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    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.
    Moses Ingram as Cleo Johnson in the season finale of "Lady in the Lake."
    ‘Lady in the Lake’ season finale recap: Life and/or death
    Follow along as we recap the season finale of the Apple TV+ series “Lady in the Lake,” based on the book by Laura Lippman and starring Natalie Portman and Baltimore native Moses Ingram.
    Fred Nelson and Laurie Simonds return to the Maryland Renaissance Festival this year as Henry VIII and Queen Jane Seymour. The festival runs from Aug. 25 through Oct. 20.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Maryland Renaissance Festival royalty ready for opening day
    The king and queen of the Maryland Renaissance Festival are ready for you. Fred Nelson and Laurie Simonds return Saturday for opening day at the long-running, singular Maryland event. It’s one of seven things to do around Annapolis during the week ending Aug. 29.
    Andre Braugher as Detective Frank Pembleton in Homicide: Life on the Street.
    ‘Homicide: Life on the Street’ is finally streaming. Here are 7 things to watch for.
    “Homicide: Life on the Street” is finally streaming on Peacock. Here are some things to look out for — both character and Baltimore-wise — while you watch the show.
    Laura Schweigman takes a selfie.
    Laura Schweigman, known for her work on ‘The Wire’ and ‘Treme,’ dies at 44
    “She had a lot of charm, and she inspired a lot of loyalty," said "The Wire" creator David Simon about Laura Schweigman, who worked her way up from a TV writer's office assistant to producer positions.
    A hallucinatory scene in “Lady in the Lake” takes place in Baltimore's George Peabody Library at the Peabody Institute.
    ‘Lady in the Lake’ recap: It was all a dream
    Follow along as we recap the Apple TV+ series “Lady in the Lake,” based on the book by Laura Lippman and starring Natalie Portman and Baltimore native Moses Ingram.
    Great Frogs Winery, the only Annapolis winery, is open for tastings Wednesdays through Sundays, with weekend entertainment.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Great Frogs Winery readies for the harvest
    The next few weeks may be the best time to visit Great Frogs Winery in Annapolis, just as the harvest begins. You could also catch the Annapolis Chamber Music Festival or check out the Halal Food Fest.
    Moses Ingram as Cleo Johnson in "Lady in the Lake."
    ‘Lady in the Lake’ recap: Why nobody likes reporters
    Follow along as we recap the Apple TV+ series “Lady in the Lake,” based on the book by Laura Lippman and starring Natalie Portman and Baltimore native Moses Ingram.
    Miss Maryland USA Bailey Anne Kennedy.
    Miss Maryland doesn’t crack top 20 at Miss USA, but still breaks barriers
    Bailey Anne Kennedy, a Montgomery County resident, broke barriers this year as the state’s first trans woman titleholder. She was also Maryland’s first Asian American winner and oldest contestant to represent the state.
    Beloved Wilde Lake High School teacher Laura Wallen, right, was murdered by her boyfriend, Tyler Tessier, in 2018. Recently her story has resurfaced as part of Hulu’s true crime series “How I Caught My Killer.”
    A Howard County teacher’s tragic story is back in the limelight. This time, she’s the focus.
    Laura Wallen’s story is back in the limelight on Hulu’s “How I Caught My Killer,” years after the Wilde Lake High School teacher’s boyfriend murdered her.
    This weekend, Bailey Anne Kennedy could become the first trans woman to be crowned Miss USA — though she’s not the first to compete for the title.
    How to watch Maryland’s Bailey Anne Kennedy compete for Miss USA
    This weekend, Bailey Anne Kennedy could become the first trans woman to be crowned Miss USA. Here’s how you can tune in.
    Bailey Anne Kennedy smiles with tears in her eyes after winning Miss Maryland.
    This year’s Miss Maryland and others who have broken gender barriers in the state
    Bailey Anne Kennedy is not the first gender and sexual minority with Maryland ties to break barriers.
    Maddie (Natalie Portman), right, interviews accused killer Stephan (Dylan Arnold) on "Lady in the Lake."
    ‘Lady In The Lake’ recap: What happens when you don’t stay out of folks’ business
    Follow along as we recap the Apple TV+ series “Lady in the Lake,” based on the book by Laura Lippman and starring Natalie Portman and Baltimore native Moses Ingram.
    Moses Ingram as Cleo Johnson in Episode 3 of “Lady in the Lake.”
    ‘Lady in the Lake’ recap: Dreams and nightmares
    Follow along as we recap the Apple TV+ series “Lady in the Lake,” based on the book by Laura Lippman and starring Natalie Portman and Baltimore native Moses Ingram.
    Andre Braugher as Detective Frank Pembleton in Homicide: Life on the Street.
    ‘Homicide: Life on the Street’ will finally be available to stream
    After years and years of waiting, the Baltimore-set police drama “Homicide: Life on the Street” will finally be available for streaming on Peacock on Aug. 19.
    Shannen Doherty at a gala in 1990.
    Shannen Doherty’s death is personal for Gen X
    Shannen Doherty was an undeniable Gen X icon whose death further cements the truth that if our famous contemporaries are getting cancer and having strokes and heart attacks, we can, too.
    Natalie Portman as a younger and older version of Maddie Schwartz in “Lady in the Lake.”
    ‘Lady in the Lake’ recap: Do you see me?
    Follow along as we recap the Apple TV+ series “Lady in the Lake,” based on the book by Laura Lippman and starring Natalie Portman and Baltimore native Moses Ingram.
    Laura Lippman attends the New York premiere of Apple TV+‘s ”Lady In The Lake” on July 11.
    ‘Lady In The Lake’ author Laura Lippman gets why the series differs from her book
    “Lady in the Lake” author Laura Lippman discusses what it’s like to see her book as an Apple TV+ series, the creativity of the crew, and the beauty (and oddity) in capturing Baltimore.
    Natalie Portman and Moses Ingram in "Lady in the Lake," premiering July 19, 2024 on Apple TV+.
    ‘Lady in the Lake’ stars Natalie Portman and Moses Ingram on why they love Baltimore
    Natalie Portman and Moses Ingram, stars of “Lady in the Lake,” talk their new Apple TV+ show and why filming in Baltimore felt different.
    Natalie Portman and Moses Ingram in "Lady in the Lake," premiering July 19, 2024 on Apple TV+.
    By the numbers: What did ‘Lady in the Lake’ do for Maryland’s economy?
    The production of “Lady in the Lake” used the state’s Film Production Activity Tax Credit, an incentive of the Maryland Film Office that helps attract productions to film on location in the state and provides refundable tax credits for certain costs incurred during filming.
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