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If you need access to some of the money you’ve accumulated in your 401(k), you can use a short-term loan that you pay back with money from your paychecks. Borrowing from your 401(k) can often be a better alternative for getting cash than using higher interest loans like title loans, …

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Buy-Now-Pay-Later (BNPL) lenders face a tougher reality. By Wolf Richter for WOLF STREET. Credit card balances jumped $46 billion to $887 billion in the second quarter, which was still down 4.3% from the peak in the fourth quarter of 2019 and was just a hair above what it was in …

Now that Tottenham are mostly out of acquisition mode and offloading mode, you’d think we’d see a lot of players on the way out. It’s proving to be a bit more difficult than we all expected, mainly because, unlike Spurs, many European clubs simply don’t have much money at the …

New Delhi: Chinese syndicates and criminal gangs conduct scam operations illegally in India. Several cases of such digital loan sharks have been detected in the recent past and it is suspected that the scale of such illegal activities has increased over time. Recently, a case of so-called “Chinese loan application” …

Many people have nothing saved for those proverbial rainy days. That’s why cash advances are a popular solution for unexpected expenses, as they provide the financial freedom you need when you’re stuck. With so many cash loans available, it can feel like a guessing game to decide which cash advance …

On June 29, a Florida court issued a final judgment against a Miami-based payday lender and its CEO, resolving allegations that the defendants misappropriated funds from investors. According to the complaint, the company fraudulently raised more than $66 million through the sale of promissory notes to more than 500 Venezuelan-American …

LANSING — State election officials say a ballot campaign to restrict payday loans failed to garner enough valid signatures to qualify for the November ballot. Michiganders for Fair Lending submitted approximately 392,000 signatures for the bill initiated on June 1. But the Office of Elections, in a report released late …

When it comes to financing big purchases or consolidating debt, installment loans can be a great option. Unlike a payday loan, an installment loan is repaid over time in fixed monthly payments. This makes it more manageable for borrowers and can help them avoid costly penalties and interest rates. Installment …

HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) – A super PAC funded by the Democratic Governor’s Association has launched television ads attacking Bob Stefanowski. Two other PACs could spend millions on ads to attack Governor Lamont. We still have more than three months until the November election, but the negative publicity has already started. …

CHICAGO (CBS) — Inflation is at its highest level in 40 years – hitting 9.1% on the year in June, the highest since 1981. The Consumer Price Index reports that the price of gas has skyrocketed nearly 60% in the past year – and that’s of course far …

To the Editor: I am writing to urge all Americans and members of Congress to support the continuation of the expanded, fully refundable child tax credit and to resume monthly credit payments. Sometimes called “child allowance”, it is an effective tool to reduce child poverty. Abortion-banning states say they will …

Financially, times are pretty tough – and they aren’t expected to improve anytime soon. Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe said a recession was not expected in Australia. Others think there is a chance that we will be hit by a short recession next year. But one thing is certain right …

On June 15, CFPB Deputy Director Zixta Martinez delivered a keynote address at the Consumer Federation of America’s 2022 Consumer Assembly. The Deputy Director focused on four key areas of consumer protection in her address: Payday Loans: The CFPB released a research report in April focusing on payday loans and …

(MENAFN – ValueWalk) A perfect storm of world events naturally triggers financial stress for the vast majority of Americans. In a recent survey by the American Psychological Association, more than 80% of American adults reported feeling increased financial stress due to: Higher inflation (87%) Persistent supply chain issues caused by …

A large number of retail investors in the United States took out loans, often at exorbitant interest rates, to buy cryptocurrencies, and more than half of those investors ended up losing money, according to a recent DebtHammer survey. DebtHammer surveyed over 1,500 people in the United States to learn about …

What are you doing on June 30? It’s pretty much slap bang in the middle of summer, so maybe it’s an impromptu barbecue in the park? Retreat to a beer garden safely knowing that Thursday is the new Friday? Buy the kids a tub of ice cream so everyone can …

Founded in 2005, Amigo Holdings PLC (LSE: AMGO, Financial) is a fintech specializing in guarantor loans. These are the types of loans given to someone with bad credit who can call on a trusted friend or family member to back it up. Amigo has secured 80% of the UK collateral …

The loan company provides loan services to government and private employees to help them with additional resources that can help their financial difficulties Award Loans are unsecured, fixed, low-interest loans specifically designed for federal employees. These loans are easily accessible even for employees who have bad credit because the loans …

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Spending on symbols of success is universal, but the definition of success varies in an increasingly multicultural America. Tweet that Access the latest research in The Conference Board Multicultural Consumer Survey series. To understand How ethnic identity is reflected in service purchases, the project surveyed 2,000 multicultural U.S. households to …

Here’s a jaw-dropping statistic: American consumers reached a record $177.9 billion in unsecured personal loans. The findings stem from Personal loan statistics for 2022, a new report from The Ascent. That same analysis, according to data from credit bureau giant TransUnion, found that the average unsecured personal loan balance is …

It was another tough time for investors last week as both the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) and the S&P500 (SNP INDEX: ^GSPC) lose 5%. Most of the decline came after news broke that inflation was still near a 40-year high, suggesting further aggressive interest rate hikes from the …

Content of the article Interested in giving up debt? Content of the article Sault Ste. Marie (CCSSSM) joins the National Agency Credit Canada, the oldest not-for-profit credit counseling agency in the country. “We are thrilled to join the team,” CCSSSM executive director Greg Elsby said in a statement. “We have …

More than two in five recent buyers who buy now, pay later (BNPL) have used credit cards or other forms of borrowing to pay off what they owed, the charity Citizens Advice says . He said the figures showed buyers were “piling borrowing on borrowing” and stressed the urgent need …

On June 1, the Michiganders for Fair Lending campaign submitted signatures for a ballot initiative that would appear on the November ballot. The initiative would introduce a 36% annual interest cap on payday loans. Michiganders for Fair Lending argues that the typical payday loan carries an annual rate of 370% …

The Midlothian MP was speaking after attending a Unison campaign event on Ethnicity Pay Gap Reporting which took place in the UK Parliament. A Unison survey of NHS staff found that there were key differences between staff in Groups 1 and 2 who identified as black and those who identified …

Liverpool’s “experimental” cycle routes have had a varied impact on improving attitudes towards cycling in the city, according to the region’s cycling and walking commissioner, Simon O’Brien. Speaking at the City Region’s Active Travel Summit earlier this week, when asked by ECHO whether the temporary nature of the schemes served …

Liverpool council will lose over £300,000 in fees spent on due diligence on Everton’s new stadium project. It has been confirmed that Everton will pay £502,000 of the £841,000 incurred by Liverpool Council after it was agreed last month that negotiations between the two sides would end. In a joint …

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), in conjunction with the New York Attorney General, has filed a proposed stipulated judgment in federal court to settle its case against an upstate debt collection company in New York. © Shutterstock The judgment would order all program participants to exit the debt collection …

washington d.c. – The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), in partnership with the New York Attorney General, has filed a motion for stipulated judgment in federal court to settle its case against a debt collection company and its owners and officers. The judgment would order all participants in the scheme, …

When Butte resident Mike Paffhausen graduated from Carroll College in 2009, he received a thin, purple school book that he says changed his life. It was called “Life After Graduation: Your Guide to Success”. Paffhausen then made a to-do list on a few blank pages at the back of the …

Select’s editorial team works independently to review financial products and write articles that we think our readers will find useful. We earn commission from affiliate partners on many offers, but not all offers on Select are from affiliate partners. The word debt can often have a bad connotation, but not …

In theory, this pilot looks promising. What’s better than free cash, goods and services in a cash-strapped town? However, closer examination raises serious concerns about the risks posed to low-income Chicagoans. The mayor and her team should not promote cryptocurrencies for their “financial inclusion” benefits, when such claims lack evidence …

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) – The federal court in Richmond has given preliminary approval to a class action settlement that would provide $489 million in relief to victims of illegal internet lending. The ruling was released Thursday, May 12, and will affect approximately 555,000 consumers who have been charged more than …

Financial insecurity affects millions of workers: 52% of adults in the United States say they typically live paycheck to paycheck. This instability can mean that unforeseen expenses have massive ramifications, forcing some people to take out high-interest payday loans to help cover those costs, driving themselves further into debt. Digital …

Today is Wednesday May 11th and it’s National Eat What You Want Day, so maybe it’s time to get some pizzas made by a robot and delivered by drone. Today is also Alvaro Bedoya’s confirmation vote at the Federal Trade Commission, but Republicans have called for his name to be …

Borrowers who were wrongly sold loans they couldn’t afford by two companies that went bankrupt will get a little more back than they expected. Around 78,500 QuickQuid and Pounds to Pocket borrowers will be reimbursed some of the interest and fees charged to them at a rate of 53.5p for …

Payday lenders offer short-term loans and cash advances, but those products come with high interest rates that often lead to a debt trap, the CFPB found. (iStock) Payday lenders provide small loans that are repaid in one lump sum, usually on the borrower’s next payday. Although these loans can offer …

The UK is experiencing rising energy bills, soaring food prices and cuts in government support. But what is the human cost? As a caregiver, Fatima has spent most of her life helping others. But in 2021, she separated from her husband and her health deteriorated, forcing her to stop working. …

Studies have long shown that high school students are woefully misinformed about personal finances and how to manage them. But the COVID-19 pandemic, which has revealed how many American adults are living on the financial edge, has spurred ongoing efforts to make financial literacy classes a school requirement. Seven states …

On May 1, 2022, British Columbia will become the fourth Canadian province (along with Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec) to regulate high-cost credit products. After that date, there will be additional disclosure requirements and consumer rights for consumer credit products with interest rates above 32%, as well as licensing requirements for …

The CFPB has announced that it plans to invoke its “sleeping authority” to oversee non-banks engaging in risky consumer behavior. Along with this announcement, the CFPB issued a rule of procedure regarding the confidentiality of proceedings in which the CFPB invokes such authority. These steps by the CFPB are noteworthy …

A single mum has racked up £10,000 in debt due to the cost of living crisis affecting families across the UK. June Butterworth, 44, had to go from her job as a caregiver, a job she had had all her working life, to a housekeeper working reduced hours in a …

In 2020, “stimulus check” and “second stimulus check” were among the top 15 Google searches in the United States. In the same year, a report by Ernst and Young estimated that in the countries of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), about 1,000 billion dollars in workers’ wages …

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – FOX13 Investigates focuses on what some have said is the dangerous and trapping nature of payday loans. They are used by people who need money quickly, but many find themselves unable to pay them back. They can lead to a cycle of indebtedness that, according to one …

California is a great place to live thanks to its warm climate and endless beaches. Each city in the state has its particular vibes. At the same time, some people find the cost of living quite expensive here. No wonder so many people struggle to cover bills like mortgage, rent, …

Last-minute filers are scrambling to ship their returns to the Internal Revenue Service by the 2021 tax year deadline of Monday, April 18, and are likely anxiously awaiting a big check via their refund of tax. Some tax firms or other lenders may offer the option of accessing these funds …

Bluestone Mortgages has announced criteria changes to accommodate the growing number of complex credit customers. The lender will accept applications from customers who have recently taken out a payday loan, provided it has been approved at the end. Previously, Bluestone required that no new loans be taken out …

More Britons have borrowed through Buy Now, Pay Later services since the start of 2021 than they have taken on traditional debt such as bank loans or mortgages, according to a new study. Ten per cent of adults had used the BNPL, while 6 per cent had taken out a …

Trump Tower’s $100 million mortgage has been the subject of much speculation after Trump launched a coup against the US government that left people dead in the United States Capitol building, with innocent souls wondering if Trump might ever find a bank sordid enough to work with a seditionist. Things …

By Lauraann Wood (April 7, 2022, 4:48 p.m. EDT) – Illinois lawmakers sent Governor JB Pritzker’s office Wednesday legislation regulating the state’s largely unchecked consumer legal funding market, despite concerns from opponents of the bill that it could add an invisible side to settlement negotiations and hurt lawsuit resolutions more …

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THOUSANDS of borrowers could be repaid for unaffordable loans made between April 2014 and October 2019. Pawnbroker H&T has said it will refund customers more than £2million after finding more than one in 10 loans should never have been made in the first place. 1 Thousands of customers could be …

Local members of a national group representing low- and middle-income families demonstrated Thursday against payday loan and check cashing operators. ACORN Canada members conducted an awareness campaign aimed at putting pressure on high interest lenders. The small protest at 5 p.m. was one of many demonstrations across Canada, timed to …

A personal loan is a sum of money that you can borrow in order to use it for various purposes. According to TSB data, the UK unsecured loan market accounts for around £23 billion of the UK economy annually. Personal loans account for the largest share of household financial debt …

Martin Lewis has issued a warning as time is running out to get £1,000 free from the government. The Money Saving Expert founder urged people to “use or lose” their ISA allowances before the end of the current tax year. This account is a savings product where you pay no …

“Often these are essential expenses like household bills and utilities, and even food. The problem with payday loans is that they tend to make the person’s situation worse. Loading “Because the repayments can be high, they may find themselves without enough money after the levies come out, which means they …

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SHREVEPORT, La. — March Madness is in full swing, less than two months after mobile sports betting went live in Louisiana on Jan. 28. hoop teams, for others it brings a temptation that can be devastating to families and finances. According to the Louisiana Association on Compulsive Gambling, approximately $10 …

Jakarta, Indonesia and DHAKA, Bangladesh, March 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — salary, from Asia the fastest growing financial wellness platform has raised $8.3 million in oversubscribed pre-Series A funding as company expands platform to help workers access their on-demand earned wages in Indonesia and Bangladesh. The funding comes just seven months …

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) is investigating several reported examples of Google allowing ads from “predatory lenders”. The findings follow a report published in the Observer on Sunday which found that 24 advertisements had been paid for by 12 advertisers, including loan companies and credit brokers. Google’s stated practices Prevent …

A payment processor that allegedly helped a bogus discount club system debit tens of millions of dollars from consumers without authorization will have to pay $2.3 million and face a permanent ban from working with high-end customers. risk following a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit. According to the FTC’s complaint in …

The government is making changes to its controversial loan laws, following complaints that it was preventing some people in a decent financial position from getting mortgages and other loans. By Kathryn Armstrong The rules were changed in December in a bid to protect people against loans they could not afford. …

NEW YORK (WWNY) -NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James has released a list of the top 10 consumer fraud complaints her office received in 2021. This is in recognition of National Consumer Protection Week. “Let this list serve as a warning to all New Yorkers to be …

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The city council voted 15-1 to pass legislation that will launch the creation of the Philadelphia Public Financial Authority on Thursday. The entity is supposed to provide loans and improve access to credit and other financial services to disadvantaged communities. It is also seen as a first step towards the …

If you are someone who regularly monitors your credit score, you may be surprised to see an unexpected drop in your credit report. Having the financial knowledge to understand what affects your credit rating can help improve your credit score while giving you peace of mind. Here are five reasons …

When you’re low on cash between paychecks or have an unexpected financial emergency, a payday loan can be a tempting option to help you make ends meet or access cash quickly. However, these short-term loans, which are usually due on the day of your next payday, are extremely risky. They …

BRITS can seek compensation in the thousands of pounds as claims over the Guarantor’s loans have more than doubled. Consumers who have been mis-sold can request a refund – we’ll tell you how. 1 You could get a refund if you were wrongly sold an unaffordable loan The Financial Ombudsman …

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Breadcrumb Links Toronto and the GTA criminality Abdiljibar Mahamoud beheaded his ex Brittney Newman in front of their two young children in 2018 Brittney Newman, 25, was beheaded in front of her two children by her ex, Abdiljibar Mahamoud, in February 2020. Picture by handout /GoFundMe Content of the article …

But it has been stalled by litigation and the Trump White House. The alternative version of his administration – released in 2020 – had no such requirement. Indeed, not much has changed yet for payday loans. Chopra will not only have to come back into this debate, but will also …

If ever you are offered a loan to buy a puppy, beware. A coalition of consumer advocacy groups says a finance company, working through pet sellers and other retailers, is offering ‘predatory loans’ that violate New Jersey law and laws from 31 other states. “It is illegal in New Jersey …

This is a very common situation among freelancers because their income is not the same all the time. I didn’t want to ask my partner for money, so I turned to Payday-Loans-Cash-Advance.net. The potential lender was found a few hours after the application was approved. The next day after submitting …

By DAVID EGGERT, Associated Press DELTA TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Ballots to expand voting options, restrict payday loans, and overhaul Michigan’s citizens’ initiative process passed the stages ahead of the state board of elections on Friday, allowing organizers to start collecting hundreds of thousands of signatures to qualify for the …

UK-based FinTech Vitesse has secured $26 million in Series B funding, the company announced on Thursday (February 10th). This latest round will allow the global payment, liquidity and treasury management platform to connect with the growing digitalization of the insurance industry in Europe and the United States, the company said. …

To celebrate black history in February, CNBC + Acorns Invest in You: Ready. Together. Grow. spotlights everyday Americans who are investing in neighborhoods, schools and small businesses to create a better financial future. In January, CNBC asked readers to name people in their communities making revolutionary change. A Book and …

Protecting your security online is an ever-evolving art. As cybercriminals become more sophisticated, your credentials aren’t the only things they want. Today’s digital thieves are looking for ways to use your identity to commit fraud and other criminal activity. A report estimates that consumers lost $56 billion to identity theft …

Cryptocurrency has been the subject of a multitude of news stories throughout the year, with more and more variants appearing, attracting additional media coverage. And now a celebrity is doing the opposite of most… Ben McKenzie tells celebrities to stop talking about cryptocurrency. Celebrities have pushed and supported a wide …

Related practices and jurisdictions Thursday, February 3, 2022 The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) continued to strengthen its regulatory oversight of the consumer financial services market. On January 26, 2022, the CFPB published an initiative seeking public input on so-called “unwanted fees” in consumer financial services. According to the CFPB, …

Tuesday February 1, 2022: Here is the information on the exchange rate of the dollar against the naira at the official and black market exchange rate. Read Naija News update on official dollar rates as well as Black market rates, Bureau de change (BDC) rates, and CBN rate. The official …

Global Online Payday Loans Market Report – Professional Analysis of Production and Consumption (Impact of COVID-19) is the latest research study published by Market Intellix assessing the market, highlighting opportunities, risk analysis and supporting strategic and tactical decision making. The influencing factors of growth and regulations regarding the use of …

“Overdraft fees are deeply unpopular with consumers, and consumers now have more choice,” says Leigh Phillips, CEO of fintech nonprofit SaverLife and chairman of the Consumer Advisory Board of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. “Previously, they only had mainstream options like banks and credit unions or fringe services like payday …

At the heart of Equifax’s goal is to help people live their best financial lives. That’s why we’re constantly innovating our solutions to promote greater financial inclusion and empower consumers to take charge of their financial situation. Recently, our very own David Stiffler, Chairman of the Equifax Foundation and our …

On a day-to-day basis, paying bills can be a real challenge for most individuals and households. Unfortunately, with the COVID-19 pandemic, the financial situation has worsened, highlighting the need for most people to obtain emergency cash. Payday loans give you access to short-term funds, but usually at a higher interest …

It’s become a cycle of desperation for low-income residents with bad credit scores: They take out a high-interest installment loan to get by in tough times and soon rack up an unmanageable burden. They pay off old debts with new loans at rates up to 175%. For years, state legislators …

JThe government website where you can order four free COVID-19 home tests and have them shipped to your door is now live and available. Starting today, January 18, you can visit a new federally run website, COVIDtests.gov, and book rapid at-home COVID-19 tests for free. The United States Postal Service …

A Santa Monica company that allegedly tricked millions of consumers into providing sensitive information under the guise of connecting them with lenders will pay $1.5 million in civil penalties imposed by the Federal Trade Commission. ITMedia Solutions LLC, which specializes in lead generation, will also face restrictions on its sale …

MORE than four million payday and home loan customers are being asked to request any repayments that may be owed to them. If you were mis-sold a loan by Provident, Greenwood, or Satsuma, you might be in line for compensation, even if you’ve already paid it back. 1 Provident, Greenwood …

Breadcrumb Links Toronto and the GTA Cassandra Dimaria (right), 30, from Woodbridge, is seen here with her cousin Vanessa Pilieci (left). Photo by Fourni Content of the article Against all odds, Cassandra Dimaria remains calm and understanding. Advertising This ad has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Content …

Financial institutions are looking for new ways to generate income while providing more personalized customer service. Financial Technology or Fintech is a great solution that can help them do both. Fintech companies make it easier for people to monitor their investments, save money by analyzing their spending habits, and find …

Manchester residents found themselves ‘frozen or homeless’ after their energy supplier raised prices by 300%. The hugely inflated bills hit people living in a building in New Islington, central Manchester, after their former supplier CNG Energy took office in November. All residents of the building must use the same boiler …

Payday lending can expand in states where they have been previously restricted. The dangers of payday loans: What you need to know. An initiative on the ballot was passed by more than half of Nebraskan voters to limit the interest rates for payday loans, which are short-term but high-interest. Previous law allowed …

When he was doing teen comedies like “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy” and “Step Brothers” few expected longtime Will Ferrell collaborator Adam McKay to become one of the most critical critics. fierce of American culture. “The Big Short and” Vice “retained McKay’s signature sense of humor, but used it …

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – Professor Chris Berry of King’s College London, who promotes Taiwanese-language films in Europe, told CNA in an interview that Lithuanian audiences have responded particularly well to films compared to other European audiences. . Of all the stops he made during his screening tour, it was only …

As the coronavirus pandemic continues and the Delta variant causes a new wave of COVID-19 cases, the non-governmental organization (NGO) End Pandemics looks to the future health of the planet by preventing pandemics by ending animal trafficking and protecting nature. In a presentation at the Green Lake Country Dems and …

Documentary maker Drew Xanthopoulos started reading about the cognition, culture and communication of whales about four years ago, and was blown away by what he found. “It was stranger than any science fiction I had ever read or watched on screen,” Xanthopoulos says. “It occurred to me that if I …

Kathryn Everett, director of film at XTR XTR Some industries flourished during the Covid-19 pandemic. But ensuring that everyone has an equal opportunity in these industries takes commitment. According to Geoffrey MacNab’s Screen Daily article, documentary film crews were better placed than mainstream teams to deal with the chaos caused …

From ultra-bloody Kazakh comedy to a Donnie Yen epic and the tale of a ninja battling racism, these are NYAFF 2021’s must-see movies. New York Asian Film Festival Pivoting to a hybrid format that will see nearly half of its 60-film virtual lineup at Lincoln Center for those lucky enough …

Banning hopes to become an epicenter of filmmaking and film culture, and with this year’s first Prestige Film Festival at the iconic Fox Cineplex cinema, the buzz and promise has been exciting. Banning is delighted to preview the first Prestige Film Festival, which will … Dozens of films representing the …

Download PDFPrint the article Fatma Alloo’s activism developed in the decades following Tanzania’s independence in 1961, when she worked as a journalist under Julius Nyerere, or Mwalimu, the first president of Tanzania; co-founded the women’s rights group Tanzania Media Women’s Association (TAMWA) in 1987; and co-founded the vibrant Zanzibar International …

Credit: Twentieth Century Fox Above: The 1952 20th Century Fox movie “Lydia Bailey” was a historic romance about two white Americans, but it used the Haitian rebellion as a backdrop and starred William Marshall (center) in a supporting role key. Listen to the podcast episode Alyssa Goldstein Sepinwall, professor of …

Image Courtesy: Shivangi Singh We often associate the film industry with the prominent faces of actors, directors and producers, whom we see all the time in the media, and seldom recognize the countless talented teams who work behind the scenes to do wonders on screens. It’s time to recognize how …

(Welcome to Scariest scene ever, a column dedicated to the most thrilling horror moments with your tour guides, horror experts Matt Donato and Ariel fisher. In this edition: one of the scariest scenes of Paranormal activity it’s like… a caprese salad.) Say What You Like About The Horror Found Images …

Hi-ARTS today announced the appointment of Aaron L. McKinney as Executive Director. McKinney is the organization’s third executive director and brings more than two decades of experience in the arts sector, including positions at world-renowned institutions such as 651 ARTS, the Stella Adler Studio of Acting and Sankofa.org . Hi-ARTS …

Can the box office success of “Ex Machina” be attributed to Oscar Isaac’s dancing? After all, the fetish actor who swung his arms and hips at a groovy beat has become a must-have GIF. In a way, the answer is yes, but only because this scene symbolizes the memorable tone …

Eva Lanska, of Russian origin, wore many artistic hats in her journey to become an award-winning director. The multi-hyphen has a journalism background, wrote five novels and even had a brief singing career and released her own album. But now she’s finally doing what she loves most and has received …

A view of Casper from the Casper Events Center on June 15, 2017 (Dan Cepeda, Oil City) CASPER, Wyoming – Visit Casper approved its annual budget on Monday, July 12. Backed by CARES funds and a robust summer for leisure travel, the base budget is still $ 200,000 to $ …

The story of a Native American director, iconic actor and screenwriter of Game of thrones teamed up for an AMC series based on the Dark Wind novels date back decades. In 1979, Thrones writer George RR Martin moved to New Mexico and met Dark Wind writer Tony Hillerman, who hosted …