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The three-time Tony Award-winning actress also starred in Chicago, Bye Bye Birdie, and Kiss of a Spider Woman.
Chita Rivera, Broadway Legend Who Played Anita in West Side Story, Dead at 91
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Chita Rivera, the Broadway legend who starred as Anita in the original production of West Side Story, has died at the age of 91. Dolores Conchita Figueroa del Rivero Anderson was born on January 23rd, 1933 in Washington, D.C. She studied ballet at the Jones Haywood School of Dance, and…
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The prolific screenwriter created TV classics like All in the Family, Sanford and Son, One Day at a Time, Good Times, and The Jeffersons.
Norman Lear, Father of the American Television Sitcom, Dead at 101
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Norman Lear, the prolific screenwriter who created television classics like All in the Family, Sanford and Son, One Day at a Time, Good Times, and The Jeffersons, has died at age 101. Lear died on Tuesday at his home in Los Angeles, according to the New York Times. Norman Milton Lear was born on…
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The Pogues combined punk ethos and Irish nationalism in a genre known as Celtic punk.
Shane MacGowan, the Irish singer who led the seminal punk band The Pogues, has died at the age of 65. MacGowan’s wife, Victoria Mary Clarke, confirmed his passing on Thursday (November 30th). “the love of my life and the most beautiful soul and beautiful angel and the sun and the…
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The Pogues combined punk ethos and Irish nationalism in a genre known as Celtic punk.
Shane MacGowan, the Irish singer who led the seminal punk band The Pogues, has died at the age of 65. MacGowan’s wife, Victoria Mary Clarke, confirmed his passing on Thursday (November 30th). “the love of my life and the most beautiful soul and beautiful angel and the sun and the…
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Production is set to begin in Spring 2024.
Now You See Me 3 Moving Forward with Zoombieland Director Ruben Fleischer
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Back in 2016, Lionsgate gave the green light to a third Now You See Me film — before the second one had even hit theaters. Now that the sequel is out (and seven years old), the production company is finally moving forward with Now You See Me 3. Lionsgate Motion Picture Group…
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A haunting confessional about abuse.
Raffaella Speaks Up on Vulnerable New Song “Rowan”: Stream
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Raffaella has shared “Rowan,” a personal new look at her upcoming EP LIVE, RAFF, LOVE (Act II). Check it out below. Accompanied by little more than a synthesizer, Raffaella speaks up for the first time about an abuser she encountered when she was 14. “I never told my sisters ’bout you/…
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The advocacy organization is plotting a new touring circuit to stimulate the economy and raise awareness for social equity in the continent.
Kendrick Lamar to Perform in Rwanda for New Live Event Move Afrika
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Kendrick Lamar will perform at the BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda on December 6th, 2023 as the first-ever headliner for Move Afrika: Rwanda, a new touring project organized by Global Citizen and Lamar’s creative imprint pgLang. Move Afrika: A Global Citizen Experience aims to bring job opportunities to Africa by…
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Ahead of its upcoming 12th season, the streamer has already green-lit Seasons 13 and 14.
The Futurama revival is continuing at Hulu. As Variety reports, the streamer has renewed the animated series for two more seasons. After 10 years away, Hulu ordered a Futurama revival that saw Season 11 premiere this summer, with Season 12 expected to debut next year. Now, fans can look forward to 20 more episodes, bringing the…
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The voice of Dale Gribble was found dead in his bathtub in August.
Johnny Hardwick’s Cause of Death Unclear Due to Decomposition
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Medical officials are unable to determine the cause of death for King of the Hill star Johnny Hardwick due to “extensive decompositional changes” his body underwent by the time he was found, TMZ reports. Hardwick, who voiced Dale Gribble in the beloved animated series, was found dead in his Texas home in…
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In his speech, Morello said: “Like most bands, we have differing perspectives on a lot of things, including being inducted into the Rock Hall.”
Tom Morello Accepts Rage Against the Machine’s Induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
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Rage Against the Machine were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Friday. Guitarist Tom Morello accepted the award on the band’s behalf. “I am deeply grateful for the musical chemistry I’ve had the good fortune to share with Brad Wilk, Tim Commerford, and Zach de la…
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