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Virus Delays Filming Of 2 Seasons Of ‘Atlanta’ Until 2021

But COVID-19 safety concerns and the intricate task of coordinating a lengthy shoot hindered production, said Landgraf. One season is to be shot primarily in Europe and the other in Atlanta.

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Earn and Paper Boi were last seen flying to Europe on “Atlanta,” but they won’t touch down until sometime next year.

The acclaimed FX comedy starring creator Donald Glover as Earn and Brian Tyree Henry as his rapper cousin will begin its pandemic-delayed production in the first half of 2021, FX Networks Chairman John Landgraf said Wednesday.

Glover and the other series’ writers have completed the scripts for seasons three and four, with plans to tape them back to back.

But COVID-19 safety concerns and the intricate task of coordinating a lengthy shoot hindered production, said Landgraf. One season is to be shot primarily in Europe and the other in Atlanta.

A lag time already was expected for the return of the Emmy-winning “Atlanta,” which last aired new episodes in May 2018. Earlier this year, Landgraf suggested season three would debut in January 2021, with season four likely to follow that fall.

Landgraf didn’t venture a guess on when the show would be rescheduled, but during an online news conference promised the earliest possible “concrete answer.”

He called the situation heartbreaking “because I love the show so much and want it to be a part of our schedule always.”

Another FX series, “Fargo,” suffered less from the industry-wide production shutdown caused by the coronavirus. Nine of the anthology series’ planned 11 episodes were shot before COVID-19 hit and, with safety protocols in place, taping on the remaining two was completed earlier this week in Chicago, Landgraf said.

Its fourth season, debuting Sept. 27, tells the story of rival crime families in 1950s Kansas City. Chris Rock is part of the ensemble cast that includes Jason Schwartzman, Ben Whishaw, Jessie Buckley and Timothy Olyphant.

 

Cardi B Files For Divorce From Migos’ Rapper Offset

The Grammy-winning rapper filed the divorce documents Tuesday in Atlanta, according to a Fulton County Courthouse filing. She said there are “no prospects for a reconciliation” for marriage with Offset.

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cardi B has filed for divorce from Migos’ rapper Offset, claiming her marriage was “irretrievably broken.”

The Grammy-winning rapper filed the divorce documents Tuesday in Atlanta, according to a Fulton County Courthouse filing. She said there are “no prospects for a reconciliation” for marriage with Offset.

Cardi B, using her birth name Belcalis Marlenis Almanzar, is seeking primary physical and legal custody of their 2-year-old daughter, Kulture. She also wants Offset, whose real name is Kiari Kendrell Cephus, to pay child support and her legal expenses.

The hip-hop stars have had a rocky marriage since they secretly wed in 2017. The couple broke up the following year, but eventually decided to work things out.

An email seeking comment was sent to her representatives.

A hearing in the case is scheduled for Nov. 4.

First Volume Of Barack Obama’s Memoir Coming Nov. 17

“In the book, I’ve also tried to give readers a sense of the personal journey that Michelle and I went through during those years, with all the incredible highs and lows. And finally, at a time when America is going through such enormous upheaval, the book offers some of my broader thoughts on how we can heal the divisions in our country going forward and make our democracy work for everybody — a task that won’t depend on any single president, but on all of us as engaged citizens.”

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NEW YORK (AP) — The first volume of former President Barack Obama’s memoir is coming out Nov. 17, two weeks after Election Day. It’s called “A Promised Land” and will cover his swift and historic rise to the White House and his first term in office.

The publication date for the second volume has not yet been determined.

“I’ve spent the last few years reflecting on my presidency, and in ‘A Promised Land’ I’ve tried to provide an honest accounting of my presidential campaign and my time in office: the key events and people who shaped it; my take on what I got right and the mistakes I made; and the political, economic, and cultural forces that my team and I had to confront then — and that as a nation we are grappling with still,” Obama said in a statement Thursday.

“In the book, I’ve also tried to give readers a sense of the personal journey that Michelle and I went through during those years, with all the incredible highs and lows. And finally, at a time when America is going through such enormous upheaval, the book offers some of my broader thoughts on how we can heal the divisions in our country going forward and make our democracy work for everybody — a task that won’t depend on any single president, but on all of us as engaged citizens.”

Obama’s book, like his previous ones, will be released by Crown, a division of Penguin Random House.

The 768-page book is the most anticipated presidential memoir in memory, as much or more because of the quality of the writing than for any possible revelations. He has been called the most literary president since Abraham Lincoln and has already written two highly praised, million-selling books: “Dreams from My Father” and “The Audacity of Hope,” both of which have been cited as aiding his presidential run in 2008 and making him the country’s first Black president.

Even with a substantial list price of $45, “A Promised Land” is virtually guaranteed to sell millions of copies, and has an announced first printing of 3 million. But it will face challenges far different from most presidential memoirs, and even from former first lady Michelle Obama’s blockbuster book, “Becoming,” which came out two years ago and has sold more than 10 million copies.

Because of the pandemic, the former president will likely be unable to have the spectacular arena tour that Michelle Obama had, what was then an unprecedented launch for a political book. Barack Obama also may find his book coming out at a time when the Nov. 3 election is still undecided and the country far more preoccupied with who the next president will be than with events of the past.

Obama has taken longer than most recent presidents to complete his memoir, with the first volume coming nearly four years after the end of his second term. (George W. Bush’s “Decision Points,” a single volume, came within two years). He has been writing during unusual times, even before the pandemic spread earlier this year. His successor in the White House, Donald Trump, has attacked and upended achievements of the Obama administration ranging from the Iran nuclear treaty to “Obamacare.”

Obama is not the first president to publish more than one volume of memoirs; Dwight Eisenhower also wrote two. But he had been expected to write just one when Penguin Random House first announced, in February 2017, a multimillion joint publication deal with Barack and Michelle Obama. On Thursday, Crown Publisher David Drake cited the scale of Obama’s ambition to write a book that captures the experiences of being president and offers an inspiring story for young people.

“As his writing progressed and the scope of the memoirs continued to grow, he ultimately decided to write two volumes,” Drake said.

The November release will be welcomed not only by Obama readers, but by booksellers and fellow publishers who anticipate that the massive demand for “A Promised Land” will raise sales for everyone. Its popularity may also present another complication: The publishing industry has struggled with chronic printing shortages in the U.S. over the past two years, leading to frequent delays. Drake said that Crown had taken several measures to minimize disruption, from printing one-third of the copies in Germany to arranging for a U.S. plant that had been scheduled to close in October to remain open for two additional months.

“The president’s book should not impact the U.S. print market more significantly than other major bestsellers of late,” Drake said.

 

Special Devices Sought To Control White House Protesters

National Guard official says the federal government was considering using heat rays and loud music to break up protests in Lafayette Square.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — A military whistleblower says federal officials sought some unusual crowd control devices — including one that’s been called a “heat ray” — to deal with protesters outside the White House on the June day that law enforcement forcibly cleared Lafayette Square.

In written responses to questions from a House committee, National Guard Maj. Adam DeMarco said the Defense Department’s lead military police officer for the National Capital Region sent an email asking if the D.C. National Guard possessed a long-range acoustic device — used to transmit loud noises — or an “Active Denial System,” the so-called heat ray.

Use of either the acoustic device or the Active Denial System would have been a significant escalation of crowd control for the Guard members, particularly since the Defense officials ordered that the Guard troops not be armed when they went into D.C.

Law enforcement personnel were armed. And although active-duty military troops were sent to the region, they remained at bases outside the District in case they were needed but never actually entered the District.

The Active Denial System was developed by the military nearly two decades ago, and was unveiled to the public around 2007. It’s not clear that it’s ever actually been used in combat, although there are reports it has deployed.

The system, which emits a directed beam of energy that causes a burning heat sensation, was considered a non-lethal way to control crowds, particularly when it may be difficult to tell the enemy from innocent civilians in war zones. Use of the device appeared to stall amid questions about whether it actually caused more serious injuries or burns than initially thought.

The Long Range Acoustic Device, also called a sound cannon, sends out loud messages or sounds and has been used by law enforcement to disperse crowds. The U.S. military has, in recent years, ordered the LRAD for the Navy’s Military Sealift Command to be used by ships to hail or warn other vessels.

The Trump administration has said that vicious attacks by protesters led federal forces to turn on what appeared to be a largely peaceful crowd June 1 in the square in front of the White House. Law enforcement and security officers that night clubbed and punched protesters and unleashed mounted officers and chemical agents against them in one of the most controversial confrontations at the height of this year’s nationwide protests over the killing of Black people at the hands of police.

The forceful clearing of Lafayette Square, long one of the nation’s most prominent venues for demonstrations, came minutes before President Donald Trump appeared in the area, on his way to stage a photo event in front of a historic church nearby.

Monica Hopkins On Shooting Death Of 18-Year-Old Deon Kay By DC Police

My guest is Monica Hopkins – Executive Director of ACLU of the District of Columbia.

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Tonight, we’re talking about shooting of 18-year-old Deon Kay by DC police and the department’s approach to gun violence in the city.  My guest is Monica Hopkins – Executive Director of ACLU of the District of Columbia.

Barack Obama Memoir On The Way

The former president’s memoir will be released November 17th.

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NEW YORK (AP) — The first volume of former President Barack Obama’s memoir is coming out Nov. 17, two weeks after Election Day. It’s called “A Promised Land” and will cover his swift and historic rise to the White House and his first term in office.

The publication date for the second volume has not yet been determined.

“I’ve spent the last few years reflecting on my presidency, and in ‘A Promised Land’ I’ve tried to provide an honest accounting of my presidential campaign and my time in office: the key events and people who shaped it; my take on what I got right and the mistakes I made; and the political, economic, and cultural forces that my team and I had to confront then — and that as a nation we are grappling with still,” Obama said in a statement Thursday.

Obama’s book, like his previous ones, will be released by Crown, a division of Penguin Random House.

The 768-page book is the most anticipated presidential memoir in memory, as much or more because of the quality of the writing than for any possible revelations. He has been called the most literary president since Abraham Lincoln and has already written two highly praised, million-selling books: “Dreams from My Father” and “The Audacity of Hope,” both of which have been cited as aiding his presidential run in 2008 and making him the country’s first Black president.

Even with a substantial list price of $45, “A Promised Land” is virtually guaranteed to sell millions of copies, and has an announced first printing of 3 million. But it will face challenges far different from most presidential memoirs, and even from former first lady Michelle Obama’s blockbuster book, “Becoming,” which came out two years ago and has sold more than 10 million copies.

Because of the pandemic, the former president will likely be unable to have the spectacular arena tour that Michelle Obama had, what was then an unprecedented launch for a political book. Barack Obama also may find his book coming out at a time when the Nov. 3 election is still undecided and the country far more preoccupied with who the next president will be than with events of the past.

Obama has taken longer than most recent presidents to complete his memoir, with the first volume coming nearly four years after the end of his second term. (George W. Bush’s “Decision Points,” a single volume, came within two years). He has been writing during unusual times, even before the pandemic spread earlier this year. His successor in the White House, Donald Trump, has attacked and upended achievements of the Obama administration ranging from the Iran nuclear treaty to “Obamacare.”

Obama is not the first president to publish more than one volume of memoirs; Dwight Eisenhower also wrote two. But he had been expected to write just one when Penguin Random House first announced, in February 2017, a multi-million joint publication deal with Barack and Michelle Obama. On Thursday, Crown Publisher David Drake cited the scale of Obama’s ambition to write a book that captures the experiences of being president and offers an inspiring story for young people.

“As his writing progressed and the scope of the memoirs continued to grow, he ultimately decided to write two volumes,” Drake said.

The November release will be welcomed not only by Obama readers, but by booksellers and fellow publishers who anticipate that the massive demand for “A Promised Land” will raise sales for everyone. Its popularity may also present another complication: The publishing industry has struggled with chronic printing shortages in the U.S. over the past two years, leading to frequent delays. Drake said that Crown had taken several measures to minimize disruption, from printing one-third of the copies in Germany to arranging for a U.S. plant that had been scheduled to close in October to remain open for two additional months.

“The president’s book should not impact the U.S. print market more significantly than other major bestsellers of late,” Drake said.

WHUT-TV’s Movie Theater Thursday’s

This evenings free film screening and panel discussion of ” A More or Less Perfect Union”.

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We are joining up again this morning with our sister station WHUT- TV for more great movies.  This Thursday WHUT is hosting a free community film screening and panel discussion of “A More Or Less Perfect Union, A personal Exploration by Judge Douglas Ginsburg.  My special guest is Krystal Branton – WHUT Community Outreach Director

WHUT TV presents Movie Theater Thursdays this Thursday, September 17th at 6:30pm it’s a free community film screening and panel discussion of “A More or Less Perfect Union.  It’s free with RSVP at perfectunionwhut.eventbrite.com or go here:

 Tune in to Taking it to the Streets, weekday mornings at 6:15, 7:08 and 8:40 on the Steve Harvey Morning Show on 96.3 WHUR.

Follow me on facebook and twitter at @bobbygailes for updates and to stay connected.

 

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COVID-19 Financial Hardships For Households Of Color

The coronavirus pandemic is hitting many households of people of color particularly hard.

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A new poll finds that the COVID-19 pandemic is having a major financial impact on communities of color.   According to the poll, near four-in 10 Latino, Black and Native American households say they have used all or most of their savings during the pandemic.  The poll was conducted by National Public Radio, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Harvard School of Public Health.

DC Water Town Hall Tonight

Answers and help for DC residents affected by last week’s storm may be coming tonight at the DC Water town hall.

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Tonight DC residents may get some answers and help regarding flooding and sewage back-up issues that many suffered following last week’s storm.   DC Water officials say the meeting is aimed primarily at residents who live along the most heavily impacted areas of the flood but all DC residents are invited to participate.  The virtual town hall begins at 6:30 pm.  You can find more information about the town hall at DCWater.com. 

The YMCA’s Annual Thingamajig Invention Convention Will Be A Virtual Event

This virtual event will be keeps our youth engaged in STEM.

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The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is gearing up for its annual 2020 Thingamajig Invention Convention.  This year’s event is going viral September 19th where dozens of youth will get a chance to showcase their creativity.  My guest is Janice Williams – Senior Vice President for Program Development for YMCA of Metropolitan Washington

2020 Thingamajig Goes Virtual September 19th.  The invention convention is designed as a strategy to connect children to the importance and relevance of science and technology in all aspects of living.  Youth are encouraged to design, build, and present their original prototypes in the invention convention.  The virtual STEM will be streamed on YouTube.  For more information go here:

 

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Study: Police Misconduct and Wrongful Convictions

New study links police and prosecutor misconduct to wrongful convictions. Thousands of cases studied over 30 years.

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It is a story as old as policing in America… police misconduct leading to wrongful convictions. But a new study just released by the National Registry of Exonerations out of The University of Michigan School of Law,  found there are new facts behind that old story.  We talk about the study and what it means as the nation continues to grapple with the issue of police reform and the relationship between law enforcement and the community.

Resources:

Government Misconduct and Convicting the Innocent

Samuel Gross, Co-Founder, National Registry of Exonerations (not pictured)

Justin Hansford, Director, Thurgood Marshall Civil Rights Center at the Howard University School of Law

 

***UPDATE*** Louisville Settles In Breonna Taylor Civil Case

City to pay $12M to Breonna Taylor’s mom, reform police

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer says the city has agreed to a settlement with the family of Breonna Taylor that includes a $12 million payment and police reforms after the Black woman was fatally shot by police who burst into her home at night. Taylor’s death sparked months of protests in Louisville and calls nationwide for the officers to be criminally charged. The state’s attorney general is investigating police actions in the March 13 fatal shooting. The lawsuit, filed in April by Taylor’s mother, alleged the police used flawed information when they obtained a “no-knock” warrant to enter the 26-year-old woman’s apartment in March.

All-New WHUR Gospel Experience Announced

Jacquie Gales Webb, Winston Chaney, Tracy Morgan and Anthony Brown announced the new 96.3 WHUR Gospel lineup.

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Jacquie Gales Webb, Winston Chaney, Tracy Morgan and Anthony Brown announced the new 96.3 WHUR Gospel lineup.

Monday through Friday from 5 – 6a Morning Inspirations with Tracy Morgan

Sunday 5 a – 8a Wake Up With Winston Chaney

Sunday 8a – 11a Gospel Spirit with Jacquie Gales Webb

Sunday 12:15p – 2p Blessings On Blessings Radio with Anthony Brown

Rare Essence To Celebrate 45 Years with Guest Snoop Dogg

Rare Essence also talks about how the band linked up with Snoop Dogg for the new single “Hit The Floor” they are about to release at the anniversary event!

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September 19, Rare Essence celebrates 45 years with a virtual show that promises to be one of the best shows you are gonna see….ever! The band sat down with me to talk about their amazing history that included stories about famous gogo battles between them, EU and more! Rare Essence also talks about how the band linked up with Snoop Dogg for the new single “Hit The Floor” they are about to release at the anniversary event!

Major Movement In the Breonna Taylor Civil Case

Press conference expected this afternoon to release details of settlement in the case between the family of Breonna Taylor and Louisville, Kentucky.

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(Tuesday, September 15, 2020) – The city of Louisville and the family of Breonna Taylor have reportedly reached a financial settlement in her death.  According to numerous reports, that deal will be announced later Tuesday.

Taylor was the 26-year-old Black woman who was shot to death by police in her apartment back in March. Her killing has touched off months of protests around the country.  Details of the settlement are said to include a cash payout and sweeping police reforms.

The settlement does not impact the ongoing state investigation by Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron into whether the officers who raided Taylor’s apartment should face criminal charges in her death.  That probe is still ongoing.  The U.S. Justice Department is also investigating the case.

Taylor was fatally shot by police on March 13th when plainclothes officers burst into her home carrying out a so-called no-knock search warrant in the middle of the night.  She and her boyfriend thought the officers were intruders.  The boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, fired a shot with a gun he legally owned.

15-Year Old Podcaster Pouring Back

Offering a platform for youth to express themselves.

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We are spotlighting one of our talented youth in the DMV.  15-year-old Sydney Collins is a podcaster paying it forward with her platform to help other youth cope in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.  My guest this morning is Sydney Collins – 15-year-old podcaster

Sydney Collins is a 15-year-old podcaster who started her format as a way to inspire other youth during the coronavirus crisis.  She hosts a weekly podcast featuring other youth talking about a range of topics.

 

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Conversation With Howard University President Dr. Wayne Frederick

Bloomberg Philanthropies donates nearly $33 million to the Howard University College of Medicine.

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Howard University makes a huge jump in the US News and World Report College rankings.  There’s also a  big donation jump for the College of Medicine and there’s much more happening for the university.  We talk to the Dr. Wayne Frederick about the details.

 

Alexandria Approves New Face Mask Ordinance

The new ordinance is similar to those in the District and Maryland.

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(Alexandria, VA) — In an attempt to stop the spread of COVID-19, the Alexandria City Council approved an ordinance that expands the state’s face mask order. Starting October 1st, if a person is outside in public space and they cannot socially distance from other people they will be required to wear a mask. Mayor Justin Wilson believes the new ordinance will help slow the spread of the virus. The mayor said the new ordinance is similar to those in the District and Maryland.

Mary J. Blige On Her ‘Power Book II: Ghost’ Character

Mary J. Blige discusses her character ‘Monet’ in “Power Book II: Ghost,” sharing where her inspiration came from and what it was life to play such a strong character.

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Mary J. Blige discusses her character ‘Monet’ in “Power Book II: Ghost,” sharing where her inspiration came from and what it was life to play such a strong character.

#MaryJBlige #PowerBook #Ghost

Anthony Brown and Winston Chaney Join 96.3 WHUR Family

In memory of our Patrick, Sundays and almost everyday, the WHUR GOSPEL EXPERIENCE is making YOUR life better!

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96.3 will forever celebrate Patrick Ellis and now we’re keeping his legacy going with the all new WHUR GOSPEL EXPERIENCE!  First you know that Tracy Morgan starts each weekday off with Morning Inspirations before Steve Harvey and we’re turning up Sunday morning too.  Welcome DMV radio icon Winston Chaney to 96.3 with Wake Up With Winston from 5 to 8am!  Then, Jacquie Gales Webb moves from after service to before to take over Gospel Spirit from 8 to 11am!  Finally, we’re giving you Group Therapy as WHUR presents the one and only Anthony Brown with his all-new Blessings On Blessings Radio show from 12:15 to 2pm!  In memory of our Patrick, Sundays and almost everyday, the WHUR GOSPEL EXPERIENCE is making YOUR life better!

Helping Alexandria Residents Strive and Thrive

The Workforce Development Center is offering employment services and workshops.

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As the DMV adapts to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Alexandria’s Workforce Development Center is providing free job skills training and employment placement assistance for Alexandria residents.  My guest is Linda Gordon Gilmore – Business and Community Partnership Manager for the City of Alexandria Workforce Development Center.

The Workforce Development Center has launched “Strive & Thrive” to support Alexandria’s workforce and employers by offering events, services and training remotely and online.

 

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African-Americans And The COVID-19 Vaccine

Join WHUR News for a special two-part series of the Daily Drum as we present “Making It Plain… African-Americans and the COVID-19 Vaccine” Wednesday, September 16 and Thursday, September 17 at 7 PM.

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A vaccine against the coronavirus is possibly just months away. Are you ready to get vaccinated? Join WHUR News for a special two-part series of the Daily Drum as we present “Making It Plain… African-Americans and the COVID-19 Vaccine” Wednesday, September 16 and Thursday, September 17 at 7 PM. Here are the facts from Black experts about clinical trials, the vaccine and our best defense against the pandemic. “Making It Plain” is presented in partnership with the Black Coalition Against COVID-19. Join the conversation #VaccineTownHall.

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Courtship During The Coronavirus Pandemic

Is this best or worst time to look for love?

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For a whole lot of single, unattached people, the pandemic shutdown has been a lonely time.  If you were used to going out on a date or two… or 12 before the pandemic, that part of your life probably changed dramatically with the virus hit.  Restaurants, bars, churches and other places where people gather were closed. That left few if any options to meet or date.  We’re talking about courtship in the time of the coronavirus.  How is it done?  Should it be done?  What are the risks and advantages?

Guests:

Reginald Smith, Certified Relationship Coach

Bershawn Shaw, International Motivational Speaker

Prosecutors Become Witnesses In George Floyd Case

Several Prosecutors Disqualified From Participating In George Floyd Case

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(Minneapolis, MN)  —  Several prosecutors are being disqualified from the case against the former Minneapolis cops accused of killing George Floyd.  A Minnesota judge said today Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman and three others should not have held a private meeting with the medical examiner over Floyd’s death.  The four are now considered witnesses and can be called to the stand during trial.  Defense attorneys attempted to argue for a change of venue citing the publicity of Floyd’s death on Memorial Day, but no decision has been made.  Protesters also gathered outside the Hennepin County Family Justice Center calling for the officers to be convicted and thrown in jail.  They also wore masks and laid on the ground for almost nine minutes, the same amount of time a former officer is accused of putting his knee on Floyd’s neck.

The Frank Ski Show with Nina Brown feat. Jagged Edge

Jagged Edge took a minute from their rehearsal to chop it up with @frankski and @peninabrown on @whurfm ! They talk about the group’s longevity, how they make it work & of course, new music! And you will never guess who has a Tinder account & an Only Fans page!!! 👀😂

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Today R&B group Jagged Edge stopped by The Frank Ski Show with Nina Brown, to talk about new music. Check out the full video below to see what Jagged Edge had to say!

Sending a Big “Thank You” to Jagged Edge for stopping by The @FrankSkiShow with Nina Brown.  To find out more about Jagged Edge and everything they talked about during the interview.. click here www.officialje.com

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The Fight Against Sickle Cell Disease

The Cure Sickle Cell Now Move-On Event takes place throughout the month of September.

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September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month and the Howard University Center for Sickle Cell Disease has a host of activities planned virtually all month to keep you informed and engaged.  My guest is Barbara Harrison – Asst. Director of Community Outreach at the Howard University Center for Sickle Cell Disease

The Howard University Center for Sickle Cell Disease is hosting virtual events all month long to raise awareness.  It’s called Cure Sickle Cell Now Move-On event.  Activities include walking, running, cycling, Zumba, boot camps and more.   For more information and to register go to eventbrite.com and search for “Cure Sickle Cell Now”.

 

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‘Girlfriends’ Now Streaming On Netflix

“I’m excited to have a home that allows me the creative freedom and support to do what I do best — paint portraits and murals of women, Black people and anyone else whose story is missing from this golden age of television. Representation matters and so does who you build with — I can’t wait to work closely with Channing Dungey and her team to launch some great stories,” Akil said.

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Who’s up for some binge-watching this weekend? That’s exactly what’ll be going down in my home because “Girlfriends” is now streaming on Netflix. The popular sitcom – starring Tracee Ellis Ross, Golden Brooks, Persia White – aired 20 years ago for eight seasons.

Tracee Ellis Ross had this to say on Twitter:

Social media is going CRAZY!

Executive Producer Mara Brock Akil spoke to The Hollywood Reporter:

“It is a dream to partner with the force of Netflix, for we have the same goals — telling human stories for a global audience,” Akil said. “I’m excited to have a home that allows me the creative freedom and support to do what I do best — paint portraits and murals of women, Black people and anyone else whose story is missing from this golden age of television. Representation matters and so does who you build with — I can’t wait to work closely with Channing Dungey and her team to launch some great stories.”

The publication went on to say the Girlfriends, The Game, Being Mary Jane and Black Lightning exec producer inked a multiple-year pact with Netflix and will develop new scripted and other creative projects for the streaming giant.

Akil and Netflix will celebrate the anniversary with an IG Live via Netflix’s @StrongBlackLead handle starting at 5 p.m. PT on Friday, followed by a Twitter  watch party at 6 p.m. PT.

HU Choir Set to Perform for Washington’s NFL Season Opener

Howard University Choir will perform “Lift Every Voice and Sing” during the season home opener of Washington’s Football Team.

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WASHINGTON (Friday, September 11, 2020) – This Sunday, Sept.13, the Howard University Choir will provide a virtual performance of J. Rosamond Johnson and James Weldon Johnson’s Lift Every Voice and Sing as part of the opening ceremonies of the season opener of the Washington Football Team. FOX will broadcast the game at 1:00 pm ET.

“This marks the first appearance by the Howard University Choir with the Washington Football Team, however, the choir has a long and prestigious history as an ambassador for the University and representative for the nation,” said Director Eric Poole, DMA, who will conduct the choir’s performance. “We’d like to thank the Washington Football Team for the opportunity to participate in their social justice initiatives at the start of this new season, and special thanks to Kornerstone Productions for the excellent work compiling our video presentation.”

The Howard University Choir has performed for U.S. presidents, heads of state, religious leaders, and international festivals in Rome, Paris, and Valencia. The choir has also performed at services marking the passing of several prominent civil servants, such as Justice Thurgood Marshall, Secretary Ron Brown, and Congressman Elijah Cummings.

Over the years, the choir has performed at major concert venues in the DMV and beyond, including the Kennedy Center, Constitution Hall and the National Gallery of Art and New York’s Carnegie Hall,  Riverside Church and Abyssinian Baptist Church. They have also represented the United States in concert tours to Puerto Rico; the Virgin Islands; Paris, France; Rome, Italy; China, Russia, Tokyo, Japan; and Valencia, Spain.

Founded in 1867, Howard University is a private, research university that is comprised of 13 schools and colleges. Students pursue studies in more than 120 areas leading to undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University operates with a commitment to Excellence in Truth and Service and has produced one Schwarzman Scholar, three Marshall Scholars, four Rhodes Scholars, 11 Truman Scholars, 25 Pickering Fellows and more than 165 Fulbright recipients. Howard also produces more on-campus African-American Ph.D. recipients than any other university in the United States. For more information on Howard University, visit www.howard.edu.

World Suicide Prevention Day

Suicide ideation and the COVID-19 pandemic

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We have a very critical mental health issue to talk about.  This is World Suicide Prevention Day.  Perhaps now, more than ever, we’re forced to confront this delicate issue because of the pressures brought to bear on so many of us by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Resources:

24/7 Crisis Hotline: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Network

1-800-273-TALK (8255) (Veterans, Press 1)

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Guests:

Dr. Paulette Hubbert, LCSW

Dr. Kelechi Fluitt, Director of Outreach, Howard University Counseling Service, Licensed Psychology Associate

NFL Returns Tonight

The Kansas City Chiefs battle The Houston Texans

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(Kansas City, MI)  —  NFL action is just hours away.  The Houston Texans will travel to Kansas City to take on the Super Bowl Champion Chiefs tonight.  It’s a battle between the two highest paid quarterbacks in football, Patrick Mahomes and Deshaun Watson.  The two teams met in the playoffs last season and the Chiefs torched Houston.  Kickoff is set for 8:20 on NBC.

From DC to Africa

United Set To Add Flights From D.C. Area To Ghana and Nigeria.

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(Washington, DC)  —  Despite the ongoing pandemic, United Airlines has announced it will add flights from its hub at Dulles Airport to Africa come next year. The airline has announced that starting in 2021 it will add nonstop flights from Dulles to Accra, Ghana and Lagos, Nigeria, three times weekly. The flights will be operated by the 787 Dreamliner. United said its decision to add the flights was based on the Washington, D.C. area having the second largest population of Ghanaians in the United States and that Lagos is the largest Western African destination from the U.S.

Remembering Howard University’s Own Chadwick Boseman

“Chad came to Howard University knowing exactly who he was and how he wanted to present himself personally and publicly.” -Vera Katz

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Tonight we honored Howard University alumnus, Chadwick Boseman. The night took on a celebratory tone as we spoke with the people who helped shape his career. His acting coach was legendary Professor Vera Katz, Professor Emerita Howard University Department of Theater Arts. Professor Katz has been teaching acting and directing for 32 years.  Professor Denise Saunders Thompson served Howard University for 17 years as professor of the Theater Arts Administrative Program and Producing Artistic Director/Manager of Cramton Auditorium. Singer, actress, broadway performer and finalist on The Voice, Frenchie Davis, shared stories about her close friendship with Chad, and how he was so supportive of her talents.

Coka-Lani joined in on the fun as she introduced comedian Tony Woods to HUR@Home. He was one of Dave Chapelle’s early inspirations in comedy.

More Unemployment Benefits for DC’s Jobless

Good news for DC’s unemployed. Jobless benefits will be increased by $300 weekly.
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(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the District of Columbia Department of Employment Services (DOES) announced approval of the District’s application to participate in the Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) Program, which was created in response to the expiration of the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) $600 weekly benefit in July.

The funds will allow the District to offer an additional unemployment compensation benefit of $300 per week to eligible unemployment insurance recipients. To be eligible for this benefit, individuals must have a weekly benefit amount of at least $100 per week from an approved unemployment compensation program and must certify that they are unemployed or partially unemployed due to disruptions caused by COVID-19. Payments would be retroactive to August 1, 2020 and the District expects recipients will start receiving payments by the first week of October.

World Suicide Prevention Day

Join the discussion on risks and prevention

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Today is World Suicide Prevention Day and Howard University is hosting a special seminar to talk about how to address suicide risk and prevent it during the COVID-19 pandemic.  My guest this morning is Dr. Bridgett Neamo -Director of Testing/ Psychotherapist at the Howard University Counseling Services

In honor of World Suicide Prevention Day, Howard University Student Health Center and University Counseling Services and the Interpersonal Violence Prevention  Program presents “13 Reasons Why Not,” a panel discussion onf suicide risk and prevention during the COVID-19 pandemic September 10th from 12pm to 1pm and from 6pm to 7pm.

Join the zoom meeting via instagram at HU_Counseling Service or twitter at HUCounseling.

  

Tune in to Taking it to the Streets, weekday mornings at 6:15, 7:08 and 8:40 on the Steve Harvey Morning Show on 96.3 WHUR.

Follow me on facebook and twitter at @bobbygailes for updates and to stay connected.

 

 

 

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Reporters’ Roundtable

Analysts discuss the top stories of the week.

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President Trump, in one of several interviews with investigative reporter Bob Woodward, talks about what he knew about COVID-19 during the first week of February.  It was different from what he told the American people in the early months of the pandemic. The explosive revelations coming to light today as excerpts of Woodward’s new book titled “RAGE”.  This is just one of several big stories we discuss at the Reporters’ Roundtable.

Guests:

Dr. Avis Jones-DeWeever, Political Analyst, CEO, Black Max Media

Deborah Simmons, Columnist, The Washington Times

Moco Launches New Help for Renters

As the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic lingers on, Montgomery County is rolling out another effort to help impacted renters.

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Rockville, Maryland (Wednesday, September 9, 2020) – Montgomery County officials today launched the second phase of the COVID Rent Relief Program to provide financial assistance to eligible residents.  Administered by the County’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), the program will accept applications on a rolling basis while funds remain available.

The $20-million funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security or CARES act expands rental assistance and homelessness prevention to low-income households that have experienced a loss of income due to the COVID-19 health crisis. The funding was introduced by County Executive Marc Elrich and approved by the County Council in July.

More than $1 million in financial assistance was given to eligible households in the initial phase of the program. DHHS has continued to maintain an active waitlist and the process for requesting assistance has been streamlined since the first phase was introduced earlier this year.

Eligible renters must certify that they have income under 60 percent of the average median income, which is $65,529 for a family of three; that they lost income due to COVID-19; that they are rent-burdened and behind on rent; and that they have been a resident of Montgomery County since February 2020. Households may have formal or informal lease arrangements.

Approved households may receive up to $4,000 for rent arrears and a rent credit for future months, paid directly to the landlord when a formal lease agreement exists. Eligible households who have an informal rental arrangement will receive rental assistance based on their monthly rental costs up to $4,000. For households with informal rental arrangements that do not have a lease in their name, the grant may be provided directly to the tenant. All assistance is based on the availability of funds.

For more information, including details about program requirements and an online application are on the County’s COVID-19 website. Households can complete the online application or contact 311 for additional assistance.  Renters facing an immediate loss of housing should also call 311 to discuss their situation with Montgomery County Housing Stabilization Services.

Households that have already received a COVID Rent Relief Grant, a State Assisted Housing Relief Program grant (through their property), or those who are receiving a housing voucher are not eligible. The COVID-19 Rent Relief Program is separate and different than the Rental Assistance Program operated by Housing Opportunities Commission, but households may apply to both.

Applications will be prioritized based on areas of highest COVID-19 impact, with households outside of the initial “high impact” neighborhoods placed on a waitlist and contacted as capacity allows.

DHHS has developed a Homeless Prevention Index to evaluate all neighborhoods in relation to COVID-19 impact, housing stress, and social determinants. Applications will be prioritized based on areas of highest COVID impact, with households outside of the initial “high impact” neighborhoods placed on a waitlist and contacted as capacity allows. This will enable to the program to ensure that an equity lenses is utilized, recognizing that communities of color have been significantly impacted by COVID, disproportionately experience homelessness, and are more likely to get evicted.

For the latest COVID-19 updates, visit the County’s COVID-19 website as well as the County’s data dashboard or follow Montgomery County on Facebook @MontgomeryCountyInfo and Twitter @MontgomeryCountyMD.

Put the “count” in Montgomery County! Be sure to complete the Census online, by phone, or by mail. It’s safe, confidential, easy, and important. #2020Census #EveryoneCountsMCMD

Woodward Book Claims Trump Misled Public On COVID-19

Book: Trump said of virus, ‘I wanted to always play it down’

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WASHINGTON (AP) — A new book reveals that President Donald Trump seemed to understand the severity of the coronavirus threat even as he was telling the nation that it was no worse than the seasonal flu and insisting that the U.S. government had it totally under control, According to Bob Woodward’s book, Trump told the journalist on Feb. 7: “You just breathe the air and that’s how it’s passed.” Trump is also quoted as saying, “It’s also more deadly than even your strenuous flu.”  Trump told Woodward on March 19 that he deliberately minimized the danger, saying: “I wanted to always play it down.” Excerpts from the book were reported Wednesday by The Washington Post and CNN.

The Pandemic Shutdown And Your Utility Bills

What happens to delinquent utility bills when DC moratoriums are lifted?

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Tonight, we’re talking about how DC businesses and DC residents can save a little money in the midst of the pandemic that has hit so many hard in the wallet.  My guests are Willie Phillips, Chair of the DC Public Service Commission and Sandra Mattavous-Frye,  People’s Counsel for the District of Columbia.

Distance Learning and DC Public Schools

DCPS Chancellor talks about the new school year under the distance learning policies.

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DC Public Schools has been in session for the Fall 2020 school semester for a week. Like so many school systems across the country, adapting to the new normal of distance learning imposed the COVID-19 pandemic presented a steep learning curve.  We talk to DC Public Schools Chancellor, Dr. Lewis Ferebee about the challenges and his plans moving forward.

Guest:

Dr. Lewis Ferebee, Chancellor, DC Public Schools

NFL & Racial Injustice

Now that NFL supports Colin Kaepernick’s fight, what’s next

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Four years later, the NFL admitted it was wrong and said it now supports Colin Kaepernick in his fight against racial injustice, encouraging players to take a stand or a knee for the cause. The league’s 101st season kicks off Thursday night when the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs host the Houston Texans. NFL end zones will be inscribed this season with two slogans: “It Takes All Of Us” on one side, “End Racism” on the other.  As part of its social justice awareness initiatives, the NFL also will allow similar visuals on helmets and caps.

Louisville, Ky To Get First Black Woman Police Chief

She will lead police force reeling from Breonna Taylor shooting

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — For the first time, a Black woman will lead Kentucky’s Louisville Metro Police Department, which has been been heavily criticized since officers fatally shot Breonna Taylor. Mayor Greg Fischer announced on Monday that Yvette Gentry will serve as interim chief. The Courier-Journal reports Gentry is a former Louisville Metro Police deputy chief who retired from the force in 2014. She will be the first woman and third African American to serve as chief. Gentry’s appointment comes at a low point in relations between police and Black residents in Louisville. Protesters have marched for more than 100 consecutive days since police raided Taylor’s home and killed her.

Sgt. Yvette Gentry of the Louisville Metro Police Department as she addresses a forum on January 10, 2004. Gentry tapped to be Louisville’s first black woman police chief in 2020.

Boseman Honored As Hometown Hero In Native South Carolina

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ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) — Chadwick Boseman was remembered as a hometown hero who brought a sense of pride to his native Anderson, South Carolina.

The city paid tribute to Boseman in a public memorial on Thursday evening. The actor, who became widely popular through “Black Panther,” was honored after he shockingly died last week at the age of 43 following a private four-year battle with colon cancer.

A viewing of “Black Panther” was held at an outdoor amphitheater where people practiced social distancing. Most attendees wore masks, while others — mostly kids — dressed up in Black Panther costumes.

Some artwork of Boseman was displayed onstage during the tribute.

“He is the epitome of black excellence,” said Deanna Brown-Thomas, the daughter of legendary singer James Brown and president of her father’s family foundation. She remembered when Boseman visited her family in Augusta, Georgia, before the actor portrayed her father in the 2014 film “Get on Up.”

Boseman was a playwright who acted and directed in theater before playing the Marvel Comics character King T’Challa in “Black Panther,” which became one of the top-grossing films in history. He also wowed audiences in his portrayal of other Black icons, including Jackie Robinson in “42” and Thurgood Marshall in “Marshall,” and shined in other films such as Spike Lee’s “Da 5 Bloods.”

Brown-Thomas joked about how her family teased Boseman for being too tall to play her father. But she said Boseman was perfect for the role, admiring his humility as a high-profile actor.

“He wasn’t Hollywood, and that’s what I loved about him,” she said.

Anderson mayor Terence Roberts said people around town always knew Boseman would be special.

“You know, he was always reading and always trying to get better,” Roberts said. “So from a work ethic point of view, it just doesn’t happen overnight. He showed us that we’ve got to hone our skills and just persevere.”

In Anderson, a city of about 28,000 people, “there’s deep sadness and grief, but it has a bounce out of it that is such inspiration,” city spokeswoman Beth Batson said. That’s because Boseman inspired so many people in the community, she said.

“It has been amazing to watch the grief, so to speak, blossom,” she said. “Now young people say ‘what can I do, what can I be.’”

Pastor Samuel Neely said Boseman was active in church, speech and debate. The pastor said he baptized Boseman. He also praised Boseman for having high character.

“Even though he plays these different people, I still see the person I knew as a child,” said Neely, who was Boseman’s childhood pastor. “When I see him, it’s almost like seeing my own child. He’s still Chad.”

Thursday’s tribute was not a funeral, and members of Boseman’s immediate family did not plan to be in attendance, Boseman’s publicist, Nicki Fioravante, said in a statement.

“On behalf of the Boseman Family, we appreciate the community’s outpouring of love and admiration for Chadwick,” Fioravante said.

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Associated Press Entertainment Writer Jonathan Landrum Jr. contributed to this report from Los Angeles.

Tim Bowman’s Strong Family Ties; Patrick Lundy On ‘Way-Maker’

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Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, producer and TV host Tim Bowman is the Worship Pastor for Spirit of Faith Christian Church in the DMV.  Tim’s father is renowned jazz guitarist Tim Bowman and his Aunt is Gospel singer Vickie Winans.  Tim talked about growing up in the Winans family, his pride in building his own family, and how strong family ties help him to remain grounded in a fickle music industry.  Tim and his Faith City Music group are set to soon release their debut project.

Patrick Lundy is the founder and leader of the Ministers of Music.  He is a graduate of Howard University and was inspired by the Howard Gospel Choir to form the Ministers of Music in 1994 at Ebenezer AME Church in Fort Washington, MD.  Patrick talked about how musical talent does not always equate to having spiritual anointing.   Patrick Lundy and the Ministers of Music’s latest release “Way-Maker” is in rotation on WHUR.

‘Tenet’ Tallies $20.2M As Americans Step Back Into Theaters

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NEW YORK (AP) — In a litmus test for American moviegoing in the pandemic, Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet” brought in an estimated $20.2 million through the holiday weekend in U.S. and Canadian theaters.

The result could be greeted as either the rejuvenation of U.S. cinemas — more Americans went to the movies this weekend than they have in nearly six months — or a reflection of drastically lowered standards for Hollywood’s top blockbusters given the circumstances.

About 70% of U.S. movie theaters are currently open; those in the country’s top markets, Los Angeles and New York, remain closed. Theaters that are operating are limiting audiences to a maximum of 50% capacity to distance moviegoers from one another. “Tenet” played in 2,810 North American locations, about three-fourths of what most major releases typically launch in.

Warner Bros. declined to split up U.S. and Canadian box office receipts. Theaters in Canada, where COVID-19 cases are much lower than in the U.S., began showing “Tenet” a week earlier. The film debuted stateside with nightly preview screenings Monday through Wednesday before the official opening on Thursday. Warner Bros. included all of the above in its estimated gross Sunday, along with expected returns for Monday’s Labor Day.

“Tenet” opened stronger in China. It debuted there with $30 million in ticket sales from Friday to Monday. Internationally, “Tenet” has exceeded expectations. In two weeks of release, its overseas total is $126 million, with a global tally thus far of $146.2 million.

Warner Bros. has emphasized that the usual opening-weekend calculus is out the window. Few onlookers felt it was possible to gauge how “Tenet” would open. The film, which cost $200 million to make and at least $100 million to market, will need to get close to $500 million to break even.

In the film’s favor: It currently has the big screen almost entirely to itself. Some multiplexes played “Tenet” as many as 100 times over the weekend. With little else on the horizon, Warner Bros. is counting on a long run for “Tenet.”

Not in the film’s favor: Audiences didn’t love Nolan’s latest time-bender. Moviegoers gave the thriller, starring John David Washington, Robert Pattinson and Elizabeth Debicki, a “B” CinemaScore, the lowest grade for a Nolan release since 2006′s “The Prestige.” Reviews (75% positive on Rotten Tomatoes) have been good but far from overwhelming.

Warner Bros. declined to make executives available to discuss the opening but said in a statement that “Tenet” had to be judged differently. “We are in unprecedented territory, so any comparisons to the pre-COVID world would be inequitable and baseless,” said the studio.

Analyzing the film’s performance was virtually impossible, said senior media analyst Paul Dergarabedian for data firm Comscore. He acknowledged North America remains a more challenged marketplace than Europe or Asia, but called it a solid start in what will be lengthy run for “Tenet.”

“It’s going to take a longer time to assess this,” said Dergarabedian. “The win is just to have movies open. To me, that says a lot.”

Hollywood is watching closely. With the majority of the studios’ top productions delayed until next year, the industry is experimenting with how to release its most expensive movies in the COVID-era. The Walt Disney Co. this weekend also debuted its $200 million live-action “Mulan” remake, but did so as a $30 purchase for Disney+ subscribers.

Disney on Sunday didn’t share digital returns for “Mulan” — a practice that’s been common among streaming companies and previous anticipated VOD releases like Universal’s “Trolls World Tour” and Disney’s own “Hamilton.” But “Mulan” is also playing in theaters in some overseas territories. It began with $5.9 million in Thailand, Taiwan, the Middle East, Singapore and Malaysia. Next week, it debuts theatrically in its most important market: China.

The release of “Tenet” was also hotly debated, given the health risks associated with indoor gatherings. Several prominent film critics said they wouldn’t review “Tenet” over ethical concerns.

Theater chains, meanwhile, are struggling to remain solvent. Exhibitors have argued that they need new films to survive. Last weekend offered the first significant opportunity for U.S. cinemas to convince moviegoers to come back. Disney’s “The New Mutants,” a long delayed “X-Men” spinoff, collected about $7 million in 2,412 locations last weekend. Dipping significantly in its second weekend, its total is now up to $11.6 million.

Fittingly in an upside-down year, the palindromic “Tenet” — a thriller in which time is reversed — essentially began the summer movie season on the weekend it typically ends. Labor Day weekend, this year a historical one at the movies, is usually among the sleepiest weekends of the year at cinemas.

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Follow AP Film Writer Jake Coyle on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/jakecoyleAP

DC’s New List of COVID-19 High Risk States

Persons traveling from nearly 30 US states must now self-quarantine for 14 days if they are heading into DC.

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Washington, D.C. (Tuesday, September 8, 2020) – Today, DC Health released an updated list of high-risk states where the seven-day moving average of daily new COVID-19 cases is 10 or more per 100,000 persons.Mayor Bowser issued Mayor’s Order 2020-081 with requirements for all people traveling into Washington, DC from high-risk states.

Anyone coming into Washington, DC from a high-risk state (within the prior 14 days) who was traveling for non-essential activities will be required to self-quarantine for 14 days from their arrival in the District. Individuals traveling from high-risk states after essential travel or arriving in the District for essential travel are required to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 for 14 days and, if they show signs or experience symptoms of COVID-19, they are to self-quarantine and seek medical advice or testing.

Travel to and from Maryland and Virginia is exempt from the Order. This list should be used until Monday, September 21, when an updated list will be posted on coronavirus.dc.gov.

States that were added to the updated list include: Montana and Ohio.

States that were removed from the updated list include: Alaska and Arizona.

High-risk states that require 14 days of self-quarantine:

Alabama

Arkansas

California

Florida

Georgia

Hawaii

Idaho

Illinois

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Minnesota

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

Nevada

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahoma

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Wisconsin

 

All individuals coming into Washington, DC from high-risk states can find the full Mayor’s Order at coronavirus.dc.gov/phasetwo.

 

Prince Harry And Meghan Sign Production Deal With Netflix

“Our lives, both independent of each other and as a couple, have allowed us to understand the power of the human spirit: of courage, resilience, and the need for connection,” the pair said in the joint statement. ”Through our work with diverse communities and their environments, to shining a light on people and causes around the world, our focus will be on creating content that informs but also gives hope.”

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NEW YORK (AP) — The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have a new home: Netflix.

Six months after detangling their work lives from the British royal family, Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have signed a multiyear deal to produce nature series, documentaries and children’s programming for the streamer, according to a statement Wednesday.

The two, who recently relocated to Santa Barbara, California, plan to focus on stories and issues that elevate diverse voices and other issues close to their hearts. Several projects are already in development, including a nature docu-series and a series focused on women who inspire.

“Our lives, both independent of each other and as a couple, have allowed us to understand the power of the human spirit: of courage, resilience, and the need for connection,” the pair said in the joint statement. ”Through our work with diverse communities and their environments, to shining a light on people and causes around the world, our focus will be on creating content that informs but also gives hope.”

The couple also pledged to promote diversity behind the camera as their production company gets off the ground. Meghan has said she will not return to acting. She has done some voice work since the couple left the U.K. with baby Archie in search of their financial independence.

The prince worked closely with the filmmakers of the documentary “Rising Phoenix,” in which he also appears. It premiered last week on Netflix.

Ted Sarandos, co-CEO and chief content officer for Netflix, said in the statement that the decamped royals have “inspired millions of people all around the world with their authenticity, optimism and leadership.”

He said the company is proud they have made Netflix their creative home and looks forward to “telling stories with them that can help build resilience and increase understanding for audiences everywhere.”

Netflix also airs its award-winning series “The Crown,” following the reign of Harry’s grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II. News of the Sussex production deal comes after Netflix teased the fourth season of the popular drama, scheduled for release Nov. 15.

The new season picks up in the late 1970s, with Emma Corrin playing Harry’s mother, Princess Diana.

50 Cent Talks Redemption for “Power Book II” Character ‘Tyriq’

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Executive producer of the popular Starz series, “Power,” 50 Cent hints at what’s in store for Michael Rainey Jr.’s fallen character, ‘Tyriq.’

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