By Tribune Staff NASHVILLE, TN — The coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic has caused many 2020 events to be cancelled, and now it’s also having an impact on 2021 ceremonies. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Monday that they were delaying but not cancelling the 93rd Academy Awards telecast. Instead, they are postponing the 2021 Oscars for two months. They will now be held April 25, 2021 rather than the customary February date. The announcement was initially reported in Variety. They had previously been first in reporting that there was a possibility the Oscars might be delayed due to virus…
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By Tribune Staff The commercial impact of the numerous production changes and cancellations caused by the coronavirus/COVID-19 global pandemc is now starting to be assessed and felt. A widespread Hollywood Reporter story released Monday estimates that the initial damage has been about $7 billion dollars, and that if the current wave of cancellations and delays continues from now through May that the total could climb past $17 billion. If it things don’t change after that, no one knows how much damage will be done to the worldwide box office or domestic film industry. Some recent examples include MGM pushing the…
From Staff Reports NASHVILLE, TN — Fisk University’s recently launched institute for social justice is being named to honor the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis, a Fisk alumni. “Congressman John R. Lewis embodied the very best of humanity — his kindness, perseverance and unwavering commitment to fighting for those in need set an example for all the young people who are looking to create a better world,” Fisk University President Kevin D. Rome said as the name was announced. The John R. Lewis Institute for Social Justice is a continuation of the university’s Fisk Race Relations Institute, which shaped so…
By Ron Wynn NASHVILLE, TN — With the NFL proceeding as though there will be a season, the Titans last week wrapped up their biggest piece of offseason business, and did it with only minutes to spare. They signed running back Derrick Henry to a new four-year deal. It was done in such a way that it actually ends up saving the team money, while also giving Henry security and ending any questions over whether he’d be eventually on the free agent market. The new deal according to ESPN is for $50 million total, if the entire deal is fulfilled.…
For the last five decades, Toyota trucks are known for their legendary toughness. And for the new 2020 2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road, the rough and tough ruggedness continues, along with state-of-the-art technology. Some of the many new tech includes panoramic view monitor (PVM), Multi-terrain Monitor (MTM) and the smart compatibility of Apple CarPlay,®8 Android Auto™ and Amazon Alexa. Thanks to the team at Toyota Racing Development (TRD), the Tacoma TRD Off-Road features a locking differential, a TRD-tuned suspension, Bilstein®55 shocks and unique Goodyear®67 Wrangler®68 tires — all of which help smooth out the rough stuff when the…
Got some places to go? The 2020 Toyota 4Runner Venture Sport Edition is ready and capable to get you there. Some of its many features include proven body-on-frame construction, advanced off-road technologies and a tough powertrain, all added together it means this SUV can easily go where lesser trucks can’t. And with its suite of available convenient technologies, just connect your compatible iPhone®to access its integrated Apple CarPlay.® Also enjoy the advanced voice-activated capabilities of Alexa compatibility to stay connected long after the city has left your rearview mirror. All 4Runners get extra thick skid plates to…
By Tribune Staff NASHVILLE, TN — The legendary Ennio Morricone, an Oscar winner who composed scores for over 50 years and was considered the greatest for Westerns, died early Monday in Rome at 91. It is estimated that he created more than 500 scores for both films and television shows. He’s best known for the scores of what were termed “spaghetti westerns” in the ‘60s. His music for “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” and “Once Upon A Time in the West” are deemed classics, while other scores to films like “The Mission” and “Cinema Paradiso” were also highly…
The new 2020 Lexus Lexus ES 300h is a luxury sedan that features daring design, combined with imaginative technology and dynamic performance. It’s the most fuel-efficient among all non-plug-in luxury vehicles, featuring a 2.5-leter engine that’s the most powerful ES Hybrid yet. Combining next-generation hybrid technology and a highly potent 2.5-liter engine, this is the best of everything the ES has to offer. Its battery is not only remarkably small and lightweight, but it’s also strategically placed as close to the middle of the vehicle as possible for optimized front/rear weight distribution and a lower center of gravity. And…
The all-New 2020 BMW X6 M Competition has hit the scene complete, with elite performance and intense aesthetics. It’s clearly a Sports Activity Coupe that quickly turns heads, not just because of its BMW brand – but because this is truly a top-of-the line vehicle inside, outside and all around. This 4.4-liter M TwinPower Turbo V-8 generates 600 hp in the X6 M, increased to 617 hp in the First-Ever X6 M Competition, make it BMW’s most powerful V-8. Temperatures are regulated by a racetrack-ready cooling system with four water pumps, six radiators, and a dedicated transmission cooler. The 8-speed…
The 2020 Mazda CX-30 is the crossover designed to ease into small parking spaces and bold enough to still transport you to wide-open ones. The CX-30 combines the flowing beauty of a coupe and the strong proportions of an SUV. The bold and innovative Mazda CX-30 is the latest addition to the great Mazda CUV lineup. With class-leading standard horsepower, seating for five and a spacious interior, the CX-30 is designed to fit seamlessly into your busy life. The interior is equipped with many premium features, yet remains spacious, comfortable and encourages conversations with all occupants. With a generous cargo…