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Rochester resident Jack Garner, who for decades served as the Gannett News Services film critic, died Sunday at the age of 75. Known for reviews that brought both a critic's eye and a movie lover's tastes, Mr. Garner was a fixture in Rochester's art circles for decades. A jazz aficionado, he often introduced some of the annual Jazz Festival's top acts. A trustee at the Eastman Museum, he was the second recipient of the museum's prestigious George Eastman Medal of Honor. He also was very hard to miss in a crowd — standing 6-foot-9. His laugh, and he laughed often, resounded as if it had a life of its own. "The glass was always half full with him," his wife, Bonnie, said Sunday. "It was never half empty." She and Mr. Garner would have celebrated their 50th anniversary next month. A couple t...

The Baby-Sitters Club is currently one of the top trending shows on Netflix. Premiering on July 3, 2020, it is based on the popular book series by Ann M. Martin as well as a reboot of the 1990 TV show adaptation. (L-R) Momona Tamada, Shay Rudolph, Xochitl Gomez, Malia Baker, and Sophie Grace | NetflixLike many reboots nowadays, Netflix’s Baby-Sitters Club is introducing fans to a more diverse cast as well as story lines that fit in with today’s social climate. If you are curious about the young girls who are now the face of this remarkable franchise, read on below to learn more about the stars of the new 2020 series. Sophie Grace as Kristy Thomas Actress Sophie Grace plays Kristy Thomas, the president and creator of the Baby-Sitters Club. Sophie Grace is 14...

Known for her critically acclaimed and award-winning performances in films like Shakespeare In Love and Philomena, Judi Dench is a certified Hollywood legend. But amidst COVID-19 lockdown orders, the 85-year-old has become a viral Tik Tok star, she recently revealed how the social media platform saved her life.  Judi Dench | Samir Hussein/Getty ImagesJudi Dench’s career is filled with accomplishment For nearly 70 years, Dench has been wowing audiences with her immense talent. The English actor started her career in theater, and then went on to join the Royal Shakespeare Company.  After working on stage for nearly 20 years, she turned to TV and film and started securing roles in major projects.  After winning BAFTAs for her performances in A Room With A View and ...

She added, "Basically my daily thoughts about 2020. But for real... wtf lol people just be talking." A separate source told E! News, that they are not engaged but have enjoyed each other's company during quarantine together. "Khloe seems very happy with where things are right now. He seems committed and has made changes," the insider said. "Obviously Khloe is hesitant and is taking it very slow. The time they have had together during quarantine has been very special and meaningful." "Khloe realizes when Tristan goes back to playing basketball and on the road, everything will change," the insider continued. "She isn't getting ahead of herself and she is just enjoying having him around right now and all of the family time they have had together with True The duo, who shares two-year-old dau...

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Rochester resident Jack Garner, who for decades served as the Gannett News Services film critic, died Sunday at the age of 75. Known for reviews that brought both a critic's eye and a movie lover's tastes, Mr. Garner was a fixture in Rochester's art circles for decades. A jazz aficionado, he often introduced some of the annual Jazz Festival's top acts. A trustee at the Eastman Museum, he was the second recipient of the museum's prestigious George Eastman Medal of Honor. He also was very hard to miss in a crowd — standing 6-foot-9. His laugh, and he laughed often, resounded as if it had a life of its own. "The glass was always half full with him," his wife, Bonnie, said Sunday. "It was never half empty." She and Mr. Garner would have celebrated their 50th anniversary next month. A couple t...

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Hilary Duff is speaking out. The 32-year-old singer-actress took to Instagram on Saturday to celebrate the 4th of July, but also to slam irresponsible holiday partygoers amid the coronavirus pandemic, and even seemingly poke fun at Kanye West in the process. In the post, Duff shared a handful of photos of herself, her husband Matthew Koma and their daughter Banks, 1. JULIA ROBERTS PAYS TRIBUTE TO HUSBAND DANIEL MODER ON WEDDING ANNIVERSARY WITH RARE INSTAGRAM PIC On the caption, the former "Lizzie McGuire" star said her family celebrated the holiday with two walks, a family nap and a drive. "Drove by a raging house party on Mulholland. A--holes. No masks (of course). Girls in bathing suits and louboutins waiting to get in like a line at a club," she wrote. "After @matthewkoma and I...

Gigi Hadid is setting the record straight. The 25-year-old supermodel recently called out a publication for posting an article that suggested she's been "disguising" her growing baby bump with her fashion choices. Earlier this week, British Vogue published a story about Gigi's pregnancy. The outlet explained that during an Instagram Live, the supermodel answered a fan's question about not having "a tummy." The 25-year-old star answered, "This angle and the really baggy jumpsuit make for an optical illusion. From the side it's a different story!" However, Gigi is clearing the air and clapped back at the publication for its misleading headline. "Disguise ....," she began her caption on Twitter, which was directly in response to British Vogue's post on the social media platform. "I said in a...

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