‘Purlie Victorious’ Broadway Review: Heavenly Hope

Rudie Obias editor If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Although it’s been two-and-a-half years since the season one finale of Robert Kirkman‘s “Invincible” back in April 2021, the subversive animated superhero series is back for season two. Available to watch now, “Invincible” returns on Amazon Prime Video for subscribers only.

Jaden Thompson “Diversity” is undoubtedly a buzzword in Hollywood, but the inclusion of people with disabilities behind and in front of the camera remains an overlooked topic in the industry. At Variety‘s inaugural Inclusion Gathering, presented by the Ruderman Family Foundation at West Hollywood’s London Hotel on Nov.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Nicolas Cage is one of the internet’s most beloved actors. Social media platforms like X/Twitter and Reddit are constantly flooded with clips of and tributes to his larger-than-life performances. Google “Nicolas Cage memes” and you get list upon list devoted to the Oscar-winning actor.

Katcy Stephan Fortnite players, get ready for a blast from the past. The wildly popular online game is turning back the clock this season, allowing users to experience the magic of 2018’s first chapter. A series of weekly updates will bring different phases of Battle Royale’s past, starting with Chapter 1 Season 5.

A.D. Amorosi Across 30 studio albums since 1970, Buffett fueled his scenic songs’ tropical, country-ish lilt with a smart, conversational brand of daylight-noir storytelling.

Robert De Niro is currently on trial for gender discrimination and retaliation charges and his girlfriend Tiffany Chen is the latest person to take the stand.

Tom Sandoval faced the wrath of Bravo fans while making an appearance alongside the Vanderpump Rules cast at BravoCon 2023.

Some major casting news for FX’s American Sports Story has just been announced!

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be available to stream live for the first time ever!

Olivia Rodrigo is stepping out for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and looking absolutely flawless!

The wait is finally over, Vanderpump Rules fans!

Well, Tori Spelling may not every have come out and admitted she and Dean McDermott split up, but she’s certainly advertising the fact she’s living the single life now!

Oh, yeah. Mariah Carey heard about what Britney Spears said about her in The Woman In Me!

If you’ve been wondering why Rachel Leviss isn’t at BravoCon this year, we have some surprising answers for you!

Travis Kelce is giving everyone an update on where his romance lies with Taylor Swift!

Succession star Sarah Snook has announced a career move after starring in the hit television series. Best known for playing Siobhan "Shiv" Roy in the HBO comedy-drama series Succession, the Australian actress is now taking to the stage in the play adaption of Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray at Theatre Royal Haymarket in London.

Strictly Come Dancing star Adam Thomas has spoken of having to perform in last weekend's dance-off.

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has said going through treatment for breast cancer has resulted in the “toughest year” of her life. The 33-year-old appeared on the Stand Up To Cancer live show on Channel 4 at the Francis Crick Institute to celebrate a decade of the appeal for Cancer Research UK.

There has been no hangover from Manchester City's treble success last season, Pep Guardiola says, as the manager admitted he was fearful their levels could drop this term.

Erling Haaland is back to his best and 'free' of his underlying injury concerns, Pep Guardiola says, and the striker does not need a rest any time soon for Manchester City.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag branded Marcus Rashford "unacceptable" for attending a birthday party hours after the derby defeat and the forward has apologised.

Police discovered quantities of suspected cannabis, suspected cocaine and other drug paraphernalia after storming a property in Denton. During the raid yesterday (November 2) officers also found a ‘large’ amount of counterfeit money.

Harry Potter star Miriam Margolyes has not had too much trouble raising a few eyebrows in recent times during appearances on talk shows and live radio. The 82-year-old became famous around the world for playing Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter films.

headlines for their affair last year, which began as they were training together for the New York City half-marathon, so it’s fitting that shortly after they made their relationship public — following their respective divorces — they’re now doing the marathon. The romance ultimately led to their ouster from “Good Morning America,” but they recently announced a new podcast. The “Brothers & Sisters” actor and Hallmark movie star, 43, will make his marathon debut this year, in support of Beyond Type 1, an organization that supports diabetes patients through advocacy, education and cure research.

died of an apparent drowning at his home on Oct. 28 at the age of 54.“We are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew. We were more than just cast mates.

Yeah Yeah Yeahs are on the road.From Nov. 6-11, the indie rockers are playing three shows in the U.S.

Marc Maron will return to the road.The 60-year-old comic just announced 22 news shows all over North America as part of his upcoming ‘All In Tour’ from January through June 2024.That includes stops at Tarrytown, NY’s Tarrytown Music Hall on Sunday, March 10 and Montclair, NJ’s Wellmont Theater on Thursday, May 2.This upcoming run of gigs comes on the heels of Maron’s highly regarded 2023 HBO special “From Bleak To Dark” where he found a way to make light of and reckon with his tragic experience losing his partner, director Lynn Shelton in the early days of the pandemic to acute myeloid leukemia.We promise, it’s much funnier than it sounds largely thanks to Maron’s wry, cynical storytelling with a dollop of absurdist humor thrown in for good measure.Want to go to one of his upcoming shows?As of now, tickets are available for all upcoming performances.At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on tickets was $55 before fees on Vivid Seats.Other shows have seats starting in the $65 to $190 range.For those that need a few more key details before smashing the daunting buy button, you’re in the right place.All the details you’re looking for and more about Maron’s 2024 ‘All In Tour’ can be found below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available are right here:(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

“The Drew Barrymore Show” when he proposed to the host while onstage during the end of Friday’s episode.“The Jam in the Van Show” star sat down with Barrymore, 48, to discuss his podcast, but the conversation also included mention of his late mother Mitzi Shore, who co-founded the Comedy Store in Los Angeles.“It’s weird because I’m not in a relationship now,” the 55-year-old comedian revealed. “It’s very, very difficult for me to have a girlfriend because it’s hard for me to let love in, because I’m scared to get hurt.”“Someone that, it’s not about sex, it’s not about how you look, it’s about, ‘Yo, let’s go get a sandwich,’ ” he added.

Matthew Perry seemingly never spoke to ex Lizzy Caplan again following their 2012 split. The “Friends” alum made the admission in his 2022 memoir, “Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing,” which hit shelves a year before his death.Though Perry doesn’t name Caplan by name in the book, several references point to the actress.The pair initially met when Caplan was 23 and the “Fools Rush In” actor was 36.“In fact, I knew she was twenty-three because I’d crashed her twenty-third birthday party. Our subsequent initial make-out session was in the back of a really messy Toyota (to think I’d spent all that money on fancy cars and here I was in the backseat of a tan Corolla),” he recalled.

The first double eviction of the Big Brother series was as dramatic as expected as Paul and Dylan were voted out by the public - making them the fifth and sixth contestants to leave the house. Paul was first to go and after giving a brief hug to his housemates, he exited via the iconic Big Brother eye to a crowd of boos, followed Dylan close behind. Speaking on Big Brother: Late & Live, Paul said: "We all did wind each other up".

Married At First Sight UK's Bianca Petronzi has shared that her on-show husband JJ Slater sent her a heartfelt apology after the couple's marriage fell apart. The 29-year-old joined the hit E4 show hoping to find her dream man, but instead found herself dealing with JJ's wandering eyes and his secret romance with Ella Morgan.The hair extension specialist's relationship with JJ appeared rocky from the start, with JJ admitting he didn't find her physically attractive.Things got worse when Ella's husband Nathanial confronted JJ and Ella about their flirting at a dinner party, leading to Bianca finally confronting JJ for his 'cowardly' actions. A massive argument broke out as Ella tried to justify her actions, with Bianca firmly telling the bride that she was not a 'girl's girl'.

Strictly Come Dancing sweetheart Amy Dowden has emotionally revealed how undergoing treatment for breast cancer has resulted in the “toughest year” of her life. The pro dancer, 33, appeared on the Stand Up To Cancer live show at the Francis Crick Institute to celebrate a decade of the appeal for Cancer Research UK.

Prince William has said we all need to “learn from and be inspired by” Dame Deborah James in a pre-recorded clip shown during a special Stand Up To Cancer live show on Channel 4. TV stars Davina McCall, Adam Hills, Joe Lycett and Munya Chawawa hosted a 90-minute takeover at The Francis Crick Institute to celebrate 10 years of the appeal for Cancer Research UK on Friday 3 November. During the broadcast, the Prince of Wales appeared in a clip to praise Dame Deborah who died in June 2022 at the age of 40 after suffering from bowel cancer.

and people are already expecting them to drop the L-word.On November 3, the was asked at least two questions about his love life during a Kansas City Chiefs press conference. In a video on X (formerly Twitter), Kelce can be heard on the “status” of his relationship with the . “The latest status is I got to see her last week,” he said with a smile on his face.

gathered with two women as iconic as her, Demi Moore and Sofia Vergara, and wore a galactic style that deserves to be analyzed in detail for being both surprising and stylish.The actress put together a look starring a metallic leather pencil skirt that she paired with a T-shirt that looked basic but had a collar full of jeweled details, simulating a necklace. She paired it with high heeled sandals and a clutch bag, both in silver.Betting all on metallics might be over the top for a mere mortal, but not for Salma Hayek, whose skirt evokes the 90s classic pencil skirt.

Broadway‘s critically acclaimed Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch starring Leslie Odom, Jr. has extended its limited engagement by four weeks, with closing night at the Music Box Theatre now set for Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024.