Lagos Soaps and Superstitious Hopes:Nollywood Dreamsand “The Pool Plays”

Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your accountsSaved for Latersection. Outfits got cheers and applause. And Biohs textsneedthis sort of richly realized world. Her work thrives in a hothouse: It does best in saturated air. Biohs new comedyNollywood Dreamsis no exception. As in the Ghanaian and Nigerian films that inspired Biohs play (Beyonce: The Presidents Daughteris available onYouTube! ), the plot leans soap-opera with a hidden side of social anguish....

November 11, 2021 · 2 min · 291 words · Christine Thomas

Love LifeRecap: Bro Code

Love Life Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your accountsSaved for Latersection. Marcus hasnt had an easy time. Bullets are faster than legs, right? No one else is laughing. Contrary to the title,Love Lifeis not really about love. The show has always used relationships as a lens to create the full portrait of its protagonist. But thats in the nature of the show. His actions have consequences....

November 11, 2021 · 2 min · 383 words · Jason Mercado

Love LifeRecap: Letting the Mask Down

Love Life Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your accountsSaved for Latersection. Did anyone elses heart drop when they realized this was going to be a pandemic episode? But thats the problem with trying to be the first. What can you say without the hindsight needed to fully comprehend how the pandemic era has affected the world? How can you define this moment in time when it isnt even over yet?...

November 11, 2021 · 2 min · 419 words · Cindy James

Love LifeRecap: Reconnection

Love Life Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your accountsSaved for Latersection. Welcome to the Mia episode! It has been a long time coming, but were finally here. There was a moment in Becca Evans, Part II that was actually pretty telling. After Mia vents to Marcus about her string of unsuccessful relationships, he suggests dating someone like her. And actually maybe have it work out for once?...

November 11, 2021 · 2 min · 313 words · Bryan Avila

Love LifeSeason-Finale Recap: Final Draft

Love Life Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your accountsSaved for Latersection. Epilogue suggests finality a neat bow to be wrapped onLove Lifes gift of a season. Hes learned from his mistakes and knows for certain now that love takes work and constant commitment. He just has to put in the effort to light the fire. The saga of Marcus has continually prodded at the question of who this man is....

November 11, 2021 · 2 min · 307 words · Margaret Webster

Roy Wood Jr. Won’t Stop Pushing Stand-up Forward

Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your accountsSaved for Latersection. I was talking to a stand-up the other day, andRoy Wood Jr.came up. Almost in unison, we both said, Best comedian working. For as great as he is right now, its maybe even more exciting where hell go next. Below, you’re free to read an excerpt from the transcript or listen to the full episode....

November 11, 2021 · 2 min · 415 words · Matthew Williams

RuPaul’s Drag Race U.K.Recap: A Star Is Bored

RuPauls Drag Race U.K. Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your accountsSaved for Latersection. Watching this season ofRuPauls Drag Race U.K.is a little bit like, well, watching a bad drag performance. That was especially true this episode when, once again, the competition went absolutely nowhere. Were all winners, were all losers. Not only were all the critiques favorable Oh, sorry. last season also ended without a final-three elimination....

November 11, 2021 · 3 min · 446 words · Tina Powell

The Challenge: Spies, Lies & AlliesRecap: Green With Envy

The Challenge Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your accountsSaved for Latersection. I knew this underdog triumph was approaching; I just didnt know it would feel this good. Mainly, Amanda doesnt like Tori and thinks shes an overrated competitor. This is an observation Ive been waiting for someone to make. Josh says he wants to run a final with Kaycee and Nany. Meanwhile, Big T wants to move to the Sapphire Cell....

November 11, 2021 · 3 min · 435 words · Heather Thompson

The Highs, Lows, and Whoas of the 2021 CMA Awards

Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your accountsSaved for Latersection. But some of the 2020 CMAs problems still persist. Here are the highs, lows, and whoas of the night. WHOA: Miranda Lambert reminds us why we love her. And all on her birthday, no less! His opening monologue didnt quite overcome that pressure. The highlight of the opening, though? (They were right.) WHOA: Eric Church (and Joanna Cotten) burning up Heart on Fire....

November 11, 2021 · 2 min · 330 words · Lauren Martinez

YellowstoneIs Defying the Streaming Model

Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your accountsSaved for Latersection. As it turns out, not only was the reported figure legit, it actuallyundersoldthe shows performance. Unless you buy the show, its the bundle or bust. It doesnt need an algorithm to recommend it check out a modern-dayDallas. We have seen this pattern before, most notably withBreaking Bad. It took short-term profit over investing in the future of its own streaming play....

November 11, 2021 · 2 min · 243 words · George Greene

Yes, Adele Has Probably Seen Your Carnival Memes

Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your accountsSaved for Latersection. Adelehas had a rough Saturn return, you guys. Why would they write that if theyve followed me for ten years? But in reality, thats not their responsibility. In reality, their responsibility as a fan is to want a good record and to hope I deliver. So I took it with a pinch of salt, and it was fine....

November 11, 2021 · 1 min · 153 words · Courtney Li

‘Start the Healing’ With the First Track Off Korn’s 14th Studio Album

Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your accountsSaved for Latersection. Its been a year of ups and downs for Korn, vis-a-vis their place in our collective consciousness. On the plus side, it turns outAaliyah was a Korn freak. The group started working on their 14th album,Requiem, at the start of the COVID lockdown. The tease for a new track began days ago, perLoudwire, with a cryptic billboard....

November 11, 2021 · 1 min · 96 words · Kristi Russell

“The Muzzle Will Be Gone”: How Britney Spears Could Win Her Life Back on Friday

Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your accountsSaved for Latersection. Whenaudio leaked after Spearss June hearing, Judge Penny put stringent security measures in place. Spears has said she doesnt want to undergo an evaluation for the conservatorship to end. Is the judge likely to grant her wishes? It looks like everybody is in agreement that they support her being off it immediately. Will the conservatorship end on Friday?...

November 11, 2021 · 2 min · 298 words · Dr. Andre Carr