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'Doogie' Is Back. This Time, She's In Facing Down Sexism And Racism
A new Disney+ remake of Doogie Howser, MD stars Peyton Elizabeth Lee as the teenage medical prodigy. Lee is instantly endearing, with an energetic mixture of confidence and insecurities.
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Riz Ahmed is his own worst critic. His show 'Bait' explores that
(1.) Actor, writer, and producer RIZ AHMED. He’s nominated for an Emmy for his starring role in the Prime Video series “Bait” in which he plays a British Pakistani actor auditioning to be the next James Bond. AHMED is also a writer and creator of the series.
Dolly Parton lived her motto: 'More is more'
We remember DOLLY PARTON, singer, songwriter, actress, entrepreneur and philanthropist. PARTON died yesterday in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years old. Dolly Parton made her debut at the Grand Ole Opry in 1959 when she was just 13. Since then, she wrote thousands of songs, including "Coat of Many Colors," "Jolene" and "I Will Always Love You," which was later a hit for Whitney Houston. PARTON was one of the few performers who was successful enough to start her own theme park.
Cécile McLorin Salvant's latest album is her most daring yet
Jazz critic MARTIN JOHNSON reviews the new album by Cecil McLorin Salvant, “With Every Breath I Take.”
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