Author Archives: Emanuella Grinberg

Remember when Target announced it was phasing out gender-based signs in some departments?

Despite some criticism, the big box retailer has been quick to act on its pledge.

Stores across the country have removed references to “boys” and “girls” in toy, home and entertainment aisles and traded in pink and blue shelves for a neutral, wood-grain look. Instead, toys are sorted by categories — dolls, action figures, building sets, etc. — while books and movies are sorted by genre and bedding is just… bedding. (For now, Target’s website is a different matter.)

A Columbia University student who was accused of rape is suing the New York City school for allowing his accuser to publicly brand him a “serial rapist” According to the lawsuit, Paul Nungesser was cleared of responsibility in Emma Sulkowicz’s 2013 rape claim, as well as others that came to light after Sulkowicz went public with her allegations in various media interviews.

Canadian actor Jonathan Crombie, who co-starred in the “Anne of Green Gables” TV movies, died this week at age 48. Crombie died Wednesday from complications of a brain hemorrhage, “Anne of Green Gables” producer Kevin Sullivan said.

Bahamian R&B singer Johnny Kemp, best known for the 1988 party anthem “Just Got Paid,” died this week in Jamaica. The singer is believed to have drowned at a beach in Montego Bay on Thursday, the Jamaica Constabulatory Force said in a press release.

James Bond’s latest mission has been revealed in the first trailer for “SPECTRE” which was released Friday.
Daniel Craig reprises his role of everyone’s favorite spy in the 24th Bond film, scheduled for release November 6. Christoph Waltz, Léa Seydoux, Monica Bellucci, David Bautista and Andrew Scott also star in director Sam Mendes’ second Bond film.

An actor who appeared in the “Power Rangers” franchise is being held on $1 million bail in the stabbing death of his roommate in their Palmdale, California, home, according to law enforcement.