Soul and gospel great Mavis Staples is slated to receive the independent icon award at the 2021 A2IM Awards, which are set for June 17. By Paul Grein Soul and gospel great Mavis Staples is slated ...

Roger Corman, the cult filmmaker and independent cinema icon who gave many of the most famous directors working today their start, died on May 9 at his home in Santa Monica, CA. He was 98.