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Goodman rose to fame in his 60s as a judge on Dancing with the Stars and Britain's Strictly Come Dancing. He's being remembered for his wit, integrity and distinctive feedback.

Director: Fernando León De Aranoa | Runtime: 120 minutes | Year: 2022 | Rating: UR | Country: Spain | Language: Spanish w/ English subtitles | Fiction Genre: Fiction, Dark Comedy Tagline: Academy Award Winner Javier Bardem stars as Blanco, proprietor of Básculas Blanco, a Spanish company producing industrial scales in a provincial Spanish town, which awaits the imminent visit from a committee that will decide if they merit a local Business Excellence award: everything has to be perfect when the time comes. Working against the clock, Blanco pulls out all the stops to address and resolve issues with his employees, crossing every imaginable line in the process. Synopsis: Básculas Blanco, a Spanish company producing industrial scales in a provincial Spanish town awaits the imminent visit from a committee which holds its fate in their hands as to whether they merit a local Business Excellence award:everything has to be perfect when the time comes. Working against the clock, the company’s proprietor, Blanco (Bardem) pulls out all the stops to address and resolve issues with his employees, crossing every imaginable line in the process. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

September 10–November 5, 2022 Opening Reception: Friday, September 9, 6:30–8:30 p.m. From the museum: British-born artist Derek Boshier presents a visual survey of various Occupations rendered in his characteristic heads. “I have of late been making many drawings from the size in this exhibition to larger seven-foot drawings,” he describes. Boshier first came to prominence with his paintings as a student at the Royal College of Art in London in the early 1960s, with fellow students David Hockney, Allen Jones, R.B. Kitaj, and others in the British Pop Art movement. Subsequently he has worked in other media, drawing, printmaking, film, books, three dimensional objects, installations, and photography among them. His graphic work with popular music groups such as The Clash and with David Bowie have brought his work to a wider audience. Boshier was awarded an Honorary Fellowship from the Royal College of Art, London in 2016, a Guggenheim Fellowship in 2017, and an Honorary Doctorate of the Arts from Solent University in Southampton, UK, in 2021. In addition to his art practice, Boshier has a long and distinguished record as an educator, teaching at the Central School of Art and Design, London, 1963–1979, the Royal College of Art, London, 1973–1979, the University of Houston,1980–1992, and the CalArts in Los Angeles, from 1997 to the present. He lives and works in Los Angeles. Related links: The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram Visiting information

TikTok is on trial as U.S. authorities consider a ban. There's just one problem: it's not only an app for silly videos anymore, it is now entwined with our culture.

Miracle Babies, a nonprofit organization whose mission is dedicated to helping perinatal mothers and their families during their time of need by providing transportation, mental health assistance and supportive services, is ditching its traditional fall gala season and inviting the community to bring out their flared pants, maxi dress, and fringe at Boogie 4 Babies. Boogie4Babies guests will enjoy a hosted cocktail reception, dinner, live entertainment, a spectacular live auction, and nonstop dancing to live music by ABBA LA.  Funds raised will directly support Miracle Babies’ programs, which includes expanding and increasing the much-needed support for transportation to and from the hospital and mental health support for moms experiencing maternal mental health disorders. “Over the last 12 months, Miracle Babies has assisted over 8,000 families thanks to its generous supporters,” said Marianela Camarillo, Executive Director at Miracle Babies. “Through our programs we seek to improve health and mental well-being and address inequities for parents through free access to transportation, supportive services, and resources.” To purchase tickets to Boogies 4 Babies, please visit here! Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Lab tests in San Diego point the way to a vaccine that could target multiple versions of the coronavirus.

A judge stopped the Biden Administration from ending Title 42. It was set to expire today. Also, the U.S. Supreme Court is taking up a case involving job protections for National Guard members and reservists. Plus, discovering a “living fossil.”

Chula Vista city officials quietly amended a contract with Motorola Solutions to provide the software that would power the police department’s real-time operations center. But, privacy concerns still remain. Meanwhile, San Diego police have released a video of an officer shooting a woman in a mental health crisis two years after it happened. Plus, state data shows California lost on average five childcare businesses a day, during the pandemic.

A police search of the rapper's Ohio home didn't lead to charges, but spawned music videos, merchandise, theft accusations and an invasion of privacy lawsuit. Afroman tells NPR he plans to countersue.

Finland's center-right National Coalition Party, headed by Petteri Orpo, eked out a narrow victory over the country's populist party. Sanna Marin's party fell to third place.