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Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Kayven's Helping Hands aims for more little libraries
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – While the concept of a little free library is nothing new, the story behind nearly a dozen in Wichita is special. 'He loved to read. He loved adventures. He loved having friends and buddies,' said Kacey Hopper, Kayven Hopper's mother. Kayven found all those things inside the pages of books. 'We would go to the library at least once a week with Kayven. It would just be a nice little way to get away,' said Steven Hopper, Kayven's dad. AgapéCare Cradle aids grieving parents after child loss Reading is one activity Kayven turned to when he started battling epilepsy. 'We were trying multiple different therapies and medications and devices,' Kacey said. 'Then, you know, on November 30 (2023), he laid down to take a nap and didn't wake up.' A few months later, his parents decided to turn their grief into good. They decided to host the inaugural Celebrate Kayven FUNdraiser, which grew into the nonprofit, Kayven's Helping Hands. 'Our mission is to make adventures possible for all, and he attacked everything like it was adventure like,' Kacey said. The nonprofit does that by empowering people with epilepsy, providing funds for kids to experience camps, clubs, or their little libraries. Wichita YMCA's Livestrong: Empowering cancer patients 'Kids are using the libraries. You know, we were just talking about some of the libraries we've been refilling more often because the weather is getting better, and that's really a good problem to have,' she said. Each book taken keeps Kayven's spirit for adventure alive. Kayven's Helping Hands hopes to have 20 little libraries by the end of 2025. It also wants to train 100 people for the Epilepsy Foundation's first aid training. The second annual Celebrate Kayven fundraiser is Friday, May 23, from 6-9 p.m. at Riverview Park in Derby. There will be a raffle, silent auction, games, and more. Click here to learn more. If you would like to nominate a nonprofit for our Here For You Spotlight, fill out our online contact form. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Perth Now
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Kacey Musgraves reveals if she's really quit weed for good
Kacey Musgraves has insisted she hasn't totally quit marijuana. The 36-year-old country star sang about "getting rid" of certain habits in her 2024 track 'Deeper Well' and later said in an interview that she weed was "not for this chapter" of her life, but now she's clarified her stance. She told The Hollywood Reporter: 'Um, I never said I don't ever partake. 'I just don't wake up and hit a gravity bong the size of my face anymore, which is what I did for a long time. "But, hey, more power to whatever suits you.' In her 2013 track 'Follow Your Arrow', she urged listeners to "kiss lots of boys, or kiss lots of girls", and "roll up a joint, or don't". The song's referencing to homosexuality and cannabis sparked controversy among the country music scene's more conservative circles. She recalled: "Oh my gosh, it was so controversial. I was told not to [release the song] and all these reasons why." She added: "It ended up tanking — it was banned by country radio. But I would never trade that for the love and the people it brought to my world. "I'm not going to present a watered-down version of myself to be accepted. I'll f****** shovel s*** for a living at a horse barn, and I'll be really happy. Or I'll just be a songwriter. Anyway, it ended up working out." Last year, Kacey told The Cut that she was leaving her stoner persona behind. She quipped: "It's not for this chapter. Maybe later, when I'm a 60-year-old lady with nothing to do and I'm just doing pottery all day, maybe. We'll see." Meanwhile, the 'Rainbow' hitmaker also reflected on the fallout of her divorce 2020 divorce from Ruston Kelly, and subsequent romance with now-ex boyfriend Cole Shafer, which she shared a lot on Instagram. She said: 'I don't regret living and loving as hard as I do. Whenever I'm in a relationship, I'm all f****** in. "I think that hesitancy breeds hesitancy, and if you go in with something with one foot, it's going to fail. 'After divorce, it's like on one hand I do want to self-protect, but at the same time, if your heart is feeling open, I think you have to just show up for it. I'm still trying to figure out the balance of that.'
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘The Sex Lives of College Girls' Canceled at Max After 3 Seasons
'The Sex Lives of College Girls' is not moving forward for a fourth season at Max. The college-set series, which was co-created by Mindy Kaling and Justin Noble, has been canceled at Max after three seasons. The news comes less than two months after 'The Sex Lives of College Girls' debuted its Season 3 finale in late January, which saw an unexpected coming out story for Amrit Kaur's Bela, as well as an emotional moment for transfer student Kacey (Gracie Lawrence). Despite the cancellation at Max, Noble is hoping to find a new home for the Warner Bros. TV series, and shared on social media the show is 'in discussions with some potential new homes for the show.' 'Unfortunately, Max has decided not to order a fourth season,' Noble wrote n a Tuesday social media post. 'We are currently in discussions with some new potential homes for the show, and it's nice that there is so much interest — but regardless of what happens, I'm proud of this show and the work that so many incredibly talented people put into it.' Noble added that 'after seeing our show listed as the most watched or second most watched scripted show on the entire platform, for about 70 straight days, this is not the outcome that [he] saw coming.' 'No matter what happens, 'The Sex Lives of College Girls' has three seasons that showcased incredible performances and told so many important stories while also managing to fill those stories with laughs,' he continued. 'In a world of 'content,' it's a show that strived to make sure it entertained — and I feel that we did that.' The co-creator also pointed out the dwindling number of comedy series, saying 'We are living in an era where we need that comedy badly, so I really hope that turns around. 'But I will always be proud of this show for being the thing that we weren't seeing enough of: a hard comedy ensemble where ladies get the jokes,' Noble wrote. 'And most of all, thank you to the fans. We really did do it all for you.' Season 3 saw several shakeups for the series as Reneé Rapp exited as a series regular in a two-episode arc that said goodbye to Leighton Murray. Meanwhile, the show added two new characters: Lawrence's Kacey and Mia Rodgers' Taylor. The Season 3 finale also left off on a cliffhanger that saw Kimberly (Pauline Chalamet) come face-to-face with school officials after a peaceful protest turned not-so-peaceful. With that cliffhanger and new love interests introduced in the final episodes of Season 3, Noble said the team has 'lots of momentum' heading into a potential fourth season. 'We have multiple new love interests that appear in these two episodes at the end of Season 3, we have the closing of some doors and different extracurriculars and school things, so there's a lot of momentum heading into a Season 4, and lots of ways we can go,' Noble said in an interview with TheWrap. 'So, pending a phone call, Mindy and I and the writers will be at the ready to decide which way to go.' Seasons 1-3 of 'The Sex Lives of College Girls' are now streaming on Max. The post 'The Sex Lives of College Girls' Canceled at Max After 3 Seasons appeared first on TheWrap.
Yahoo
15-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Adolescence,' 'Electric State' and 'Black Bag': New movies, TV shows to see or skip this weekend
Crime and mystery seems to be a theme in this week's new releases, from the heartbreaking show Adolescence on Netflix, to the spy film Black Bag with Michael Fassbender, Cate Blanchett and Regé-Jean Page. And then there's the action-comedy Novocaine. But what will be a best fit for your taste in TV shows and movies? We've scored this week's notable new releases to help you find what you'll most heart-wrenching and sometimes difficult to watch, Adolescence, starring and co-created by Stephen Graham, is brilliant. Directed by Philip Barantini (Boiling Point), Adolescence is impressively filmed in one continuous shot. But don't think of it as a gimmick, it's a completely immersive and riveting series, amplified by this unique technique and style. Graham plays Eddie Miller, who's son, Jamie (Owen Cooper) is accused of murdering a girl at his school, Katie. It begins on the day Jamie is arrested, and ends months later, in a chilling evaluation of toxic masculinity, misogyny and bullying. A story that really leans on the relationships between its character, Steven Soderbergh has given us a spy thriller that, unlike many, lets its characters shine. Yes, there's action, but the thrill really comes from the storytelling, executed by iconic actors Michael Fassbender, Cate Blanchett, Regé-Jean Page, Marisa Abela, Tom Burke, Naomie Harris and Pierce Brosnan. George Woodhouse (Fassbender) is an intelligence agent tasked with investigating who in his own ranks was involved in information about a secret project getting out. Someone possibly involved is his wife, Kathryn (Blanchett). Blanchett is, of course, an expert at leaning into her femme fatale role, and an endearing pairing with Fassbender. While some of misdirects in this twisty mystery are more obvious than others, it's a neatly crafted story about power and deception. Giddy and gruesome, Novocaine is equal parts silly fun, action and shocking scenes of torture for Jack Quaid's character Nate, a man who has congenital insensitivity to pain with anhidrosis (CIPA), meaning he's unable to feel pain. If an action-comedy film is your jam, then Novocaine will be a treat. If it's not your bag, this movie likely won't change your mind, but it makes a case for that communal movie theatre experience where everyone is laughing, and then shielding their eyes from the gory bits together. From The Boys to Novocaine, Quaid is an incredible asset to have in the genre. A crime drama centred around the opioid epidemic, Long Bright River follows Amanda Seyfried's character Mickey, a cop is Philadelphia, who's trying to find her sister Kacey (Ashleigh Cummings). Mickey and Kacey became estranged due to Kacey's drug addiction. Based on the novel by Liz Moore, it's a strong story executed with powerful performances. While maybe feeling a bit overpacked with different elements at times, present day scenes and flashbacks included, it's overall a moving series with enough suspense to keep you invested in the story, eager to start the next episode. Be thankful for Millie Bobby Brown because she's still an appealing lead in an otherwise muddy adaptation of Simon Stålenhag's graphic novel. Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, also featuring Chris Pratt, Woody Harrelson, Ke Huy Quan, Stanley Tucci, Giancarlo Esposito, Jason Alexander, Anthony Mackie, Alan Tudyk, Brian Cox, Jenny Slate and Hank Azaria, it's a lot of star power to lead us through a journey without a clear path. The film is set in a retro-futuristic version of the 1990s and as we know, just because something is set in the '90s doesn't mean the nostalgia joy just takes over. Michelle, played by Brown, is an orphaned teen who travels across the country with smuggler Keats (Pratt) and robot Herman (voiced by Mackie) to find her brother. Ultimately, no amount of detailed production design can mask a lazy story that feel repetitive, and dialogue that's absent of the wit the story needs.
The Guardian
13-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Long Bright River review – Amanda Seyfried's Mare of Easttown is a slog
The ghost of Kate Winslet haunts Peacock's by-the-numbers new crime drama Long Bright River, a plodding attempt to replicate the Oscar winner's small-screen success story Mare of Easttown. That show seemed like repetitive formula on paper but four years ago next month, it became the kind of buzzed about hit that TV execs dream of, winning over critics, audiences and Emmy voters. It led to the birth of a rotten new term used in industry boardrooms, the 'prestige-ural', a prestige procedural which would transplant high-end production values and an A-list lead on to material that had long been associated with churned out primetime network fodder. So here comes Oscar nominee Amanda Seyfried playing another Philadelphia cop who finds herself grappling with both the opioid crisis and the case of a murdered young woman which links to her own past and troubled family dynamic. It's hard not to make instant comparisons but then Mare of Easttown was itself highly indebted to Happy Valley, Sally Wainwright's sensational Yorkshire-set series starring Sarah Lancashire as a character so close to Winslet's that it almost felt like a remake. With Long Bright River, we're far from the gold standard set there, the show a familiar yet forgettable remix. There might have been a more compelling take on Liz Moore's acclaimed novel to be made, the book having received strong reviews upon release (the Guardian's Stephanie Merritt called it 'startlingly fresh'). But like many an adaptation in the streaming era, it's cursed by bloat, the potential of a propulsive two-hour movie destroyed by an often punishingly misjudged eight-hour length. It's a decision that the makers might justify by explaining how they needed to maintain the depth of character present in the source material, flipping back and forth through time to flesh out their protagonist, but it feels like another choice made for the sake of more content, more ads to be sold, as creatively it kills whatever force this could have had. Long Bright River is trapped between the prestige and the procedural, having the big star lead and limited series length of the former but the cheaper budget and hackneyed feel of the latter. Seyfried's career had sputtered out in the years before she nabbed her first Oscar nomination in David Fincher's Mank but she's since found arguably her greatest role to date as Elizabeth Holmes in The Dropout, deservedly winning an Emmy and Golden Globe. She's a little more lost here, playing beat cop Mickey who has remained in her impoverished Kensington neighbourhood, patrolling the streets she's always known. She's taken it upon herself to care for the women who haven't been quite as lucky as her, falling into the murk, addicted to drugs and selling their bodies to survive. Mickey has another reason for this level of care: her sister Kacey (Ashleigh Cummings) is one of them. The plot kicks in after Mickey finds the body of a woman who she initially worries might be Kacey and it kicks off an investigation as to why more women are cropping up dead. Her superiors are content to chalk their deaths up to the obvious – the out-of-control opioid epidemic – but she's convinced something more nefarious is at play. From the initial scenes, of homeless encampments and sex workers scored to tragic piano, the well-intentioned yet clumsy tone of Long Bright River often feels closer to a PSA than a serious drama. There's very little style or subtlety here (an emotional moment soundtracked by a song from Pink and The Lumineers should tell you everything) and while its very valid points about how those at the bottom of the food chain are easily forgotten and abused shouldn't be undersold, there's a smarter, more effective way to handle weighty material such as this. Much of Long Bright River is a slog and despite the baggy runtime, Moore and Nikki Toscano, the Revenge writer, are unable to add enough emotional weight to involve us in Mickey's narrative, told in often confusingly interspersed flashbacks. Any grit that might have elevated it is softened by the cliches they can't help but include – the no-fucks cop who doesn't play by the rules, her precocious cute son who never once resembles a real kid, her handsome love interest who helps her crack the case – and so it just falls into an ever-expanding pile of shows we have seen before. The extended length also removed any suspense or surprise from the plot, giving us far too much time to work out much of it by ourselves and while there are more interesting ideas and reveals in the final few episodes, they don't forgive the struggle it was to get there. It also doesn't really feel like the best use of Seyfried either, an actor whose conventionally attractive looks have often stuck her in milquetoast lead roles when she's far better in weirder territory, playing a weather-predicting airhead in Mean Girls or a deluded con artist in The Dropout (her charmingly strange off-screen presence, as someone so obsessed with the word minge she had it tattooed on her foot, also suggests she would be better served picking more offbeat roles). She's far too spiky for a show content with being so tediously flat. Long Bright River is now available on Peacock in the US and in the UK later this year
