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Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos recently discussed the loss of their beloved dog, Chewie, on Live with Kelly and Mark.

Kelly and Mark did not miss any time on Live and kept the show running like the veteran show hosts everyone loves.

She kept going even when she had to get security involved because she had recently lost her glasses or when a phone rang during a live show.

It took a lot for Kelly to stop the show when she cried over Chewie because she hated showing that much emotion when everyone was in the studio for a fun show.

Any pet lover knows that taking care of aging pets and facing their eventual loss is gut-wrenching for everyone, and Kelly is taking this one hard.

As Monsters and Critics has reported, Kelly cried when she shared on the air that they had a rough day with the veterinarian...

Sophie Ellis-Bextor rang in 2025 on the dancefloor, hosting her New Year’s Eve Disco special on the BBC, which featured duets with Jessie Ware and Jake Shears.

A handful of clips from the special have been uploaded to YouTube, including Ellis-Bextor’s rendition of her own classic, “Murder on the Dancefloor.” She also linked up with Ware for a cover of “Yes Sir, I Can Boogie,” the 1977 disco gem from Spanish duo Baccara.

And later, Shears joined Ellis-Bextor for a performance of the Scissor Sisters’ 2005 track, “Filthy/Gorgeous” (an apt selection,...

Vanessa Williams glams up for the after party following the official opening night of the new musical The Devil Wears Prada held at The British Museum on Sunday night (December 1) in London.

The 61-year-old entertainer and her co-stars have been in previews, but the new musical production just had it’s opening. She stars as Miranda Priestly in the show, which features music by Elton John.

Also in attendance were the cast of the show, including Matt Henry, pictured here with Vanessa, and the rest of the main cast – Georgie Buckland, Amy Di Bartolomeo, Rhys Whitfield and James Darch.

Other stars attending the opening night were Luke Evans and beau Fran Tomas, Dylan Mulvaney, Donatella Versace, Anna Wintour, Michelle Visage, Lily Collins and husband Charlie McDowell, and Elizabeth Hurley, with son Damian.

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The Devil Wears Prada, based on the hit movie and the Lauren Weisberger novel,...

Gypsy, the much-anticipated musical revival starring Audra McDonald, was at standing room only during its first week of previews at the Majestic Theatre, grossing $770,349 for only three performances. At that rate, the production is sure to rank among the top grossing shows on Broadway in the coming weeks.

With an average ticket price of $160.19, Gypsy was at 100.8% of the venue’s capacity for the Broadway week ending November 24. Directed by George C. Wolfe, the revival of the Arthur Laurents-Jule Styne-Stephen Sondheim classic officially opens December 19, with McDonald, Danny Burstein and Joy Woods leading the cast.

At the opposite end of the Broadway grosses spectrum last week was Tammy Faye, the critically panned Elton John-Jake Shears musical about televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker. Posting a December 8 closing notice shortly after opening at the Palace on November 14, Tammy Faye took in just $317,913 last week, filling only 41% of the venue’s seats.

British singer Elton John‘s new Broadway musical Tammy Faye announced that it will close five days after it opened at the Palace Theater.

Tammy Faye, which opened on Broadway on Nov. 14, has music by John, lyrics by Jake Shears of the Scissor Sisters and a book by James Graham. It features choreography by Lynne Page and direction by Rupert Goold.

It stars Katie Brayben as Tammy Faye Messner, Christian Borle as her ex-husband Jim Bakker and Michael Cerveris as Jerry Falwell.

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The musical is set in the 1970s, the show follows Faye’s rise to fame alongside Bakker and the rivalries behind the scenes that eventually destroyed their empire.

It started in 2022 at London’s smaller Almeida Theatre, which seats only 350 people, some 1,300 less chairs than the Palace Theater.

The British singer...

In 2022, London’s Almeida Theatre became home to Elton John’s campy musical Tammy Faye, about the life of evangelist Tammy Faye Bakker. The production ran for just under two months, and positive reviews set the stage for a transfer to Broadway for the 2024-2025 season. The show opened at Palace Theatre on Nov. 14 but is already slated to close on Dec. 8 following poor sales and unfavorable reviews.

The December finale will conclude Tammy Faye after 24 preview performances and 29 regular performances. According to the New York Times, its opening run...

Tammy Faye, the Elton John-Jake Shears musical about televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker that opened last week to negative reviews, will close on December 8, less than a month after its official November 14 opening.

In addition to the harsh reviews, box office has been disappointing, with the most recent figures, for the week ending November 17, indicating only 63% of seats at the Palace were occupied. The gross for the week was a dismal $374,371.

Tammy Faye stars Olivier Award-winner Katie Brayben in the title role, with Christian Borle as Jim Bakker, and Michael Cerveris as Jerry Falwell.

Upon closing, the production will have played 24 previews and 29 performances. The announcement makes Tammy Faye the fastest-closing show of the current Broadway season.

The Almeida Theatre production features music by Elton John, lyrics by Scissor Sisters’ Jake Shears, a book by James Graham, choreography by Lynne Page, and direction by Rupert Goold. Previews began Saturday, October...

New musical Tammy Faye is closing Dec. 8 after a short-lived run on Broadway.

The show, which chronicles the famous televangelist and features music by Elton John, began performances at the Palace Theatre on Oct. 19 and opened just last Thursday, Nov. 14. The production failed to capture an audience and was met with mixed to negative reviews, with critics questioning the ultimate message of the musical and whether it was meant to satirize televangelism or celebrate the feminist icon Tammy Faye.

The show, which was capitalized for up to $25 million, made less than $400,000 in the most recent three weeks of its run, which was far below the numbers needed to support a musical of that size. Audience numbers have been on the low end, with the musical playing to 63 percent capacity in its most recent week.

The musical transferred to Broadway after a run in the West End in the fall of...

On Sunday 10 November 2024, Channel 4 broadcasts Sunday Brunch!

Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Sunday Brunch” promises an exciting lineup for viewers on Channel 4. Alfie Boe and Michael Ball will be in the studio to discuss their new album. Both artists have a strong following, and their conversation is sure to be engaging as they share insights about their music and the creative process behind the album.

Katherine Ryan will also make an appearance. She will chat about her podcast, offering a glimpse into her thoughts and experiences. Katherine’s humor and unique perspective are likely to bring a lively energy to the discussion.

In addition to the interviews, the episode features special guests Nick Mohammed, Leomie Anderson, and Jake Shears. Each guest brings their own flair, making for an entertaining mix of conversations. Music lovers can look forward to a performance by Maverick Sabre, adding a musical touch to the show.

Death Becomes Her, the new musical adaptation of the 1992 comedy fantasy film, worked up some Broadway magic in its second week since beginning performances at the Lunt-Fontanne, grossing an impressive $1,073,018 for seven previews and filling 98% of the venue’s seats.

The musical, starring Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard, Christopher Sieber and Michelle Williams, was by far the most popular among the slate of previewing productions, with other newcomers mostly falling short of the 80%-of-capacity mark:

A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical was at 75% at Studio 54, grossing $516,874; Maybe Happy Ending starring Darren Criss and Helen J Shen filled 78% of seats at the Belasco, grossing $294,871; Tammy Faye, the Elton John-Jake Shears musical, played six previews at the Palace, filling just 64% of seats and grossing $319,918; Swept Away, the musical with a score by the Avett Brothers, began previews at the Longacre, grossing $357,470 for five previews, with attendance at 82% of capacity.

Some other notable figures:

Romeo + Juliet,...

This Sunday, “Sunday Brunch” promises an entertaining lineup for viewers. Alfie Boe and Michael Ball will take center stage as they discuss their new album. Fans of the duo can expect some behind-the-scenes stories and insights into their creative process. Their chemistry is always a highlight, making this segment a must-watch.

Katherine Ryan will also join the show to chat about her podcast. Known for her sharp wit and humor, Katherine is sure to bring some laughter and interesting anecdotes to the table. Her unique perspective on life and pop culture often leads to engaging conversations.

In addition to these guests, Nick Mohammed, Leomie Anderson, and Jake Shears will make appearances, adding to the variety of the show. Each guest brings their own flair, promising a lively discussion. The musical performance by Maverick Sabre will round out the morning, providing a perfect soundtrack to the brunch experience.

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Early-aughts dance rock greats the Scissor Sisters may be gearing up for some kind of return after going on hiatus in 2012.

It’s extremely unclear what exactly is going on at the moment, though the band’s primary social media pages (Instagram, Facebook, and X) have all been updated to feature images of what look like television static. There’s mailing list fans can sign up for, as well.

Somewhat more telling was the sudden appearance of the Scissor Sisters’ logo on the facade of the Co-op Live arena in Manchester,...

A new biographical musical about Tammy Faye Messner is coming out with music from Elton John. The first look at the music from the musical makes it seem like nothing any fan of Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker could ever expect. However, for his part, Elton John reached out to their son, Jay Bakker, to get his thoughts on the musical.

Here is what Jay said after seeing the musical about his mom.

Jay Bakker Calls Tammy Faye A ‘Traumatic’ Experience

Elton John and Jay Bakker were on a conference call together to talk about the Tammy Faye musical. Elton wrote the music for it, while Jake Shears wrote the music, and Rupert Gould directs it. Jay admitted to seeing it and had some interesting thoughts about it.

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Jay said Elton asked if he had caught his mother’s spirit in the musical and he admitted that he did.

For Elton John and his husband David Furnish, televangelist Tammy Faye has long been a figure of fascination.

The two were drawn to her not only for her over-the-top style, including her bold eye makeup and mannerisms, but also her compassionate interview with pastor Steve Pieters, a gay man living with AIDS, in 1985 on her popular Christian television show Tammy’s House Party. That moment, as well as her complicated legacy intertwined with the rise of televangelism and the downfall of her former husband and their television empire, led John and Furnish to option the rights to turn her story into a West End show and now a Broadway musical.

“I toured America for so long and so often that she became someone I was very, very interested in, and that pivotal moment when she did have the pastor on was equivalent to Princess Diana holding the man’s hand in the Lighthouse in London.

On Thursday October 3 2024, ABC broadcasts Live with Kelly and Mark!

Season 3 Episode 23 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Live with Kelly and Mark” promises an exciting lineup for fans. Airing on ABC, this episode features actress Florence Pugh, known for her role in the film “We Live in Time.” Pugh’s presence is sure to bring an interesting perspective as she shares her experiences in the film industry.

In addition to Pugh, the episode will welcome Jake Shears, recognized for his work in the Broadway production “Tammy Faye.” Shears is known for his vibrant personality and talent, making him a great addition to the show. His insights into theater and performance will likely add to the lively discussions.

Eden Grinshpan will also join the hosts, leading a cooking lesson that focuses on a Rosh Hashanah recipe. This segment will offer viewers a chance to learn about traditional dishes while celebrating the Jewish New Year.

On Thursday, October 3, Live with Kelly and Mark welcomes Florence Pugh, who will discuss her film We Live in Time. Broadway star Jake Shears will also make an appearance to talk about his role in the new musical Tammy Faye. Plus, Eden Grinshpan will guide the hosts through a cooking demonstration featuring a Rosh […]

Live with Kelly and Mark: Florence Pugh, Jake Shears...

The upcoming episode of “Live with Kelly and Mark” is set to be a delightful blend of entertainment and culinary expertise. Season 3, Episode 23, airing at 1:00 Pm on Thursday, October 3, 2024, on Talk, features an exciting lineup of guests that fans won’t want to miss. Oscar-nominated actress Florence Pugh will join the hosts to discuss her latest film, “We Live in Time,” bringing her charm and insight to the show.

In addition to the captivating conversation with Pugh, Broadway star Jake Shears, known for his role in “Tammy Faye,” will also make an appearance, adding a touch of theatrical flair to the episode. But that’s not all—viewers will be treated to a special cooking lesson led by chef Eden Grinshpan, who will guide Kelly and Mark through a traditional Rosh Hashanah recipe. This segment promises to be both informative and festive, perfect for anyone looking to celebrate the...

Two-time Tony winner Michael Cerveris will play Rev. Jerry Falwell in this fall’s Broadway production of the musical Tammy Faye, which features music by Elton John, lyrics by Scissor Sisters’ Jake Shears and a a book by Ink playwright James Graham.

Cerveris, The Gilded Age actor whose Broadway credits include Tony-winning performances in Sondheim’s Assassins and Alison Bechdel’s Fun Home, joins previously announced Tammy Faye cast members including Katie Brayben and Christian Borle as Tammy Faye and Jim Bakker.

The casting was announced today by producers Rocket Stage, Greene Light Stage and James L. Nederlander.

“As an audience member, I’ve always admired Michael’s performances, and I am thrilled to welcome him into the Tammy Faye family” said director Rupert Goold in a statement, “I know his Jerry Falwell will be the perfect foil for Katie and Christian’s Tammy Faye and Jim. I can’t...

Christian Borle will star in the Tammy Faye musical on Broadway, replacing the previously announced Andrew Rannells.

Borle, a two-time Tony Award winner for playing Shakespeare in Something Rotten and Black Stache in Peter and the Starcatcher, will take over the role of Jim Bakker, fellow televangelist and husband to Tammy Faye, who will be played by Katie Brayben.

Rannells originated the role of Bakker, opposite Brayben, in London and was initially announced to transfer to Broadway with the production, but said on the Tony Awards red carpet that he would no longer be involved in the musical due to a contract dispute.

The production features music by Elton John and is set to play the renovated Palace Theater starting Oct. 19, with an opening night on Nov. 14.

“Christian is one of Broadway’s most exciting leading men and I am beyond thrilled that he will be joining the company of Tammy Faye,...

Andrew Rannells, walking the red (actually blue) carpet at the Tony Awards yesterday for his nominated Gutenberg! The Musical had some disappointing news for fans: Contrary to previous reports, Rannells will not reprise his Olivier-nominated performance as televangelist Jim Bakker when the musical Tammy Faye comes to Broadway later this fall.

In a brief interview on the carpet with CBS Mornings outside Lincoln Center yesterday, Rannells blamed contract issues with his split from the Elton John-Jake Shears-James Graham musical about televangelists Tammy Faye and Jim Bakker.

“I’m actually not doing Tammy Faye anymore,” Rannells said when asked for updates. “I’m very sad to say. I was very excited. I’m a huge fan of the show and unfortunately, we got into a situation where we couldn’t quite find terms that made everyone happy, which is really disappointing. Which is why normally they don’t...

British playwright and dramatist James Graham will deliver the flagship address of this year’s Edinburgh TV Festival, the James MacTaggart Memorial Lecture.

Graham’s work includes the BAFTA and Rts-winning Sherwood, starring David Morrissey and Lesley Manville, set against the backdrop of his hometown of Ashfield in Nottinghamshire which returns to BBC later this year, as well as The Way, a collaboration with Michael Sheen and Adam Curtis. The award-winner was also the mastermind behind the hugely popular Quiz starring Matthew Macfadyen and Sheen.

Recent stage work includes Olivier award-winning Dear England starring Joseph Fiennes which debuted at the National Theatre and transferred to the West End earlier this year and is currently being adapted into a TV series for BBC and his new musical Tammy Faye, written with Elton John and Jake Shears, which is soon to debut on Broadway.

Graham has also penned a range of political projects,...

Bankside Films has boarded Calum Macdiarmid’s prison thriller Wasteman starring 2023 Screen Star of Tomorrow David Jonsson and Tom Blyth and has struck an early deal with Lionsgate for UK & Ireland rights.

Macdiarmid’s feature debut follows parolee Taylor, whose hopes of a fresh start are jeopardised by the arrival of dominant cellmate Dee, played by Blyth, who recently played the young Coriolanus Snow in The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes.

As Taylor finds solace and protection in Dee’s shadow, their bond is tested when Dee becomes the target of a vicious attack, leading to an...

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos took a Spring Break, however, news about the ABC hosts keep on rolling out and this week, it’s about Botox and what she loves about it. Several times, she chatted about it on Live with Kelly and Mark, so fans already know that she’s not shy about admitting that she uses it.

Kelly Ripa Gets Some Botox Critics

Mark Consuleos’s wife doesn’t care if people don’t like her using Botox. In her book, Live Wire: Long-Winded Short Stories, she mentioned it. Additionally, she’s given interviews about it. And, on the Live with Kelly and Mark show, she talked about how it can help with sweaty armpits. That came five years ago when the ABC host discussed beauty with Dr. Robert Anolik.

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Tammy Faye, the Elton John-Jake Shears-James Graham musical about televangelists Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker, will open at Broadway’s newly refurbished Palace Theater this fall with Katie Brayben and Andrew Rannells reprising their acclaimed London performances, producers announced today.

The musical will begin previews at the Palace on October 19, with an official opening on November 14.

Producers Rocket Stage, Greene Light Stage, and James L. Nederlander announced the move to Broadway last November, but specific dates and initial casting were revealed today. Additional casting will be announced in the coming months.

Brayben will recreate her Olivier Award-winning performance as Tammy Faye Bakker, and Rannells will reprise his Olivier-nominated performance as Jim Bakker. Both starred in the world premiere West End Olivier-nominated production that opened at London’s Almeida Theatre in 2022.

Tammy Faye features music by John, lyrics by Scissor Sisters’ Shears, and book by Ink playwright James Graham.

Andrew Rannells and Katie Brayben will reprise their roles in the musical Tammy Faye on Broadway this fall.

The production, which features music by Elton John, will play the newly renovated Palace Theater starting Oct. 19, with an opening night on Nov. 14. This is the first full production announced for the refurbished theater, which closed in 2018 for renovations and has since been raised 30 feet in the air and refurbished with a new lobby, marquee and backstage area.

Ben Platt is scheduled to play a three-week concert at the theater from May 28 through June 15.

Brayben won an Olivier Award for her portrayal of televangelist Tammy Faye in London. She also won an Olivier for her role in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and appeared in Girl From the North Country and King Charles III on the West End, among other stage roles.

Rannells, known for his starring role in The Book of Mormon and recently in Gutenberg!

Cara Delevingne is taking on a big role for her West End debut. She will play Sally Bowles in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club.

She will replace rapper and performer Self Esteem (aka Rebecca Lucy Taylor), who is set to play her final performance on March 9.

“There are no words to explain the excitement I have to return home to make my stage debut in such an iconic role. I am so inspired by the brilliant actors who have played Sally in past productions around the world and in this one in the West End. I cannot wait to be a part of this brilliant cast and production.”

Joining her is Luke Treadaway, who will replace Scissor Sisters singer Jake Shears as the Emcee.

The pair will join Michael Ahomka-Lindsay, who plays Cliff Bradshaw in the production Beverley Klein (Fraulein Schneider) and Teddy Kempner (Herr Schultz). Nic Myers plays...

Queer The Music with Jake Shears explores LGBTQ+ anthems that have dominated dancefloors and helped shift politics, perception, and popular culture. In the first series of the podcast, the Scissor Sisters frontman talks to queer artists and allies about the stories behind one game-changing record each week. Jake Shears and his guests unearth, song by song, stories that speak to who we are today.

The best in West End theatre was celebrated at the 2023 Evening Standard Theatre Awards, where Nicole Scherzinger was the big winner of the night!

Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton were among the stars who walked the red carpet at the event on Sunday night (November 19) at Claridge’s Hotel in London, England.

Nicole won the award for Best Musical Performance for her work in the new revival of Sunset Boulevard, beating out A Strange Loop‘s Kyle Ramar Freeman, Crazy for You‘s Charlie Stemp, and Guys and Dolls‘ Marisha Wallace.

Sunset Boulevard‘s Jamie Lloyd won the award for Best Director and Guys and Dolls won the award for Best Musical.

Ruth Wilson received a Special Editor’s Award in acknowledgment of her marathon 24-hour show The Second Woman.

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Elton John’s successful musical about Tammy Faye Bakker is heading to Broadway. Producers announced Friday that Tammy Faye will make its way to New York City after a successful run in London for the 2024-2025 season.

During the England run, Katie Brayben played Bakker while Andrew Rannells played her first husband Jim Bakkar. Casting, venue, and production dates for the Broadway edition have not been announced yet.

The musical features music by John, lyrics by Scissor Sisters’ Jake Shears, and a book by playwright James Graham. Ruper Goold will...

A musical about televangelist Tammy Faye, featuring music by Elton John, is slated to come to Broadway in the 2024-2025 season.

In addition to music by John, the musical, Tammy Faye, features lyrics by Scissor Sisters’ Jake Shears, and a book by James Graham, the playwright of Ink, which followed Rupert Murdoch’s rise to power in the U.K. Rupert Goold, who helmed Ink and King Charles III, directs.

The musical comes to Broadway after making its world premiere at London’s Almeida Theatre in fall 2022, with Katie Brayben starring as Faye and Andrew Rannells starring as her husband and television co-host, Jim Bakker.

Casting, exact dates for the Broadway run and a theater have not yet been announced, but the production says it will appear in a Nederlander theater.

This production adds to John’s several other compositions for the stage, which have included The Lion King, Aida,...

Exclusive: Tony Award nominee Ato Blankson-Wood (Slave Play) has been cast as “Cliff” in the buzzy, upcoming Broadway production of Cabaret starring Eddie Redmayne as “The Emcee” and Gayle Rankin as “Sally Bowles.”

Directed by Rebecca Frecknall and designed by Tom Scutt, the revival – officially titled Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club – begins previews at the August Wilson Theatre on Monday, April 1, 2024, with an official press opening on Sunday, April 21.

Additional casting will be announced in the coming weeks.

Blankson-Wood most recently played the title role in Hamlet at Shakespeare in the Park, where he has also appeared in productions of Twelfth Night, As You Like It, and Hair. He originated the role of “Gary” in Slave Play Off Broadway in 2018, earning a Tony nomination when the play transferred to Broadway.

“I am beyond excited to return to Broadway in...

Eddie Redmayne will star in the Cabaret revival coming to Broadway this spring.

He reprises his role as the Emcee from the production in London, opposite newcomer Gayle Rankin (Glow), who will be playing Sally Bowles. The production, directed by Rebecca Frecknall, starts previews at the August Wilson Theatre on April 1, 2024, with an official press opening night on April 21.

Like in London, the creative team plans to transform the August Wilson Theatre for the production, featuring an in-the-round auditorium and “sinfully dreamlike spaces,” where attendees can view entertainment and buy drinks and food before the show. Each attendee will have a timed entry to the theater and the pre show. Tom Scutt is the club, scenic, and costume designer and Julia Cheng is the choreographer.

In addition to performing the role in London, for which he won an Olivier Award for best actor in a musical (alongside the production’s...

As long expected, London’s hit immersive staging of the beloved Kander & Ebb classic Cabaret starring Eddie Redmayne as the emcee will move to Broadway this spring, with Gayle Rankin taking the role of Sally Bowles.

Previews will begin April 1, 2024, at the August Wilson Theatre, with an official opening night of April 21. An opening gala is set for April 20. The musical features music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and a book by Joe Masteroff.

Director of the London production, Rebecca Frecknall, will do the same for Broadway, as will designer Tom Scutt. As with the London production, Cabaret on Broadway will be presented as an immersive, in-the-round staging, turning the August Wilson into the storied Kit Kat Klub, with audience members offered pre-show drinks and dining to evoke pre-World War II Berlin.

Said director Frecknall, “Cabaret is a masterpiece of writing which continues to reveal its richness to us.

A new podcast from BBC Radio 2 will tell the story of Kylie’s career through its era-defining chapters. Hosted by Scot Mills, Eras: Kylie Minogue will see each chapter be told by fans, commentators and will include exclusive material from the BBC archive. Some of those featured in the series, who have had connections with Kylie, include Jesse Ware, David Tennant, Jack Savoretti, Jake Shears, Olly Alexander, Beverley Knight, Tia Kofi, Jaime Winstone, Cathy Dennis and Emily Eaves.

Josh Javor has joined agency WME’s London office as partner and co-head of the company’s London music department.

WME said on Wednesday that it hired the industry veteran from U.K. agency X-Ray Touring, where he has guided the careers of such artists as Coldplay, Eminem, Queens of the Stone Age, Phoebe Bridgers, Modest Mouse and Snow Patrol.

“Working with new and emerging artists to stadium and festival headliners, Javor has also worked with artists such as Alice in Chains, Boygenius, Jimmy Eat World, Cigarettes After Sex, Belle & Sebastian, Afghan Whigs, Beth Orton, Foy Vance, The Charlatans, Kodaline, The Hold Steady, Echo & the Bunnymen, Jenny Lewis, Lightning Seeds, Nathaniel Rateliff, The Breeders, Refused, Touche Amore, City and Colour, Bright Eyes, Maximo Park, Alkaline Trio, Seasick Steve, The Amazons, Thrice and Taking Back Sunday,” WME highlighted.

“Josh has not only built a roster of artists that shape music, he...

The Gossip Gays, the Audio Always Original podcast that celebrates LGBTQ+ life in the UK, is at the centre of the new deal, with hosts Danny Beard and best friend DJ Billy Andrew set for a big weekend of special coverage at the August bank holiday weekend event.

Danny and Billy will be counting down to the event in their twice-weekly episodes, ramping up to daily backstage episodes full of their biting wit and exclusive backstage stories from Manchester Pride 2023.

The hosts have deep links to Manchester Pride, with Danny, who won Ru Paul’s Drag Race UK in 2022, and Billy set to appear on the festival’s main stage this year. The pair join international drag queen sensation Pablo Vittar, American singer-songwriter Jake Shears, Natasha Beddingfield, Jodi Harsh, Bimini and Gok Wan on the line-up.

This is the first time a podcast has been an Official Media Partner for the annual event.

Lizzo has defied Tennesse’s controversial drag ban by welcoming drag performers onstage during her concert in Knoxville.

Several RuPaul’s Drag Race alums joined the Grammy winner’s show on Friday 21 April at the Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville. Addressing thousands of fans in the crowd, Lizzo noted that she received requests to cancel her shows in Tennessee following Gov BillLee’s ban on public drag performances.

But the “Grrrls” singer said she believed the Volunteer State needed to hear “her message” the most.

The drag ban, which has been temporarily blocked by a federal judge, forbids “adult cabaret entertainment” on public property or in locations where it could be viewed by a minor — defining the term as “topless dancers, go-go dancers, exotic dancers, strippers, male or female impersonators.”

“In light of recent and tragic events, I was told by people on the internet, ‘Cancel your shows in Tennessee, don’t go to Tennessee,...

Fans stormed Twitter to celebrate Zendaya’s surprise performance at Coachella 2023, alongside her Euphoria collaborator Labrinth.

The show marks the first time in eight years that Zendaya has performed live.

She joined the British musician on stage at the Mojave tent on Saturday (22 April) to sing “I’m Tired” and “All Of Us”, both of which were both written for the multiple Emmy-winning HBO series Euphoria.

Euphoric fans who attended the show shared pictures and videos from the performance, which brought respite to Coachella Valley after Frank Ocean’s “lacklustre” headlining act last weekend.

Others that couldn’t make it to the venue expressed their regret in the form of GIFs, and all-capitals congratulatory messages for Zendaya.

One person wrote: “Labrinth And Zendaya Performing Together Was Not On My Coachella Bucket List”.

“It’s Zendaya world and we’re just living in it,” another fan declared.

I don’t think...

Given five minutes and a rock orchestra, which David Bowie would you be? Jake Shears dashes and gyrates across the Festival Hall stage in a glittery jumpsuit to “Watch That Man”, every inch the glam-pop starman. Anna Calvi, the grand dame, expands into the austere Gallic elegance of “Lady Grinning Soul”. Battersea’s Tawiah finds the plastic soul of vaudevillian oompah classic “The Prettiest Star”. And Lynks – sashaying through the moral detritus of “Cracked Actor” in fashionista head-mask and a sci-fi outfit that could only be described as glam-gimp – sets out to encapsulate Bowie the alien art god.

It’s only the rock orchestra, really, that holds them back. This full performance of Bowie’s sixth album has been reinterpreted by the Nu Civilisation Orchestra for the Southbank’s Aladdin Sane: 50 Years anniversary season, and somewhat misses the point of the thing. Bowie himself undersold the record by calling it...

The top honorees at the 2023 Laurence Olivier Awards were plays that focused on cultures outside of London. “My Neighbour Totoro,” which is based on the beloved Japanese film of the same name from Studio Ghibli, won six trophies, the most of the night, including Best New Comedy, Director, and four craft categories. A revival of the American classic “A Streetcar Named Desire” by Tennessee Williams claimed three: Best Play Revival and for lead Paul Mescal and featured player Anjana Vasan. Meanwhile, the British-based “Prima Facie,” which is set to bow on Broadway this month and will thus compete at the Tony Awards, took home two prizes for Best Play and for star Jodie Comer.

The only other productions to win more than one trophy were all musicals. “Standing at the Sky’s Edge” won two of the top prizes: Best Musical and Best Original Score or New Orchestrations. “Tammy Faye,...

A celebration to mark the 50th anniversary of David Bowie’s album Aladdin Sane will be hosted in London.

The Aladdin Sane: 50 Years exhibition will mark half a century since the 1973 release of the singer’s sixth studio album.

Held at the Southbank Centre, the showcase will run for two months and include artwork from the album, including the well-known lightning flash portrait.

There will also be live music and talks throughout the exhibition.

The exhibition has been curated by Chris Duffy, the son of photographer Brian Duffy who worked with Bowie to create his highly recognisable lightning flash portrait.

“My father’s image of Bowie is often called the Mona Lisa of Pop,” said Duffy about the forthcoming exhibition.

“It’s important to remember it was the result of a short studio shoot using film, which then had to be sent out for commercial processing.”

He continued: “There were...

The Masked Singer is back, with fans tuning in every Saturday night to try to guess which celebrity is behind each costume.

Comedian Joel Dommett has returned to host proceedings, with 13 mystery stars singing familiar songs on stage, while dressed up in an outfit obscuring their identity.

Guessing along with the in-studio audience and the viewers at home are the judges: Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, Rita Ora and Jonathan Ross.

One way to help narrow things down is checking out who’s been on the series before – as it seems unlikely they’d return to the show (although not impossible).

So here’s a full list of who appeared on seasons one, two, three and four…

Season one

Winner: Nicola Roberts – Queen Bee

Jason Manford – Hedgehog

Katherine Jenkins – Octopus

CeeLo Green – Monster

Denise van Outen – Fox

Jake Shears – Unicorn

Skin – Duck

Kelis – Daisy

Teddy Sheringham – Tree

Justin Hawkins – Chameleon

Alan Johnson...

“Victoria’s Secret for men.” That’s how International Male, the clothing catalogue founded by Gene Burkard is described in the opening moments of Bryan Darling and Jesse Finley Reed’s “All Man: The International Male Story.” Only the description should have an important caveat: This smorgasbord of images of men in the sexy (if aggressively outrageous) outfits that adorned Burkard’s 1976 creation were aimed at a specific subset of men. Telling a straightforward tale about this queer-skewing business, “All Man” opens up inquiries on how masculinity has been packaged for the American consumer, straight and gay alike.

The comparison to Victoria’s Secret is an apt one, capturing the way the many talking heads that populate “All Man” speak to and understand Burkard’s goals and ambitions. International Male, like that famous lingerie brand, sold a lifestyle in addition to offering plenty of fodder for sexual fantasies. Its pages were full of photos of ripped,...

Summer may be over, but that won't stop Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos from keeping things hot on Instagram. The talk-show host took to Instagram on Oct. 3 to wish musician Jake Shears a happy birthday and share a sizzling snapshot of the trio enjoying a day at the pool. The picture showed Kelly wearing a palm-tree print suit and turning her backside to the camera while Mark and Jake posed shirtless in their swim trunks. "Happy birthday @jakeshears," Kelly wrote in the caption. "Thank you for letting us be a part of your new album's cover art. Coming soon!"  Followers couldn't get enough of the photo with several commenters,...

Jennifer Nettles, Brandy Clark, Jakes Shears, Pom Pom Squad, and Kat Cunning are among the artists scheduled perform this weekend on the official Twitch channel for Rolling Stone.

The three-day digital celebration, aligning with NYC Pride weekend, will be livestreamed from the Pmc Studio in Midtown Manhattan beginning June 25th and running through June 27th. The event’s lineup will feature an array of performers and interview guests from across the Lgbtqia+ community — many of whom will be appearing live in-studio for the festivities now that New York has fully reopened.

Jakes Shears has dropped “Do the Television,” a funk-laden disco number, to herald in Pride month. The single was produced by Vaughn Oliver and co-written by Shears, Vaughn, and Ryland Blackinton.

“‘Do the Television’ was first started about 12 years ago, written as an idea for the Scissor Sisters Night Work album,” Shears explained in a statement. “I always really loved elements of the song, and wanted to give it a life, so I decided to rerecord it with a brand new chorus. Influenced by both mid-era Bowie and Lionel Richie,...

Earlier this week, Hudson River Park held its first virtual “UnGala,” an at-home celebration of Hudson River Park, and raised over $1 million to support the Park’s operations, horticulture maintenance and public programming, including its 550+ year-round educational, environmental, sustainability and cultural programs.

Hosted by Jenna Bush Hager, the evening kicked-off with Martha Stewart demonstrating how to mix the perfect “Marthatini” at home. The event featured New Yorkers such as Julianne Moore, Andy Cohen, Lea DeLaria, Diana Taylor, David Chang, Charlotte Groeneveld-Van Haren, Mike Novogratz and New York’s Lieutenant Governor, Hon. Kathy Hochul paying tribute to Hudson River Park and to the essential operations and maintenance workers who have been keeping the Park safe, clean and beautiful each and every day in the face of a global pandemic. The evening concluded with a moving performance by David Broza, who sang an acoustic version of “East Jerusalem/ West Jerusalem.”

“This year...

YouTube is quickly becoming the de facto revival site for cancelled events in the wake of the coronavirus crisis, after announcing yesterday a 10-day global film festival comprising screenings that were slated for Cannes, Tribeca, Sundance, Tiff, and more.

For the first time, RuPaul’s DragCon -- a five-year-old convention where drag queens, celebs, musicians and fans convene to celebrate the hit reality competition RuPaul's Drag Race -- has been cancelled. While initially slated for this weekend in Los Angeles, the event will instead stream on the YouTube channel for World Of Wonder, the production company behind Drag Race. The stream will take place on Saturday and Sunday, beginning at 3 pm Et on both days, reports The Hollywood Reporter, with performances, panels, Q&As, shoutouts, and more.

Queens slated to headline the event include Aquaria, Alaska, Mariah Balenciaga, Mayhem Miller, Miz Cracker, and The Vivienne. Other celebrities slated to appear include musician Jake Shears,...

Jake Shears released a new single, “Meltdown,” on Friday, which he promises is the first taste of a new disco-influenced body of work coming later this year.

It’s his first release since his work with Josh Homme on Desert Sessions and his first solo, self-titled album in 2018. As he explains to Rolling Stone: “‘Meltdown’ is a little burnt pop confection with a sinister edge, kind of ‘Dysto Music.’ You could call it a turn, or even a re-turn. Also, it’s my tribute to Sylvester, whose vocal stylings...

Josh Homme skates gracefully through a surreal fever dream in the new video for Desert Sessions’ “Easier Said Than Done.”

Directed by Chapman Baehler, the clip wastes no time in grabbing your attention as a Hitler look-alike enjoys a picnic with a demon of some sort. Their good time, however, is promptly interrupted when Homme — strapped in a straight jacket and on roller skates — appears and urinates on the fascist dictator.

Things get even weirder from there as Homme glides gracefully between bizarre tableaus of authoritarian teachers, masturbating pig-faced billionaires,...