Atlanta -- R&B singer Usher will hold on to primary custody of his two young sons.
A judge in Atlanta on Friday dismissed an emergency request by Usher's ex-wife seeking temporary custody of their two children.
Tameka Foster Raymond requested the hearing a day after the former couple's 5-year-old son got caught in a pool drain while in the care of the multi-Grammy winner's aunt at Usher's Atlanta home. Fulton County Superior Judge John Goger dismissed her request for decision-making authority after hearing from both sides in court.
After the judge issued his ruling, Usher approached his ex-wife, who broke down while testifying, and gave her a long hug.
Based on the evidence presented at the hearing, Goger said he wasn't certain anyone really could have done anything to prevent the accident. But he also advised the 34-year-old Usher to keep his ex-wife well advised of his...
A judge in Atlanta on Friday dismissed an emergency request by Usher's ex-wife seeking temporary custody of their two children.
Tameka Foster Raymond requested the hearing a day after the former couple's 5-year-old son got caught in a pool drain while in the care of the multi-Grammy winner's aunt at Usher's Atlanta home. Fulton County Superior Judge John Goger dismissed her request for decision-making authority after hearing from both sides in court.
After the judge issued his ruling, Usher approached his ex-wife, who broke down while testifying, and gave her a long hug.
Based on the evidence presented at the hearing, Goger said he wasn't certain anyone really could have done anything to prevent the accident. But he also advised the 34-year-old Usher to keep his ex-wife well advised of his...
- 8/12/2013
- by AP
- Huffington Post
Grant Morrison is one of the greatest writers Superman has ever had – if not the greatest. His book All Star Superman remains the high water-mark of quality for all Superman books and his understanding of the character is so profound that his stories have qualities to them that few other stories possess. So it’s always cause for celebration when a new Superman book comes out with Morrison’s name on the cover – and Bulletproof is no exception.
While the first Action Comics book was a patchy affair in terms of quality, I think the second book is far better – the stories are more ambitious and sophisticated and they all contain many great Superman moments. But given the New 52 label and that this is only the second book in this reboot, I feel Morrison’s advanced storytelling approach and use of pre-New 52 continuity could throw and alienate the new readership...
While the first Action Comics book was a patchy affair in terms of quality, I think the second book is far better – the stories are more ambitious and sophisticated and they all contain many great Superman moments. But given the New 52 label and that this is only the second book in this reboot, I feel Morrison’s advanced storytelling approach and use of pre-New 52 continuity could throw and alienate the new readership...
- 5/13/2013
- by Noel Thorne
- Obsessed with Film
The opening of Vs. Theater Company's first production in its new home has been pushed back as the ensemble cast four outside actors for its world premiere of "Cops and Friends of Cops." After eight years without a home, last August the company took over the former site of the Black Dahlia Theatre at 5453 West Pico Blvd. in Los Angeles. It's been renovating the space since then, which, combined with the need to find actors of diverse age ranges for four of the five parts in playwright-director Ron Klier’s play, meant that a March opening was too ambitious for the growing company. "We held out to get our perfect cast. That took time," said the company’s artistic director, Johnny Clark. "I'm actually very excited to work with four complete strangers." The play is about a man named Paul, played by Clark, the only member of the ensemble in the production,...
- 2/28/2013
- backstage.com
Neil Labute may be among the most polarizing figures in American theater, but a broad segment of Back Stage readers was united in its praise for Vs. Theatre Company's recent mounting of the playwright's 2002 work "The Mercy Seat."The production, which ran this spring at [Inside] the Ford in Hollywood, was named a Critic's Pick by Back Stage theater critic Les Spindle, who wrote of the 9/11-themed two-hander and actors Johnny Clark and Michelle Clunie, "Director Ron Klier guides two fiercely committed actors in a knockout production that elicits profound ruminations on urgent issues."Reader comments:"Fantastic venue, acting was superb, and set design was high-quality." —Marie Wong"There wasn't a weak link in any aspect of the production." —Denise Olson"High quality; best acting, stage design, and direction. I felt like I was in the living room of the players right up on stage with them." —Judy BeckerRunners-Up:- "God of Carnage,...
- 6/29/2011
- by help@backstage.com ()
- backstage.com
The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle, which consists of L.A.-area theater journalists in various media, has announced nominees and special awards for its 41st annual awards ceremony, to be held March 22 at Burbank’s Colony Theatre.Awards will be given in 20 categories, honoring excellence in theater over the past year. Eight special awards will include a special citation to actor Kirk Douglas for his lifetime contribution to Los Angeles theatre, as well as the new Milton Katselas Award for career or special achievement in direction, sponsored by Camelot Artists.The 2009 Special Awards include:– The Ted Schmitt Award for the world premiere of an outstanding new play: Julie Marie Myatt for the bittersweet domestic drama "The Happy Ones," which premiered at South Coast Repertory. The award is accompanied by an offer to publish and a $1,000 check funded by Samuel French, Inc.– The Polly Warfield Award for an excellent season...
- 1/25/2010
- backstage.com
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