NEW YORK – Broadway star Phillipa Soo has not forgotten her childhood stage fright. The Grammy-winning actor and singer known for her roles in “Hamilton,” “Into the Woods” and other musicals is collaborating with her sister-in-law Maris Pasquale Doran and illustrator Qin Leng on a picture book about a girl more at ease singing to … Read more
LOS ANGELES – Union leaders told striking Hollywood writers Tuesday night that they plan to meet with representatives for studios to discuss restarting negotiations after the first official communication between the two sides since the strike began three months ago. The Writers Guild of America sent an email to members saying that the head of … Read more
LOS ANGELES – California’s lieutenant governor and other elected officials on Tuesday urged Taylor Swift to postpone her Los Angeles concerts as a way to stand in solidarity with striking hotel workers. Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis and dozens of state and local politicians signed an open letter telling Swift that her tour makes the region’s … Read more
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden took a break from their Delaware beach vacation to see the summer blockbuster “Oppenheimer.” The Bidens after a quick dinner at Matt’s Fish Camp in nearby Lewes went to an early evening showing of the three-hour movie about the life of Manhattan Project mastermind J. Robert Oppenheimer. … Read more
ORLANDO, Fla. – Diversity, equity and inclusion programs were abolished Tuesday from Walt Disney World’s governing district, now controlled by appointees of Gov. Ron DeSantis, in an echo of the Florida governor’s agenda which has championed curtailing such programs in higher education and elsewhere. The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District said in a statement that … Read more
LITTLE ELM, Texas – Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light — or in this case a light trail. Wizarding enthusiasts will find a piece of the Forbidden Forest in Texas this fall with creatures from the “Harry Potter” and “Fantastic Beasts” series. … Read more
We can now add Cardi B to the list of musicians who have had their performances interrupted by a fan trying to throw something at them while on stage. Over the weekend, Cardi B had a drink thrown at her by a fan while she was performing in Las Vegas. Cardi B retaliated by throwing … Read more