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HOLLYWOOD─Eddie’s plan of unleashing absolute mayhem in the town of Maxine continued to unfold on this week’s episode of Tyler Perry’s “If Loving You is Wrong.” In the episode, ‘The Firm,’ it was a clear sign that trust between Larry and Ian were at odds, as Kelly’s case being thrown out continued to test the firm. Eddie tied to...

HELLO AMERICA!─There are special reasons why you consider someone SPECIAL. Simply because they never give up, no matter how tough the road forward seems. For some, it is an excuse to accept the condition they are experiencing and lean on others for survival. They refuse to look in the mirror and genuinely see who, or what they have become,...

UNITED STATES—The new decade is already shaping up to be a major turning point in how people live, work, play, and interact with one another. There’s an old theory that a new century takes about 20 years to get underway, culturally. Historically, that’s been true. The 1820’s and 1920’s were watersheds of change in many ways, and the 2020’s...

HOLLLYWOOD─I seriously cannot believe this, we are actually getting another installment in the popular 90s horror franchise “Scream.” Yes, there are still plenty of people wondering if this is a direct sequel, remake or reboot. As a fan of the franchise and the horror genre at large, even I cannot answer that question. What I can tell you is...

UNITED STATES—Bedding plants that go into the garden in spring are generally warm season or summer annuals. They should perform through summer until the weather gets too cool for them the following autumn. Bedding plants that go into the garden in autumn are generally cool season or winter annuals. They should perform through winter until the weather gets too...

SAN FRANCISCO—From Friday, May 15, until April 15, 2021, the San Francisco Arts Commission Galleries and the GLBT Historical Society are partnering to present 50 Years of Pride, a photo exhibit celebrating the history of San Francisco Pride. Once COVID-19 restrictions ease, the organizers will set up the exhibition for in-person viewing at San Francisco City Hall. An online version...

SAN FRANCISCO—On Sunday, May 17, American technology company Apple released a letter to their customers detailing how they will be reopening their doors. In the letter, Apple says that they have already opened up 100 of their over 500 stores globally, adding that “we were one of the first companies to close our stores.” All of Apple’s stores in China...

SAN FRANCISCO—Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi sent a company-wide email on Monday, May 18, announcing the closure of the company’s Pier 70 facility in downtown San Francisco. The company will also either shut down or consolidate 44 other offices worldwide. The Pier 70 facility, which spans over 130,000 square feet, has been home to the development of self-driving cars, air taxis,...

HOLLYWOOD─Death, murder, mayhem and utter chaos, that is how I can best describe the ABC series “How to Get Away with Murder.” Each season the series has revolved around an epic murder and the audience doing its best to put the pieces of the puzzle together before the big reveal. I will admit the series has done a terrific...

SAN FRANCISCO—A popular Bay Area bakery called Specialty’s is permanently closing all its locations on Tuesday, May 19, after 33 years in business. Founded in San Francisco in 1987 by CEOs Dawn Sandnes and Craig Saxton, the locally owned business was well-known for their homemade sandwiches and giant cookies. The COVID-19 pandemic has put a major financial strain on...