Dr. Seuss’ works to be edited by ‘racially diverse’ team amid ‘woke’ backlash

made headlines for making claims about orgies and drug use in Washington, and using the phrase “key bump,” Merriam-Webster has weighed in.“People are talking about ‘key bumps,’ and so we have a duty to tell you some things about this,” Merriam-Webster tweeted Wednesday, beginning a Twitter chain looking into what Cawthorn might have meant by the two words.People are talking about ‘key bumps,’ and so we have a duty to tell you some things about this.“A ‘bump,’ in this context, may be defined as ‘a small quantity of an illicit drug when inhaled in powdered form at one time,'” Merriam-Webster wrote in another tweet.

return for Season 2 over the weekend, there’s more news from that world. Netflix has confirmed the cast for the young Queen Charlotte spinoff series from Shonda Rhimes herself – including the actress who will play the young Charlotte.India Amarteifio (“Line of Duty”) plays the young Queen in the currently untitled series.

Ella Purnell, who plays Jackie on “Yellowjackets,” will star opposite Walton Goggins in the upcoming “Fallout” TV series at Amazon, TheWrap has learned.It’s based on the video game series of the same name, which launched in 1997, and is set in 2077 after a global thermonuclear war. No details about Purnell’s character are confirmed at this time.

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HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding working parents in Scotland not to miss out on the chance to get up to £2,000 a year to pay for regulated childcare, including holiday clubs and other out-of-school activities, during the Easter holidays.

Kelly Clarkson no more! ET can confirm that the Grammy winner has legally changed her name to Kelly Brianne. According to docs obtained by ET, the request was granted on Monday, March 28, through the Superior Court of California in Los Angeles. “The Decree is signed and filed. The Petitioner's name is changed from KELLY BRIANNE CLARKSON to KELLY BRIANNE," a minute order reads. In Feb, Clarkson, 39, filed the required court documents to request a legal name change, according to multiple reports.

Machine Gun Kelly is excited to have Pete Davidson be a part of his wedding day. The 31-year-old musician appeared on SiriusXM's , and when the host asked if Davidson would be the best man when MGK marries Megan Fox, MGK revealed his plans.«I think my side is going to be an army. I have so many close best friends that have been with me for all these years,» MGK said.

Doing it their own way? Married at First Sight‘s Noi Phommasak reveals that she doesn’t want to continue living with Steve Moy after Decision Day.

Cynthia Littleton Business EditorDr. Seuss has been busy of late.TV and movie projects tied to beloved characters from the inimitable children’s book author and illustrator have been popping up as frequently as Sneetches on the beaches at a time of heightened global demand for marquee content.Susan Brandt, president and CEO of Dr. Seuss Enterprises, is in charge of the balancing act of making sure Dr.

Zack Sharf Ron Perlman slammed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis this week after he signed into law the controversial “Don’t Say Gay” bill on March 28. The “Hellboy” and “Don’t Look Up” actor posted a video to his Twitter page in which he called DeSantis a “fucking Nazi pig” and a “piece of shit.”  The legislation, officially titled the Parental Rights in Education Bill, bans kindergarten to third grade classrooms from discussing sexual orientation or gender identity topics.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorTony Dokoupil has recently traveled to Medyka in Poland, Miami and Minneapolis, too. Over the course of a career in journalism, he has visited all 50 states in the U.S.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe “Bridgerton” prequel series currently in the works at Netflix has found its full cast, Variety has learned.The untitled show, which was first announced in May 2021, centers on Queen Charlotte’s rise to prominence and power. It tells the story of how the young Queen’s marriage to King George sparked both a great love story and a societal shift, creating the world of the Ton inherited by the characters in Bridgerton.India Amarteifio is set to play the young Queen Charlotte in the series, while Corey Mylchreest will play young King George.

Zack Sharf Kevin Smith reacted to the news about Bruce Willis’ acting retirement and aphasia diagnosis by saying he “feels like an asshole” for publicly slamming the actor over a decade ago. Smith directed Willis and Tracy Morgan in the 2010 buddy comedy “Cop Out,” but the director’s relationship with Willis was tumultuous. On a 2011 episode of Marc Maron’s podcast, Smith said “it was fucking soul crushing” working with Willis.“It was difficult,” Smith said at the time about Willis.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorWhen the Grammy nominations were announced in November, the man who surprised everyone with the biggest stack — 11 — was Jon Batiste, known to TV audiences as Stephen Colbert’s musical director, and nominated this year for his wide-ranging album, “We Are,” and the soundtrack from Disney-Pixar’s “Soul.” His work in multiple genres makes him a kindred spirit as well as friend to composer-musician Terence Blanchard. Although Blanchard’s Grammy nominations come in jazz categories this year, his expansive vision made history when he became the first Black composer at the Metropolitan Opera, with his astounding work, “Fire Shut Up in My Bones.”The two join Variety for a conversation about awards, the folly of categorizing creativity and the healing power of music.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterNetflix is expanding its interactive content offerings, with the streamer ordering the interactive romantic comedy film “Choose Love” from Josann McGibbon.The cast includes Laura Marano (“The Royal Treatment”), Avan Jogia (“Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City”), Scott Michael Foster (“You”), and Jordi Webber (“Head High”). McGibbon (“Runaway Bride,” “Descendants”) is the writer and executive producer on the film, with Stuart McDonald (“A Perfect Pairing,” “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend”) directing. Robyn Snyder, Deborah Evans, Mel Turner, Axel Paton serve as producers.In the film, Cami Conway (Marano) has it all.

Former Westlife bandmate Brian McFadden has taken to social media to pay tribute to Tom Parker.Tom’s wife Kelsey, 32, announced the heartbreaking news today, March 30, that the singer had passed away aged 33 from cancer. In light of the tragic news, dozens of Tom’s celebrity friends have paid their condolences, with Brian, 41, describing the late father-of-two as his “brother”. Sharing a selfie of the pair of them on the slopes together, Brain wrote: “My heart is broken.

In West Philadelphia born and raised, Will Smith had plenty of siblings to hang out with on the playground “where I spent most of my days.” While the actor has gone on to much success, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star is clearly still very close to his three siblings. Even though he has a family of his own (including a son and daughter with his wife Jada Pinkett Smith), Will definitely has a special bond with his brother and sisters. Find out more about all three of Will’s siblings here!

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck showed off some sweet PDA once again while out with her 14-year-old daughter Emme for some batting practice. The Tender Bar actor wrapped up the “Jenny From The Block” singer in his arms and even snuck in a quick smooch at one point as Jennifer’s daughter took some swings in the batting cage. Take a look at the steamy snap here.

London is calling! After an extended trip across the pond, Tayshia Adams told HollywoodLife that she “got her groove back,” as she navigates the single life! The former Bachelorette star spoke to HL about her partnership with No7 and opened up about how she’s “ever-evolving” in this new chapter of life. “I went to London by myself did a solo trip, which I feel like every girl needs in their life! I had a little bit of me time and just just exploring and I feel like I just got my groove back!” she gushed. “I was just being me — and I think that just goes to show how important it is to do stuff for yourself! Putting time into you is the most valuable thing, and it has translated into almost every aspect of my life.”

Eric Church, 44, is getting heavy criticism after canceling his Saturday San Antonio, TX show on his Gather Again Tour to watch the No. 8 North Carolina Tar Heels at the NCAA Tournament in New Orleans, LA. The singer‘s supporters quickly shared tweets full of disappointment and anger after he announced the cancellation and reason for it in a message on Ticketmaster on March 30. He called the move the “most selfish” thing he’s asked of his fans, who he refers to as “the Church choir,” and explained his “passion” for the Final Four event comes as “a lifelong Carolina basketball fan.”

Emmy winner Carrie Preston (Claws, Dr. Death) will return to The Good Fight in Season 6—directing one episode, and reprising her fan-favorite role as attorney Elsbeth Tascioni.

Vogue spoke to master colorist at London's Larry King Salon for some expert insights into getting – and maintaining – the look. With looming at Larry King, myself and the color team have been working on new color trends, and one trend that is starting to stand out to us is Riviera brunette – or what we have named “beached brunette” in the salon.It’s very popular as we are going into spring/summer—hair is becoming more hyper-feminine and relaxed, and styling becomes more natural.It feels more natural and organic, almost as if the hair has been naturally lightened from sea salt and heat from the sun.This content can also be viewed on the site it from.This look is derived from past coloring techniques such as ombré and , involving depth at the root area, sun-kissed mid lengths, and in some cases even lighter ends to gain texture, interest and a bohemian soft contrast.This color can be achieved quite easily whether you’re brunette, , or have Afro textured hair, as it’s all about multi dimensional color. The key point for any colorist to achieve the Riviera brunette is keeping the form of the style seamless.I would recommend beach weaves, or if your hair is naturally or I recommend hair being left to dry naturally with minimal styling products.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said on Tuesday that it is investigating the dust-up between Will Smith and Chris Rock and asked for patience from its members in a letter amplifying the probe. "Sunday’s telecast of the 94th Oscars was meant to be a celebration of the many individuals in our community who did incredible work this past year.

Jennifer Garner is taking her hobbies to new heights! While the star is of course most known for her acting, she's expanding her resumé to include another passion of hers that she's now known for as well.MORE: Jennifer Garner wows fans with incredible Oscars look and unexpected reunionIn a departure from her acting career, Jennifer announced exciting career news that will have her still in front of the camera, but for entirely different reasons.She is taking her beloved Instagram series, Pretend Cooking Show, to the next level as she partners with an iconic cookware brand. WATCH: Jennifer shares behind the scenes secret to her killer bodyMORE: Jennifer Garner reveals how she is preparing for her 'dream role' with another beloved actressAs fans gushed and gushed over her showing them her cooking, what started as a fun way to showcase her cooking abilities has turned into a full-blown Instagram series, and brought collaborations even with cooking icons such as Ina Garten, who the actress is close friends with.The 13 Going on 30 actress shared a glimpse of her jaw-dropping kitchen and shared details from her childhood as she announced the news that Pretend Cooking Show would be partnering with legacy brand KitchenAid, whose electric mixer is instantly recognizable.She revealed in a post announcing the partnership that: "If my childhood had a soundtrack, my mom's @KitchenAidUSA hand mixer would be a greatest hit.

Chris Rock’s younger brother is not pleased with Will Smith’s apology at all!

The Senate narrowly advanced the nomination of Alvaro Bedoya to the Federal Trade Commission, as Democrats seek to end a deadlock on the commission and advance an agenda likely to take a harder line on corporation consolidation and tech giants.

EXCLUSIVE: Ravi Patel (Wonder Woman 1984), Eric Edelstein (Creepshow) and Johnny Jay Lee (NCIS: Los Angeles) are set as series regulars in CBS comedy pilot Rust Belt News, from The Simpsons writer and The Mindy Project exec producer Matt Warburton. They join previously announced cast members Rich Sommer, Lauren Lindsey Donzis, Jayma Mays, Bailey Gavulic, Bentley Green and Angel Laketa Moore.

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Apparently, Blac Chyna is not too happy about having let go some parts of her luxurious lifestyle!

EXCLUSIVE: The Ultimate Surfer has wiped out.

Dr. Seuss, the children’s book author who was a major supplier of content for television and film through such characters as The Grinch, the Cat in the Hat, and Horton Hears a Who, will be making a comeback of sorts in a new line of books.