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    Michael Madsen, ‘Reservoir Dogs’ and ‘Kill Bill’ actor, found dead in his Malibu home

    Andrew Dalton and Itzel Luna, Associated Press
    FILE - Actor Michael Madsen appears at the premiere of "The Hateful Eight" in Los Angeles on Dec. 7, 2015. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)
    From BSA to HBO: Baltimore’s Rachel Hilson seizes the spotlight
    Rachel Hilson, a Baltimore native and Baltimore School for the Arts alum, is garnering acclaim for her starring role on the HBO Max series “Duster.” She’s just getting started.
    Actress Rachel Hilson is a Baltimore native and alumnus of Baltimore School for the Arts.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Porchfest brings a new kind of music festival
    Eight front porches in the Homewood-Germantown neighborhood will transform into mini stages Saturday.
    Aaron Yealdhall is the voice behind Skribe, one of the acts that will perform Saturday at the first Annapolis Porchfest.
    ‘Bravo’s Love Hotel’ proves middle-aged dating sucks, even for the rich and famous
    Here are four reasons why even being a "Real Housewives of Potomac" star on "Bravo's Love Hotel" doesn't help clean up the middle-aged dating pool.
    LOVE HOTEL -- "Day 3" -- Pictured: (l-r) Gizelle Bryant, Luann de Lesseps -- (Photo by: Ana York/PEACOCK)
    Black-owned Pikesville theater makes a comeback with a new name and owner
    Pikes Studio Cinema in Pikesville is replacing the now-defunct Next Act Cinema, which abruptly closed in December 2024.
    The Pikes Studio Cinema will offer new movies along with classic and independent films.
    This Baltimore County 5th grader is Maryland’s youngest competitor at the National Spelling Bee
    This week, Amelia “Bindi” Ray will take the national stage as the youngest Maryland competitor in the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
    Amelia "Bindi" Ray, a fifth grader at Riderwood Elementary School, will compete at the 100th Scripps National Spelling Bee this week.

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    Why Ben Stiller’s sleuthing around Baltimore
    Actor and director Ben Stiller visited Baltimore’s circuit courthouse ahead of filming for his next project, reported to be about former U.S. vice president and Maryland Gov. Spiro Agnew.
    LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 03: Ben Stiller attends the Apple TV+ Official FYC Event for "Severance" Season 2 on May 03, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
    Tamara Tunie of ‘Beyond the Gates’ explores the bougie side of Maryland’s elite
    Soap star Tamara Tunie, in town for the Lewis Museum gala, talks about her career, the fictional Maryland community in "Beyond The Gates" and the importance of preserving Black history.
    Soap opera legend Tamara Tunie.
    Ravens QB Lamar Jackson shines in acting cameo on ‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan’
    Baltimore Ravens Quarterback Lamar Jackson makes acting debut on Starz hit series "Power Book III: Raising Kanan."
    Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson arrives at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, NY. ahead of a divisional round playoff game against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, January 19, 2025.
    Taraji P. Henson wants to boost mental health services at HBCUs. She came to Baltimore.
    The Maryland high school graduate and Howard University alumna wants to help Black women navigate mental health services at HBCUs.
    BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 02: Taraji P. Henson attends the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 02, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California.
    35 years ago, ‘The Cosby Show’ had ‘big fun’ in Baltimore. We still are.
    Vanessa Huxtable of “The Cosby Show” came to Baltimore in 1990 to have “big fun.” It turned out not to be so much fun for her, but it was awesome for us Baltimoreans.
    Thirty-five years ago this spring, "The Cosby Show's" Vanessa Huxtable came to Baltimore to have Big Fun. It turned out not to be so much fun for her, but it made a very cool salt box design by Juliet Ames.

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    Milestone or spectacle? What to know about Gayle King’s space flight Monday.
    Although some see space tourism as a small step for man, others see it as a giant vanity project for celebrities and the ultra rich.
    NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 03: Gayle King attends "Good Night, And Good Luck" Broadway Opening Night at Winter Garden Theatre on April 03, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)
    ‘The White Lotus’: What makes a villain?
    What makes a villain on "The White Lotus"? Is it making enough cash to get far away so you won’t get killed? Nah.
    Natasha Rothwell as Belinda Lindsey in Season 3, Episode 1 of "The White Lotus" on HBO.
    Finally, hot people are talking about hot flashes
    Oprah Winfrey recently brought noted hot people like Naomi Watts and Halle Berry into the discussion about menopause on a television special. Maybe this will help break the shame of The Change.
    AN OPRAH WINFREY SPECIAL: THE MENOPAUSE REVOLUTION - After addressing topics like weight loss and artificial intelligence with in-depth conversations over the past year, Oprah Winfrey is now tackling the inevitable phase of life every woman will face: menopause. MONDAY, MARCH 31 (10:01-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (Disney/Eric McCandless)
NAOMI WATTS, OPRAH WINFREY, HALLE BERRY, DR. MARY CLAIRE HAVER
    Maryland-bred ‘Abbott Elementary’ star talks crab cakes and stand-up
    Before headlining Magooby’s Joke House, ”Abbott Elementary” star and Silver Spring native Lisa Ann Walter talks about her Maryland roots, winning “Celebrity Jeopardy!” and more.
    ABBOTT ELEMENTARY - ABC's "Abbott Elementary" stars Lisa Ann Walter as Melissa Schemmenti. (Disney/Pamela Littky)
    Baltimore royalty John Waters and Stavros Halkias finally meet, thanks to John Mulaney
    Baltimore's John Waters and Stavros Halkias appeared this week on John Mulaney’s new Netflix talk show, "Everybody's Live." They made sure to tell some colorful stories.
    Comedian Stavros Halkias performs at The Lyric on Saturday, October 14, 2023.; NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 16: John Mulaney attends SNL50: The Anniversary Special on February 16, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images); LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 06: John Waters attends the 27th Costume Designers Guild Awards (CDGA) at Wilshire Ebell Theatre on February 06, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images for CDGA)

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    Baltimore royalty John Waters and Stavros Halkias finally meet, thanks to John Mulaney
    Baltimore's John Waters and Stavros Halkias appeared this week on John Mulaney’s new Netflix talk show, "Everybody's Live." They made sure to tell some colorful stories.
    Comedian Stavros Halkias performs at The Lyric on Saturday, October 14, 2023.; NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 16: John Mulaney attends SNL50: The Anniversary Special on February 16, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images); LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 06: John Waters attends the 27th Costume Designers Guild Awards (CDGA) at Wilshire Ebell Theatre on February 06, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images for CDGA)
    Val Kilmer, ‘Top Gun’ and Batman star with an intense approach, dies at 65
    Val Kilmer, the brooding, versatile actor who played fan favorite Iceman in “Top Gun,” donned a voluminous cape as Batman in “Batman Forever” and portrayed Jim Morrison in “The Doors,” has died. He was 65.
    HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 29:  Actor Val Kilmer attends the 2004 Vanity Fair Oscar Party at Mortons Restaurant, February 29, 2004 in Hollywood, California.  (Photo by Mark Mainz/Getty Images)
    MPT’s incoming CEO wants to meet viewers where they are
    Steven Schupak, the incoming CEO of Maryland Public Television, recently spoke with the Banner about the challenges facing public media and what MPT is doing to meet viewers where they are.
    Steven Schupak has been named as the incoming chief executive officer and president of Maryland Public Television.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: How to navigate the Annapolis Film Festival
    Things to do in Annapolis include the Annapolis Film Festival, Junkyard Band and more.
    Carey Mulligan as Nell Mortimer and Tom Basden as Herb McGwyer in director James Griffiths' "The Ballad of Wallis Island," opens the Annapolis Film Festival
    Kermit the Frog to speak at University of Maryland commencement
    The beloved Muppet was created by College Park graduate Jim Henson.
    Kermit the Frog, created by University of Maryland, College Park, alumnus Jim Henson, will speak to  graduates in May.
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