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In the context of his 2021 conviction for disorderly conduct, stemming from accusations that he orchestrated a racist and homophobic attack against himself in 2019 and lied to Chicago police about it, being reexamined by the Illinois Supreme Court, Jussie Smollett is once again appearing on the big screen in the movie “The Lost Holliday“, where he takes on multiple roles as star, director, co-writer, and producer.

Last week, an unusual collection of 1950s European cars took up valuable parking spaces on Lexington Avenue and 75th Street in New York City. A sleek Jaguar XK120 and a shiny red Allard K2, both valued at six figures, were interspersed with a pastel Citroen H-Type work van. On the opposite side of the avenue, there were three Citroen Traction Avant sedans mirroring these cars. Nearby was the classic French bistro Orsay, its front boasting a mahogany exterior under a striped canopy adorned with Parisian Metro-style Art Nouveau lettering. The curb to the facade was bustling with the typical scene of an NYC film set – tables filled with soda cans and snack bags, production assistants guiding pedestrians, technicians holding up large reflectors to manage the light.

Mayor Roberto Gualtieri of Rome has a statement for President Emmanuel Macron of France: “It’s simply not appropriate to try and intimidate or meddle with Netflix’s plans for the next season of Emily in Paris. It’s just not how things are done,” he shared with The Hollywood Reporter Roma.

As a die-hard fan of TV shows, I can’t contain my excitement for Season 4 of Abbott Elementary, which is set to air in 2024! What’s got me really buzzing is the long-awaited crossover with the gang from It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. With all the speculation about what will happen when these hilarious characters collide, it’s no wonder fans are eager for answers. Unfortunately, the showrunners have kept tight-lipped about the specifics of the storyline. However, a recent announcement by the Abbott team has put my mind at ease regarding one concern I had about this TV event.

Many believe that tragedy is a key ingredient in comedy, but for some of stand-up’s brightest stars, tragedy unfortunately marked the end of their careers on stage. Regrettably, numerous beloved comedians left us too soon, despite having much more to share with their audiences. Remarkably, these comedians who we dearly miss continue to bring laughter into our lives even today with their timeless jokes.