Questlove looking for kind stranger
Ahmir Thompson, founder of The Roots and drummer for the “Tonight Show” band, wants to find the kind stranger who bought him a turntable and several records at the tender age of 5.
Thompson— better known as Questlove— posted on social media that hewas traveling with his parents, who made their living playing gigs, when he made friends with “Ellie” in 1976 in Portland, Maine.
“Being the irresistible cat that Iwas, I talked an older woman named Ellie into buying me a stereo and a record collection,” Questlove posted on Facebook and Instagram.
Ellie wrote the youngster’s order on a napkin: “Bad Blood” by Neil Sedaka, “Dance With Me” by Rufus, and the Jackson 5.
“I knew talking to strangersw as a no-no, but my instincts paid off,” he wrote.
His parents were upset that he’d been chatting up a stranger when Ellie returned the next day bearing gifts. But he says his new friend told his parents “please don’t have him get in trouble on my behalf !! He’s so cute of course I wanted to start his record collection!!!”
Entire ‘Trial’ cast could be in running for Oscar nominations:
The entire cast of “The Trial of the Chicago 7,” the Netflix film released earlier this month, could be in contention for best supporting actor at the 2021Oscars, according to a new report.
The all-star cast, who play prominent anti-Vietnam War activists, have each earned buzz and critical reviews for the legal drama, which depicts the trial of a group of protesters at the 1968 Democratic National Convention whowere charged with conspiring to riot.
The cast includes Yahya
Abdul-Mateen II, Sacha Baron Cohen, Michael Keaton, Frank Langella, Eddie Redmayne, Mark Rylance and Jeremy Strong. Sources close to the film told The Hollywood Reporter that despite differing amounts of screen time, each could be put forth for a nomination.
‘Batwoman’ Batsuit redesigned for Leslie:
The new Batwoman has a new Batsuit. First-look images of the redesigned superhero costume that will be worn by Javicia Leslie’s Ryan Wilder in “Batwoman” were released Monday, complete with new cowl (and hair), new gauntlets and new boots.
“I love the fact that Ryan is becoming her own Batwoman— it’s her style, her swag and her moment,” Leslie said in a statement. “I felt itwas important that viewers could tell by the silhouette that Batwoman was a Black girl. With the
form-fitting suit and beautiful Afro, we definitely nailed it!”
Leslie, who is replacing Ruby Rose as the title character in the CW superhero show’s second season, is the first Black actress to portray Batwoman in any live action production. The new suit will debut during the third episode. The Batsuit was designed by costume designer Maya Mani and created by Ocean Drive Leather. Batwoman’s wig was created by Janice Workman and the makeup styled by Cory Roberts. Oct. 28 birthdays: Singer Cleo Laine is 93. Actor Jane Alexander is 81. Actor Dennis Franz is 76. TV host Sheryl Underwood is 57. Comedian Andy Richter is 54. Actor Julia Roberts is 53. Singer Brad Paisley is 48. Actor Joaquin Phoenix is 46. Actor Gwendoline Christie is 42. Singer Frank Ocean is 33. Actor Nolan Gould is 22.