a Black family where being outdoorsy isn't the norm and getting dirty was to be avoided, I'm the only one that's tried camping and can say it's something I truly enjoy doing, but my early introduction to the activity broadened my perspective and has given me an appreciation for the outdoors that's still with me and that I want to share. One day, I hope I'll be able convince my family to come camping with me. In the meantime though, I've gone camping each summer over the last three years, challenging myself to visit more campsites with more friends and loved ones each year. This summer, I'm especially excited to introduce a group of high school friends to camping for the first time — and I hope they'll fall for it the way I did. Summer camp gave me so much more than just a place to play — it gave me friendships, confidence, and a sense of independence. Every year, thousands of kids in Toronto have the chance to experience that feeling, thanks to programs like the Toronto Star Fresh Air Fund. If you can, supporting those efforts helps make sure more kids get to find their own special place away from home — just like I did. DONATE NOW The Toronto Star Fresh Air Fund How to donate: Online: To donate by Visa, Mastercard or Amex using our secure form. By cheque: Mail to The Toronto Star Fresh Air Fund, 8 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5V 0S8 By phone: Call 647-250-8282 Tax receipts will be issued. 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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Jake Tapper Admits Lara Trump Was ‘Right' About Biden
CNN anchor Jake Tapper revealed he apologized to Lara Trump for questioning Joe Biden's mental decline years after he chastised her for bringing it up. On Tuesday's episode of The Megyn Kelly Show, Megyn Kelly cornered Tapper about his past coverage of Biden and used the Trump interview as the prime example. Tapper—the co-author of Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again—then said he called Trump 'months ago' to admit he was wrong. Tapper and Lara Trump, the wife of Donald Trump's son Eric Trump, sparred in an October 2020 interview over Biden during which she attributed his difficult speaking to 'cognitive decline.' 'She saw something that I did not see at the time, 100 percent,' Tapper told Kelly. 'I own that.' 'I called her months ago and said, 'You were right,'' he later added. Tapper also told NPR's Fresh Air podcast in Tuesday that Lara Trump insisted she's 'not the type of person that she would ever mock anybody's stutter,' adding, 'I have no reason to doubt that.' Trump, who now serves as a Fox News host, did not respond to a request for comment. Fox News also did not respond to a request for comment. In the October 2020 State of the Union exchange, Tapper pressed Lara Trump suggestion that Biden struggled to 'get the words out' and accused her of 'mocking his stutter.' Trump said she didn't know Biden suffered from a stutter and claimed the episode reflected an instance of 'cognitive decline,' prompting an agitated Tapper to lash out at her live on air. 'I think you have no standing to judge somebody's cognitive decline,' Tapper said. 'I'd think the Trump family would be more sensitive to people who don't have medical licenses and diagnosing politicians from afar.' Lara Trump then said she wasn't trying to diagnose Biden, but instead she felt it must be 'concerning to a lot of people' to see the then-Democratic presidential nominee struggle on stage. 'I'm sure it was from a place of concern,' he said sarcastically before ending the interview. 'We all believe that.' Tapper told Kelly he felt 'humility' about his past coverage of Biden, admitting he had missed the story. The CNN host has repeatedly reckoned with his past coverage of the former president as he promotes his book, with scores of conservatives—many on Fox News—attacking him for the Trump interview and a relatively soft 2022 interview with Biden. Tapper conceded to CNN colleague John Berman last week that some of the critiques were valid. 'Knowing then what I know now, I look back at my coverage during the Biden years—and I did cover some of these issues, but not enough—I look back on it with humility,' he said. Kelly made it known she was 'angry' that Lara Trump's comments were dismissed by Tapper. 'Not only did you not allow her to make her comments, but you seemed to try to humiliate her,' she said. 'You had a hostility toward the position, but she was totally right.' Tapper pointed out that the comments came during an intense time of the 2020 election where both campaigns were saying 'crazy things' about Biden and Trump. 'So that is the larger context,' he said. 'But as I said, her comments have aged well, my comments have aged poorly. I own that.'
New York Post
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Richard Kind is going on tour and has a show in NY. Get tickets today
Vivid Seats is the New York Post's official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. Your favorite character actor's favorite character actor is hitting the road. From May through July, Richard Kind is embarking on his 'How Not To Be Famous – A Conversation with Richard Kind' tour that will take him to venues all North America. Along the way, the 68-year-old 'Everybody's Live' sidekick is slated to make two stops in New York and New Jersey. First, he'll swing into Patchogue, NY's Patchogue Theatre on Sunday, May 18. At that gig, he'll be chatting with NPR 'Fresh Air' host David Bianculli. A little over a month later, the Trenton native drops by Englewood, NJ's Bergen Performing Arts Center on Saturday, June 28. At all shows, Kind takes the stage to perform stand-up comedy and then take questions from the audience. 'I'm going to be coming to your town talking about me and only me,' the 'A Serious Man' actor shared via Instagram. '…it might be funny. It might not. I don't know. Would you come see me?' In an interview with the Suffolk County News, he elaborated 'I just tell stories. I talk about how sitcoms are different from movies. I talk about different acting styles. It's a little bit educational.' If this sounds like the show for you, tickets are available for all 'How Not To Be Famous' shows as of now. At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on tickets was $47 before fees on Vivid Seats. Other shows have seats starting anywhere from $54 before fees to $115 including fees. For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about Richard Kind's 'How Not To Be Famous Tour' below. All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation. Richard Kind tour schedule 2025 A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found here: Richard Kind tour dates Ticket prices start at May 18 at the Patchogue Theater in Patchogue, NY $56 June 13 at the Curran Theatre in San Francisco, CA $115 (fees included) June 14 at the Golden State Theatre in Monterey, CA $109 (fees included) June 21 at the Charline McCombs Empire Theatre in San Antonio, TX $69 June 28 at the Bergen Performing Arts Center in Englewood, NJ $47 July 19 at the Atlanta Symphony Hall in Atlanta, GA $54 July 26 at the Pantages Theater in Tacoma, WA $83 (Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and, if it isn't noted, will include additional fees at checkout.) Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand. They offer a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and your tickets will be delivered prior to the event. Still curious about Vivid Seats? You can find an article from their team about why the company is legit here. 'Everybody's Live with John Mulaney' In May 2024, Kind served as the sidekick to John Mulaney for his experimental six-episode 'Everybody's In LA' talk show filmed during the Netflix is a Joke Festival. Each episode featured a topic that high-profile guests, experts and callers would weigh in on. Subversive, interstitial gags and genre-smashing musical guests fleshed out the exciting live show that toyed with the format of what exactly a talk show could be. This year, Mulaney brought the envelope-pushing series back — now known as 'Everybody's Live' — with Kind and their trusty pal Saymo, who delivers snacks mid-show. Standout guests this season include Luenell, Fred Armisen, Tracy Morgan, Tina Fey and Wanda Sykes. Want to catch up? You can find all episodes of the inventive series here. Richard Kind upcoming projects Shockingly, Kind only has two projects in the works, according to IMDb. Here's a little bit about each to whet your appetite. '10-13' As of now, plot details are under wraps for David Zayas' film. All we know is that Kind stars alongside fellow character actor heavyweights Mekhi Phifer and Dylan Baker. 'The Auction' takes place at Aztec Corp., a company that auctions off ancient antiquities and semi-distinct wild exotic animals. Mary-Louise Parker, Billy Crudup, Audra McDonald, Ben Vereen and Richard Schiff round out the ensemble. Comedians on tour in 2025 Many of the funniest people around — by our estimation — are playing venues all over the U.S. and Canada these next few months. Here are just five of our favorites we can't wait to see IRL. • John Mulaney • Steve Martin with Martin Short • Tina Fey with Amy Poehler • Jerry Seinfeld • Bill Murray Who else is out and about? Take a look at our list of all the biggest comedians on tour in 2025 to find the show for you. This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
