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Ginnifer Goodwin and Justin Long starred as two of the main characters in the Baltimore-based "He's Just Not That Into You" in 2009.
‘He’s Just Not That Into You’ remains the worst depiction of Baltimore, even 15 years later
Richard Curtis said last week that he regrets the fat jokes and lack of diversity in his films like “Love Actually” and “Notting Hill.” But if we’re going to talk about issues with rom-coms and representation, “He’s Just Not That Into You” should be first in line.
Jada Pinkett Smith speaks to students at her alma mater, the Baltimore School for the Arts, during a stop on her “Worthy” book tour on Oct. 18.
You care about Jada Pinkett Smith, whether you admit it or not
Jada Pinkett Smith’s hometown appearances in Baltimore are either sincere or the most spectacular pieces of performance art ever. Either way, we’re tuned in.
Leslie Gray Streeter and her son, Brooks, in 2019 at the Capitol Reef National Park in Utah.
I was afraid of being called a single mother. Now I embrace it.
I held stigmas about single mothers before I became one. The statistics and truths behind the descriptor tell a much more nuanced story.
Taylor Swift, center, flanked by actress Sophie Turner, left, and Antoni Porowski of “Queer Eye,” attends the Oct. 1 Kansas City Chiefs game. Actors Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively and Hugh Jackman were also seated with her.
The powerful political, social and yes, NFL influence of Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift’s influence is unmistakable and undeniable, whether it’s on voter registration numbers or Travis Kelce’s merch sales.
Kehinde Wiley’s stained glass piece, “Saint Amelie” (2014), is now on display at the Walters Art Museum.
Kehinde Wiley’s ‘Saint Amelie’ combines the divine and the everyday
Artist Kehinde Wiley’s “Saint Amelie,” newly at the Walters Art Museum, depicts an ordinary Black man as something sacred, to be considered. It’s something we all deserve.
Older women are vying for love with Gerry Turner, front center, on ABC’s “The Golden Bachelor.” Joan Vassos, back right, is from Maryland.
The ‘Golden Bachelor’ women are more than just reality stars. They’re heroic.
“The Golden Bachelor” contestant Joan Vassos proves that neither age nor widowhood can stop you from looking for love.
Colts defenders tackle Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson during Sunday's game at M&T Bank Stadium.
A heritage of hurt: The Ravens and the Colts’ rivalry is about more than a score
The Ravens' recent loss to the Indianapolis Colts feels like your ex's new girlfriend coming to beat you up wearing your wedding dress.
Brooks Robinson memorabilia lines Leslie Gray Streeter’s mantle.
I didn’t really know Brooks Robinson. But he changed my life.
Oriole Brooks Robinson formed an indelible link between my two great loves — the one I lost and the one I live for.
From left, John Blake with his mother, Shirley Jean Dailey, and his brother, Patrick Blake Sr.
A CNN writer navigates segregation in Baltimore — and in his own family
John Blake’s heartbreaking, hopeful memoir explores how the biracial author dealt with racism not only in his native city, but from his mother’s family.
Jann Wenner speaks at the 2015 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony in Cleveland, Ohio.
Jann Wenner said the quiet part out loud
Rolling Stone founder Jann Wenner’s comments about Black and female artists not meeting his standards for musical “mastery” are sad. But not surprising.
Black women can feel alone during menopause. We have to keep the conversation going.
Menopause can affect races differently. As a woman of color, it’s time to speak up.
Women of color can experience separate menopause symptoms, and sometimes more severely than others. We need to talk about it.
Vice President Kamala Harris hosts a 50th anniversary of hip-hop celebration at her home in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 9. A video of her dancing at the event went viral.
A woman said she was ‘gagging’ over Kamala Harris. A furor over slang and culture ensued.
A recent viral social media post about Vice President Kamala Harris opened a debate about changing language and the expectation that everything is about us. (It’s not.)
Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw and John Corbett as Aidan Shaw in Season 2 of "And Just Like That..."
How long is too long to wait for that fairy-tale romance?
On "And Just Like That...," one character asks another to wait five years to pick up their relationship. I spoke to some professionals about whether that’s reasonable or its own type of fantasy.
Jimmy Buffett performs onstage in Gulf Shores, Alabama, in July 2010.
I felt Jimmy Buffett’s magic most strongly far away from the beach
Jimmy Buffett, who died last week, was all about the beach and the sun — and resonated in places with neither.
Is work your not-so-secret identity?
For many Americans, our jobs define who we are. They don’t have to.
"What do you do?" is often among the first questions we're asked. On this Labor Day, a commemoration dedicated to celebrating the American worker, I wanted to know why.
MSNBC anchor Stephanie Ruhle, left, and Under Armour founder and president Kevin Plank.
When the line between journalism and personal relationships is crossed
MSNBC's Stephanie Ruhle had a personal relationship with Under Armour's Kevin Plank. It's complicated. And also not.
This well-dressed young man is developing his own sense of style — and of everything else.
With each first day of school, my kid is growing away from me
As my son goes back to school, it reminds me how much he has come into his own — and how much less he may need me.
Back to school is about more than buying classroom supplies. It’s about getting children back into the mindset of being able to learn (and catch the bus on time).
Tips and tricks to transition your kid — and you — from summer to school
Back to school is about more than buying classroom supplies. It’s about getting children back into the mindset of being able to learn (and wake up early).
Leslie Gray Streeter got to take a photo at Mystic Pizza in Connecticut. But she almost missed the next leg of her trip due to weather and the results of climate change.
Climate change and weather wreak havoc on your vacation? ‘It’s only gonna get worse.’
Weather-related travel issues are only going to get worse. Welcome to the new normal.
Felicia Pride of Honey Chile Fest poses for a portrait
With this weekend’s Honey Chile Fest, local Black female creators send a love letter to their Baltimore
Baltimore-born filmmaker Felicia Pride on Honey Chile' Fest, a one-day celebration of the Black women that form Baltimore's heart and the premiere of her short film "Look Back At It."
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