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    Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson arrives at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, NY. ahead of a divisional round playoff game against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, January 19, 2025.
    Ravens QB Lamar Jackson shines in acting cameo on ‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan’
    Baltimore Ravens Quarterback Lamar Jackson makes acting debut on Starz hit series "Power Book III: Raising Kanan."
    BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 02: Taraji P. Henson attends the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 02, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California.
    Taraji P. Henson wants to boost mental health services at HBCUs. She came to Baltimore.
    The Maryland high school graduate and Howard University alumna wants to help Black women navigate mental health services at HBCUs.
    Thirty-five years ago this spring, "The Cosby Show's" Vanessa Huxtable came to Baltimore to have Big Fun. It turned out not to be so much fun for her, but it made a very cool salt box design by Juliet Ames.
    35 years ago, ‘The Cosby Show’ had ‘big fun’ in Baltimore. We still are.
    Vanessa Huxtable of “The Cosby Show” came to Baltimore in 1990 to have “big fun.” It turned out not to be so much fun for her, but it was awesome for us Baltimoreans.
    NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 03: Gayle King attends "Good Night, And Good Luck" Broadway Opening Night at Winter Garden Theatre on April 03, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)
    Milestone or spectacle? What to know about Gayle King’s space flight Monday.
    Although some see space tourism as a small step for man, others see it as a giant vanity project for celebrities and the ultra rich.
    Natasha Rothwell as Belinda Lindsey in Season 3, Episode 1 of "The White Lotus" on HBO.
    ‘The White Lotus’: What makes a villain?
    What makes a villain on "The White Lotus"? Is it making enough cash to get far away so you won’t get killed? Nah.

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    AN OPRAH WINFREY SPECIAL: THE MENOPAUSE REVOLUTION - After addressing topics like weight loss and artificial intelligence with in-depth conversations over the past year, Oprah Winfrey is now tackling the inevitable phase of life every woman will face: menopause. MONDAY, MARCH 31 (10:01-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (Disney/Eric McCandless)
NAOMI WATTS, OPRAH WINFREY, HALLE BERRY, DR. MARY CLAIRE HAVER
    Finally, hot people are talking about hot flashes
    Oprah Winfrey recently brought noted hot people like Naomi Watts and Halle Berry into the discussion about menopause on a television special. Maybe this will help break the shame of The Change.
    ABBOTT ELEMENTARY - ABC's "Abbott Elementary" stars Lisa Ann Walter as Melissa Schemmenti. (Disney/Pamela Littky)
    Maryland-bred ‘Abbott Elementary’ star talks crab cakes and stand-up
    Before headlining Magooby’s Joke House, ”Abbott Elementary” star and Silver Spring native Lisa Ann Walter talks about her Maryland roots, winning “Celebrity Jeopardy!” and more.
    Comedian Stavros Halkias performs at The Lyric on Saturday, October 14, 2023.; NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 16: John Mulaney attends SNL50: The Anniversary Special on February 16, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images); LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 06: John Waters attends the 27th Costume Designers Guild Awards (CDGA) at Wilshire Ebell Theatre on February 06, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images for CDGA)
    Baltimore royalty John Waters and Stavros Halkias finally meet, thanks to John Mulaney
    Baltimore's John Waters and Stavros Halkias appeared this week on John Mulaney’s new Netflix talk show, "Everybody's Live." They made sure to tell some colorful stories.
    HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 29:  Actor Val Kilmer attends the 2004 Vanity Fair Oscar Party at Mortons Restaurant, February 29, 2004 in Hollywood, California.  (Photo by Mark Mainz/Getty Images)
    Val Kilmer, ‘Top Gun’ and Batman star with an intense approach, dies at 65
    Val Kilmer, the brooding, versatile actor who played fan favorite Iceman in “Top Gun,” donned a voluminous cape as Batman in “Batman Forever” and portrayed Jim Morrison in “The Doors,” has died. He was 65.
    Steven Schupak has been named as the incoming chief executive officer and president of Maryland Public Television.
    MPT’s incoming CEO wants to meet viewers where they are
    Steven Schupak, the incoming CEO of Maryland Public Television, recently spoke with the Banner about the challenges facing public media and what MPT is doing to meet viewers where they are.

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    Carey Mulligan as Nell Mortimer and Tom Basden as Herb McGwyer in director James Griffiths' "The Ballad of Wallis Island," opens the Annapolis Film Festival
    7 things to do in Annapolis: How to navigate the Annapolis Film Festival
    Things to do in Annapolis include the Annapolis Film Festival, Junkyard Band and more.
    Kermit the Frog, created by University of Maryland, College Park, alumnus Jim Henson, will speak to  graduates in May.
    Kermit the Frog to speak at University of Maryland commencement
    The beloved Muppet was created by College Park graduate Jim Henson.
    Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) leaves the field after the Ravens defeat the Los Angeles Chargers 30-23 in an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif.
    Ravens QB Lamar Jackson to make his acting debut in ‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan’
    “I’m so excited for fans to see me in this new role and thrilled to be a part of ‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan,'" Jackson said.
    BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 04: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, attends The Paley Center for Media hosts Paley Honors Fall Gala honoring Tyler Perry at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel on December 04, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Unique Nicole/Getty Images)
    The real reason people are mad at Meghan Markle’s new lifestyle show
    Meghan Markle's new Netflix show, "With Love, Meghan," shows the duchess making balloon arches and cooking in Le Creuset. How is that unrelatable?
    Baltimore native Gabby Samone earned a ticket to the next round of auditions following her performance in New York on the season premiere of “American Idol.”
    Baltimore singer Gabby Samone breaks through with ‘American Idol’ audition
    Baltimore native Gabby Samone discusses her ”American Idol” audition, impressing judge Lionel Richie and more.

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    THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ATLANTA -- Pictured: Kelli Ferrell -- (Photo by: Derek White/Bravo)
    Meet the ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ star who’s actually from Baltimore
    Kelli Ferrell, a newbie on this season of Bravo's “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” says she isn't intimidated by her cast members. “Girl, I'm from Baltimore.”
    Steven Schupak has been named as the incoming chief executive officer and president of Maryland Public Television.
    Maryland Public Television names new president and CEO
    Schupak, who has been with the network since 2003, will step into his new role on July 1 following the retirement of outgoing MPT CEO Larry D. Unger.
    Jason Isaacs and Parker Posey as Timothy and Victoria Ratliff in Season 3, Episode 1 of "The White Lotus" on HBO.
    From ‘The White Lotus’ to ‘Suits LA,’ these actors all have Maryland ties
    From HBO’s “The White Lotus” to NBC’s new “Suits” reboot to “Severance,” these actors all boast ties to Maryland.
    Karen Huger smiles as she wears a hat and sunglasses during the "Real Housewives of Potomac" Season 9 episode, "A Crash Course in Deflection."
    No one is above the law. Not even a Real Housewife.
    Karen Huger of "Real Housewives of Potomac" has a lot of fans — and a history of DUI offenses. As she goes to jail for a year, it’s a reminder that no one is above the law.
    Alex Coco accepts the award for best picture for "Anora."
    Strip club Cinderella story ‘Anora’ wins best picture at 97th Academy Awards
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