The fascist who 'passed' for white | US news

 Posted on May 17, 2024  |  9 minutes  |  1851 words  |  Larita Shotwell

US newsThe fascist who 'passed' for whiteLawrence Dennis was a leading light in the American fascist movement of the 1930s. He was a fan of Hitler and a self-avowed anti-semite. Now a new book reveals that he was actually black - although even his wife didn't know. Gary Younge reportsLawrence Dennis was, arguably, the brains behind American fascism. He attended the Nuremberg rallies, had a personal audience with Mussolini, and met Nazi leaders; throughout the 1930s he provided the intellectual ballast for America's bourgeoning pro-fascist movement. [Read More]

All 50 Christmas Gifts Given in the Harry Potter Books, Ranked

 Posted on May 16, 2024  |  8 minutes  |  1695 words  |  Reinaldo Massengill

It makes total sense that J.K Rowling would choose to release more Harry Potter tales over the Christmas season, considering her original stories are by far the most festive of this era’s popular young-adult fantasy series. (You don’t see Katniss popping on a Santa hat, do you?) The wizarding world is not only obsessed with the festive merriment of the holidays — possibly to make up for the fact that poor, orphaned Harry had so many disappointing Christmases before arriving at Hogwarts — but that time of year is also often the setting for major plot events. [Read More]

Backstreet Boys' Brian Littrell and Wife Leighanne on Secret to Their 20-Year Marriage (Exclusive)

 Posted on May 16, 2024  |  5 minutes  |  1047 words  |  Martina Birk

Backstreet Boys' Brian Littrell and his wife, Leighanne, celebrated a major milestone on Sept. 2 -- their 20th wedding anniversary. ET exclusively sat down with the couple at their Atlanta home for their big wedding anniversary -- as well as their 17-year-old son, Baylee -- and they shared how they've been able to maintain such a strong marriage for two decades. The couple met on the set of the Backstreet Boys' music video for their 1997 hit, " [Read More]

Dollar General workers at a Florida store were left without a working restroom, OSHA says

 Posted on May 16, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  337 words  |  Jenniffer Sheldon

Redeem now A Dollar General store in Florida was cited for seven violations by OSHA inspectors. That included the lack of a functioning restroom for its workers. The OSHA area director criticized Dollar General for repeated safety violations. Dollar General workers at one of its Florida stores were left without a working restroom, according to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration.  Federal inspectors visited the discount store in Brandon, Florida back in January, where they found a total of seven violations. [Read More]

Music Industry Moves: Sabrina Carpenter Signs With Universal Music Publishing

 Posted on May 16, 2024  |  14 minutes  |  2951 words  |  Reinaldo Massengill

Breakthrough pop artist Sabrina Carpenter has inked an exclusive, worldwide publishing agreement with Universal Music Publishing Group. Carpenter just wrapped 80 sold-out shows internationally in support of her 2022 record “Emails I Can’t Send,” which debuted at No. [Read More]

Smooth as: how to care for your delicate silks

 Posted on May 16, 2024  |  5 minutes  |  1006 words  |  Martina Birk

Closet clinicLife and styleLegend about silk stretches back to 2640BC. Here’s how to keep it in the best possible shape in the 21st century Get more expert advice on caring for your clothes in our closet clinic series More so than other fabrics, the history of silk is shrouded in mystery and folklore, which feels apt for a fibre that is drawn from the cocoon of the silkworm. Its legend begins with the teenage wife of the Yellow Emperor. [Read More]

What to Watch on Netflix if You Love 'NCIS'

 Posted on May 16, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  614 words  |  Reinaldo Massengill

With the climate of streaming services going through some big changes and with more to come, die-hard fans of shows usually found on Netflix are bracing themselves for the days when their favorite series go off-platform. Among those possibly next to be cut is procedural crime drama NCIS, Naval Criminal Investigation Service, the popular JAG spinoff that inspired several spinoffs of its own. Newer seasons are already only available on CBS, with a full shift of all seasons looming in the possible future. [Read More]

15-Months After Split With Shakira, Gerard Pique to Reveal Everything AboutRelationship With Colomb

 Posted on May 15, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  481 words  |  Jenniffer Sheldon

Shakira and Gerard Pique stunned everyone when they parted ways last year. The Colombian singer found out that her partner had been cheating on her behind her back and immediately ended things with the soccer star. Following their break-up, Shakira continued to fire subliminal and direct shots at Pique, claiming him to be responsible for the split. Pique, despite hitting back with some subtle undertones, has never directly spoken on the issue. [Read More]

5 Years After Charleston Church Massacre, What Have We Learned?

 Posted on May 15, 2024  |  6 minutes  |  1190 words  |  Larita Shotwell

It's been five years since one of the most heinous racial killings in U.S. history when a white supremacist murdered nine worshippers at the historic Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, S.C. The massacre shocked the nation and prompted a racial dialogue in the city. Those same issues resonate today amid the national outcry over recent incidents of police brutality. Ethel Lee Lance, 70, was at Emanuel AME for Wednesday night Bible study on June 17, 2015 when a white stranger showed up, her daughter, Rev. [Read More]