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Metro
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Terrence Howard would 'cut his lips off' if he kissed a man on-screen
Terrence Howard has declared he would rather 'cut off his lips' than kiss a man for a movie role. The US star, 56, was talking about declining the opportunity to star as Marvin Gaye in a biopic, which would have apparently required it – 'and I wouldn't have been able to do that'. Appearing on Bill Maher's Club Random podcast, the Empire actor began by revealing the 'biggest mistake' of his career was turning down the chance to portray Smokey Robinson in a biopic, a part the musician had personally asked him to play. However, he declined the Robinson role because he had 'just had conversations with [director] Lee Daniels about playing Marvin Gaye' in a separate biopic. Howard, who previously appeared in Marvel's Iron Man, says he was 'being faithful' to Daniels and their talks by not pursuing the project with Robinson – even if it broke the Miracles star's heart, as he claims. But he then revealed he ended up turning down the Marvin Gaye biopic after all because music legend Quincy Jones 'confirmed' to him rumours that I Heard It Through the Grapevine icon Gaye was gay. 'I was over at Quincy Jones' house and I'm asking Quincy, 'I'm hearing rumours that Marvin was gay,' and I'm like, 'Was he gay?'' Howard recalled. 'And Quincy's like, 'Yes'.' Howard then said he 'could not' star in the movie after hearing that because he 'couldn't fake it'. 'They would've wanted to do that, and I wouldn't have been able to do that,' he said of portraying a gay man in Gaye, and being required to kiss a male co-star onscreen. 'That would f**k me,' Howard added. 'I would cut my lips off. If I kissed some man, I would cut my lips off.' Host Maher said he wouldn't go as far as Howard but could understand his discomfort, commenting: 'It does not make me homophobic to not want to kiss a man.' Howard also clarified that it was more about his commitment to the role as an actor than his view on sexuality. 'I can't play that character 100 percent. I can't surrender myself to a place that I don't understand,' he insisted. Gaye was married twice to women: producer Berry Gordy's sister Anna and Janis Hunter, with whom he shared children, Nona and Frankie. He adopted son Marvin III with Anna, who was the biological son of her 16-year-old niece, Denise. After earning the titles 'Prince of Soul' and 'Prince of Motown' with hits like How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You), Let's Get It On and Sexual Healing, he was shot and killed by his father aged 44 after intervening in a fight between his parents. In a separate interview on the PBD podcast, Howard recently claimed that Sean 'Diddy' Combs once made sexual advances towards him while he was offering his services as an acting coach. However, the Oscar winner cut contact after his assistant suggested that, in his opinion, the music artist was 'trying to f**k' Howard during their hangouts. More Trending 'I was like: 'Oh, okay. Now I get it.' So now, no more communication. Now you know to be hands-off with somebody,' he said. He further claimed that he had always strived to 'be the man in the room, and that's always been my whole thing' as he spoke about his 'man card'. 'I've lost businesses because I don't bend over in that way,' he added. 'I don't compromise. I don't play gay roles. I don't kiss a man. I don't do that s**t because the man card means everything.' Combs, who is currently awaiting trial for charges of sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation to engage in prostitution – which he denies – has been held in police custody in jail since September. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: The 5 best James Bond films ever made – including a record-breaking classic MORE: 'Bonkers' new thriller starring 90s heartthrob lands rare Rotten Tomatoes score MORE: Hollywood must learn this one lesson from The Hunger Games' bold announcement
Yahoo
09-03-2025
- Yahoo
Three new sugar houses join the 2025 Maple Taste & Tour Weekend. What to know if you go
The sweetest tour in the Erie region is back. The Northwest Pennsylvania Maple Syrup Producers Association will host its annual Maple Taste & Tour Weekend March 15-16. The event begins each day at 10 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. Visitors can tour various sugar houses in the region, learn about maple syrup production and sample a variety of maple products. Participating sugar houses offer demonstrations, tastings and the opportunity to purchase fresh maple syrup and other maple products. Three new sugar houses will join the tour this year, including one in Erie County. From 2024: Maple Taste & Tour: Sweet treats at center of syrupy trip around northwest Pa. Here are the participating sugar houses in each county: New to the Maple Taste & Tour are three sugar houses, one in Erie County and two in Mercer County: Furry's Family Farm, Albion Munnell Run Farm Sugar Shack, Mercer Windy Knoll Maple Farm, Stoneboro Please enable Javascript to view this content. Almost Home Sugar Shack: 10721 Eureka Road, Edinboro. 814-460-5107 or 814-923-1434. Hurry Hill Farm and Museum: 11424 Fry Road, Edinboro. 814-572-1358. Maple Lane Maple Products: 9437 Phillips Road, Union City. 814-881-1017. Shumakes Sugar Shack: 11401 Hilltop Road, Albion. 814-602-9533. Squirrel Creek Maple Products: 9404 W. Lake Road, Lake City. 814-602-1689. Yatzor's Maple Products: 5860 Koman Road, Edinboro. 814-450-4056. Casbohm Maple and Honey: 9750 Sherman Road, Albion. 814-756-4781. Triple Creek Maple Products: 9225 Fillinger Road, Cranesville. 814-756-4500. Fort LeBoeuf Maple: 2789 Dublin Road, Waterford. 814-796-3699. Wildcat Maple: 200 Harthan Way, Albion. 814-490-7180. Jim's Sugar Shack: 3229 Davison Road, Harborcreek. 814-602-7877. Austin's Pure Maple Syrup: 13738 Route 8, Wattsburg. 814-431-9790. Furry's Family Farm: 9525 Route 6N, Albion. 814-882-5996. Where we shopped: Supermarkets and grocers from Erie County's past in photos How Sweet It Is: 19868 Greenleaf Drive, Saegertown. 814-763-2777. The Willows at Little Conneauttee: 24507 Route 99, Cambridge Springs. 814-720-7016. Boylan Farms: 26308 Crossingville Road, Edinboro. 814-734-5078. Coryea's Maple Products: 4303 Ivanhoe Road, Sharpsville. 724-813-0394. Munnell Run Farm Sugar Shack: 753 Greenville Road, Mercer. 724-662-2242. Windy Knoll Maple Farm: 503 Boyd Road, Stoneboro. 724-967-6075. Triple J Farms: 315 Voorhees Road, Titusville. 814-671-5981. Yeany's Maple: 113 Chestnut St., Marienville. 814-221-4360. Senita Maple: 10750 Stateline Road, Clymer, New York. 814-392-5200 or 814-882-1531. McCray Maple: 213 Route 426, Clymer, New York. 716-499-7306. For a list of directions to each sugarhouse, visit Contact Nicholas Sorensen at nsorensen@ This article originally appeared on Erie Times-News: 2025 Maple Taste & Tour: Where to find participating sugar houses
Yahoo
02-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
How sweet it is: Take a self-guided tour of maple producers in Northeast Ohio
How Sweet It Is Maple Tour: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 2, and March 8-9. A self-guided tour of maple producers in Northeast Ohio. Explore sugarhouses and discover the secrets behind the natural sweetener. For more information, visit Hospice of the Western Reserve Warehouse Sale: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 8, and noon to 3 p.m. March 9 at Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland. Gently used home furnishings, accents and accessories. All proceeds benefit hospice patients and families. Annual Battle of the Bikers Blood Drive: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at Hall of Fame Harley-Davidson, 1120 Main St., Cuyahoga Falls. All donors will receive a limited-edition Battle of the Bikers T-shirt as a thank-you. Additionally, anyone who gives blood between All donors who come to give blood Mar. 1-31 will be automatically entered for a chance to win one of two $5,000 gift cards. Visit to learn more. Heights Youth Theatre Benefit: 6-9 p.m. March 9 at Cohatch, Beachwood Place, 26300 Cedar Road, Beachwood. Hors d'oeuvres, dessert, beer, wine, silent auction, raffle and entertainment. $100. The Humane Society of Summit County Purses for Pooches Boutique Sale: 5-7 p.m. March 10 at the Happy Tails Thrift Shop, 1770 Merriman Road, Akron. The event features new and nearly new purses, wallets, scarves and jewelry. 2025 Women's History Project 2025 Woman of the Year Awards: Noon March 12 at St. George Fellowship Centre, 3204 Ridgewood Road, Copley. Les Belles Perles Debutante Cotillion: 4 p.m. March 15 at the John S. Knight Center, 77 E. Main St., Akron. Hosted by the Akron Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, the 41st annual event will honor 17 young ladies and their escorts. $85 per person. Women's Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation 'For Women, Forever': 6 p.m. March 20 at House Three Thirty, 532 W. Market St., Akron. Journalist Sara Shookman, founder of Storyglow Studio, will be the emcee. Philanthropist Katie Smucker will receive the 2025 Judith A. Read Tribute Award for Service & Advocacy for Women. Women's Board of Catholic Charities of Summit County Luncheon, Style Show, Silent Auction and Raffle: March 27 at Our Lady of the Cedars, 507 S. Cleveland-Massillon Road, Fairlawn. Cost is $32. Reservations due March 14. Make checks payable to Women's Board of CCC/SC and mail to Catholic Charities, Attn: Vicki Williamson, 812 Biruta St, Akron, OH 44307. Include name, address, phone number and seating preference. Proceeds benefit Catholic Charities programs in Summit County. Leadership Portage County 'Level Up Leadership' Conference: March 27 at Maplewood Career Center, 7075 State Route 88, Ravenna. The daylong event is designed to empower participants with leadership skills. The conference is open to LPC participants, alumni and community business professionals. The cost is $98, which includes breakfast and lunch. Registration is required. Summit Choral Society 'Choralography' Benefit: 5-8:30 p.m. March 29 at Greystone Hall, 102 S. High St., Akron. 'Music of the Night,' a Phantom-themed event. Project GRAD Akron March GRADness Fundraiser: 4-7:30 p.m. March 31 at Greystone Hall, 103 S. High St., Akron. The casual spring fundraiser benefits Project GRAD Akron's programs, services and scholarship fund. Cuyahoga Falls Battle of the Badges: Doors open at 6 p.m. April 4 at Woodridge High School, 4440 Quick Road. Safety forces play a charity basketball game to benefit the Falls Cancer Club. With a children's free throw competition and 50/50 raffle. Tickets, cash only are $5 for adults, $3 for children 5-17 and free to kids 4 or younger. 'Purses Are Like Friends': Luncheon with auction at noon April 5 at DoubleTree by Hilton Akron Fairlawn, 3180 W. Market St. Shopping begins at 11 a.m. New and gently used handbags, wallets, totes and beach bags will be sold or auctioned to benefit the Behavioral Health Unit at Akron Children's Hospital. Luncheon tickets are $35 and sponsorships are available for $100. For an emailed invitation, send a request to janetpera@ or pick one up at Lucky Shoes, 2691 W. Market St.; Ciriello & Carr Funeral Home, 39 S. Miller Road; or Allure Nail Salon, 2012 Chestnut Blvd., Cuyahoga Falls. Ohio Contemporary Ballet Spring Gala: April 5 at Convivium 33 Gallery, 1433 E. 33rd St., Cleveland. Wine, cocktails, dessert by Trifles Catering and a performance by Ohio Contemporary Ballet. The event will conclude with music and dancing. Center for Immersive Leadership Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. April 8 at the John S. Knight Center, 77 E. Mill St., Akron. Heart to Heart Leadership's annual breakfast. Passport to Wine & Dine Fundraiser: 5:30-9 p.m. April 10 at House Three Thirty, 532 W. Market St., Akron. Global Ties Akron will present an evening of international food and wine. Dudley and Lori Turner will receive the Citizen Diplomat of the Year Award. Sam DeShazior will be the Building Global Bridges recipient. Ramp Up Peninsula: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 26. Sponsored by the Peninsula Area Chamber of Commerce. Food vendors, live music, guided walks, demonstrations, classes, art. NAMI Summit County 2025 May Luncheon: 11:30 a.m. May 14 at DoubleTree by Hilton Akron Fairlawn, 3180 W. Market St., Fairlawn. New York Times bestselling author April Simpkins will be the keynote speaker. Tickets are $65. To register, go to Fire & Roses: The Apollo's Fire Gala: May 18 at The Tudor Arms Hotel, 10660 Carnegie Ave., Cleveland. Cocktails, dinner, silent auction and concert by Jeannette Sorrell and Apollo's Fire. The Fore! The Arts Golf Classic: July 25 at Youngstown Country Club, 1402 Country Club Drive. The outing will benefit Stambaugh Auditorium, Opera Western Reserve, DeYor Performing Arts Center, Youngstown Symphony and Youngstown Playhouse. Send information about social and charity events to The Scene, Akron Beacon Journal, 388 S. Main St., Suite 720, Akron, OH 44311. Or email droese@ or listings@ with 'The Scene' in the subject line. Event notices should be sent at least two weeks in advance. Merits of all organizations have not been investigated by the Beacon Journal, so potential donors should verify the worthiness of a cause before committing. This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Take a self-guided tour of maple producers | The Scene
