‘Winning Time’ Star Solomon Hughes on Why He Left Basketball Behind and Becoming Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Cynthia Albritton, better known as "Cynthia Plaster Caster" for the plaster casts she made of rock star private parts, died after what her representatives said was a long illness. She was 74. Although unconventional and a self-described "recovering groupie," Albritton evolved as an artist, expanding from music stars to film directors, eventually adding females.

confirmed by her representative, Variety first reported.The native of Chicago’s South Side launched her plaster-casting career in the Windy City circa 1968 after meeting an unlikely patron: Iconoclastic rocker Frank Zappa found the 20-year-old’s artistic vision funny and creative — although he declined to, uh, sit for her — and helped her relocate to Los Angeles.Although guitar god Jimi Hendrix — she “met him” at the Chicago Hilton and Towers in ’68 — was her first cast, she later expanded her oeuvre to include male filmmakers — and eventually the breasts of female artists such as Peaches, Karen O of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and many others. (Albritton famously revealed that she found many will assistants who helped prep her subjects for her art.)“I was trying to figure out a way to mold a penis so I thought, ‘Well, let’s get together a kit because that will make it even more absurd and ridiculous — and professional look, and create more laughs,” she said in a 2000 interview.

Add NBA legend Jerry West to the list of Los Angeles Lakers’ icons who are mad about HBO’s hit dramedy “Winning Time.” Through his attorneys, the star player-turned-baseball executive connected to some of the best team rosters in NBA history demanded a retraction and an apology for how he’s being portrayed on the show. Based on the nonfiction book  “Showtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley, and the Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty of the 1980s” by Jeff Pearlman, “Winning Time” tells the story of the groundbreaking “Showtime” era of the Lakers.

which was obtained by ESPN, demanded an apology, a retraction and damages from the network. It claims the show has made a “baseless” and “malicious assault” on the character of the former Lakers player, coach and executive.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar didn’t hold back as he revealed his thoughts on the HBO series “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty”.

Zack Sharf “How did so many talented people go so terribly wrong?” Kareem Abdul-Jabbar writes in a new blog post criticizing HBO’s drama series “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty.” The basketball icon goes on to call the series “deliberately dishonest” and “drearily dull.”  The show, which is executive produced by Adam McKay, tracks the 1980s Showtime era of the Los Angeles Lakers and stars Solomon Hughes as a younger Abdul-Jabbar.Abdul-Jabbar starts his blog post by clarifying that his critical reaction to “Winning Time” has nothing to do with how he is portrayed by Hughes in the show. Instead, he writes that the show “commits the sin” of being boring “over and over.” Abdul-Jabbar also knocked Adam McKay, whose work he used to admire.

Nicole Scherzinger has revealed that she would love to be asked to record the next James Bond theme song.Exclusive: Nicole Scherzinger reveals rare insight into romance with Thom EvansThe American songstress told HELLO! that she would love to be given herown variety show that is a "modern day version of Cher meets Bette Midler meets Shirley Bassey meets the Pussycat Dolls and Nicole Scherzinger", adding: "And it makes complete sense because I come from cabaret theater, with grand vocals—I am putting it out there that I want to do the next Bond theme song."WATCH: Nicole Scherzinger shows off insane dance moves in skin-tight sportswearThe 43-year-old also reveled that she plans to throw more "intimate" showcases similar to a recent one she organized in Los Angeles to remind the industry of her range and background in musical theater."I was fortunate to do Annie Live on NBC and it reminded me of my love for musical theater, and so many people don't know I come from that theatrical space and sing Broadway, pop-rock and jazz blues," she shared.MORE: Nicole Scherzinger poses in daring red gown with dangerously high slit"I threw an intimate showcase and I think I will do more because I want to share with the industry and remind them - they associate me with the Pussycat Dolls and put me in that box - that I can do more things."Speaking at the DIRECTV SPACE activation at Neon Carnival with Levi’s® and Tequila Don Julio on Saturday evening, Nicole also spoke of her romance with Brit, Thom Evans.

Cruel Intentions fans, this one’s for you!

Karamo Brown is joining the legion of celebrities taking over daytime TV!The  star's self-titled talk show has been sold in 90 percent of the U.S. for a fall 2022 premiere, Tracie Wilson, Executive Vice President of NBCUniversal Syndication Studios and E! News, announced in a press release on Wednesday.«Karamo has done an incredible job guest hosting  many times over the past two seasons.

Selena Gomez isn’t hiding how she feels about being single three months before her 30th birthday. The singer/actress shared a hilarious TikTok video on April 13 where she lashed out about turning 30 later this summer and mouthed an iconic quote from the 2014 film The Other Woman. Leslie Mann says the line, which played over Selena’s video as she acted out the dramatics.

Selena Gomez keeps it chic in a cute pink look for the Only Murders in the Building panel during Deadline Contenders Television event held at Paramount Studios over the weekend in Los Angeles.

J. Kim Murphy SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for “Memento Mori,” the April 10 episode of “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty,” which is now streaming on HBO Max.The Los Angeles Lakers are starting to turn over a new leaf on Episode 6 of “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty.” Earvin “Magic” Johnson (Quincy Isaiah) and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (Solomon Hughes) are proving to be a formidable offensive duo, owner Jerry Buss (John C.

Only Murders in the Building panel at the Deadline Contenders Television event in Los Angeles. Selena Gomez attends Deadline Contenders Television panel in Los Angeles on April 09, 2022.Despite her love of making TikTok videos, Selena Gomez revealed in a recent interview that she . I mean, does it really count as being “on the internet” if she creates the content and sends it to her team to post on her behalf? According to Gomez, who recently launched a new website called to make mental health resources more accessible, the answer is no. “I haven’t been on the internet in four and a half years.

HBO has renewed Adam McKay’s critically praised drama series Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty for a second season.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty” has been renewed for Season 2 at HBO, Variety has learned.The news comes after the series has aired just five episodes of its 10-episode first season.“It’s been a thrill to bring ‘Winning Time’ to life with Adam McKay, Max Borenstein, our phenomenal producing team, and this incredible cast,” said Francesca Orsi, executive vice president of HBO Programming. “This series not only tells the riveting story of the Lakers’ rise, but is also a look back at a transformative era in basketball, celebrity, and the city of Los Angeles.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is apologizing to LeBron James.

Selena Gomez has been off the grid the past 4 ½ years. The 29-year-old singer and actress opened up about her mental health struggles in a "Good Morning America" interview Monday, largely crediting her time offline with making her feel "normal." "I haven’t been on the internet in four and a half years," Gomez said. "It has changed my life completely.