‘The Band’s Visit’ Pays a COVID-Delayed Visit to LA as Touring Musicals Hit the Road Again (Guest Blog)

Hoda Kotb often shares snippets of her personal life with her fans on social media and on Today – and made an inspiring revelation during last week's show.MORE: Hoda Kotb left frustrated live on air by missed opportunity with co-starDuring a conversation about going for dinner alone, Hoda asked her co-star Jenna Bush Hager: "Would you ever eat alone in a restaurant?"Jenna replied: "The answer is yes but I don't think I've ever done it before. Except at the airport."VIDEO: Today's Hoda Kotb announces split from Joel SchiffmanShe then went on to explain that having a twin sister and "secret service for half my life" made it somewhat difficult to do so.MORE: Hoda Kotb participates in Olympics-style activity that leaves fans in stitchesMORE: Hoda Kotb emotionally reunites with best friend for special Valentine's Day surpriseJenna added that if she did end up going for lunch alone, she would feel a lot happier with a book.Hoda then shared her own experience, telling Jenna: "I've sat at a restaurant before and eaten alone, I've done that a bunch.

Giovanni Pernice and Rose Ayling-Ellis may no longer be on the Strictly Come Dancing tour bus, but the two stars are still keeping fans entertained with their antics.MORE: Strictly's Giovanni Pernice pens Rose Ayling-Ellis the sweetest message as they part waysOver the weekend, the professional dancer - who lifted the glitterball trophy in December - shared a hilarious clip of the two with food in their teeth.WATCH: Giovanni Pernice kisses Strictly partner Rose Ayling-EllisJoking that Rose may "kill him", Giovanni gave fans a sweet glimpse into one of their video calls whilst Christina Aguilera's iconic Beautiful song played in the background.MORE: Giovanni Pernice's deep connection and protectiveness over Rose Ayling-Ellis explainedREAD: Rose Ayling-Ellis holds 'deep affection' for Giovanni Pernice - expert discusses relationship"You probably will kill me for this @rose.a.e," he said alongside laughing face emojis before adding: "I am beautiful no matter what they say."Hours later, Giovanni revealed that he had gone on a "date" in London with his friend Aaron Rutigliano. "My date," he teased alongside a loved up emoji.

The Weeknd has announced a new ‘Dawn FM’ TV special, airing this weekend on Amazon Prime Video.The special, titled The Weeknd x The Dawn FM Experience and based on Abel Tesfaye’s recent studio album, will arrive on the streaming service on Saturday (February 26).Described as an immersive special, the TV show will also be released as an eight-track live EP on the Amazon Music platform.Speaking about the project, which was created by The Weeknd alongside La Mar C. Taylor, and is directed by Micah Bickham, Tesfaye said: “I’m ecstatic to partner with Amazon to premiere the most elaborate live TV special I’ve ever done.“Welcome to the next phase of ‘Dawn FM’ — a purgatory otherworld where live performance, theater, and performance art collide for a night out at the club.”Watch a trailer for the new special below.‘Dawn FM’, The Weeknd’s fifth studio album, was released last month (January 7), serving as the sequel to his 2020 full-length ‘After Hours’.

Courteney Cox opens up about the changes she’s gone through during her lengthy career in a new interview with the Los Angeles Times.

Kody Brown spoke candidly about splitting from his wife of 27 years Christine during Sunday’s one-on-one “Sister Wives” reunion special.

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Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.”The Queen” actress holds dual American and British citizenships, becoming a USA passport holder in 2017. “My husband [Taylor Hackford] is American.

“Studio 666” — their new horror comedy that opens in theaters on Friday — Dave Grohl’s gang took unlikely inspiration from another band: Spinal Tap.“In our way, it was like this ultimate gore ‘Spinal Tap,’” Grohl told The Post, referencing the fictional band’s 1984 mockumentary “This Is Spinal Tap.” “It was one of the most inspiring rock ’n’ roll films because it made everyone take a look at themselves and think, ‘Oh s—t, I hope I’m not like that.’ And so it was kind of a manual of what not to do — or else you might become Spinal Tap.”But unlike the pretentious, fictitious band Spinal Tap, Foo Fighters have proven to be the real deal — and then some — with hits such as “Learn to Fly,” “Best of You” and, of course, “Times Like These.” The 11-time Grammy-winning group was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame last October in its first year of eligibility.After the Foo Fighters found themselves enshrined in the pantheon of rock immortals, “Studio 666” — in which the band plays and pokes fun at themselves during some haunted sessions — might seem like a strange choice for an encore. But the project developed organically while the Foos were recording their 10th studio album, 2021’s “Medicine at Midnight,” at a mansion in the Encino neighborhood of Los Angeles.“It is something I never wanted to or expected to do.

Cruz Beckham has been celebrating his 17th birthday in style over in France with footballer dad David and younger sister Harper. David, 46, recently jetted off with his two youngest children while wife Victoria, 47, stays at home to work on her upcoming London Fashion Week catwalk show. The trio have been enjoying a lavish skiing trip, which doting dad David has been documenting over on Instagram.

Any offspring of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West is unlikely to be ordinary.Their first child, North West, may have only been on the planet for eight years but she's already showing talents in many areas.The bar was pretty high for her, but she seems to be exceeding it... Artistic talents North broke the internet when her rather epic painting was shared on Kim's Instagram stories. Many struggled to comprehend that the oil painting mountain landscape was done by a then seven year old.

Lisa Faulkner has been in the spotlight for over 20 years, thanks to her successful acting and cooking career. The former EastEnders actress, 50, first shot to fame as part of the cast of shows such as Dangerfield, Brookside, and Holby City. She went on to star in a handful of films, as well as numerous other TV shows including New Street Law, before competing on Celebrity MasterChef in 2010 - which changed her life in many ways.

When it comes to shopping for skiwear, yes, you’ll want something that’s waterproof and protects you from the snowy elements, but wearing layers and layers of padding doesn’t mean you can’t make a fashion statement on your trip to the mountains. Whilst practicality used to be at the forefront of skiwear, these days, there’s tons of options to help you look super chic on the slopes, from retro-inspired suits to après-ski footwear and bargain knitwear that’s so stylish you’ll happily wear it in day-to-day life too.

London Fashion Week return to its former glory in a style not seen since pre- pandemic. Unlike last September, the show schedule is back-to-back and an international set of editors, models and celebrities have descended upon the city to see the best British design has to offer. Irina Shayk kicked things off off with a speech at the British Fashion Council’s official opening party on Thursday night, before Joy Crookes took the mic for a surprise performance.

Spider-Man: Miles Morales. Despite the increase in userbase over the last year, Horizon Forbidden West was unable to beat the Marvel launch game and also ended up only the second biggest launch of the year, after Pokémon Legends: Arceus.

Geri Horner and her husband Christian looked blissfully happy as they hit the skiing slopes with their children over the weekend after the family jetted off on the perfect winter holiday during half-term. MORE: Geri Horner cosies up to husband Christian Horner in rare family selfieTaking to her Instagram Stories, the Spice Girls star happily posed for pictures with their group whilst showing off her all-white ski wear.

pic. twitter. com/WVmcLlQV06— BAFTA (@BAFTA) February 21, 2022The official Bafta twitter account also shared a tribute.

Ed Sheeran and The Who are on the lineup for the returning Teenage Cancer Trust concert series, which has been on hiatus for two years due to the coronavirus pandemic. The music and comedy event will be held at the Royal Albert Hall in London between 21-27 March. Liam Gallagher, Yungblud, Madness and Don Broco are among the other musical guests booked to perform.

Lisa Faulkner celebrated her 50th birthday in style at the weekend with her MasterChef host husband John Torode and several close friends. MORE: Robbie Williams and Ayda Field treat son Beau to epic birthday cake - see it to believe it!The star was one lucky lady when it comes to her birthday cake – just look at this incredible creation of five giant doughnuts! Lisa shared a photo of the cake on her Instagram page and fans were bowled over.

Lorraine Kelly broke the news that her show would be dedicated to his 40th year in TV, while a host of fellow celebs paid tribute to the long-standing This Morning host. While his co-presenter Holly Willoughby, 41, and Lorraine, 62, among others shared congratulatory messages to the star, there was a noteable silence from Eamonn Holmes and his wife Ruth Langsford following their feud. Phillip was branded 'passive-aggressive' by Eamonn, 62, who also claimed Phillip 'has a habit of 'snubbing people' during an interview with the Daily Mail's Weekend magazine over the weekend.

Usher's son was born to the sound of 50 Cent's 'In Da Club'. The 43-year-old star - who welcomed Sire Castrello Raymond with girlfriend Jenn Goicoechea back in October - revealed that he had prepared a playlist for the birth, and when the baby entered the world, the rap legend's explicit song came on. He said: "I came fully prepared.

Gallery: From ice cream treats to monkey magic. . . it's the best celebrity Instagram posts of the week! (BANG Showbiz)Mandy - who married the 36-year-old musician in 2018 - said: "Being a mom has certainly made me aware of how challenging and rewarding motherhood is.

Cheryl Tweedy reportedly faces a huge tax demand after HMRC won a legal battle with her. HMRC won the wrangle over an alleged avoidance scheme. Cheryl, the former ITV The X Factor judge and Girls Aloud star, may now have to pay back HMRC.

Cheryl could fork out a hefty bill after being accused of using a tax avoidance scheme.  The Girls Aloud singer’s company, CC Entertainments, is said to have paid capital gains tax instead of income tax and national insurance which come with higher rates.  It’s reported that Cheryl, 38, recently lost an ongoing legal battle, with a judge concluding that her personal firm was culpable of ‘straightforward profit extraction’ using an artificial employee bonus scheme.

Gallery: He said NO! Did you know these Hollywood ladies proposed to their men (BANG Showbiz)As well as his good looks, the 'Scream' star loves how much "love" her man has for his family. She added: "I’ve never met someone who has such a regard for love. Love for his family, love for love, love for his relationship.

Arlene Phillips believes it's “important” to see older women on television. The former ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ judge - who was replaced by Alesha Dixon on the BBC latin and ballroom competition - advocates for not just young women to be “represented” to ensure that generations of women do not just “disappear”. The 78-year-old television personality told the Daily Mirror newspaper: “We need to be represented on television.

ITV series The Masked Singer where she was unmasked as Mushroom.  In the snap, Charlotte posed alongside her lookalike daughter as Ruby gave a thumbs up and revealed a henna tattoo on her hand. One fan commented on the snap and said: 'It's like a mini you charlotte - both beautiful' while another added: 'Is that your daughter? She's your twin!''Goodness two peas in a pod,' another fan wrote, as seen by The Sun.

Vicky Pattison will explore the effects alcohol had on her during her following her wild Geordie Shore years. The 34-year-old reality star will address her drinking habits in the special, titled Vicky Pattison: My Dad, Alcohol and Me, and how she watched her 62-year-old dad John struggle with addiction as a youngster. Vicky, who rose to fame on the risque MTV series from 2011 to 2014, told The Sun at the start of the year that she used to have ‘about 10 drinks a day’ and expressed how hard she worked to not ‘follow’ in her father’s footsteps.

Adele and her boyfriend Rich Paul were spotted enjoying a date night at a basketball game on Sunday amid ongoing engagement rumours. The singer and her partner, 40, sat courtside at the NBA All-Star game in Cleveland, Ohio, to take in the action as Team LeBron faced off against Team Durant. The star had sparked engagement rumours during a trip to London this month for the BRIT Awards after sporting a huge diamond ring on her engagement finger.

Get the latest celebrity and TV news in your inbox. It only takes a few seconds! Click here . The image of Junior has prompted many of Peter's fans to comment on his post.

Nicki Minaj has responded to the Philadelphia Public Health Department’s take on her viral COVID tweet from last year, where she expressed scepticism around the vaccine.The rapper originally discussed the COVID vaccine in a series of tweets posted on September 13. She started by replying to a Twitter user who noted Minaj had last appeared in public over a year ago.

SHE plays the shy and understated Dana Monroe on EastEnders, but in real life actress Barbara Smith couldn’t be more different. The 24-year-old, who joined the BBC One soap last year, leads a very glamorous life and often treats her fans to an insight.

EAMONN Holmes and Ruth Langsford were noticeably absent from Phillip Schofield's 40th TV anniversary celebrations. Phillip's career was marked with a special show presented by Lorraine Kelly on Monday, with a host of familiar faces showering him with messages of praise.

While it’s not official yet, Sandra Oh seems to be hinting that her Netflix show The Chair is not getting a second season.

Call Me Loop is tired of running from her heartbreak on her emotional single, Painkiller, where she opens up in an effort to finally heal.