Blue-collar character actor Danny Aiello has died at age 86

He was an ex-union president who broke into acting in his 30s and remained a dependable player for decades, whether vicious or cuddly or some of each.

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Review: Eastwood shakes fist at media, authority in rocky ‘Richard Jewell’

Clint Eastwood uses tale of the '96 Olympic bombing to warn against powers that be

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Review: ‘Jumanji: The Next Level’ stuck in glitch mode

It's difficult to discern who or what you're supposed to care about in this busy sequel to the 2017 hit

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Taylor Swift calls out Scooter Braun during Billboard speech

Swift was awarded the first-ever woman of the decade honor during the 14th annual event Thursday night

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‘Richard Jewell’ reporter portrayal draws criticism

Wilde’s image was part of the original “Richard Jewell” movie poster; it’s not visible in the current image posted on the film’s official site

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Review: ‘The Two Popes’ takes on leadership, spirituality and friendship

Anthony Hopkins and Jonathan Pryce play the two figures at the center of a once-in-several-lifetimes changeover

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Review: Family trip hits a dead end in ‘Frankie’

Isabelle Huppert, Marisa Tomei and Greg Kinnear are among those drifting through this stiff family drama

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Collection of Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments on display at The Henry Ford

The Henry Ford recently acquired a comprehensive collection of 6,600 ornaments from an Indiana Hallmark retailer

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Ocasio-Cortez says Fox News airs ‘unmitigated racism’

Tucker Carlson said her district is “filled with garbage, litter and trash piled in public places” and is plagued by homelessness

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Kim Kardashian West sues doctor over ‘Vampire Facial’

The suit claims an Alabama doctor misused West’s image in promotional materials

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New book celebrates Eero Saarinen’s GM Tech Center

"Where Today Meets Tomorrow" celebrates Eero Saarinen's 1956 General Motors Technical Center.

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Striking portraits from Desiree Kelly at Detroit Public Library

"Then and Now" is a retrospective of portraits from Detroit artist Desiree Kelly, up through Mar. 2 at the Detroit Public Library Main Branch

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Dining and food news and events

GRiZMAS coffee helps nonprofit, Cadieux Cafe and Atwater team up for Belgian ale and more

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Ryan Reynolds says he related to Peloton actress’ plight

Reynolds thought the viral negativity was unfair, and said it’s “a situation that I’ve been in many times before” as an actor

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There’s a flurry of new restaurants openings this week

Pizza, noodles, burgers and more have debuted this week around town

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Lizzo is Time’s Entertainer of the Year. You expected someone else?

Lizzo, who’s toting eight shiny Grammy nominations with her as she heads into 2020, is Time’s 2019 Entertainer of the Year

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Cedar Point to open new boat ride, give away life time tickets

New ride to be called Snake River Expedition, park will give away 150 tickets for free admission for life

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‘Parasite,’ ‘Bombshell’ get a boost in SAG nominations

Scarlett Johansson received two nominations, “Parasite” scored a best ensemble nod and both “The Irishman” and “Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood”

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Grammy predictions: Lizzo and Billie Eilish will go home winners, as new acts triumph

The Grammy Awards can usually be counted on for a good head-to-head showdown.

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Diamond Jim Brady’s launches scholarship program

The longstanding restaurant originally opened in Detroit 65 years ago

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Bill Cosby sex assault verdict upheld; spokesman lashes out

In its ruling, the Superior Court affirmed the right of prosecutors to call other accusers to bolster their case

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Lizzo claps back with gratitude after twerking controversy

Social media exploded with fat shaming over Lizzo’s exposed, thong-covered backside as she danced at a Los Angeles Lakers game

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Streaming service taps Stephen Hawking to outdraw ESPN+, HBO

Unlikely success story, CuriosityStream, is a service for kids and adults that’s devoted to subjects like science and nature

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Senate panel OKs sports betting, online gaming

A Senate panel Tuesday morning passed a package of bills with nearly unanimous support that would shake up the state’s gaming landscape

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Marie Fredriksson of Swedish pop duo Roxette dies at 61

Marie Fredriksson, the female half of the Swedish pop duo Roxette, has died at age 61, her management agency said Tuesday

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Rare Rodin sculptures to be auctioned this weekend at DuMouchelles

Dumouchelles will auction two small sculptures by Auguste Rodin this weekend.

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Nick Cannon continues war of words with Eminem, with help from Suge Knight

An incarcerated Suge Knight weighs in with some choice words for Eminem on Cannon's "The Invitation"

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Paul Reubens bringing ‘Pee-wee’s Big Adventure’ tour to Fillmore Detroit

Tickets for the March 22 show go on sale this week

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Sesame Street puppeteer Caroll Spinney dies at age 85

Spinney gave Big Bird his warmth and Oscar the Grouch his growl for nearly 50 years on “Sesame Street”

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Golden snubs and surprises, including little ‘Cats’ love

Some Golden Globe nominations seemed like locks: Joaquin Phoenix, Tom Hanks, Adam Driver and Eddie Murphy, but others were shocks

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Led by ‘Marriage Story,’ Netflix dominates Golden Globe noms

Noah Baumbach’s divorce portrait “Marriage Story” leads the 77th Golden Globes with six nominations including best motion picture, drama

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‘Mocked’ by her bosses, award-winning CBS TV reporter was fired. Then she sued

Investigative reporter Michele Gillen spent her career rooting out injustice

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‘Frozen 2’ leads box office again; ‘Playmobil’ flops

“Frozen 2” will soon become the sixth Disney release this year to cross $1 billion

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Application period open for 2020 Kresge artist fellowships

Nine fellowships in live arts and nine more in film and music will be awarded to artists living and working in Wayne, Oakland or Macomb counties

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Kosovo, Albania to boycott Nobel Literature award ceremony

They’re protesting the award being given to Austrian writer Peter Handke who both countries link to the war in the former Yugoslavia

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South Africa wins Miss Universe with talk of leadership for women

Zozibini Tunzi blew everyone away with her quote on the importance of teaching young women leadership, and to “take up space”

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‘Benson,’ ‘Star Trek’ actor René Auberjonois has died at 79

René Auberjonois, a prolific actor best known for his roles on the television shows “Benson” and “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” has died

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Someone ate the $120,000 banana at Art Basel. Yes, really

By now you have probably heard of the now world-famous banana duct-taped to Emmanuel Perrotin’s outer gallery wall

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Golden Globes predictions for Monday’s nominations. And, yes, ‘Cats’ is eligible

Nominations for the 77th Golden Globes will be announced bright and early Monday morning

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Netflix executive touts ‘golden era’ of streaming service

The pace of production is showing no signs of slowing down as Disney and others are planning new products