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Barbra Streisand, Jamie Lee Curtis, Sheryl Lee Ralph and Jack Black will appear on Project Angel Food’s upcoming Lead With Love telethon on Ktla 5.

Project Angel Food provides home delivery meals to critically ill people throughout Los Angeles County. This year’s telethon will focus on neighborhoods impacted by the January wildfires.

“Project Angel Food is there before, during, and after every crisis. Amid growing needs following the fires, inflation, and uncertainty around federal funding, Lead with Love is essential,” Project Angel Food CEO Richard Ayoub said in a statement Monday. “Thousands of volunteers and donors stand with us to ensure no one in Los Angeles faces illness or crisis alone. It truly is inspiring.”

Lead with Love’s original hosts Eric McCormack and Jessica Holmes return, joined by five-time host Loni Love. Streisand will appear in a pre-recorded message and additional stars on the bill include Jack Black,...

Image Source: Paramount Pictures The audiences were enthralled when Dreamgirls opened on Broadway when Jennifer Hudson only 14 weeks old. The musical, which won six Tony Awards, tells the story of a girl group that achieves celebrity and deals with the ups and downs of that kind of life. The Best Actress award went to Jennifer Holliday for her role in this musical, a performance from which her rendition of And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going emerged as the piece de resistance for this show. Years later, that song became a favorite for a young Jennifer Hudson, though she never realized it was originally from Dreamgirls. Fast forward to 2006, when Hudson auditioned for the film adaptation of the same musical, the connection hit her. She admitted at the time of the movie’s release that she was “surprised to find” she’d be singing the same songs she grew up loving.

Warning: Spoilers ahead for the Sunday-night season finale of American Idol.

American Idol has a new winner.

Jamal Roberts was voted winner at the Season 23 finale by fans of the ABC singing competition. Host Ryan Seacrest said there were 26 million votes cast, which broke a record and was twice as many as for last year’s finale.

Roberts is the first Black man to win the singing competition since Ruben Studdard was crowned champ of Season 2, which aired in 2003.

Congratulations to the newest winner of @AmericanIdol !!! I’m so proud of Jamal Roberts and all he has accomplished this season and I can’t wait to see what mountains he climbs next! He’s going to do great things! ❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/L4yJgSNGKK

— Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood) May 19, 2025

John Foster was the runner-up, with Breanna Nix coming in third.

The finale also featured several performers, including Jessica Simpson, Good Charlotte,...

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After months and months of auditions, showstoppers, and live shows, the winner of American Idol Season 23 was finally crowned on May 18. (Read our minute-by-minute recap.)

The final three contestants — pop-country singer Breanna Nix, R&b artist Jamal Roberts, and country star John Foster — went head-to-head-to-head during ABC's three-hour finale on Sunday night. After America voted live coast-to-coast, Jamal was named the winner, John finished as the runner-up, and Breanna came in third place.

Jamal is now the second Black man to win American Idol after Season 2's Ruben Studdard 22 years ago, in 2003. Meanwhile, there have been four Black women to prevail: Fantasia Barrino, Jordin Sparks, Candice Glover, and Just Sam.

"I'm anointed. I know how to use it. I know how to tap in," Jamal told Gold Derby on the red carpet. After the confetti fell, Jamal got down on...

Spoiler Alert: This post contains details of the ‘American Idol’ Season 23 finale.

Only three American Idol hopefuls made it to the finale night, and one was crowned the winner on ABC.

The three singers who made it to the Top 3 were John Foster, Breanna Nix, and Jamal Roberts.

On the final night, the finalists performed one last time in front of the judges and the American public. John performed Toby Keith’s “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American)” and John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads.” Jamal performed Teeks’ “First Time” and the Temptations’ “Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me).” Breanna performed Katy Nichole’s “In Jesus Name (God of Possible)” and Miley Cyrus’ “The Climb.”

The American Idol Season 23 finale also had special guest performers like Salt-n-Pepa, Good Charlotte, Kirk Franklin, Goo Goo Dolls, Brandon Lake, Jennifer Holliday, Jelly Roll, Myles Smith, Pj Morton,...

Tonight on American Idol, the top three give their final performances in a star-studded night filled with music legends and top stars. After the nationwide vote, host Ryan Seacrest reveals this year’s American Idol winner. Will John Foster, Breanna Nix, or Jamal Roberts take the crown? Follow our live blog to see each performance and up-to-the-minute results below.

The three-hour finale of American Idol airs live coast-to-coast beginning at 8 p.m. Et/5 p.m. Pt on ABC. Judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan will cheer on the contestants as "Artist in Residence" Jelly Roll mentors the finalists ahead of their last performance.

Each of the top 14 contestants return to make an appearance on tonight's finale along with superstar guests Brandon Lake, Goo Goo Dolls, Good Charlotte, Jennifer Holliday, Jessica Simpson, Kirk Franklin, Myles Smith, Patti Labelle, and Salt-n-Pepa.

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The Season 23 finale of American Idol is right around the corner, and it will culminate in Breanna Nix, Jamal Roberts, or John Foster winning the competition.

To recap, last week's double dose of Disney episodes saw the eliminations of Gabby Samone, Mattie Pruitt, Slater Nalley, and Thunderstorm Artis, leaving just a trio of artists still in the running to join the iconic American Idol winners list. What surprises are in store for viewers on Sunday night, and who are you rooting for to eke out a victory? Read on for everything to know about the American Idol Season 23 finale.

When is the finale?

Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 18, as that is ABC's airdate for the three-hour finale of American Idol. It will air live coast-to-coast beginning at 8 p.m. Et/5 p.m. Pt. The full episode will stream later on Hulu, the official home to reruns of ABC's reality TV program.

The American Idol Season 23 finale promises to be a star-studded spectacle, with several musical icons lined up to perform on the grand stage. While the former contestants of this season will also be performing, joining them will be Jessica Simpson.

Jessica Simpson is a pop culture juggernaut of the early 2000s, and this performance marks a significant moment in her ongoing comeback after years away from the spotlight. Once a household name, her return to music has fans buzzing about her and we can’t wait to see her perform once again.

Who is Jessica Simpson?

Jessica Simpson is an American singer, actress, and fashion designer hailing from Texas. The singer rose to fame as a teen pop star with her 1999 debut album, Sweet Kisses, featuring the hit I Wanna Love You Forever.

With her blend of powerhouse vocals and charm, it did not take her long to become a household name,...

Gabby Samone's journey with American Idol isn't completely over.

ABC has announced the lineup of superstar guests for its upcoming Season 23 finale, and the Top 14 are among them. The Final 5 contestants — Breanna Nix, Jamal Roberts, John Foster, Slater Nalley, and Thunderstorm Artis — will appear alongside the nine most recently eliminated artists: Gabby Samone, Mattie Pruitt, Josh King, Canaan James Hill, Kolbi Jordan, Ché Chesterman, Filo, Amanda Barise, and Desmond Roberts.

The three judges — Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, and Lionel Richie — will sing a showstopping number together, and "Artist in Residence" Jelly Roll will deliver a performance in addition to his role as the season finale mentor. Luke and Lionel joined ABC's reality TV show in 2018, while this marks Carrie's first time sitting at the judges' table after previously winning Season 4.

See‘American Idol’ winners list: All seasons

A-listers scheduled to appear on the American Idol stage alongside the Top 14 artists include Brandon Lake,...

Jasmine Amy Rogers, a Tony nominee for her Broadway debut as Betty Boop, closed Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS' inaugural Broadway Dream Roles with a moving performance of Broadway Cares’ mobilizing anthem, “Help is on the Way,” written by David Friedman. A bevy of Broadway’s brightest stars lit up the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on April 28, 2025 for the new concert. Broadway Dream Roles delivered an electrifying mix of more Broadway favorites – Erich Bergen, Liz Callaway, 2024 Jimmy Award winner Damson Chola Jr., Tom Francis Jennifer Holliday, Lesli Margherita, Andrea Martin, Jimin Moon and Zachary Noah Piser – in a revealing, exhilarating and inspiring concert, which opened with a special performance by The Broadway Boys....

A bevy of Broadway’s brightest stars - from icons Jennifer Holliday and Andrea Martin to show-stopping newcomers Tom Francis and Jasmine Amy Rogers - lit up the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on April 28, 2025, at the inaugural Broadway Dream Roles. The lineup brought to life the characters they’ve always longed to play through spectacular performances and heartfelt storytelling. Get a first look at highlights from the event! Produced by and benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, Broadway Dream Roles delivered an electrifying mix of Broadway favorites - Erich Bergen (Boop! The Musical), Liz Callaway (Baby), 2024 Jimmy Award winner Damson Chola Jr., Tom Francis (Sunset Boulevard), Jennifer Holliday (Dreamgirls), Lesli Margherita (Gypsy), Andrea Martin (McNeal), Jimin Moon (Sunset Boulevard), Zachary Noah Piser (Redwood) and Jasmine Amy Rogers (Boop! The Musical) - in a revealing, exhilarating and inspiring concert, which opened with a special performance by The Broadway...

A bevy of Broadway’s brightest stars - from icons Jennifer Holliday and Andrea Martin to show-stopping newcomers Tom Francis and Jasmine Amy Rogers - lit up the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on April 28, 2025, at the inaugural Broadway Dream Roles. The lineup brought to life the characters they’ve always longed to play through spectacular performances and heartfelt storytelling. Check out photos of the show. Produced by and benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, Broadway Dream Roles delivered an electrifying mix of Broadway favorites - Erich Bergen (Boop! The Musical), Liz Callaway (Baby), 2024 Jimmy Award winner Damson Chola Jr., Tom Francis (Sunset Boulevard), Jennifer Holliday (Dreamgirls), Lesli Margherita (Gypsy), Andrea Martin (McNeal), Jimin Moon (Sunset Boulevard), Zachary Noah Piser (Redwood) and Jasmine Amy Rogers (Boop! The Musical) - in a revealing, exhilarating and inspiring concert, which opened with a special performance by The Broadway Boys. “Broadway is built on dreams, and...

Exclusive: Lachanze, Kate Baldwin, Jennifer Holliday, Judy Kuhn, Lindsay Mendez, Jessie Mueller, and Death Becomes Her star Jennifer Simard will be featured in the upcoming one-night-only special event, Broadway’s Leading Ladies, set for New York City’s Town Hall on March 10 and for broadcast on PBS later this year.

Additional all-star casting to be announced soon.

PBS, in partnership with No Guarantees and Nouveau Productions, announce the line-up today. The performers were chosen in part for “unique contributions [that] have energized and defined the Broadway we know today.”

The leading ladies will be joined by members of the American Pops Orchestra, conducted by Luke Frazier, whose PBS credits include Wicked in Concert and Broadway’s Leading Men. Frazier and the American Pops Orchestra last appeared at Town Hall in the critically acclaimed musical tribute to Edith Piaf.

A portion of the ticket proceeds will benefit the Women’s Health Initiative at the Entertainment Community Fund,...

American Idol winner, singer, and now judge, Carrie Underwood, will be performing at fellow reality TV star President-Elect Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20, and her fans are highly unimpressed.

Trump was inaugurated for the first time on January 20, 2017, and famously struggled to book talent as he prepared to take the White House for the first time.

Just one week before his 2017 inauguration, The Guardian reported that country singer Toby Keith – who has since passed away – had been successfully booked.

To that point in time, Trump's first-term transition team had only managed to book "a teenage singer ... who launched a successful career after appearing on the reality TV competition America’s Got Talent":

"Donald Trump seemed to have been struggling to lure any major names to his inauguration – which he insisted [in January 2017] would be 'elegant' and 'very special' – until [January 13, 2017], when he announced an appearance by the leading country artist Toby Keith.

Sutton Foster, known for her impressive stage presence, is once again in the spotlight – but this time, it’s not for her acting. Recently, rumors of her relationship with fellow Broadway star Hugh Jackman have been confirmed, making headlines across the entertainment world. However, it’s an old video resurfacing from over a decade ago that has sparked fresh controversy.

Sutton Foster via @suttonlenore/Instagram

In the clip, Foster gives an over-the-top performance of a well-known song, and some viewers have raised concerns about her portrayal, accusing her of crossing a line with her interpretation.

Why is Sutton Foster’s Dreamgirls performance causing a stir again?

Sutton Foster, the celebrated Broadway actress known for her roles on stage and television, has recently found herself under intense scrutiny once again. This time, it’s due to a resurfaced video via TikTok that has reignited a controversy from her past. Amid recent...

Alfa Anderson, an early lead vocalist for Chic who sang on hits including “Good Times” and “Le Freak,” died on Dec. 17 at age 78. Chic bandmate Nile Rodgers confirmed the news.

“Thank you for everything,” Rodgers wrote on Tuesday, Dec. 17 on Instagram, sharing a montage of photos of him and Anderson, and the band. Chic’s “At Last I Am Free,” one of Anderson’s solo features from 1978 sophomore album C’est Chic, soundtracks the tribute. “Rip Alfa Anderson. Chic organization,” it reads over the montage. “Forever loved.” No further details about her death were given.

The actors from the current revival of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s “Merrily We Roll Along” have skyrocketed in Gold Derby’s combined odds for the 2024 Tony Awards nominations. The prediction center displays commanding leads for Jonathan Groff, Lindsay Mendez and Daniel Radcliffe to win their respective categories. This is an understandable result considering this revival is the hottest ticket in town and this trio of performers has been ever-present in the media. But how often does a trio of actors from the same production pull off three separate acting victories at the Tony Awards?

It’s quite common for a musical to grab two acting trophies, but three awards is much rarer. To date, only 15 musical productions have earned three acting wins. The first time this feat occurred was at the 1956 ceremony, which was ironically the first time the Tony Awards ever announced a slate of nominees (previously...

The Critics Choice Award for chutzpah goes to … the lady swathed in gold lamé, sporting a Mohawk fade hairstyle who, without so much as a by-your-leave, crashed past me and scooped up a bottle of Milagro Silver tequila that was part of the centerpiece on tables at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica.

“Can I,” she asks, grabbing the booze.

Wasn’t my liquor.

The thing that made me jump up in my seat was that Mohawk Lady already had bottles under her arm.

Quick as a flash, she repeated the same move at neighboring tables.

By now she had a haul of five or six bottles. Crash! One of them fell to the ground, so she swiped a replacement.

Stirred the former crime reporter in me. Who was Mohawk Lady?

She’s an online critic, someone at another table tells me.

Later on I ask her directly but she mumbles,...

Maurice Hines, the Broadway dancer, choreographer and actor who famously showcased his skills alongside his late younger brother, Gregory Hines, in a Nicholas Brothers-like act featured in Francis Ford Coppola’s The Cotton Club, has died. He was 80.

Hines died Friday of natural causes at the Actors Fund Home in Englewood, New Jersey, his cousin and rep, Richard Nurse, told The Hollywood Reporter. He lived there for a couple of years.

The elegant, Harlem-born Hines received a Tony Award nomination in 1986 for best actor in a musical for Uptown … It’s Hot and starred again on Broadway in 2006’s Hot Feet. He conceived, directed and choreographed both productions.

In his THR review of the 2019 documentary Maurice Hines: Bring Them Back, Frank Scheck wrote that the Hines brothers had a falling out and didn’t talk for 10 years “for reasons that Maurice refuses to discuss to this day. He provides no explanation in the film,...

Loretta Devine will step in for her old Dreamgirls co-star Jennifer Holliday in the upcoming New York City Center gala presentation of Pal Joey starring Ephraim Sykes.

Holliday had been previously announced for the role of nightclub owner Lucille Wallace but bowed out due to scheduling conflicts. The production runs Nov. 1-5 at City Center, starting with a benefit performance to be followed by a gala dinner at the Ziegfeld Ballroom.

Both Devine and Holliday became Broadway stars for their performances in the original production of Dreamgirls in 1981, with Devine playing Lorrell Robinson and Holliday playing Effie Melody White.

The starry gala presentation of Pal Joey will be co-directed by Savion Glover and Tony Goldwyn, with Glover choreographing. The musical is being reconceived, with the character of Joey Evans portraying the character as a Black jazz singer who refuses to compromise on his craft...

Following a season that saw its Broadway transfers Into the Woods and Parade score a slew of Tony Award nominations, the New York City Center has announced what’s coming next for its celebrated Encores! series: Once Upon a Mattress, Jelly’s Last Jam and Titanic.

The 30th annual Encores! season of concert stagings will kick off in January with Sutton Foster playing Princess Winnifred the Woebegone in Once Upon a Mattress (January 24-28) – the role made famous in 1959 by then-up-and-comer Carol Burnett. Directed by Encores! Artistic Director Lear deBessonet with a new concert adaptation by The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel creator Amy Sherman-Palladino, the comical update of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Princess and the Pea features such musical numbers as “Shy” and “In a Little While” with music by Mary Rodgers, lyrics by Marshall Barer, and book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller, and Marshall Barer.

Next up is Jelly’s Last Jam,...

Brace yourself for a broken record.

How can this show keep getting better and better when it's so good already? On Schmigadoon! Season 2 Episode 5, the hits start right off the bat, and they just keep coming.

Everyone on screen and behind the scenes is a master of their craft. It's that simple, folks!

Tituss Burgess gives us a sinister Sweeney-esque recap of where we're at with our various plotlines, and even though he's fantastic here, it can't compare to his big number that comes a little later in the episode.

Melissa has truly come into her own, and Cecily Strong is there right along with her.

Dropping the Funny Girl costume (and schtick), Strong goes full-on torch singer with "My Turn Now," an homage to the magnificent "Maybe This Time" from Cabaret.

Vocally, she's never sounded better, which a strong belt and confident mixed voice that soars. No wonder the audience loves her!

Tonight on “American Idol,” the Top 20 contestants perform live, with overnight voting results revealing 10 Idol hopefuls who will continue. Judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie will choose two singers to round out the Top 12 competing to be the next American Idol. Emmy Award winner Ryan Seacrest hosts the reality TV competition series for the show’s sixth season on ABC and 21st overall.

See Everything to know about ‘American Idol’ Season 21: Finalists, judges and celebrity mentors

8:00 p.m. — Previously on “American Idol”! The Top 20 were revealed and performed for America’s vote. Viewers had until 9 a.m. Et/6 a.m. Pt Monday morning to vote for their favorite. Let’s find out who made the Top 12!

8:05 p.m. — Wé Ani is the first singer to advance to the Top 12. It’s fitting considering they made her wait all night on Sunday — she was the last...

The Masked Singer has teamed up with McDonald's and finally created plush toys of favorite characters from the reality singing competition show that are available in Happy Meals. The Masked Singer premiered in 2019, with a cast of masked celebrities singing inside lovable costumes. The panelists--Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong, and Nicole Scherzinger--use clues to try to guess who each contestant is. There has been demand for plushies of these cute characters since the show began, and now The Masked Singer and McDonald's are making that wish come true.

In an Instagram Reel, The Masked Singer shared that 12 characters have been turned into plush toys as the prizes in McDonald's Happy Meals for a limited time. The Masked Singer fans can collect all 12 McDonald's Happy Meal toys from April 4 through April 24.

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The video began with Ken saying,...

Exclusive: A ban on drag performances in public places has been enacted in Tennessee, and more than a dozen other states may follow suit, a movement predicated on the fear that children who might glimpse such a show would be scarred by it. But an upcoming documentary defies that demonization by portraying drag performers as a force for good in their community.

Emmy-winning media company World of Wonder and Gatekeeper Productions today announced they have wrapped production on The Little Pageant That Could, a feature documentary that chronicles the journey of L.A.’s Best in Drag Show to support the Alliance for Housing and Healing.

“The event, which started as a spur-of-the-moment spoof of Miss America thrown by a few twenty-something friends in a tiny West Hollywood apartment in 1990, grew to become L.A.’s longest-running drag benefit including appearances by A-list actors,...

Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including red carpets for Shazam! Fury of the Gods, Swarm, Extrapolations and Lucky Hank.

Shazam! Fury of the Gods premiere

Zachary Levi, Asher Angel, Jack Dylan Grazer, Helen Mirren, Lucy Liu, Rachel Zegler, Adam Brody, Ross Butler and Meagan Good debuted their Shazam! sequel on Tuesday in Los Angeles.

Lucy Liu and Zachary Levi Faithe Herman, Grace Caroline Currey, Meagan Good, Helen Mirren, Rachel Zegler, Marta Milans and Lucy Liu Leighton Meester and Adam Brody

Swarm premiere

Janine Nabers and Donald Glover’s new Prime Video series premiered on Tuesday in L.A. with stars Dominique Fishback, Chloe Bailey, Damson Idris and a special appearance by Billie Eilish.

Dominique Fishback, Donald Glover, Chloe Bailey, Janine Nabers and Damson Idris Billie Eilish Chloe Bailey and Dominique Fishback

Extrapolations premiere

The new Apple...

Fred White, who played drummer for the Grammy-winning R&b band Earth, Wind & Fire during its 1970s and early-’80s heyday including such classic songs as “September” and “Shining Star,” has died. He was 67. His brother and bandmate Verdine White announced on social media that White was found dead on New Year’s morning.

“Our family is saddened today with the loss of an amazing and talented family member, our beloved brother Frederick Eugene ‘Freddy’ White,” he wrote (see the post below). “He joins our brothers Maurice, Monte and Ronald in heaven and is now with the angels.”

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Fred White had been a drummer for Donny Hathaway and other acts when he joined Earth,...

When Jennifer Hudson was just 14 weeks old, the musical Dreamgirls debuted on the Broadway stage, where it won six Tony Awards, including a Best Actress trophy for the show’s breakout star, Jennifer Holliday. Holliday also earned a Grammy Award and a No. 1 R&b hit with the musical’s show-stopping number, And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going. That was a song young Jennifer Hudson grew up listening to and loving, though she never realized it came from Dreamgirls. So, when she auditioned for the Dreamgirls movie, Hudson told us she was surprised to find she’d be singing Holliday’s songs. (Click on the media bar below to hear Jennifer Hudson) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Jeninfer_Hudson_Dreamgirls_.mp3

Dreamgirls is available on DVD, Blu-Ray, and most digital platforms.

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In 2022, The Masked Singer seasons 7 and 8 had some of the biggest celebrities in the history of the show, and a few of them were especially shocking. Although both seasons had some extraordinarily talented singers, there were a few that the panelists were unable to guess. Due to a different format, the season 7 contestants had a better chance of staying on the show longer than in season 8, but, even with the extra performances and clues, there were a few contestants who truly shocked the panel and viewers.

The Masked Singer season 7 featured some very big stars, including Penn & Teller (Hydra), Jennifer Holliday (Teddy Bear), Kirstie Alley (Baby Mammoth), Shaggy (Space Bunny), En Vogue (Queen Cobras), Cheyenne Jackson (Prince), and winner Teyana Taylor (Firefly). However, every one of those contestants was guessed by at least one member of the panel. The same is true of The Masked Singer season 8 contestants William Shatner...

Billy Porter is three decades into a career he was repeatedly told would never happen.

A Black, queer artist with a booming voice and indelible screen and stage presence, Porter has ascended to extraordinary heights by defying those expectations.

“It’s been a wild, unexpected, glorious ride to get to this place of knowing and living what was possible then to what is possible now,” he tells Variety. “Who I am now was an impossibility then.”

Now a Grammy, Tony and Emmy-winning legend, the 53- year-old will be honored on Dec. 1 with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The “Kinky Boots” and “Pose” star was surprised by news of the honor, even if his collaborators aren’t.

“It’s only right for his name to be etched in history for people to stop, stare and remember how much weight he has and how lasting his impact is,” says Michaela Jaé Rodriguez,...

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Jennifer Hudson has been blessed with some extraordinary mentors in life. Like many of us, the first was her mom, who always told her: "Jennifer, all you can do is the best you can do." That guidance served Hudson well through the years, especially when she landed her Oscar-winning role of Effie in 2006's "Dreamgirls." "I remember when I was getting ready to shoot 'Dreamgirls' and record the 'And I Am Telling You' song, and I'm like, 'What is left for me to do to this song?'" Hudson tells Popsugar. "My mom said, 'All you can do is the best you can do.' And something as simple as that. It's been something to carry me throughout my life when I get in tough situations and can't figure out things."

As the Egot-winning artist embarks on her latest role as host to her own daytime talk show,...

“The Masked Singer” season 8 kicked off on September 21 with an episode packed with performances by four of the 22 contestants. The stand-out among this quartet was the celebrity disguised as the Harp. How appropriate that she was designed as this most heavenly of musical instruments as her voice sounded angelic while she sang a soaring cover of the Pink hit “Perfect.”

We’ve been rewatching her first performance, which dropped in advance of the premiere, and have all your “The Masked Singer” spoilers, including the answer to the question, “Who is Harp”?

See Everything to know about ‘The Masked Singer’ Season 8

The Harp has a distinctive voice that we heard so clearly in the intro to the song when she sang a capella. That crystal clear sound was sustained throughout the tune as she hit one high note after another. It was no surprise that the four judges — Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy,...

After Sheryl Lee Ralph was announced as the Emmy Award winner for her role as Barbara Howard on "Abbott Elementary," she took to the stage and immediately began singing her face off — belting out the song "Endangered Species" by Dianne Reeves. As she held out a perfect note, completely enrapturing the audience, cheers erupted from the Emmy attendees, and probably everyone watching at home from their couches too. Thanks to the success and popularity of "Abbott Elementary," a world of people are learning about Ralph's undeniable talent for the very first time, but make no mistake, Ralph is not a newcomer.

"I am here to tell you that this is what believing looks like, this is what striving looks like, and don't you ever, ever give up on you," she said in her acceptance speech. It's a fitting statement from a woman who landed her breakthrough role as Deena Jones...

After last season’s controversial decision to include a disgraced politician who is the target of a criminal investigation involving the attempts in 2020 to overthrow the democratically-elected President of the United States, “The Masked Singer” returns next month with a new crop of contestants — and Variety has a first look at one of the costumes.

“Bride,” the dragon-esque character as seen above, reps the first character to be introduced so far for the Season 8 of “Masked Singer.” Bride was created by costume designer Tim Chappel, who has also designed creations for the Australian version of the series.

Fox has so far not revealed any other characters. But the show is having some fun with speculation on social media (and on the Fox-owned TMZ website) that NFL superstar Tom Brady may appear on the new season, since he’s been missing from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers training camp.

The show, which returns Wednesday,...

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Broadway’s Chicago is getting a new Billy Flynn next month: Erich Bergen.

The Madam Secretary star assumes the role Aug. 1, hitting the stage at the Ambassador Theatre in New York on a run that continues through Sept. 11.

The showing follows a Broadway outing late last year in Waitress, for which he reprised his role as love interest Dr. Jim Pomatter, a part he previously played in 2018 and again in 2019. Bergen has also been seen on screens big and small in Bull, Jersey Boys, Gossip Girl, The Good Fight, Humor Me and more.

Bergen, who also produces major events through his 6W Entertainment, is repped by Buchwald and Industry Entertainment.

Chicago, celebrating its milestone 25th year on Broadway, currently boasts a cast that features Bianca Marroquin as Roxie Hart, Lana Gordon as Velma Kelly, Jennifer Holliday as Matron “Mama” Morton, Evan Harrington as...

The Road To Galena Vertical Entertainment Reviewed for Shockya.com & BigAppleReviews.net, linked from Rotten Tomatoes by Harvey Karten Director: Joe Hall Screenwriter: Joe Hall Cast: Ben Winchell, Will Brittain, Aimee Teegarden, Alisa Allapach, Jayh O. Sanders, Jennifer Holliday, Jill Hennessy, Margaret Colin Screened at: Critics’ link, NYC, 6/16/22 Opens: July 8, 2022 In 1919, American […]

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Vertical Entertainment holds North American rights.

Cardinal Xd has acquired international sales rights to Joe Hall’s The Road To Galena and is launching sales at Cannes.

Vertical Entertainment holds North American rights and has set a July 9 theatrical and VoD release.

The film centres on a rising star lawyer in Washington DC circles who seemingly has it all but secretly struggles to meet his father’s expectations. His life looks set to change when he gets the choice to continue on an illustrious career path or return to his true love, best friend and the small town community that nurtured him.

Three mystery celebrities hit the stage for the Season 7 finale of “The Masked Singer” on Wednesday night. Firefly, Prince and Ringmaster all sang their hearts out in hopes of winning the Golden Mask trophy, but it was the winged diva who came out on top. Ultimately Firefly won over the live audience and panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy, Ken Jeong and Nicole Scherzinger following performances of “Bad Girl” by Usher and “Lost Without U” by Robin himself. After winning the title Firefly was revealed to be singer, dancer and actress Teyana Taylor.

“I thought this would be something really nice to do and just be able to sing and have fun again,” the entertainer told host Nick Cannon during her unmasked interview. “There’s no judgment. Nobody knows who’s behind the mask, you can just sing your heart out.” Teyana’s husband Iman Shumpert has had reality TV success of his own,...

Three mystery celebrities hit the stage for the Season 7 finale of “The Masked Singer” on Wednesday night. Firefly, Prince and Ringmaster all sang their hearts out in hopes of winning the Golden Mask trophy. Ultimately Ringmaster finished in second place following two performances: “Gravity” by Sara Bareilles and “Waking Up in Vegas” by Katy Perry. The circus diva was revealed to be singer and actress from ABC’s “The Goldbergs,” Hayley Orrantia.

“I have loved music my entire life,” the actress told host Nick Cannon during her unmasked interview. “I ended up becoming more known, through working on ‘The Goldbergs,’ as an actress. You have no idea how much it means to me to do what I love in front of you all. Thank you for your compliments.”

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Three mystery celebrities hit the stage for the Season 7 finale of “The Masked Singer” on Wednesday night. Firefly, Prince and Ringmaster all sang their hearts out in hopes of winning the Golden Mask trophy. Ultimately Prince finished in third place following a fun performance of “Viva La Vida” by Coldplay and was unmasked to reveal Grammy and Emmy nominee Cheyenne Jackson.

“That’s kind of why I wanted to do this” Cheyenne revealed when host Nick Cannon shared he had no idea the actor could sing. “I started in music. I’ve done nine Broadway shows. Then once I got into television people start to only know you for one thing. It bugs my mom the most she’s like, ‘Singing’s your main thing!'” The singer formerly known as the Prince added, “I have five-year old twins, Willow and Ethan, and the first day we started doing this...

Host Nick Cannon welcomed the Season 7 finalists to “The Masked Singer” stage on Wednesday night, where Firefly, Prince and Ringmaster sang their hearts out for the Golden Mask trophy. Who joins T-Pain, Wayne Brady, Kandi Burruss, LeAnn Rimes, Nick Lachey and Jewel in “The Masked Singer” Hall of Fame?

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Two weeks ago, En Vogue was revealed as Queen Cobra and became the 12th performers eliminated from Season 7. Their exit was preceded by Duff Goldman as McTerrier, Joe Buck as Ram, Jorge Garcia as Cyclops, Jordan Mailata as Thingamabob, Christie Brinkley as Lemur, Penn & Teller as Hydra, Dog the Bounty Hunter as Armadillo, Jennifer Holliday as Miss Teddy, Rudy Giuliani as Jack in the Box, Kirstie Alley as Baby Mammoth and Shaggy as Space Bunny. Which three celebs will join them in unmasking tonight?

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Firefly, Prince and Ringmaster will compete head-to-head on Wednesday, May 18 to become “The Masked Singer” champ. The Season 7 contestants boast a combined 112 film appearances, 15 Grammy nominations, eight Emmy nominations, seven Super Bowl performances, two Hollywood Walk of Fame stars and two World Records. Who will join T-Pain, Wayne Brady, Kandi Burruss, LeAnn Rimes, Nick Lachey and Jewel in “The Masked Singer” Hall of Fame?

See ‘The Masked Singer’ Season 7 winner predictions: Firefly flutters ahead of Ringmaster, Prince in our odds

Play along with host Nick Cannon and celebrity panelists Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy, Nicole Scherzinger and Robin Thicke. A winner will be crowned in the “Season Finale: I’m Good, Thanks for Masking” episode of “The Masked Singer” airing Wednesday, May 18 (8:00-9:01 Pm Et/Pt) on Fox.

Two weeks ago, En Vogue was revealed as Queen Cobra and became the 12th performers eliminated from Season 7. Their exit was...

Gold Derby officially opened up its predictions center for “The Masked Singer” Season 7 finale after the Final 3 contestants were named: Firefly, Ringmaster and Prince. With the end date scheduled for Wednesday, May 18, all eyes are on which costumed creature will be awarded the Golden Mask and join the iconic “Tms” winners list. Read on for the updated “The Masked Singer” Season 7 winner predictions, which are determined by our readers like You.

To recap, the first six celebrities to take home the Golden Mask were T-Pain (Monster), Wayne Brady (Fox), Kandi Burruss (Night Angel), LeAnn Rimes (Sun), Nick Lachey (Piglet) and Jewel (Queen of Hearts). Nick Cannon hosts the reality TV show for Fox, and the panelists are Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy, Ken Jeong and Nicole Scherzinger. A special “Road to the Finals” recap episode aired on May 11, one week before the grand finale.

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(For nearly 30 years, Susan Haskins-Doloff was co-host and executive producer of the classic PBS TV show “Theater Talk,” featuring fascinating and witty interviews with the leading stars and other creators of Broadway’s greatest shows.)

Anyone who has ever seen “The Music Man” knows act 1 ends with the citizens of River City, Iowa anticipating and then celebrating in song the arrival of the Wells Fargo wagon, which is bringing to town musical instruments for the kids that Professor Harold Hill has conned their parents into buying. After the townspeople have sung two verses expressing their excitement, Winthrop Paroo, the younger brother of the show’s heroine, Marian Paroo, steps forward and sings a third verse of the song. The audience knows that Winthrop has a lisp which has made him hesitant to talk, but here he is so joyful, that he is sufficiently unselfconscious to express himself in song. As...

"Time passes and suddenly you realize, 'this is it.'" Vertical Entertainment has revealed an official trailer for an indie film titled The Road to Galena, which will be out to watch starting this July. The film is another of these "what if you had everything, but you still felt something was missing?" kind of existential dramas. Power lawyer Cole Baird has all the trappings of success, but behind the façade, he’s crippled by a career he never wanted and a dream left behind. He now has a choice to make: continue a life of emptiness or follow the path to happiness back to his small, rural hometown. "A touching story of one man's quiet desperation giving way to fulfillment; a story that motivates us to travel our own roads toward a more meaningful life." The film stars Ben Winchell as Cole, Will Brittain, Jay O. Sanders, Jill Hennessy,...

Earlier this season on “The Masked Singer,” Jenny McCarthy was so wowed by one of Ringmaster’s performances that she told the circus kitty, “If you don’t win, I’m coming back with a shaved head next season.” Surely she was joking, right? The celebrity panelist isn’t really thinking about getting rid of her trademark blonde locks? Well, during the May 11 “Road to the Finals” episode of “Tms,” Jenny revealed she wasn’t exaggerating. “I was dead serious when I said I would shave my head because her level of talent is absolutely insane,” she reiterated. “It’s like one of the greatest voices I’ve ever heard, let alone on ‘Masked Singer.'”

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This seventh season of “The Masked Singer” was a battle between Team Good, Team Bad and Team Cuddly, with each of the four panelists picking a team to root for.

Rudy who?

The “Road to the Finals” episode of “The Masked Singer,” which aired May 11 on Fox, showed clips, interviews and behind-the-scenes moments from Season 7, but one celebrity was noticeably missing: Rudy Giuliani. To be clear, every other unmasked contestant from this “Good, Bad and Ugly” cycle was prominently featured in the recap episode (see the list below). Obviously, the former New York City Mayor and personal attorney to Donald Trump was the most controversial figure to ever appear on the reality TV singing show. But after going through all the trouble of casting him and letting him perform on the big stage, we’re admittedly surprised to now see “The Masked Singer” cancel Rudy Giuliani.

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There is just one more week before Firefly, Ringmaster and Prince duke it out to become “The Masked Singer” champ. Before a winner is crowned, take a journey through Season 7 with all of The Good, The Bad and The Cuddly characters. Relive some of the most talked-about moments, watch the best performances and see some never-before-seen clues. The Season 7 contestants boast a combined 112 film appearances, 15 Grammy nominations, eight Emmy nominations, seven Super Bowl performances, two Hollywood Walk of Fame stars and two World Records.

See ‘The Masked Singer’ Season 7 winner predictions: Firefly flutters ahead of Ringmaster, Prince in our odds

Play along with host Nick Cannon and celebrity panelists Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy, Nicole Scherzinger and Robin Thicke. Take a walk down Team Good, Bad and Cuddly Lane in the all-new “Road to the Finals” episode of “The Masked Singer” airing Wednesday, May 11 (8:00-9:01 Pm Et/Pt) on Fox.

Three mystery celebrities hit the stage on Wednesday’s episode of “The Masked Singer.” Prince, Queen Cobra and Space Bunny all sang their hearts out in hopes of winning Round 3 but it was Team Good’s royal toad that came out on top. Team Cuddly’s Space Bunny finished in third place and was revealed to be Grammy-winning entertainer Shaggy. Next it was Team Bad’s Queen Cobra who was unmasked after a rendition of “Leave the Door Open” by Silk Sonic. The trio was revealed to be funky divas En Vogue.

“This is a special moment for me,” said panelist Robin Thicke after he saw the Grammy-nominated group unmasked. When I was growing up I studied the harmonies, I watched the videos. Your voices, your records, those harmonies, they stand up to the test of time. Thank you so much for blessing us by coming on this show.”

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When is “The Masked Singer” Season 7 finale? Set your DVRs for Wednesday, May 18 at 8/7c as that’s when the seventh winner will be crowned on Fox’s wild and wacky reality TV show. This season is unlike any of the previous cycles as it featured a battle between Team Good, Team Bad and Team Cuddly. And it was nothing but “good” news for Team Good as representatives Firefly, Ringmaster and Prince all advanced to the grand finale.

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Firefly was the first costume to earn a ticket to the finale after becoming the last one standing among her fellow Group A singers Duff Goldman (McTerrier), Joe Buck (Ram), Jorge Garcia (Cyclops) and Jordan Mailata (Thingamabob).

Next up in Group B, Ringmaster sang the roof off of the building and eliminated her masked competitors Christie Brinkley (Lemur), Penn & Teller (Hydra), Dog...