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During a recent interview, comedian Will Ferrell revealed he no longer plans to perform in drag. In particular, he revealed he regrets performing a Saturday Night Live sketch where he portrayed attorney general Janet Reno in drag. Joining Ferrell was SNL writer and his Will & Harper co-star Harper Steele, who also shared her views on the subject.

Ferrell Portrayed Reno In A Few Sketches

As noted on Variety, Ferrell talked about dressing like Janet Reno while on The New York Times’ “The Interview” podcast.

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In one SNL sketch, known as “Janet Reno’s Fantasies,” Ferrell poses as Reno in her bedroom while wearing a pink jacket and nightgown. Lying in bed, “Janet” talks to her stuffed lion, “Simba,” and shares her fantasies about kissing and marrying President Bill Clinton. John James Conyers Jr., played by Tim Meadows, calls her on the phone to gossip, only for...

Even as Disney World reopens and the Florida state government was being pushed to host in-person classes for the fall school semester, the Sunshine State is setting new records for Covid-19 cases.

The Florida Department of Health reported 15,299 new coronavirus cases Sunday. That’s the highest total for any state since the pandemic started. Florida holds the dubious record for second-highest as well, coming in with 11, 434 new cases on July 4, per Johns Hopkins University.

Florida’s test positivity rate is a whopping 19.60%, Johns Hopkins said. Florida Rep. Donna Shalala said the virus is “out of control,” and said it’s likely a second economic shutdown looms.

“It’s out of control across the state because our governor won’t even tell everybody to wear masks. At least in Miami-Dade county, everyone must wear a mask when they’re outside,” she told CNN Saturday night. “This is an American tragedy.”

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Animated anchor James Smartwood will start mocking the news later this month after CBS All Access set a premiere date for Stephen Colbert-exec produced cartoon series Tooning Out The News.

The show will launch on the digital platform in the U.S. and Canada on Monday March 16.

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Colbert and The Late Show showrunner Chris Licht are teaming up with Rj Fried and Tim Luecke, who co-created Showtime’s Our Cartoon President on the series.

Produced by CBS Television Studios, it will feature short daily segments leading up to a weekly full episode that includes a cast of animated characters mocking news of the day, and interviewing real world guests and newsmakers.

Updated with details, 7:29 Pm: The House of Representatives impeached President Donald Trump on Wednesday, a historic and expected rebuke related to his conduct toward Ukraine. The House approved one article, for abuse of power, in a vote of 230-197, with one Democrat, presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii, voting “present.” The House also approved a second article of impeachment, for obstruction of Congress, in a vote of 229-198, with Gabbard also voting present. Only two other presidents have been impeached in U.S. history: Andrew Johnson in 1868, and Bill Clinton in 1998. Richard Nixon resigned in 1974 before the full House could vote on articles of impeachment. At a campaign rally in Battle Creek, Mi, Trump reacted to his impeachment. “Every single Republican voted for us,” Trump told the crowd. “So we had 198, 229, 198. We didn’t lose one Republican vote.” He then attacked a litany of Democrats.

A lingering question is...

The street is blocked off south of Bethel A.M.E. Church. Young marching-band members clog the road, reviewing their formations. Majorettes take their final stretches, wearing outfits designed to sparkle in the sun. Band members blow out their last practice notes. There are a few white folks sprinkled throughout the crowd, but approaching the campus, it’s clear that Homecoming Day at Florida A&M University might be the blackest place possible to meet Andrew Gillum.

That makes it the perfect place, really. The man who may soon become...

The Women’s Forum of New York will present the 8th Annual Elly Awards Luncheon benefiting The Education Fund of the Women’s Forum on Monday, June 18th at The Plaza Hotel in New York City.

The awards, named for the Women’s Forum founder Elinor Guggenheimer, will honor outstanding women leaders. This year marks the 31th anniversary of the Education Fund of the Women’s Forum, which has helped over 220 women age 35 and over, whose lives have been disrupted by extreme adversity, complete their college degrees.

The 2018 Elly Award Recipients will be:

· Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton, Former First Lady, U.S. Senator, U.S. Secretary of State, and presidential candidate.

· Sheila C. Johnson, Founder and CEO of Salamander Hotels & Resorts.

· Deirdre Quinn, CEO and Co-Founder of Lafayette 148 New York.

Paula Zahn, nine-time Emmy Award winning host and executive producer of “On the Case with Paula Zahn,” will moderate a conversation...

Dear readers; today is the day that I walk across a stage and shake hands with Donna Shalala to signify that I have completed the coursework required to earn my Masters degree from the University of Miami. I won't be receiving the Actual degree for another few weeks, but there are so many places in life where appearances are what matter and according to my family who have come to Miami to watch those ten seconds happen, this is one of those times. Besides, fetching the mail is never a good excuse to buy a fancy new dress and shoes and send out announcements. In fact, this column will be posted right around the time my commencement ceremony wraps up, so if you're feeling generous please spare a thought for me and the difficult job search that's in my immediate future. Also, I really hope the world doesn't end on...