After writing around Rob Reiner‘s obvious absence, The Bear‘s series finale found a way to pay tribute to the late actor. The conclusion, which premiered on Thursday, June 25, acknowledged Reiner’s character Albert Schnurr through Ebra (Edwin Lee Gibson). After calling Albert for advice throughout the season, Ebra got in contact with him to share good news. “Albert, we are in business,” Ebra said over the phone. “It’s perfect. I will have all the documents, email it to you immediately. Anything else I can do?” Albert couldn’t be heard on the other end but Ebra replied, “As you wish.” The…

A rock and roll show tends to be at its best when its defined by chaotic energy and a rebellious nature, a form of performance art capable of bringing people together unlike virtually any other. For songwriter, guitarist and music scholar Jon Spencer, live performance remains a crucial outlet.Following the…

Looking for the most recent Strands answer? Click here for our daily Strands hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles. I thought that the theme for today’s NYT Strands puzzle was a bit unclear. Once I found…

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I recently had the privilege of interviewing Candace Cameron Bure, known for her roles as D.J. Tanner from the ABC sitcom Full House, as well as her recent work with Great American Family.What started out as a typical interview pitch—her PR team asking for coverage on her speaking tour, turning…

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