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Disney makes filmed version of ‘Hamilton’ streamable

NEW YORK – This July Fourth holiday, you’ll be able to see the original Broadway cast of “Hamilton” perform the musical smash about a Founding Father from the comfort of your couch. ...

DATE: May 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

A ‘Phantom of the Opera’ contest seeks singer with style

NEW YORK – Andrew Lloyd Webber has launched a virtual competition that could lead to one fan singing on Broadway or the West End when musicals resume playing. The composer has inv...

DATE: Apr 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

‘Lean On Me,’ ‘Lovely Day’ singer Bill Withers dies at 81

Bill Withers, who wrote and sang a string of soulful songs in the 1970s that have stood the test of time, including “ Lean on Me, “ “Lovely Day” and “Ain’t No Sunshine,” has died from heart ...

DATE: Apr 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Music

Stars of ‘Contagion’ reunite for a PSA

NEW YORK – The stars of the 2011 virus thriller “Contagion” – a prescient film these days – have reunited for a series of public service announcements to warn about COVID-19. Matt...

DATE: Mar 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Multiple Tony-winning playwright Terrence McNally dies at 81

NEW YORK – Terrence McNally, one of America’s great playwrights whose prolific career included winning Tony Awards for the plays “Love! Valour! Compassion!” and “Master Class” and the musica...

DATE: Mar 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

‘Punk’d’ to be revived with Chance the Rapper doing pranks

NEW YORK – Celebrities, beware: “Punk’d” is being revived. And this time Chance the Rapper is the one doing the punk’ing. MTV Studios and Quibi said Friday they are teaming up to ...

DATE: Jan 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Review: Kristen Stewart can’t save ‘Underwater’ from sinking

Welcome to January, which, in terms of quality movies, is the worst, the lowest, the abyss. Actually, that’s pretty accurate when it comes to the latest, straight-to-January relea...

DATE: Jan 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Blue-collar character actor Danny Aiello has died at age 86

NEW YORK – Danny Aiello, the blue-collar character actor whose long career playing tough guys included roles in “Fort Apache, the Bronx,” “Moonstruck” and “Once Upon a Time in America” and h...

DATE: Dec 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Review: Liam Payne stumbles badly with embarrassing debut CD

One Direction fans have reason to rejoice this holiday season: They get not just one, but two full albums from former members – Liam Payne and Harry Styles. Unfortunately for one of them, th...

DATE: Dec 7, 2019 | CATEGORY: Music

AARP releases the names of its Movies for Grownups nominees

NEW YORK – A new batch of film nominations are out from an influential media organization – but superhero flicks and “Frozen 2” need not apply. AARP has released nominations for i...

DATE: Nov 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Jane Fonda arrested protesting climate change in Washington

NEW YORK – Jane Fonda was arrested at the U.S. Capitol on Friday while protesting climate change. The actress and activist was handcuffed on the east side steps and escorted into ...

DATE: Oct 11, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

‘We’re not alone’ – ‘Sesame Street’ tackles addiction crisis

NEW YORK – “Sesame Street” is taking a new step to try to help children navigate life in America – it’s tackling the opioid crisis. Sesame Workshop is exploring the backstory of K...

DATE: Oct 10, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment