Dancing With the Stars alum Cheryl Burke often shares TikTok videos of herself getting ready or doing her makeup but a recent video has fans saying she looks “unrecognizable.” Burke is seen without makeup doing her version of the Gladdest “Done With Your EX” meme where she mimes along to the song before transitioning into a full body shot where she’s seen in full makeup and a glamorous dress also opens up about “reinventing” herself since reaching the big 4-0 a year ago her video attracted comments from people saying the reality star doesn’t look like herself “If I didn’t see the name I would’ve never guess who this was.” “I didn’t recognize her,” said another “She keeps saying she’s Cheryl Burke but not sure,” another added “What happened ….this is not Cheryl.” “Imma have to ask these celebrities to reintroduce themselves at this point What is going on,” one commenter quipped others fired back at the negative comments “Uh uh y’all need to calm down..and focus on the issues in your own life because WHY are y’all commenting on how she looks….what she looks like is HAPPY to me.” some women go up in down with their weight most of their adult lives it costs nothing to be kind,” said another “Wow some of these comments are wild This isn’t the first time Burke’s videos have sparked  negative comments about her looks and weight But what no one asked is… How do you feel?” “Body image policing has real consequences Keep your opinions out of someone else’s healing Makeup isn’t my armor — it’s my celebration Sign Up By Connor LomisPublished: May 2025 at 11:16 AM EDT|Updated: 21 hours agoEmail This LinkShare on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInMORGANTON (WBTV) - A duo was arrested in Burke County last week after deputies said they found enough fentanyl to “potentially kill 13,000 people.” face multiple drug-related charges and were given no bond since they were both out on pretrial release at the time of their arrests The apprehensions were made on Wednesday, April 30, during a probable cause search at the Clear Creek Access area of South Mountain State Park in Morganton Authorities said that due to odd behavior by Allman and McCurry during a suspicious vehicle investigation the two were detained while deputies searched the car --> Also read: Teen arrested after Charlotte traffic stop leads to seizure of multiple guns, drugs deputies said they found drug paraphernalia Officers emphasized the dangers of the amount of fentanyl stating that only 2 of the 26,000 milligrams seized could be a lethal dose Captain Robby Burke with White County Fire Services has officially earned his Georgia Fire Chief Certification awarded by the Georgia Fire Chiefs Association and also achieved his Georgia Certified Emergency Manager (GACEM) designation “This accomplishment represents a significant investment of time and dedication and we commend Captain Burke for his perseverance and leadership,” White County Public Safety Director David Murphy said “White County Fire Services is committed to encouraging the professional growth of our personnel and Captain Burke’s achievement is a strong example of that commitment in action.” The process also involved numerous additional courses emphasizing fire administration and strategic planning May 5, 2025Dancing With the Stars pro Cheryl Burke was practically unrecognizable in a new video as she marked a special occasion—and some fans expressed serious concern On May 4, the DWTS alum took to Instagram in honor of her birthday with a fresh-faced clip before doing her makeup for the day 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬  "Definitely went less smoky and more clean girl for my birthday glam…💜🎂," Burke a makeup-free Burke—with her freckles on full display—lip-synced to AntonioVivald's "Done With Yuh Ex" before the clip suddenly transitioned to her all dressed up with a full glam She then continued to sing while dancing sassily in a lilac dress Although Burke left DWTS as a professional dancer after Season 31 fans of the show flooded her comments with well-wishes for her birthday And many couldn't believe how amazing and youthful she looked without makeup—even if they didn't recognize her at first You look stunning ❤️," as a different fan echoed "Happy Birthday beautiful 🎉🎉." "Happy birthday Cheryl it’s giving 25💅." What happened to her?" one follower wondered "She lost way too much weight," a different Instagram user pointed out What kind of message are you sending to women and our young girls!! Start showing us healthy eating and working out and not this ridiculously thin anorexic look "You don't even look like you anymore I'm all for feeling great in your own skin and your work is impeccable but I wonder how parents or family feel about you not looking like the person they raised and created." Parade reached out to Burke's rep but did not immediately hear back Next: CSI: Miami Star David Caruso Is Unrecognizable in Super Rare Outing 13 Years After He Quit Acting Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInCLEVELAND Ohio (WOIO) - A body was found in Lake Erie on Friday evening in downtown the body was found in the water near Burke Lakefront Airport The body is now with the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s office 19 News reached out to the Coast Guard and Cleveland Police for more information Christopher’s junior James Ayers scores his fourth goal of the game against rival Collegiate St. Christopher’s vs. Collegiate long has been the pinnacle of boys lacrosse in the Richmond area who won 13-7 as coach John Burke picked up his 400th career win in his 37th season coaching the Saints (13-4) with the latest coming on the road against the rival Cougars “It’s an honor because I have so much respect for all the different coaches I coached against at Collegiate Both programs in VISAA Division I are talented lacrosse teams every season leading to plenty of battles and growth of the sport in the 804 none of the public schools had lacrosse,” Burke said Christopher’s have helped develop that and support all the other programs the best we can.” The Saints raced out to 6-2 lead before going into the half up 8-4 behind four goals from junior James Ayers “It’s always a great experience,” Ayers said “It’s always a battle between these two teams.” The Saints held on to down the Cougars as sophomore Bowan Ireland netted a hat trick in the second half Junior Zach Jarvis scored a hat trick of his own for Collegiate (12-4) “I think obviously a lot of people care about it,” Collegiate coach Jason Archbell said It’s obviously not fun to be on the bad end of it but I can see that when you win that game is probably a lot of fun having watched videos earlier in the week sent in my alums talking about the rivalry “I think the ball movement today was very unselfish,” Ayers said Ayers and Ireland were the players that stuck out against the Cougars but what makes the Saints so special this season is that it can be anybody’s night but the good thing is that we have other guys who can also score,” Burke said which we haven’t had in the last few years.” Senior Harrison Fuller and sophomore Hugh Mack have been important contributors for St “Usually it’s a different guy,” Ayers said The Saints are young and only roster seven seniors and the seniors are doing a great job leading Christopher’s plays many out-of-town teams in the VISAA The Cougars were their fourth local contest of the year after the Saints previously defeated Deep Run 10-3 Benedictine 16-6 and Trinity Episcopal 23-3 The Saints still have two games remaining against Woodberry Forest on Tuesday and on the road against Atlee on Wednesday “We still have two more big games,” Burke said “It’s just about getting us ready for the state tournament.” Godwin’s Mia Fairman (8) reaches for a loose ball during a lacrosse game against Douglas S Godwin’s Lakelyn Bostian (3) and Douglas S Freeman’s Hannah Kantanen (4) face off during a lacrosse game Mills Godwin’s Harlow Coker (26) and Catherine Kane celebrate during the Eagles’ 16-9 victory over Douglas Freeman on Thursday night Godwin also beat the Mavericks earlier in the season which was Freeman’s first loss to an area public-school team since 2020 Freeman’s Ursula Borgerson (3) drives with the ball during a lacrosse game against Mills E Mills Godwin girls lacrosse swept Douglas Freeman this year jdidlake@timesdispatch.com Email notifications are only sent once a day The Sports Backers Active Living Leadership ALL Stars program celebrated its outgoing class Sunday at the Hippodrome in Richmond Hannah Slough knows the Mills Godwin-Douglas Freeman girls lacrosse matchup well — she used to compete in it Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account Snow and Mountain Lifestyle news and entertainment Vermont — We’ve got some breaking news here at Unofficial Networks as the sale of Burke Mountain Resort has been finalized A group of locals have bought the mountain and they plan to make major investments from the get-go check out the press release from the new owners BURKE MOUNTAIN RESORT HAS NEW OWNERS: BEAR DEN PARTNERS PURCHASES INDEPENDENT VERMONT RESORT Bear Den Partners Aims to Improve Infrastructure Burke, Vermont (May 5, 2025) — After four years of planning, the Bear Den Partners ownership group closed on the purchase of Burke Mountain Resort in East Burke The 72-year-old ski resort has been in receivership since 2016 and was officially purchased on Friday bikers and mountain sports enthusiasts who love Burke see its growth potential and who also understand and care deeply for the town and region The group values Burke as a special place for those who love mountain sports and seek an authentic alternative to crowded corporate ski experiences that typify most modern resorts the partners have more than 100 years of experience skiing Bear Den Partners is comprised of members of the Graham family a family with strong ties to Burke stretching over 50 years; Burke Mountain Academy the leading ski racing academy in the United States located in East Burke; and the Schaefer family as owner/operators of Berkshire East in Mass. and Big Red Cats in Rossland British Columbia bring independent ski resort operating expertise to the ownership group the Schaefer family built and operates Thunder Mountain Bike Park at Berkshire East “As a longtime Burke Mountain passholder and supporter I’ve seen first-hand how the staff at Burke has been so dedicated over these past nearly nine years of uncertainty,” said Ken Graham of Bear Den Partners we can combine our mutual passions and industry knowledge and get to work Our first focus in the capital improvement plan is to nearly triple our snowmaking capacity in time for the 2025/2026 ski season There is much to be done and we’re ecstatic that we have the support of the staff and the greater Burke community as we launch this exciting new chapter for Burke Mountain.”  “Burke is awesome and it deserves to remain independent,” said Bear Den Partners’ Jon Schaefer “Burke is super accessible off interstate 91 in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom It’s closer to southern population centers than many of the big corporate resorts It is home to one of the most important bike trail networks in the world and home to an incredible group of people For our current guests and future guests: this is no corporate monster takeover of a small town this is an ownership group made of active users of the mountain Just us making sure that it keeps being a great place to ski snowshoe and enjoy a true north country experience with family and friends We can’t wait to start on the  infrastructural improvements that will make both existing and new guests want to come back again and again.” “What a happy outcome for this great mountain and community,” said Willy Booker “We couldn’t be happier to close the loop on a long ownership history for the mountain and be part of new beginnings for Burke!”  Located in the heart of Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom Burke Mountain Resort is a four-season destination offering skiing and riding in the winter and mountain biking and hiking in the summer The mountain has been in operation since 1953.  Image Credits: Burke Mountain Resort Get the latest snow and mountain lifestyle news and entertainment delivered to your inbox. ian@unofficialnetworks.com Born and raised in New Hampshire, Ian Wood became passionate about the ski industry while learning to ski at Mt. 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Your Ads Privacy ChoicesIMDb Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInMORGANTON (WBTV) - A FedEx truck driver was charged in a deadly two-vehicle Burke County rollover crash Thursday afternoon is facing charges of misdemeanor death by vehicle and failure to yield the right of way was identified as the person killed in the collision The Burke County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Powell was a longtime deputy with the sheriff’s office His last assignment with the sheriff’s office was as a part-time school resource officer (SRO) During Powell’s time with the sheriff’s office The Burke County Sheriff's Office is deeply saddened by the passing of longtime Deputy Rex “Sput” Powell The wreck happened around 1:20 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, along North Carolina 181 at Bowman Avenue in Morganton Troopers said Belcher tried to cross over Highway 181 from a stop sign and struck Powell’s car causing it to collide with a guardrail and overturn --> Also read: Explosion reported before house fire near Charlotte’s Freedom Park: What we know Reports stated Powell was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash while Belcher was rushed to an area hospital with “minor injuries.” Officials partially closed the roadway for about two hours while crews investigated May 2, 2025Cheryl Burke is making fans do a double-take In her latest social media video, the former Dancing with the Stars pro looked unrecognizable to some of her fans as she showed off her natural face without a drop of makeup 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 The professional dancer—who left the ballroom competition show in 2022 after 26 seasons—shared the eyebrow-raising new video to TikTok on Thursday where she transitioned from a clip of her completely bare face into another shot of her with a glamorous makeup look But many of her fans were caught off guard by the clip with several users in the comments saying they couldn't even tell it was Burke after first seeing the makeup-free clip "Jeeze I didn’t recognize her at all," one user wrote 🥺 She doesn’t look the same." While showing off her makeup look in the second half of the video Burke also gave fans a glimpse at her outfit featuring a skin-tight purple dress that showed off her extremely toned physique."Omg Cheryl Hope you’re healthy mama!" one of her fans wrote while others speculated about the possible use of a weight loss drug like Ozempic "I hate how everyone feels they need to look sooo skinny now 😔" one user wrote But other fans came to Burke's defense, including one who clapped back in the comments, "@Cheryl Burke been that girl and will forever be that girl! Come back when y’all are 40 and look this good!" Vendor margin cuts and AI disruption are reshaping partner trust Here’s that the IT channel ecosystem needs from vendors before it’s too late change is constant and consistent – but not always collaborative In this second episode of The Channel Angle I sat down with CRN Executive Editor Steve Burke and Technology Concepts Group CEO Avis Yates-Rivers to unpack what’s really happening between vendors and partners in this new era of AI and margin compression one message rang loud and clear: vendors who want lasting loyalty must match innovation with clear intentions especially with the pace of disruption is fast Here are five key takeaways every vendor needs to understand if they want to stay relevant in a channel-led future: Vendors are shifting compensation models and cutting partner margins These decisions don’t just alter spreadsheets and P&Ls; they shake the foundation of trust When Google slashed margins for its Gemini AI Workspace offering “It really does put an undue burden on us in the channel…and that does begin to erode trust.” Particularly for smaller firms a lack of clear communication or warning around major changes makes it harder to commit to long-term strategies it may force partners to walk away for better options but it won’t stop a partner from moving to a vendor who they see as a true collaborator Long gone are the days of simple product resell Today’s channel ecosystem is led by strategic service providers designing full-stack They aren’t just delivering tools as a pass through they are delivering business transformation Burke points out that “the partner brand is driving the products…with business outcome-based managed services.” This means vendors can no longer simply push product and expect results They have to equip their partners with the tools Her company recently launched cybersecurity-as-a-service tying in AI and subscription models to provide more value to clients Burke credited this partner-first approach with “driving the AI revolution.” some vendors continue to prioritize direct to consumer sales putting them in competition with their own channel partners Yates-Rivers did not hold back: “There’s uneven investment Some vendors are heavily investing in partner ecosystems and other prioritize direct to customer relationships.” The inconsistency doesn’t just confuse the market The lesson here is clear: if you want a channel to advocate for your product And it’s reshaping the channel faster than anything since Yates-Rivers and her team are all-in on AI They’ve used generative AI to conduct market research design go-to-market strategies and frame their newest solutions If you’re not leveraging AI in the same ways they you’re going to be behind the curve.” calling AI “a once in a lifetime opportunity; much bigger than anything we’ve ever seen with cloud or client-server computing.” The message from both experts is clear: vendors who fail to support their partners in adopting AI through tools will be left behind right alongside late AI adopters Perhaps the most important takeaway is also the simplest: include your partners earlier Vendors that make top-down decisions in isolation Yates-Rivers laid out a vision for what’s possible: more advisory councils and proactive communication about what’s coming around the corner “There are channel partners that have committed to helping vendors grown their businesses,” she said “I’d like to see a better balance of trade there.” the best vendors do more than just provide technology treating partners as the strategic extension of their business – not as a line item to be optimized away The AI revolution is happening at warp speed Competition is fiercer than the Cowboy Carter Tour But what will truly define vendor success in the next five years is not just innovation It’s how well vendors invest in their channel relationships “It’s not just about the technical know-how and maintaining strong relationships.” The partners are ready Listen and watch the full episode on YouTube Partners: tell us what you’re experiencing 'That catch was insane': Robert's GS robbery fuels Burke Sox to winThe center fielder also went 2-for-4 with 4 RBIs and a stolen base for one of his best all-around games of the yearMay 1st CHICAGO -- Expert lip readers might have been able to ascertain White Sox right-hander Sean Burke’s mound comments shown on the CHSN broadcast after a grand slam-saving catch made by Luis Robert Jr. ended a tenuous first inning without the Brewers scoring Thursday afternoon at Rate Field But following the White Sox 8-0 victory a smiling Burke explained what he was thinking during that crucial moment he copped to what he could while keeping his postgame interview session PG-rated “Something to the likes of 'Holy [expletive] Thank the lord,' something like that,” said Burke with a broad smile “I don't even remember but that catch was insane He's got a lot more money than I do but I owe him something." the White Sox Opening Day starter had thrown just five of his 17 pitches for strikes and walked the bases loaded with two outs Those misses outside the zone brought up Rhys Hoskins who connected on an 0-2 curve ball with a blast featuring an .880 expected batting average and one that would have been a home run in 13 of 30 ballparks Robert appeared to get an awkward initial jump but raced back to make the spectacular grab at the top of the wall When asked if Hoskins’ drive would have been a grand slam without his heroics Robert didn’t need an interpreter to provide a response All I know is I caught the ball,” said Robert before returning to interpreter Billy Russo for the remainder of the conversation “I knew it was a very high fly ball and I knew that I had a chance to make the catch.” “Just kind of a sigh of relief that I was out of it and from there you just go in with your stuff,” Burke said “I definitely think that catch helped out a ton.” From there, Burke was efficient, going without another walk issued for 94 pitches and six scoreless innings. He struck out five while ending a personal four-game losing streak, picking up his first victory since Opening Day If Robert didn’t do enough with the glove, he also added two hits, four RBIs and a tied-for-Major-League-best 13th stolen base. Robert’s first-inning single scored Chase Meidroth who returned from the injured list and hit leadoff in his first game back and his three-run double cleared the bases as a highlight of a four-run seventh inning “I’ve been working toward that goal,” said Robert of contributing on all levels “It doesn’t matter if I have a bad week or a bad month And I’m always working hard to do better to improve and to show the kind of player that I am Lately the results have been there and that’s good.” He just hasn’t had the pitches to do damage on,” said White Sox manager Will Venable of Robert We know that he’s going to be right there every day Those two hits left Robert one short of 500 for his career. It was Miguel Vargas’ three-run homer to left in the sixth that gave the White Sox control while also giving Vargas a career-best eight-game hitting streak Since making an adjustment with his hands at the plate Vargas has raised his average from .139 to .222 with a 13-for-29 stretch I was just trying to put the ball in play and get an RBI so we extend the lead a little more Happy to get a win today,” said Vargas of the homer Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball Thursday’s win ended a three-game losing streak overall for the White Sox (8-23) They also ended an eight-game losing streak to the Brewers which is tied with the Cubs for the most in MLB Those results looked unlikely until Robert’s first-inning grab “That catch was one of the keys of the game,” Robert said “Not just for Sean but for us as a team collectively Burke County saw a slight drop in its unemployment rate in March The county’s unemployment rate was 3.8% in March It was slightly higher than the state rate of 3.7% but still below the national rate of 4.2% according to North Carolina Department of Commerce figures With a 3.8% unemployment rate and 40,098 people in the workforce 1,514 people are unemployed but actively looking for a job Burke County was one of 43 counties in the state that saw its rate decrease in March The Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton metropolitan statistical area saw its unemployment rate fall slightly in March to 3.6% The local metro area was one of five that saw a rate decrease during March Seven of the state’s 15 metro areas saw increases and three remained unchanged the number of people in the labor force in the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton metropolitan area declined over the past year dropping from 172,035 in March 2024 to 170,417 in March 2025 The statewide labor force has steadily increased March 2025 marked the 16th consecutive month that the Hickory area had fewer people in the labor force when comparing year-over-year data November 2023 was the last time the metro area had more people in the labor force than it did the same month in the previous year Department of Commerce defines the labor force as “the total number of age 16+ noninstitutionalized civilians who are working or are actively seeking work and are available for employment.” Western Piedmont Council of Governments Director of the Workforce Development Board Charity Patterson Hamber said the declining workforce is largely due to an aging population The workforce development board is comprised primarily of private sector employers “As the baby boomer generation reaches retirement age we are witnessing a significant outflow of experienced workers,” Hamber said by email “This trend not only reduces the overall labor pool but also leads to the loss of valuable leadership institutional knowledge and industry expertise.” Hamber said fewer college and high school age people are entering the workforce compared to previous generations “A secondary factor involves a segment of the adult population who are not currently engaged in the workforce,” Hamber said “Many are serving as caregivers for family members while others may have the financial stability that allows them to opt out of the labor force altogether.” Hamber said the health care industry was the most likely industry to struggle with hiring “As the baby boomer generation continues to age the demand for health care services will only increase creating a sustained need for workers across a variety of health care professions,” Hamber said People looking for work in Burke County have options in sectors such as government After its location was flooded from Hurricane Helene Ollie’s Bargain Outlet in Morganton has eight job openings which will renovate and upgrade its two Morganton stores this year Those openings include remodel team associate food/consumable associate and pharmacy technician Other retail stores in Burke County looking for workers are AutoZone Food sector businesses looking for workers include Food Lion Case Farms in Morganton has 12 job openings in housing sales supervisor The United States Postal Service needs rural carrier associates who are non-career employees in Morganton The positions are full-time (30 hours or more) and the pay is $20.38 an hour To find job openings in the county or surrounding counties, visit www.ncworks.gov The state unemployment update for April is scheduled to be released Wednesday Get the latest local business news delivered FREE to your inbox weekly The 2025 NFL Draft was a unique one compared to others because it was a deep class with minimal top-end talent It meant some next-level players were available later on and the Arizona Cardinals made the most of those chances The Cardinals had four swings at the plate for day three picks and perhaps none were as intriguing as their fifth-round pick: Denzel Burke The Ohio State (of course) cornerback has been a key player to that defense for several years now Burke had shown plenty of excitement and the potential to adjust to the pros in that time but we did see more often than not that Burke likely is who he is -- an average player the Valley product joins the Cardinals with tons of playing experience and plenty of tools to develop Burke has displayed enough to convince many that he could one day be an NFL-starting cornerback Arizona getting to roll the dice on him was a great decision even for a deep room and could be considered a "perfect fit" for the team I believe the following three factors could turn him into the perfect pick for the Cardinals if everything lines up in place 1.) Another body to an intriguing roomThe cornerback room in the desert is a deep one Even before the 2025 draft class added Burke and second-round pick Will Johnson the Cardinals didn't need to add anyone He's a talented player who will have to fight his way onto the field It's the best-possible scenario for a guy like him to develop 2.) Untapped potential with the right coachingI'm not here to tell you Burke is Jalen Ramsey in disguise but I do believe that there's more to this player than what we've seen Burke has been an average corner during his time with Ohio State but the highs had him in day one conversations in the past maybe we can get the best of Burke onto the field 3.) Stash and developHow deep the cornerback room is for the Cardinals is what will get Burke to his best potential If the potential I believe is still there is truly attainable Thanks to the amount of players already ahead of him on the depth chart and that could be exactly what he needs to become the star he was made to be Selecting Burke on day three is a classic lottery ticket Some extra coaching is needed for him than others we have seen Burke's upside and it's enough to justify being a starter at the next level The fit with the Cardinals is wonderful because he can sit and learn while Arizona has no pressure to rush him out Both parties will be able to benefit in the long-term and we could look back at this pick as an outstanding value selection RICHIE BRADSHAWFollow Richie on Twitter @RichieBradz36 for more news, analysis, updates, and more for everything Arizona Cardinals! 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Print When filmmaker Joe Burke talks about his microbudget indie film “Burt,” he can’t stop saying the word “magic.” He seems to chase that magic perhaps rooted in his days as a teenage magician working at Outback Steakhouse in his hometown of Toledo though the project had been gestating for seven years by the time cameras rolled which he made with longtime friend and collaborator Oliver Cooper was borne of a lot of heart and DIY resourcefulness “Everything is so alive,” Burke says of their no-budget process “the electricity of getting in there and finding these magical moments,” ones that remind them of their origins “Burt” has its Los Angeles premiere on Saturday at the Fine Arts Theatre in Beverly Hills screening “Burt” might have — it doesn’t have distribution yet But Burke and Cooper have realized that it’s up to them to forge the path for it But despite pursuing their own career paths Burke and Cooper are still each other’s favorite collaborators an aimless aspiring actor who lives with his aunt and spends his days with an older friend from acting class (Dan Bakkedahl Ever the resourceful indie filmmakers inspired by real life Both Burke and Cooper are inspired by real people — their lives their homes — and seek to capture that authenticity in their films “All the characters we’ve explored are people that are kind of forgotten Burke believes that his own interest in these people often played by nonprofessional actors in his work people are going to be entertained by this person,” he insists It had been more than a decade since “Four Dogs,” and Burke was itching to make a second film sustaining himself by teaching at the New York Film Academy campus in Burbank and making Instagram sketches and short films with Cooper There was one person who had caught Burke’s attention: Burt Berger, a late-60s-ish musician he’d seen playing guitar table-to-table at the Old Place restaurant in Malibu and he was taken with Berger’s folksy tunes and warm Cooper also had met Berger separately at an open mic at the Cahuenga General Store It became obvious they’d happened upon a real Los Angeles character in Berger the duo thought of Berger to play a small part asked him if he had any acting experience (just a few commercial auditions) and cast him “Improvin’ On,” for the end of the film (he also performs the song in “Burt”) their Hollywood dreams and mulling ways to make a narrative film that could feature Berger’s open heart and big dreams “I wanted it to be about Burt’s essence — his soul When Burke brought up the idea of a whole film about him my dreams are slowly unfolding in front of me after all the years of pursuing them.” “You really don’t need that much to make something great,” says Oliver Cooper that’s all that matters.” (JSquared Photography / For The Times) In 1977 Berger drove to Los Angeles in a van with his best friend to chase music stardom “I’m stupid because I think I’m going to make it big and stubborn because I’m never going to give up,” he says “At first I couldn’t believe Joe sees that in me,” says Berger “but then I realized I gotta trust this guy While Burke toiled to get other film projects off the ground he continued working with Cooper and Berger on what would ultimately become “Burt,” the fictionalized story of Sammy (Cooper) that Sammy’s intentions aren’t entirely virtuous as Burt shares he has money from an inheritance stashed away The final piece of the “Burt” puzzle was Steve Levy They planned to shoot the film at their house and a test shoot revealed Levy and Berger’s screen chemistry with Levy bringing a singular delivery and sharp comedic edge of blunt skepticism that provides a foil to the sweetly trusting Burt While Cooper scraped together the tiny budget from his own money Burke promised him they could shoot the film in a week He brought on his college pal Daniel Kenji Levin as cinematographer and called on their network of friends to fill supporting roles including Cooper’s “Mindhunter” acting coach Catlin Adams an Actors Studio alum who plays Sammy’s scheming aunt Sylvia It wasn’t just the financial constraints of indie filmmaking driving Burke’s urgency to get the film going but Berger’s Parkinson’s disease as well He had been diagnosed during their years of friendship and Burke noticed his friend’s tremor while they were hanging out whose father also has Parkinson’s; he was caring for him during the shoot So as he was directing his father-son film Burke was living a parallel version of the story himself filled with sly humor and surprising twists that harks to classic indie films of the early ’90s in its raw Burt is simply a character living with Parkinson’s Berger has moved back to the East Coast to live with family as his disease has progressed Burke knew he had to capture his star exactly at the right moment when he was still able to play and sing and chase a dream “I can’t play the guitar as well as I used to,” says Berger “but I’m still not giving up.” (“Burt and I are both exactly the same in that way,” says Burke It’s a challenge to make a film like “Burt”— and quite another to bring such a handmade film to audiences Burke went 0 for 28 in film festival acceptances which made him question if “Burt” might be the final chapter of his career instead of a launching pad He even considered an offer from his mom to move back to Ohio But a word of encouragement (and a crucial co-sign) from one of Cooper’s mentors, filmmaker David Gordon Green They sent the “All the Real Girls” indie veteran a screener When they asked him via email to come on board as an executive producer he replied with one word: “Duh.” (Green will also be moderating a Q&A with the filmmakers at the Saturday screening.) the film’s fortunes have changed on the festival circuit the Phoenix Film Festival and the Florida Film Festival “You really don’t need that much to make something great,” says Cooper of their DIY approach now beginning to yield dividends if not quite a deal We didn’t have anything for this and we were able to make something that’s moving.” In an industry that seems in dire straits, is there room for a small, heartfelt film featuring a classic L.A. character like Burt? For dreamers who still cling to hope in the City of Angels, there needs to be. “I don’t know why I felt so compelled to make sure this guy was seen before it was too late,” Burke says. “I don’t know why the universe brought me into this guy’s life, but it did. Maybe the movie is why.” Cooper adds, “We did something good for this guy, and I feel like my heart is fuller as a performer.” Hollywood Inc. Entertainment & Arts Movies Subscribe for unlimited accessSite Map ‘The Man in Purple’ is Reestablishing the Brand May 02 The three individuals arrested by Burke County Authorities in September of 2024 for concealing the death of Mark Dwayne Mitchell have entered guilty pleas All three individuals list the same Pax Hill Road According to a news release from the Burke County Sheriff’s Office pled guilty to concealing a body and was sentenced to 89-119 months in prison 35-year-old Rocky Lee Dale pled guilty to concealing a body and was sentenced to 72-99 months in prison 51-year-old Lorie Knight Stevens pled guilty to concealing a body and was sentenced to 38-58 months in prison the Burke County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Corpening Bridge Road A group of individuals kayaking on Johns River said that they had found human remains near the Corpening Bridge Further investigation led to the Burke County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division executing a search warrant at an address on Pax Hill Road in Morganton the three defendants were taken into custody A Watauga County resident is charged in connection to the death of a Hickory man… 34-year-old Timvoski Ware of Morganton was arrested Sunday (May 4) by Morganton Public Safety Officers… Suspects wanted in connection to a stabbing are being sought was selected as the Grand Marshal of the 2025 West Pittston Cherry Blossom Festival Judge Tom Burke is shown with his wife Peggy and their 11 grandchildren Judge Burke is the 2025 Grand Marshal of the 2025 West Pittston Cherry Blossom Festival WEST PITTSTON – Retired Luzerne County Judge Thomas F has been selected as the 2025 Cherry Blossom Festival Grand Marshal “I couldn’t be more grateful than to be honored by this organization in the town in which I grew up and the town in which I have raised my own family,” Judge Burke said “The people who deserve enormous credit are the many volunteers who have sustained the West Pittston Cherry Blossom Festival over 54- years but they are there to make things happen for the betterment of the community wonderful thing for us living in a town that has that kind of spirit,” Judge Burke continued “The festival has become a major part of our town’s heritage and a proud tradition.” Judge Burke and his immediate family have had the good fortune to live across the street from the riverbank to enjoy the splendor of the cherry blossom trees each spring Judge Burke has had a distinguished career in Pennsylvania’s legal and civic spheres Judge Burke graduated summa cum laude from West Pittston High School He earned a Bachelor of Arts in finance from Lehigh University in 1968 and a Juris Doctor from Villanova University School of Law in 1973 Army during the Vietnam War from 1969 to 1971 where he was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service Burke practiced law with his brother Joseph at the firm of Burke & Burke from 1973 to 1998 His judicial career began in May 1998 when Gov He was unanimously confirmed by the Pennsylvania Senate and subsequently elected to a full 10-year term in 1999 Judge Burke’s tenure was marked by his commitment to justice and mentorship he administered the oath of office to Sam Sanguedolce twice: first as an assistant district attorney and later as district attorney highlighting Burke’s lasting influence on the county’s legal community Burke has been deeply involved in community service He served as chairman of the board of trustees at Marywood University His leadership extended to roles with the Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce Catholic Social Services of Wyoming Valley as “Man of the Year” by the Greater Pittston Friendly Sons of St Burke expressed his willingness to continue serving if the age limit were extended leaving behind a legacy of judicial excellence and community service Jr.’s career reflects a profound dedication to law and community making him a respected figure in Luzerne County and beyond They are active members of their parish community participating in various ministries and hosting international students since 1992 As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting our CU Boulder faculty we offer a variety of programs and training to promote the professional growth as well as opportunities to build an interdisciplinary faculty community through mentoring and networking events The Office of Faculty Affairs (OFA) is excited to announce Burke Hilsabeck’s appointment as the new Director of Faculty Relations and Community Having served as Assistant Director over the past year Hilsabeck brings a deep respect for the rhythms and realities of faculty life at CU Boulder and a clear commitment to making that life a little better We sat down with Hilsabeck to learn more about how his background has prepared him for this role and what he’s most excited to build alongside the CU Boulder faculty community Faculty Relations supports faculty by helping them navigate the unique challenges of academic life Faculty careers are distinct in ways that are sometimes invisible from the outside; it's a career path shaped by years—often more than a decade—of intensive postgraduate education Faculty members deeply value their autonomy the relationships faculty form with students and with the institution carry a different weight and complexity people often spend their entire careers within the same department and that is why it’s so important to build skills that don’t just resolve tension but bolster relationships over time Having been a faculty member and a department chair myself I understand the various pressures faculty face from achieving tenure to navigating professional isolation I’ve also worked through conflicts that can arise in these tight-knit environments I also genuinely like faculty; I’m endlessly curious about their research I took on this job because I want to help make faculty life better Faculty careers demand extraordinary dedication often at the cost of personal bandwidth for relational work and that reality needs to be met with open-mindedness and compassion I also believe in patience and a long-term perspective the processes we have in place can feel difficult in the moment they exist to protect and support faculty over the course of their careers Faculty Relations is about helping faculty thrive not just individually I’m excited to work with Jennifer Fluri who serves as one of the faculty directors in OFA to expand restorative practices in the faculty relations context We’ve already seen some early success there and I believe strongly that these approaches—centered on dialogue trust and understanding—fit the needs of faculty life especially well My goal in the next few months is to also continue building relationships across campus. In a distributed, high-achieving environment like ours, faculty don’t always have the opportunity to connect beyond the demands of their work. I want to help create spaces where faculty can build relationships—places where people can talk relate and work through challenges together One important thing to understand is that Faculty Relations is not here to provide administrative oversight or to enforce campus policies in a punitive way We exist to advise and support faculty and academic leaders as they navigate complex expectations—so they can continue focusing on what they do best our goal is not to have faculty avoid conflict altogether but to help them experience conflict in a way that deepens relationships It gives me the equilibrium I try to bring into my work with faculty—being calm even when things feel complicated or difficult It teaches you patience and perspective—skills I use every day in this role It’s humbling but a good reminder that progress often comes slowly and requires a lot of patience For more information about Faculty Relations, email OFAFDS@colorado.edu or request a consultation.See also: Suzanne Soled retires after nearly a decade of service to CU Boulder faculty University of Colorado Boulder Privacy • Legal & Trademarks • Campus Map University of Colorado Boulder By Brandy BeardPublished: May 2025 at 3:19 PM EDTEmail This LinkShare on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInMORGANTON (WBTV) - The three people who were arrested after a group of kayakers found human remains in Burke County pleaded guilty in court and Lorie Knight Stevens all pleaded guilty on Thursday to concealing a body after the body of Mark Mitchell was found along the Johns River near Corpening Bridge Road on Aug Previous coverage: Deputies make 3 arrests after human remains found near the Johns River and originally charged with felony concealment of death and disturbing human remains Officials did not specify how Mitchell died A Hudson man is facing manslaughter and other charges in connection with a fatal crash Wednesday night in Litchfield that police say might have been intentional is charged with several offenses in connection with Wednesday night's fatal crash in Litchfield during his video arraignment in Merrimack District Court Thursday A 19-year-old Hudson man charged with numerous offenses in connection with Wednesday night’s crash that claimed the life of a Londonderry man was ordered held without bail at his arraignment Thursday in Merrimack District Court Police say the crash involving a motorcycle and two other vehicles may have been intentional is facing seven charges including manslaughter and negligent homicide as a result of the crash that killed an as yet unidentified motorcyclist on Route 102 in Litchfield Police were called to a two-car head-on crash shortly after 9 p.m was lying unresponsive on the shoulder of the road The rider was pronounced dead a short time later on Friday morning after an autopsy was conducted Thursday by the New Hampshire Office of the Chief Medical Examiner Prosecutor Jason Moore said officers spoke with Burke and determined that Burke was under the influence The roadside investigation also indicated that the crash “may have been intentional,” Moore added suffered minor injuries and was treated at the scene The Mitsubishi driver has not been identified Burke is facing one count each of manslaughter (reckless); negligent homicide; first-degree assault with a deadly weapon; aggravated DWI (serious bodily injury); reckless conduct (deadly weapon); witness tampering; and vehicular assault Burke was also charged with one count of second-degree murder but Litchfield Police Chief Daniel Jones said later that the charge “is not being brought at this time.” Moore said in his argument for preventive detention that whether the murder charge will be reinstated depends on the continuing investigation into whether Burke intentionally crashed into the motorcyclist Moore said investigators were planning to reach out to several witnesses Thursday morning who represented Burke at his arraignment and appeared with him on video from Valley Street jail told Judge Mark Derby that the defense needs the victim’s information in order to properly represent Burke Fourakis argued for $10,000 cash bail for Burke with conditions that include he surrender his driver’s license not drive any type of vehicle and submit to evaluations for drugs and alcohol as well as for mental health “There’s no reason to think that John is a danger to himself or others if he’s not driving,” Fourakis said In granting Moore’s argument for preventive detention Derby agreed to schedule a probable cause hearing for 11 a.m telling the parties that they can revisit the bail issue at that time told the court that Burke was “dealt a bad hand” in childhood having lived with different relatives during his upbringing Burke graduated from Alvirne High School last year having earned certification as a diesel engine mechanic Burke was transported to Southern New Hampshire Medical Center in Nashua for treatment of minor injuries and then taken to jail nashuanews@unionleader.com Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Would you like to receive our daily news? Signup today Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.  The beloved and devoted husband of 59 years to Joan (Hamilton) Burke of South Boston Cherished father of Maureen Burke and Michael Burke both of South Boston and Joseph Burke and his wife Nancy of Holly Spring Brother of Rita Burke of Braintree and the late Helen Larson William "Danny Burke and John and Robert Burke Paul is also survived by many nieces and nephews.  Paul will be remembered as a man of integrity work and various activities throughout his life His involvement in his children's sporting events and his membership at both South Boston Yacht Club as well as the Columbia Yacht Club along with his bowling leagues reflect someone who enjoyed his family and his own activities His long career at Digital Equipment illustrates his strong work ethic His family was the cornerstone of all that was truly important to him The foundation of his 59 year marriage stayed strong because he worked at keeping the values he taught his children Although they are heart broken at his passing they feel blessed to have had such an amazing man they called Dad Relatives and friends are respectfully invited greet the family during the visiting hours on Thursday March 6th from 4-7 PM in the Keohane Funeral Home A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the funeral home at 9 AM on Friday the family asks that you do a special act of kindness in memory of Paul Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Volunteer