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Shaun Donovan, the former Secretary of Urban Housing and Development and budget director under the Obama administration, launched his campaign for New York City mayor on Tuesday. In a Zoom event at the Bronx's Via Verde Housing Development, which was timed with the release of a promotional video, Donovan said that mayors are what make America run.  The Democrat promised viewers that he would take the subway to work every day, proposing so-called "15-minute neighborhoods" where residents have no more than a 15-minute walk in any direction to access fresh food, schools, transit, and a public park.

Lisa Montgomery's new execution date for her conviction in a Missouri womb-raiding case that horrified investigators and the small town where it happened has been put off until next month. The U.S.

From Nightcrawler to Rogue One to Venom, Riz Ahmed has given us his talent not through showy pomp and circumstance but through his actual work. This goes beyond film as he made history as the first Asian to first Asian actor to win an Emmy for his leading role in the HBO miniseries The Night Of. On top of that, Ahmed’s spits serious fire as a solo rapper and as part of the group the Swet Shop Boys (check out their cover of “Immigrants (We Get the Job Done)” on the Hamilton Mixtape and you’ll thank me later) — all align with his advocacy and political activism.

gifting list before the holidays arrive, if you do in fact procrastinate this year, you’ve still got plenty of options that you can order and send instantly online—but will actually look like you didn’t wait until the day before the holiday to think about it.Whether you’re strapped for time or prefer to shop from the comfort of home (and let’s face it, most of us will be going this route this year because of social distancing restrictions in place across most of the country), we’ve rounded up seven of the most popular last-minute gifts to shop this year. There are a number of food and beverage delivery options these days, but we like Winc — a California-based winery that offers a more personalized experience when it comes to wine.

Eli Countryman On Tuesday, the 40 th anniversary of John Lennon’s death, his former bandmates Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr as well as his wife Yoko and other family members took to social media to share messages in remembrance of the great singer and songwriter. Lennon died on Dec. 8, 1980, after being fatally shot in from of his New York City home.

Tim Gray Senior Vice PresidentIf you suspect that Hollywood has always been male-centric, there’s more evidence (not that there was ever much doubt). A new Emerson College study shows that, for 92 years, the Oscar-winning best picture has been almost twice as likely to include nominated male actors (lead and supporting) than female.The study, called “Oscar is a Man: Sexism and the Academy Awards,” found that the best-picture winners, from the 1927-28 season through 2019, included 124 nominated performances by men, but only 72 for women, which is 58% of the male tallies.There are many statistics offered.

Gabriel Martinelli made his long-awaited return to action for Arsenal in the Papa John’s Trophy tonight (Tuesday).

There are just three more episodes left of The Flight Attendant and everyone is on the edge of their seats to find out what happens!

Kaia Gerber and Jacob Elordi are certainly enjoying their time together in quarantine.On Tuesday, the 19-year-old model and her 23-year-old boyfriend were seen taking a stroll through the streets of Santa Monica, with Gerber's dog Milo not far behind.The couple seemed to be enjoying their day as Elordi sipped from a smoothie purchased from a local juicery.

The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxA sailor who dodged death after he fell from his out-of-control boat and into its propeller has shared photos of the horrific injuries he sustained in the freak accident.Danny Round, 32, was on a trip of a lifetime when he left his friends to explore Fiji by sea.The New Zealand native said he underestimated "wind gusts" and stormy weather rocked his boat and lifted it off of the water.As it crashed down, the boat catapulted him overboard and into the propeller which went "all the way up" his body and hit him in the face.Dannny, an experienced sailor, said he was covered in blood and trying to get back to the boat but it "was spinning

Platform One Media, the company behind Apple’s Invasion and Showtime’s Rust, is being rebranded. The production company has been rebranded as Boat Rocker Studios, Scripted, a year after the Canadian company acquired the studio.

OnlyFans model has gone viral after twerking with a water bottle balanced on her head for a new TikTok challenge.

Rebel Wilson, and her incredible weight loss journey have been taking New York City by storm.The Australian actress looked carefree and stunning in bright red skinny jeans while ice skating at the iconic rink at Rockefeller Center in front of the Christmas tree.The Pitch Perfect star looked festive in the photo which she shared to Instagram.

Gwen Stefani has released her first new music in four years.The singer has returned to her ska and reggae roots in homage to her time as the frontwoman of No Doubt and freshened things up a bit on her new single, Let Me Reintroduce Myself.In a nod to her 2004 hit Hollaback Girl, she sings: “And it tastes great, I already gave you bananas.”In a press release, Gwen said of the track: “This song is a way of saying I’m back with new music. It’s a fun, light-hearted song, because I got inspired and hopefully to bring a little bit of joy.

After rumors and speculation, it appears Alfred Molina is, in fact, returning to the “Spider-Man” universe as THR reports the actor is in the cast for the forthcoming ‘Spider-Man 3.’ And yes, the implications here are pretty, uh, amazing and spectacular. READ MORE: ‘Spider-Man 3’ Enters The Multiverse? Benedict Cumberbatch To Join The Sony/Marvel Sequel Not much is known about the plot of the upcoming Tom Holland-led ‘Spider-man’ sequel.

McFly star Tom Fletcher showed off a new tattoo on Tuesday, jointly inspired by his three children and wife Giovanna’s triumphant appearance on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!The musician took a break from patenting duties while paying a visit to London based tattoo artist Nouvelle Rita, where he sat for an intricate dinosaur design with a very special meaning. Taking to Instagram with a close up of the fresh inking on his upper right bicep, Tom, 35, revealed the detailed triceratops drew inspiration from the number three – an important numeral to both himself and his wife.

She revealed on Monday the annual Kardashian/Jenner Christmas Eve bash has been canceled, which she said is the first time since the tradition began in 1978.And one day later, Khloe Kardashian focused back on work, specifically her brand Good American.The 36-year-old reality star posed up a storm wearing new pieces from her label, including loungewear and shoes in her post shared to Instagram on Tuesday morning.

KJ Apa shared a rare snapshot with girlfriend Clara Berry in honor of her 27th birthday — and his sweet message has fans’ hearts melting.“Happy birthday my love,” the Riverdale actor, 23, wrote in an Instagram Story on Monday, December 7, alongside two red heart emojis. The twosome posed in front of a mirror for the rare selfie, wearing matching cut-off denim shorts and casual tops.

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services.While the holidays certainly aren’t all about the gifts, shopping for the perfect present does take up plenty of our precious time. It’s not just finding that awesome item that can be stressful — it’s staying within budget as the list inevitably grows throughout the season.

direct to your inboxNigella Lawson has found herself at the centre of another social media storm.From cooking a banana skin curry to telling us how to make toast, viewers can't help but comment on the chef's latest creations.But this time, it's not what she has made what has got people talking. It's her pronunciation of 'microwave'.

JP Saxe and Julia Michaels are back to warm you up for the holidays.