Any Day Now star Annie Potts embodies white Everywoman on screen
In a scene from Lifetime’s Any Day Now Potts as Mary Elizabeth plays a conflicted white wife facing a courtroom win by her husband Collar who sues a black man. The article profiles Potts, her co stars Lorraine Toussaint and Chris Mulkey, the show’s themes of race and friendship, and Potts’ view of the series as about ideas and emotions.
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TV Anchors Prepare for GOP Convention Coverage
NBC News veteran Andres Mitchell and NBC Today producer Jet Zucker plan convention coverage in Philadelphia. ABC CBS and MSNBC teams will provide round-the-clock reports with references to past political moments and notable statements. Poe Snider announces final Twisted Sister album Never Let the Bastards Wear You Down due August 22.
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Eminem and Dr Dre to headline Source Hip Hop Awards
The Source Hip Hop Music Awards will feature Eminem performing with Dr Dre and appearances by Snoop Dogg Lil Kim Method Man and Redman and Migos Money Millionaires. The second annual broadcast is hosted by Da Brat Busta Rhymes and MoNique and debuts August 29 on UPN.
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Rainy Richmond Show Sparks Usual Nitty Gritty Duo Revival
John McEuen and Jammy Ibbotson hosted a rainy night in Richmond Virginia for NewsLine radio’s Out On the Blue Revue. Their vaudeville style impressed listeners prompting a Janetary Records disc project featuring stories and songs. Call NewsLine to hear a cut and tune in for more.
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Kathie Lee Gifford Faces Farewell at Live With Regis & Kathie Lee
Tom Shales of the Washington Post reflects on Kathie Lee Gifford’s long tenure on Live With Regis & Kathie Lee. He notes her charm and wit alongside public scrutiny and scandals, predicting mixed emotions as she departs. Gifford’s future plans and impact on viewers frame a portrait of a controversial yet beloved TV figure.
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Thomas and the Magic Railroad stars Baldwin and Fonda
A mixed review notes Alec Baldwin plays Mr. Conductor and Peter Fonda brings a melancholy tone to Thomas and the Magic Railroad a family film aimed at children. It praises special effects but criticizes child actors Mara Wilson Cody DeMains and the music while comparing to the Thomas TV series and Barney.
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