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who was nominated as Best Supporting Actress for “The Lost Daughter” — and the aforementioned spittle incident went down at the new West End production of “Cabaret” in London.It wasn’t a loogie of outrage (although me being a critic, perhaps it was), but an outgrowth of the wild unpredictability of Sally Bowles, the troubled British singer who plies her trade at Berlin’s seedy Kit Kat Club.After Sally was introduced by Eddie Redmayne’s Emcee during “Willkommen,” Buckley ran up to my balcony seat and fluttered her salivated lips like a baby who didn’t want her carrot puree. “So that’s why I had to take a COVID test to be here,” I figured.The A-list show, which is up for 11 Olivier Awards on Sunday, tries to differentiate itself with that brand of breathing-down-your-neck intimacy and immersion.

to Variety, the cause of death was pneumonia. He passed just weeks before he would have turned 80 on April 26.The triple-threat from Philadelphia, born Robert Louis Ridarelli, was famous for such hip-swinging rock & roll hits as “Volare” and “Wild One,” and acted alongside Ann-Margret, Dick Van Dyke and Janet Leigh in the Oscar-nominated “Bye Bye Birdie.”Ukee Washington of CBS3 in Philly shared the news with social media on Tuesday.

Mindy Kaling is busy with work, kids, and charitable causes, but still makes time to live a healthy lifestyle.ET's Matt Cohen spoke to the 42-year-old actress as she was promoting her ambassadorship with the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) ahead of their national fundraising event, PanCAN PurpleStride, on April 30, and she opened up about maintaining a healthy lifestyle amid quarantine, following the birth of her son, Spencer, 1. Kaling is also mom to a 4-year-old daughter, Katherine.«I had my son in the first year of the pandemic in September 2020… It was this almost extended maternity leave.

The 39th Annual PaleyFest LA is a bittersweet one for the cast of ABC's  Although the annual television festival is markedly special this year because it's the first time it's back in person in three years, it's also the final one that the crew will attend together as a cast.When ET spoke with the stars attending the panel on the red carpet on Monday, the crew reflected on seeing their final season air live and how it feels to say goodbye as their eight-year run ends. For many of the cast present, which includes Anthony Anderson, Tracee Ellis Ross, Yara Shahidi, Marcus Scribner, Miles Brown, Marsai Martin and Jenifer Lewis, it feels as if they came together for the first time just yesterday.«I was here a week ago and I was saying as I was coming down in the elevator, I am having flashbacks to our first PaleyFest as a cast and we did a photo shoot with the ,» Ross said, sharing that she's getting flashbacks of her «teeny little cast members.»And although she's been a bit emotional as the countdown nears an end, the TV mom says it helps that the cast still gets to see one another.  «I think I will miss coming to work every day,» she admitted, adding that she would miss the «chaos» of being around her TV family and their production crew.

Shawn Mendes has been open about using his music to emotionally heal after his split from Camila Cabello, but the singer says the pair have remained close friends in the wake of their breakup.The 23-year-old musician opened up about his relationship with his ex on Tuesday's, and reflected on the split.«In a lot of ways, a breakup can be a blessing,» Mendes shared. «Because it can show you that you are [strong enough to deal with it], which is necessary.»When Seacrest asked if he and Cabello are still friendly as exes, Mendes confirmed, «So friendly.»«I mean, I've loved Camila for so many years, and that's never gonna change,» Mendes added.As for the possibility of the pair collaborating again in the future, the singer said he «would be surprised,» adding, «I wouldn't put it past us.»Mendes also reflected on his new song, «When You're Gone,» and revealed that he wrote it «about a month after we split up.»The pair announced they had decided to split up after two years together in a joint statement last November.Mendes explained that it is «cathartic for me to get to write about these things» and to reexamine his heartbreak through the lens of music.Recently, Mendes spoke with ET about his his new music, and how it helped him move forward.«I think, in a lot of ways, it was just me kind of processing what it feels like to be on my own again, and processing what it feels like to learn how to cope and be there for myself,» Mendes explained.

Amy Robach has wowed fans with a new picture that shows her as a young girl with a brilliant seventies bowl cut.MORE: Amy Robach celebrates with husband Andrew Shue in photos away from GMAThe picture also featured the Good morning America star's brother Eric, who had a matching look, and Amy captioned the post: "Bowl cut buddies," adding the hashtags 'Throwback Tuesday' and 'sorry Eric'.WATCH: Amy Robach and Robin Roberts special bondTaken in her home town in Michigan, Amy wore a red plaid dress with a black long sleeve turtleneck with black tights and black Mary Jane shoes, while Eric wore pants and a polo shirt; they were both sitting on a gray sled."You’ve got the same cute smile!," commented one fan as others exclaimed over how "adorable" the pair both looked.MORE: Amy Robach stuns inside opulent living room in New York homeMORE: Amy Robach gets the best reaction from David Muir after completing Berlin MarathonAmy now lives and works in New York, and is determined to work hard and have fun in return.

Today Show host Dylan Dreyer has teased a new skill with fans - writing songs!MORE: Dylan Dreyer's adorable home video of her son has fans obsessing over same thing"Join us for a Lunch Date with Dylan and Brian on @siriusxm @todaysxm Channel 108!" she shared with fans on social media, before adding: "Old voicemails, parenting fails (and successes!), and we’re sharing some songs we’ve written (don’t get too excited about that part!) Click the link in my bio for the latest episode!"WATCH: Dylan Dreyer shares adorable video of baby Rusty's milestoneWhile appearing on the podcast with her husband Brian Fichera, the news anchor sang a song that Brian had written in the spur of the moment many years ago.She was joined by her husband Brian on the show, and she shared a memory of how they used to sing songs to each other when they lived in a tall home in Boston.MORE: Dylan Dreyer is unrecognizable with long, dark, curly hairMORE: Dylan Dreyer thanks fans for support as she makes huge career announcement She revealed how one day Brian was on the third floor and Dylan was on the first floor and she heard him singing: "And then she got out at second base, it's where my fiance plays, not first base, not third base, not second and half base but regular second base."He then called out: "Dyl, I sang a song for you!"A post shared by Dylan Dreyer (@dylandreyernbc)Dylan shared the news with fans"I have a terrible habit of singing what I see," joked Brian, revealing he had been watching baseball, and that Dylan played on a oftball team at the time.Dylan recently took a step back from her hosting duties and quit her gig on Weekend Today to focus on her family.In a heartfelt Instagram post, Dylan wrote: "Nearly 10 years ago, my life changed

Mark Cuban — who plays a pivotal role in Wednesday night’s episode (9:30 on ABC).“He’s made cameos [before] and this was an idea our writers had and we thought it was a great use of our show,” series star Topher Grace, 43, told The Post.Cuban plays himself in the episode, in which Tom (Grace) and his sister, Sarah (Caitlin McGee), try to cheer up their wealthy kid brother, Connor (Jimmy Tatro), who runs a private equity firm and is depressed after his girlfriend, JoJo (Tetona Jackson) left town to pursue her dreams. Tom figures he and Sarah will bring a copy of the much-maligned 1996 movie “Dunston Checks In” — Connor’s “second favorite movie where a monkey wears clothes” — over to his house for a sibling bonding session.When they arrive, Connor tries to get rid of them, feigning drowsiness — when, in fact, he’s hosting a high-stakes ($800 ante) poker game that includes Cuban, who’s friends with goofy family friend Spags (Dustin Ybarra) in a “no one saw that coming” twist.

COVID-19 pandemic shutting down music festivals and artist tours across the globe, Bourbon & Beyond is set to return with a slew of A-list headliners, including Pearl Jam, Brandi Carlile, Greta Van Fleet, St. Vincent, Jack White, Alanis Morissette, Yola, Kings of Leon, Chris Stapleton and many more.The four-day festival will run from Sept.

Sofia Pernas has adjusted to being a step-mom well.

Lil Nas X knows how to get Conservatives worked up.

Alicia Vikander is opening up about being uncomfortable on set.

Vanna White is saying goodbye to one of the most important people in her life, her father.

John Mulaney, Billy Eichner, Bill Burr and other comedians have been added to the growing roster of performers headlining events at the inaugural “Netflix is a Joke: The Festival,” the streamer announced on Tuesday.The festival will host over 250 live shows in over 30 Los Angeles venues over the course of 11 days, featuring A-list names in stand-up and comedy. Previously announced performers and events include David Letterman, Gabriel Iglesias, Dave Chappelle, Amy Schumer, Tim Robinson and Aziz Ansari.Highlights from the newly announced shows include stand up sets from Mulaney, Sebastian Maniscalco, Franco Escamilla, Neal Brennan and Jacqueline Novak.

Kourtney Kardashian has shocked fans amid reports that she secretly tied the knot with beau Travis Barker in Las Vegas on Monday morning.The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star and the Blink-182 hitmaker were said to have exchanged vows at the One Love Wedding Chapel in Vegas just hours after attending the Grammy Awards, according to TMZ.The publication claimed that the smitten duo chose a more low-key, light-hearted affair over an extravagant ceremony as they said their "I dos" at 1.45 am at the chapel, which is open 24 hours. The owner of the chapel, Marty Frierson, told PEOPLE: "I didn't know who it was until they pulled up.

Lord Alan Sugar has parted company with another the Apprentice winner, shortly after investing in Harpreet Kaur's business in his latest series of the BBC show. Sian Gabbidon won the BBC One show back in 2018, but Lord Sugar has now ceased being a director of her swim wear company, Sian Marie Fashion.The businessman's company Amvest Limited were said to have had significant control of Sian's business, but that has now been withdrawn. Lord Sugar invested his usual £250,000 in the firm, but recent company documents show that his position in the company was "terminated" in March 2022.

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker have reportedly got married in Vegas – but their ceremony might not be legally binding. The couple reportedly said their vows in a secret ceremony in Las Vegas on Monday morning not long after Travis’ performance at the Grammy Awards at the MGM Grand Arena on Sunday night. Kourtney, 42, and Travis, 46, are said to have got married at the One Love Wedding Chapel, with the chapel’s owner serving as a witness while an Elvis impersonator is said to have performed at the wedding.

Wilson Chapman editorTwitter has revealed that it’s finally testing one of its most highly demanded features: an edit button.On Tuesday, the company announced through its Twitter Coms account that it is looking to incorporate an edit button onto the platform, and has been working on it since last year. According to the company, the feature will first be made available to subscribers of the $3 per month premium subscription service Twitter Blue, with modifications to come based on the feedback they receive.

Last year, Schake was appointed by President Biden as counselor to the Secretary for Strategic Communications at the U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services, overseeing the campaign to educate the public about the COVID-19 vaccine and how to receive it.

Thania Garcia On Monday, The Seoul Metropolitan Government and South Korean internet company Kakao announced the construction of a new arena in the Seoul area dedicated to K-pop.The Seoul Arena — which is scheduled to be established in Chang-dong, Dobong-gu — will hold a ceremony in June after the approval of future implementation plans and is expected to be finished in October 2025.The arena promises to have over 18,000 seats with a capacity of 28,000 people for standing performances. The project also features a medium-sized performance venue with a capacity of 7,000, a movie theater, and other commercial facilities.Pulse News reports that Kakao will be in charge of operating and maintaining the Seoul Arena for 30 years after it opens, while the venue will be owned by the city government.

A post shared by Padma Lakshmi (@padmalakshmi)"Boogie woogie," she captioned the video. "We found this wonderful secluded beach on our way north to Hanalei."She added, "Littlehands and I had so much fun playing with the rope swing and watching the 'iwa birds (or frigatebirds) gliding and diving in the air."The video opened with Padma, 51, flaunting her physique while standing at the end of the beach. She then smiled for the camera while exiting the water in a black bikini. A slew of Padma's Instagram followers saw the video as a heartwarming video of a mother and daughter.

In a bloodbath Tuesday at WarnerMedia before the Discovery merger, add HBO Max Head Andy Forssell to the list of exiting executives. He joins WarnerMedia studios and networks group chairman and CEO Ann Sarnoff and WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar.

Katy Mixon (American Housewife), Christopher Gorham (Covert Affairs), Cree Cicchino (And Just Like That…) and Connor Kalopsis (The Grinder) are set as leads in Unplanned in Akron, CBS’ multi-camera comedy pilot from Schuyler Helford (Call Me Kat), Erik Feig’s Picturestart and CBS Studios.

Angelique Jackson The Walt Disney Company has named Kristina Schake as EVP of global communications.Effective immediately, Schake will be responsible for the TWDC’s worldwide communications strategy and operations, while also serving as lead spokesperson. She will report to chief corporate affairs officer Geoff Morrell.“I could not be more pleased to welcome Kristina to Disney and to have her leading communications for the company,” Morrell stated, announcing Schake’s appointment.“Her experience in the public and private sectors, in political and corporate campaigns, make her ideally suited for this important role and to help me integrate communications with government relations, public policy, and corporate social responsibility into a new Corporate Affairs team,” Morrell continued.

Bobby Rydell, the Philly-born teen idol of the early 1960s whose hits included “Volare” and “Wild One” and who took part in a scene-stealing dance number with Ann-Margret in the 1963 film Bye Bye Birdie, has died. He was 79.

Kristina Schake, who has led the Biden administration’s Covid vaccination education efforts and previously served as communications director for First Lady Michelle Obama and later in a top role in Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign, is joining The Walt Disney Co. as its lead spokesperson.

Netflix has added nine actors to the cast for XO, Kitty its upcoming To All The Boys spinoff series. Joining as series regulars are Choi Min-yeong (Dream Palace), Anthony Keyvan (Genera+ion), Gia Kim, Sang Heon Lee, Peter Thurnwald (Players) and Regan Aliyah (Club Mickey Mouse). They will appear opposite Anna Cathcart who takes on the titular role. The series comes from co-showrunners and executive producer Jenny Han and Sascha Rothchild.

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, two stars already attached at the hip in their longstanding marriage, have reportedly only grown closer in the week since Smith’s viral smacking of Chris Rock at the 94th Academy Awards. According to a new report, the pair is apparently not letting the incident or criticism get between them. "They stick together through thick and thin," a source told Us Weekly on Tuesday.

Jason Momoa is putting rumors to rest. At the Monday night premiere of "Ambulance," Momoa addressed the recent speculation about his dating life: that he is seeing Kate Beckinsale.  The duo was spotted getting friendly at the Vanity Fair Oscar party in March, where he was photographed giving Beckinsale his coat.  "It was cray," Mamoa told Extra, adding, "Everyone is like, 'Are you dating?' No, no, it was chivalry — the woman was cold." Jason Momoa and Kate Beckinsale were seen getting friendly after the Vanity Fair Oscar party in March.

Donatella Versace is revealing some details from her most recent meet-up with her pal Britney Spears. “She’s on vacation now,” the designer told Variety during the recent Vanity Fair Oscar party. “She’s doing well. I find her in an amazing state of mind.”

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Lena Waithe Money is the only language that people in Hollywood understand. The only way we’ll see change in an industry that benefits from systems of inequality as they exist today is to hit people in their pockets.We need mandates for inclusion.