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    Designer Christian Siriano designed a custom business wear ensemble for Vice President Kamala Harris to wear to the 2023 State of the Union Address.
    From Nicole Ari Parker to Christian Siriano, Maryland celebrities get political
    We’ve combed social media profiles, watched television appearances and read interviews in other publications to tell you how celebrities with Maryland ties will vote this election cycle.
    The complaint targets WWE founders Vince (above) and Linda McMahon, accusing them of fostering a culture of sexual abuse within the organization.
    New lawsuit alleges child sexual abuse of WWE ‘ring boys’ in Maryland
    A new lawsuit accuses the WWE and its founders of fostering a culture of sexual abuse and looking the other way while a longtime ringside announcer preyed on young men he hired as “ring boys.”
    The actors in "The Blair Witch Project," including Heather Donahue seen here in an iconic shot, used their real names in the film.
    25 years later, ‘The Blair Witch Project’ keeps audiences scared and Maryland proud
    For its 25th anniversary, a look back at "The Blair Witch Project," the Maryland-filmed movie that became one of the most successful and influential horror films of all time.
    “The Golden Bachelorette” star Joan Vassos kisses suitor Chock Chapple, a front-runner for her heart.
    Maryland’s ‘Golden Bachelorette’ on love, loss and starting over
    Rockville’s “Golden Bachelorette” Joan Vassos on her journey on the ABC show, being in control this time, and holding onto her late husband’s love even as she moves forward.
    PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 17: Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris answers questions during a moderated conversation with members of the National Association of Black Journalists hosted by WHYY September 17, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Harris returns to Philadelphia where she debated Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump, one week ago.  (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
    Kamala Harris is working around the mainstream media and it’s brilliant
    Kamala Harris' recent media strategy of talk shows and podcasts spanning from Howard Stern to "Call Her Daddy" is enraging the usual suspects and engaging the people she needs.

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    NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 13: Designer Bishme Cromartie poses with models at the Bishme Cromartie presentation during New York Fashion Week at The Ritz-Carlton NoMad on February 13, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Albert Urso/Getty Images)
    Bishme Cromartie talks Blackness, politics and grief ahead of Baltimore visit
    In advance of Bishme Cromartie launching the Baltimore Museum of Industry’s new “Labor + Innovation” speaker series on Wednesday, the designer opened up about grief, politics and Blackness.
    British actress Dame Maggie Smith poses in London
    Maggie Smith, star of stage, film and ‘Downton Abbey,’ dies at 89
    British actress Dame Maggie Smith won new fans in the 21st century as the dowager Countess of Grantham in “Downton Abbey" and Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter films.
    Maryland’s Terran “TK” Foster, third from the left in the front row, was the second person voted off the newest season of “Survivor.”
    Maryland-based contestant voted off ‘Survivor’ in second week
    Terran “TK” Foster, one of two Maryland-based contestants on the season of “Survivor” that’s currently airing, was voted off the island by his fellow castaways during Wednesday night’s episode.
    Reed Diamond played Det. Mike Kellerman on Homicide: Life on the Street
    ‘Homicide’ actor talks ‘the greatest character I have had the opportunity’ to play
    Reed Diamond, who played Detective Mike Kellerman, talks about his love of the show ‘Homicide,’ now streaming on Peacock, and of Baltimore itself.
    Rockville’s Joan Vassos is the star of “The Golden Bachelorette.”
    Six takeaways from the ‘Golden Bachelorette’ premiere and its Maryland star
    Rockville’s Joan Vassos shines as ABC’s first “Golden Bachelorette.” Here are my thoughts from the premiere.

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    There are several Baltimoreans in this season of “Love Is Blind,” the hit Netflix show basing its seventh season in Washington, D.C.
    8 ‘Love Is Blind’ DC cast members are tied to Maryland
    There are several Baltimoreans in this season of "Love Is Blind," the hit Netflix show basing its seventh season in Washington, D.C.
    Kondwani Fidel penned a series of commercials for the New Balance in partnership with the footwear and apparel chain DTLR.
    Once a favorite of white supremacists, New Balance is courting Black Baltimore
    New Balance disassociated itself from neo-Nazis, but now Kondwani Fidel has helped create a marketing campaign for the brand that celebrates Black Baltimore.
    Liza Colón-Zayas, clad in a Christian Siriano design, accepts the Emmy for her role in “The Bear.”
    Christian Siriano’s designs sizzle at 2024 Emmy Awards
    Winner Liza Colón-Zayas was one of at least five celebrities to wear designs by Annapolis native Christian Siriano at the 2024 Emmy Awards.
    Daphne Eckman and her band will perform Friday night at Red Red Wine during the Annapolis Songwriters Festival, one of 55 local acts feature in free performances.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Annapolis Songwriters Festival showcases 55 local musicians
    No one may be more excited about the Annapolis Songwriters Festival than Daphne Eckman, a young performer who will share the stage set up at Red, Red Wine with eight other singers over three hours Friday night.
    James Earl Jones who overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to become a celebrated icon of stage and screen has died at age 93.
    James Earl Jones, acclaimed actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93
    James Earl Jones, known as Darth Vader and the voice of CNN, died at 93.

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    Blake Lively’s choice of florals and themed cocktails on a press tour for “It Ends With Us,” a movie about domestic violence, generated criticism. Here, she attends the London premiere on Aug. 8.
    Blake Lively’s movie is about a serious issue. Her press tour mostly isn’t.
    Blake Lively’s press tour for her latest movie, “It Ends With Us,” seemed more about florals, friends and self-promotion than domestic violence.
    Moses Ingram as Cleo Johnson in the season finale of "Lady in the Lake."
    ‘Lady in the Lake’ season finale recap: Life and/or death
    Follow along as we recap the season finale of the Apple TV+ series “Lady in the Lake,” based on the book by Laura Lippman and starring Natalie Portman and Baltimore native Moses Ingram.
    Fred Nelson and Laurie Simonds return to the Maryland Renaissance Festival this year as Henry VIII and Queen Jane Seymour. The festival runs from Aug. 25 through Oct. 20.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Maryland Renaissance Festival royalty ready for opening day
    The king and queen of the Maryland Renaissance Festival are ready for you. Fred Nelson and Laurie Simonds return Saturday for opening day at the long-running, singular Maryland event. It’s one of seven things to do around Annapolis during the week ending Aug. 29.
    Andre Braugher as Detective Frank Pembleton in Homicide: Life on the Street.
    ‘Homicide: Life on the Street’ is finally streaming. Here are 7 things to watch for.
    “Homicide: Life on the Street” is finally streaming on Peacock. Here are some things to look out for — both character and Baltimore-wise — while you watch the show.
    Laura Schweigman takes a selfie.
    Laura Schweigman, known for her work on ‘The Wire’ and ‘Treme,’ dies at 44
    “She had a lot of charm, and she inspired a lot of loyalty," said "The Wire" creator David Simon about Laura Schweigman, who worked her way up from a TV writer's office assistant to producer positions.