Arts & Entertainment

HBO Max is the streaming home for entertainment from HBO. You can access max.com/providers on many devices. These include TVs, tablets, iPhones, and Android devices. They also include computers. They also include smart TVs. Sometimes, when you set up one device, you need to connect to a second. You do this to confirm your subscription. When this happens, you may need to visit a specific website. There, you can approve your HBO Max streaming subscription. One way to do this is by visiting max.com/providers.   How to use max.com/providers? If you see a message on your screen telling you to go to Max.com/providers, all you need to do is the following steps: Go to max.com/providers. Type the code you see. It is on your TV. Click the “Continue” on. Head back to your preferred device and enjoy HBO max. Is Max the same as HBO Max? While Max is mostly a repackaged version of HBO Max, there are a few differences. The library is a bit ... Continue reading →

USA Network is a popular American channel that has more than 90 million viewers. This channel is used by millions of people on their TVs. The best thing about USA Network is that you can stream it from any device such as Roku, Apple TV, Android TV, firestick, and others. So it is basically the USA Network cable channel which is accessible on a variety of different digital media players. For instance, If you have a Roku device or any other device we will help you with the steps to activate it. Whether you are in the United States, South America, or Canada, you can follow the steps below to activate USA Networks on Roku at Usanetwork.com/activatenbcu. After activating, you can watch your preferred shows in either entertainment or sports in various languages like English as well as Spanish. With an activation code, you can now watch USA Network content on an Android Smart TV such as LG TV, Samsung TV, VIZIO Smart TV, and others. The procedure for the ... Continue reading →

Atlanta, GA, USA, May 26, 2025 -- A Brazilian rosewood and mixed wood rocking chair by Sam Maloof (American, 1916-2009), a pressed paper pulp in colors painting by Ellsworth Kelly (American, 1923-2015), and two signed and numbered prints from Sandy Skoglund (American, b. 1946) are a few choice lots in Ahlers & Ogletree’s Modern & Contemporary Art & Design auction planned for Wednesday, June 4th. The following day – Thursday, June 5th – Ahlers & Ogletree will hold a separate auction titled Translucence: Contemporary Studio Art Glass, with 153 lots of studio art glass by artists such as Dale Chihuly (many pieces), Kevin Gordon, Stephen Bradbourne, Nancy Callan and Richard Royal, starting promptly at 10am Eastern time. That auction will also be held online and live in the gallery. Both auctions will begin at 10am Eastern time and will be held online (via Bid.AandOauctions.com, LiveAuctioneers.com and Invaluable.com) and live in the Ahlers & Ogletree ... Continue reading →

An honest look at what life is really like in prison--drudgery, small victories and losses, and philosophy Chicago, IL, May 26, 2025 -- What is life really like in prison? Not just the tough guys flexing muscles or wise old long-time convicts offering sage advice seen in the movies, but the drudgery, the small victories and losses, and the philosophizing, that mark day-to-day prison existence—and existentialism. Deric Whaley tells the real story in his book The Ride. Whaley, a former Haymarket Center O’Hare Airport outreach worker with roots in Chicago’s North Lawndale, Humboldt Park, and Bridgeport communities, did some time as an inmate in Illinois’s prison system and provides a perspective that only an insider can. “It’s called The Ride because once you open up the first page, you know you’ll be going on quite a ride when you read this book,” Whaley says.  “I wrote this book so people could experience the personal journey ... Continue reading →

A sterling silver set of three monkeys from around 1960 by the famous Italian silversmith Mario Buccellati, a Tiffany & Company 111-piece sterling silver flatware set in the “English King” pattern, and a Gucci signed 18k yellow gold bamboo link station necklace are a few of the expected top lots in SJ Auctioneers’ online-only Black Americana, Collectibles, Décor and Silverware auction scheduled for Wednesday, June 18th, starting at 6pm Eastern time. The set of three monkeys from around 1960 by Mario Buccellati (“See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil”) are made from 925 sterling silver, each one having a weight of 450 grams. They measure 8cm long, 13 cm high and 10cm wide and the set has an estimate of $15,000-$20,000. Individual sterling silver items will be led by Buccellati, whose 925 sterling silver oysters double plate is decorated with seafood and crabs and weighs 2.6 kilograms. Estimate: 9,000-$10,000. The Tiffany & Co. 111-piece ... Continue reading →

An original example of a 1914 Packard Model 1-38 Runabout automobile; a 1973 Pontiac Trans AM Super Duty 455 cubic inch V8 muscle car; and a 1908 Brunswick-Balke-Collender “Del Monte” Model Saloon front and back bar are the undisputed headliners in Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd.’s Automobiles, Motorbikes & Advertising auction featuring the lifetime Mike and Wendy Fairbairn Collection scheduled for Saturday, June 14th. Over the course of 40-plus years, RM-Sotheby's founding partner Mike Fairbairn and his wife Wendy built the ‘Car Barn' in the historic town of Chatham, Ontario, to house an extraordinary collection of collector cars, low-mileage Japanese motorbikes, petroliana and general store advertising. The entire collection is now on display in the 'Car Barn', where it will be auctioned. This is a live and online auction event, with live in-person bidding at 23 Forsyth St. in Chatham, Ontario. Doors will open at 8am Eastern time and ... Continue reading →

Andrew Jones Auctions’ Design for the Home and Garden auction on Wednesday, June 25th, will feature over 350 lots of English and Continental antiques, clocks, fine jewelry, watches, silver, porcelain, antiquities, fine art, modern design, antique carpets and luxury items.   The auction will begin promptly at 10am Pacific time, live in the Andrew Jones Auctions gallery located at 2221 South Main Street in Downtown Los Angeles, as well as via telephone and online, at AndrewJonesAuctions.com, LiveAuctioneers.com and Invaluable.com. A preview will be held in the gallery on Monday and Tuesday, June 23rd and 24th, from 10am-5pm both days. The fine jewelry selection features pieces by Asprey, Bvlgari and Cartier, including a Bvlgari diamond, silver, 18K gold and Roman coin Monete necklace, expected to bring $15,000-$20,000; and a Cartier carved emerald bead, diamond, sapphire, ruby and 18K gold necklace with a pre-sale estimate of $8,000-$12,000. Wristwatches will include a Jaeger ... Continue reading →

Murdick’s Fudge, the iconic fudge maker with more than 135 years of history, recently unveiled one of its newest creations: The Shark Bite. The vanilla fudge with a hint of cranberry is just in time for National Fudge Day on June 16. “They shot a movie on the island about a shark, and it came out in 1975. Ever since then, the Island has become synonymous with the movie and sharks,” said Mike McCourt, general manager of three locations of Murdick’s Fudge on Martha’s Vineyard. “The Shark Bite is our tongue-in-cheek way of celebrating National Fudge Day on June 16 and the anniversary of that film’s release on June 20. And, of course, Father’s Day on June 15.” The History of National Fudge Day According to the DaysoftheYear.com website: “Fudge is thought to have been an American invention. The earliest documented mention of fudge can be found in a letter composed by Emelyn Hartridge, who was studying at the time at Vassar ... Continue reading →

A 1952 Topps #311 Mickey Mantle “holy grail” baseball card, a 1951 Parkhurst #66 Gordie Howe rookie card, and a game-used, team-signed Bill Barilko hockey stick from the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 1951 Stanley Cup season are a few of the top lots in Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd.’s Pre-1980 Sports Cards & Memorabilia auction on June 22nd. This is an online-only auction with no live webcast portion. Lots will close in sequential order beginning at 5pm Eastern time on Sunday, June 22nd. There are 235 lots in the catalog. “Two original 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle cards headline a lineup of Mantle cards and collectibles that are sure to excite any sports investor,” said Ben Pernfuss, the Consignment Director for the sale. One of the two Mantle rookie cards was graded 2 Good from PSA for its excellent surface and strong edges. However, the card’s corners are imperfect and it is off-center. That shouldn’t deter eager bidders, however, who ... Continue reading →

Rising star Fellon Phelps proudly introduces his new hip-hop group, Green Gang, set to make a significant impact on the music scene. With their highly anticipated album, “Green Gang Volume 2 Make America Straight Again,” releasing on July 4, 2025, this talented collective is ready to showcase their creativity and artistry to the world. Green Gang Volume 2 Make America Straight Again  features 13 original tracks that highlight the exceptional talents of Fellon Phelps and fellow artist Benji 216. Both artists have taken the reins in their production, crafting their own beats and lyrics, resulting in a dynamic sound that spans various genres. With a blend of hip-hop, party anthems, and storytelling, this album promises to engage listeners and keep them wanting more. In addition to their musical pursuits, both Fellon Phelps and Benji 216 are honing their craft in acting, taking classes, and working on exciting upcoming movies and TV shows. Their multifaceted talents ... Continue reading →