The Island Packet

CELEBRITIES

Robert Taylor: arresting as TV lawman 'Longmire'

You may not recognize Robert Taylor as anyone other than the title character he plays on the crime drama "Longmire." But he's no newcomer.

CELEBRITIES

WWII historian taking on American Revolution

An award-winning and best-selling World War II historian is turning to an older conflict for his next project: the American Revolution.

2 hours ago

CELEBRITIES

87-year-old woman loses to Trump in civil case

An 87-year-old grandmother took on billionaire Donald Trump. And on Thursday - she lost.

CELEBRITIES

Mary J. Blige faces $3.4M federal tax lien in NJ

Mary J. Blige and her husband have been hit with a $3.4 million tax lien in New Jersey.

3 hours ago

MOVIE NEWS & REVIEWS

Jerry Lewis repeats his distaste for female comics

Ladies? Don't make him laugh.

MOVIE NEWS & REVIEWS

Jerry Lewis repeats his distaste for female comics

Ladies? Don't make him laugh.

MOVIE NEWS & REVIEWS

West Bank and romance prominent in 'Omar'

One of the more buzzed-about films at the Cannes Film Festival, "Omar," is set in the West Bank, and the Palestinian conflict is a key part of the plot.

CELEBRITIES

New Victory Theater offers Bob Marley, Shakespeare

A new musical featuring the songs of Bob Marley, the world premiere of William Shakespeare's "Measure for Measure" by the innovative Fiasco Theater company and an Australian take on "Peter Pan" are among next season's offerings at The New Victory Theater.

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Coen, Guirgis on tap at Atlantic Theater Company

The world premiere of Ethan Coen's first full-length stage play, a revival of "The Threepenny Opera" and a new play by Stephen Adly Guirgis will highlight the Atlantic Theater Company's upcoming season.

CELEBRITIES

Edward Hopper painting of NY island sells for $19M

An Edward Hopper painting of New York City's Roosevelt Island has sold for just over $19 million at auction.