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Film and TV

    Maryland celebrities dish about the best gifts they have given or received
    We asked Maryland celebrities about the best gifts they have given or received.
    Rockville resident Joan Vassos found love with Chock Chapple on the first-ever season of “The Golden Bachelorette” — and taught us a few things along the way.
    5 things we learned from Joan Vassos, Maryland’s ‘Golden Bachelorette’
    The Golden Bachelorette found new, true love. Here are some lessons we learned from Rockville’s Joan Vassos.
    The fictional Bartlet administration on "The West Wing" were a bit naive, a little too slick and not diverse enough. But for Leslie Gray Streeter, they're preferable to our current reality.
    Rewatching ‘Scandal’ and ‘The West Wing’ hits a lot different post-election
    After this election, the optimism in "The West Wing," "Parks and Recreation" and "Scandal" seems naive. The craziness feels a lot more plausible.
    Grab a drink, enjoy happy hour prices and watch the voting results trickle in at these election night parties.
    From a queer cabaret to an artsy bar event, here’s where to watch election results
    Grab a drink, enjoy happy hour prices and watch the voting results trickle in at these election night parties
    Designer Christian Siriano designed a custom business wear ensemble for Vice President Kamala Harris to wear to the 2023 State of the Union Address.
    From Nicole Ari Parker to Christian Siriano, Maryland celebrities get political
    We’ve combed social media profiles, watched television appearances and read interviews in other publications to tell you how celebrities with Maryland ties will vote this election cycle.

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    The complaint targets WWE founders Vince (above) and Linda McMahon, accusing them of fostering a culture of sexual abuse within the organization.
    New lawsuit alleges child sexual abuse of WWE ‘ring boys’ in Maryland
    A new lawsuit accuses the WWE and its founders of fostering a culture of sexual abuse and looking the other way while a longtime ringside announcer preyed on young men he hired as “ring boys.”
    The actors in "The Blair Witch Project," including Heather Donahue seen here in an iconic shot, used their real names in the film.
    25 years later, ‘The Blair Witch Project’ keeps audiences scared and Maryland proud
    For its 25th anniversary, a look back at "The Blair Witch Project," the Maryland-filmed movie that became one of the most successful and influential horror films of all time.
    “The Golden Bachelorette” star Joan Vassos kisses suitor Chock Chapple, a front-runner for her heart.
    Maryland’s ‘Golden Bachelorette’ on love, loss and starting over
    Rockville’s “Golden Bachelorette” Joan Vassos on her journey on the ABC show, being in control this time, and holding onto her late husband’s love even as she moves forward.
    PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 17: Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris answers questions during a moderated conversation with members of the National Association of Black Journalists hosted by WHYY September 17, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Harris returns to Philadelphia where she debated Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump, one week ago.  (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
    Kamala Harris is working around the mainstream media and it’s brilliant
    Kamala Harris' recent media strategy of talk shows and podcasts spanning from Howard Stern to "Call Her Daddy" is enraging the usual suspects and engaging the people she needs.
    NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 13: Designer Bishme Cromartie poses with models at the Bishme Cromartie presentation during New York Fashion Week at The Ritz-Carlton NoMad on February 13, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Albert Urso/Getty Images)
    Bishme Cromartie talks Blackness, politics and grief ahead of Baltimore visit
    In advance of Bishme Cromartie launching the Baltimore Museum of Industry’s new “Labor + Innovation” speaker series on Wednesday, the designer opened up about grief, politics and Blackness.

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    British actress Dame Maggie Smith poses in London
    Maggie Smith, star of stage, film and ‘Downton Abbey,’ dies at 89
    British actress Dame Maggie Smith won new fans in the 21st century as the dowager Countess of Grantham in “Downton Abbey" and Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter films.
    Maryland’s Terran “TK” Foster, third from the left in the front row, was the second person voted off the newest season of “Survivor.”
    Maryland-based contestant voted off ‘Survivor’ in second week
    Terran “TK” Foster, one of two Maryland-based contestants on the season of “Survivor” that’s currently airing, was voted off the island by his fellow castaways during Wednesday night’s episode.
    Reed Diamond played Det. Mike Kellerman on Homicide: Life on the Street
    ‘Homicide’ actor talks ‘the greatest character I have had the opportunity’ to play
    Reed Diamond, who played Detective Mike Kellerman, talks about his love of the show ‘Homicide,’ now streaming on Peacock, and of Baltimore itself.
    Rockville’s Joan Vassos is the star of “The Golden Bachelorette.”
    Six takeaways from the ‘Golden Bachelorette’ premiere and its Maryland star
    Rockville’s Joan Vassos shines as ABC’s first “Golden Bachelorette.” Here are my thoughts from the premiere.
    There are several Baltimoreans in this season of “Love Is Blind,” the hit Netflix show basing its seventh season in Washington, D.C.
    8 ‘Love Is Blind’ DC cast members are tied to Maryland
    There are several Baltimoreans in this season of "Love Is Blind," the hit Netflix show basing its seventh season in Washington, D.C.

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    Miss Maryland USA Bailey Anne.
    Defying the odds: First transgender Miss Maryland USA on changing the world
    Miss Maryland USA Bailey Anne recently spoke to The Baltimore Banner about a variety of topics — from her favorite food to her heroes in life — as she begins the rest of her barrier-breaking reign.
    The cast of “Survivor” this season features two Maryland residents. Baltimore’s Gabe Ortis is in the front row, second from the right; Terran “TK” Foster, from Prince George’s County, is third from the left in the front row.
    ‘Survivor’ 47 features two Maryland castaways
    Gabe Ortis, 26, from Baltimore and Terran “TK” Foster, 31, from Prince George’s County, will join 16 others in a competition to be sole survivor and claim a $1 million prize.
    "Office Space," the 1999 movie starring Ron Livingston, is the ultimate workplace comedy.
    Labor Day: 10 workplace movies to watch and celebrate that you don’t work there
    From "The Devil Wears Prada" to "Monsters Inc," here are ten workplace comedies to delight you and make you happy you're not working there.
    The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra returns to Quiet Waters Park on Sunday, Sept. 3 for its annual Pops in the Park concert.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: A little iPhone symphony premieres at Pops in the Park
    The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra will play Christian Won’s six-minute composition, “iPhone Variations for Orchestra,” this weekend at its annual Pops in the Park concerts. The late summer show is a Labor Day tradition at Quiet Waters Park, now expanded to Downs Park in Pasadena.
    Blake Lively’s choice of florals and themed cocktails on a press tour for “It Ends With Us,” a movie about domestic violence, generated criticism. Here, she attends the London premiere on Aug. 8.
    Blake Lively’s movie is about a serious issue. Her press tour mostly isn’t.
    Blake Lively’s press tour for her latest movie, “It Ends With Us,” seemed more about florals, friends and self-promotion than domestic violence.
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