Louis Theroux says platforming extremists in new BBC docuseries “cultivates empathy”

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Ashton Kutcher, 44, was one of many stars who showed their support for Ukraine in wake of Russia’s attacks on its neighboring country. The actor tweeted his support late on Thursday February 24. Besides sympathizing with the people of Ukraine during this tumultuous time, the message comes from a little closer to home for Ashton, as his wife Mila Kunis, 38, lived in the European country when she was a child. Ashton’s tweet simply said, “I stand with Ukraine.”

Coheed and Cambria have shared their latest single ‘The Liars Club’ and announced details of a North American tour.The song is taken from the four-piece’s upcoming new album ‘Vaxis II: A Window Of The Waking Mind’, which is set for release on May 27 via Roadrunner Records.Speaking about ‘The Liars Club’, Coheed and Cambria frontman Claudio Sanchez said in a statement: “When the truth is such a mess, who doesn’t want to live out a different reality? Who doesn’t want to embrace a lie?”You can hear ‘The Liars Club’ in the band’s accompanying animated music video below.Coheed and Cambria have also announced their ‘A Window Of The Waking Mind’ tour, which will see them tour North America in July and August with Dance Gavin Dance and Mothica.You can see Coheed and Cambria’s upcoming tour dates below, and find tickets here when they go on sale on Friday (February 25).July12 – FPL Solar Amphitheater at Bayfront Park, Miami, FL13 – MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, Tampa, FL15 – 713 Music Hall, Houston, TX16 – Whitewater Amphitheater, New Braunfels, TX17 – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory, Irving, TX19 – Coca-Cola Roxy, Atlanta, GA23 – Nashville Municipal Auditorium, Nashville, TN24 – Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre, Charlotte, NC26 – The Anthem, Washington, DC27 – The Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA29 – Agganis Arena, Boston, MA30 – Forest Hills Stadium, Queens, NY August1 – Stage AE Outdoors, Pittsburgh, PA2 – Crofoot Festival Grounds, Pontiac, MI3 – RBC Echo Beach, Toronto, ON5 – Armory, Minneapolis, MN6 – SeatGeek Stadium, Bridgeview, IL7 – Saint Louis Music Park, St Louis, MO9 – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre, Denver, CO10 – The Lot at The Complex, Salt Lake City, UT12 – Shrine LA Outdoors, Los Angeles, CA

A New York state judge ruled that Donald Trump and his children Donald Jr. and Ivanka must answer questions under oath within 21 days as part of Attorney General Letitia James’ investigation of the Trump Organization.

EXCLUSIVE: Vice TV today unveiled Devoured, a six-part true crime docuseries set in the world of food, that will be narrated by Emmy-winning actor Jon Cryer (Two and a Half Men, The CW’s Supergirl), premiering on February 21st at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

Louis Theroux made a welcome return to our screens on Sunday 13 February with the first instalment of his new documentary series, Forbidden America. The three-part series sees Louis, 51, head over to the US and cover three different topics, with the first episode focusing on the far right. Speaking ahead of the release, Louis revealed that the aim of documentaries was to highly how social media "had affected people in America who are different ways involved in dangerous, extreme, or morally questionable lifestyles." The TV star has became wildly popular thanks to his informative documentaries over the years, and his latest appears to have also been a hit with viewers.

Looking in the rearview. Lamar Odom is continuing to open up about what went wrong in his marriage to ex-wife Khloé Kardashian — and hinted that he might be ready for a second chance.

Kanye West track called ‘City Of Gods’ is set to arrive tonight (February 10), according to New York rapper Fivio Foreign.The new record, which might be the first preview of West’s upcoming new album ‘DONDA 2’, was announced by Fivio on social media earlier this evening. He also shared a pair of images including one that features himself stood alongside West and Alicia Keys.“City Of Gods ❗️2nite ❗️ @kanyewest @aliciakeys,” he captioned the image.

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New York University has officially launched a new course focused on Taylor Swift, just in time for spring semester.As part of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, the course will run from January 26 to March 9, and students can expect to learn more about the singer’s career and her cultural influence.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterAlamo Drafthouse, the specialty cinema chain that’s famous for in-theater dining and a strict no-cell phone policy, is expanding its North American footprint.The Texas-based exhibition company plans to open four additional venues in new regions, including Chicago and Birmingham, as well as markets with existing Alamo Drafthouse locations, such as Grand Prairie, Texas and Glendale, Colo. It intends to welcome those venues — and previously announced in-the-works multiplexes in Staten Island, N.Y.; Crystal City, Va.; and St. Louis, Mo.

Taylor Swift.The course began at the Davis Institute, which is part of New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, on January 26 and will run through to March 9.Set to be taught by Rolling Stone’s Brittany Spanos, the course will cover “Swift’s evolution as a creative music entrepreneur, the legacy of pop and country songwriters, discourses of youth and girlhood, and the politics of race in contemporary popular music” (via Variety).“This course proposes to deconstruct both the appeal and aversions to Taylor Swift through close readings of her music and public discourse as it relates to her own growth as an artist and a celebrity,” a description adds.“Through readings, lectures and more, the class delves into analyses of the culture and politics of teen girlhood in pop music, fandom, media studies, whiteness and power as it relates to her image and the images of those who have both preceded and succeeded her. We’ll also consider topics like copyright and ownership, American nationalism and the ongoing impact of social media on the pop music industry.”The Swift course already has a long waiting list of students, a representative for the course told Variety.

Savannah Guthrie has shared a rare behind-the-scenes moment with fans as she prepares for the 2022 Winter Olympics on NBC.MORE: Savannah Guthrie shares throwback baby bump photo during touching on-air tributeThe Today Show star will host the NBC coverage of the Opening Ceremony from New York after it was confirmed that the anchors would not be sent to China over continuing COVID-19 concerns, and she took to social media to share a video taken from behind the cameras.WATCH: Today Show's Savannah Guthrie shares rare behind-the-scenes moment with fans ahead of new projectSavannah was joined by former Olympian Lindsey Vonn for studio rehearsals, with Lindsey sharing a video and Savannah later resharing it.The mom-of-two also posted several pictures from the green room, captioning the post: "Getting ready!MORE: Savannah Guthrie shares incredible family photo featuring her rarely-seen siblingsSavannah was sent to Tokyo in 2021 for the delayed 2020 Summer Olympics but the team will mostly report from the studio's Stamford facility and 30 Rock in Manhattan.Today anchor Craig Melvin will represent the morning show in Beijing across the two weeks, while Mike Tirico will also be in the Chinese city for the Opening Ceremony and the first few days of the game.A post shared by Savannah Guthrie (@savannahguthrie)On Wednesday Team USA announced that John Shuster and Brittany Bowe will carry the American flag at Friday's Winter Olympics opening ceremony.John, 39, will make history as the first curler to carry the flag during the opening ceremony.

Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior CorrespondentThe death of Cheslie Kryst has spurred an outpouring of emotions around the world, as well as sparked a conversation about mental health awareness.Now, Kryst’s mother is publicly sharing that her daughter privately battled depression — an inner struggle that she did not disclose with even her family and friends.“I have never known a pain as deep as this. I am forever changed,” Kryst’s mother, April Simpkins, said in a statement.“Today, what our family and friends privately knew was the cause of death of my sweet baby girl, Cheslie, was officially confirmed,” Simpkins’ statement continued. “While it may be hard to believe, it’s true.

Gone but not forgotten. Miss USA 2019 Cheslie Kryst’s mother, April Simpkins, spoke out shortly after her daughter’s cause of death was confirmed.