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EntertainmentThe WrapSinger Karol G Tumbled Down a Flight of Stairs During Miami Concert (Video)
It was the Colombian-born performer's first sold-out show
EntertainmentVariety‘Nash Bridges’ Tackles 21st Century Policing and Millennials vs. Boomers in USA Revival
When “Nash Bridges” came to an end in 2001, series star Don Johnson felt like they “didn’t get a chance to finish the story.” The detective drama had been on the air for six seasons, but “political circumstances” between producer Paramount Network Television and network CBS kept it from getting renewed, the actor recalls. (Paramount […]
EntertainmentVarietyTop Arab Actors Pluck Plum Roles in Cairo Festival Competitor ‘Daughters of Abdul-Rahman’
One of three Arabic-language films in the Cairo Film Festival international competition, the feminist dramedy “Daughters of Abdul-Rahman” shows how many Jordanian women put the traditional expectations of their patriarchal society ahead of their own desires and the resulting collateral damage. After world premiering in Egypt, the debut feature of director-writer-producer Zaid Abu Hamdan will […]
CelebrityThe WrapThomas Wells, ‘X-Factor’ and ‘The Voice’ Contestant, Dies at 46
The singer was injured in a freak accident in a tire factory, his wife told TMZ
EntertainmentVarietyStephen Sondheim Honored by Broadway’s ‘Company’ Before Friday Night Performance: ‘He Was So Giving to Us’
The show must go on. That’s what Broadway’s latest production of Stephen Sondheim’s “Company” did Friday night at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theater, but not before director Marianne Elliott paid tribute to the late composer, who passed away just hours before at the age of 91. “He was truly the greatest artist that we in […]
NewsVarietyU.K. Reintroduces Mask Requirement, Mandatory PCR Tests for Inbound International Travellers
As two cases of the new Omricon variant of the COVID-19 virus have been detected in the U.K., England has mandated a return to mask wearing and PCR tests. Addressing a nationally televised press conference on Saturday afternoon, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that face coverings will become mandatory again in shops and on public […]
ScienceETX Daily UpWhat is known so far about new Covid variant Omicron
South African scientists have discovered a new Covid-19 variant, Omicron, with multiple mutations that is thought to be highly contagious.
EntertainmentThe Wrap‘Licorice Pizza’ Faces Backlash for ‘Buffoonish’ Asian Accent
While the reviews have been positive, some critics are calling out the film for insensitivity
EntertainmentVarietyBritish Holiday Programming Is a Global Bestseller
As the days grow shorter and families hunker down cozily in front of the TV, British holiday programming has grown into a dependable export around the world, thanks to the success of Christmas specials for shows like “The Office” and “Gavin & Stacey.” “Demand for British content is higher than ever across the board,” says […]
EntertainmentThe Wrap‘Encanto’ Conjures Up $43 Million Thanksgiving Box Office Launch
Both "Encanto" and "House of Gucci" are beating projections while "Ghostbusters: Afterlife" posts a strong second weekend
EntertainmentVarietyBox Office: ‘Encanto’ Leads With Projected $43.2 Million Opening, ‘House of Gucci’ Connecting With $21.8 Million
While the Thanksgiving box office will wind up totaling far less than previous years’ holidays, there were still plenty of viewers to go around between the weekend’s offerings. Disney’s “Encanto” will top the domestic box office for the weekend, while MGM’s “House of Gucci” has become one of the first adult dramas to draw a […]
NewsETX Daily UpWorld races to contain new Covid variant
Fears mounted Saturday that a highly-infectious new coronavirus strain was pushing its way into Europe as the world brought the shutters down to contain the new Omicron variant.
NewsETX Daily UpTravellers jump hoops to leave S.Africa as Covid variant hits
Eyes welling up with frustration and relief, Belgian Valerie Leduc and a friend walked from a ticket counter at Johannesburg international airport having secured a flight seat home via Ethiopia.
EntertainmentVariety‘Hellbound’ Creator Yeon Sang-ho Details Season 2 Plans, Teases Third Zombie Movie in World of ‘Train to Busan’
Netflix’s latest genre offering from Korea, dark sci-fi thriller “Hellbound,” doesn’t waste any time in getting straight to the action. In the first minutes of the pilot, giant, billowing demons — think The Hulk meets an evil Michelin Man — erupt into the heart of Seoul to torture and scorch to death one of the […]
EntertainmentVarietyIDFA Panel Asks: What’s Next For Hybrid Distribution?
As theatrical markets find surer footing after nearly 18 months of stops and starts – with the threat of further lockdowns still present – industry pros now face a set of concerns quite different from those of last year: How best to build on the the recent gains in VOD models while incorporating them into […]
NewsETX Daily Up'Shape shifting' US painter Mark Bradford explores racial tensions in Portugal show
In his first major show in Europe in nearly five years, US painter Mark Bradford says he has turned to the mediaeval period to explore contemporary conflicts and social tensions, particularly the racial unrest that has repeatedly erupted throughout America's history and now the current global health crisis.
NewsETX Daily UpBoys not girls more prone to psychological and physical abuse in sport: study
Three-quarters of children have faced abuse in sport and boys are more likely to be victims than girls, a study of more than 10,000 individuals in six European countries released on Saturday shows.
EntertainmentETX Daily UpRevered Broadway composer Stephen Sondheim dies aged 91
Legendary Broadway songwriter Stephen Sondheim, widely credited with revolutionizing American musical theater, died Friday at the age of 91.
EntertainmentThe WrapDominique Morisseau Pulls ‘Paradise Blue’ From Geffen Playhouse, Says Black Women Were ‘Verbally Abused’
"We acknowledge having fallen short," Geffen says in statement Wednesday.
EntertainmentYahoo Life SEANetflix to drop Demon Slayer Entertainment District episodes right after they air in Japan
The Entertainment District arc picks up from where the Mugen Train arc ends.
EntertainmentVarietyStephen Sondheim’s Most Memorable Songs
In his 91-year life, prolific composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim crafted some of Broadway’s most iconic tunes. From “West Side Story” to “Into the Woods,” his music has stood the test of time and cemented him as a theater legend. The Broadway community paid tribute to Sondheim on Friday, with longtime collaborator Bernadette Peters writing, […]
CelebrityThe WrapLisa Brown, Soap Actress in ‘Guiding Light’ and ‘As the World Turns,’ Dies at 67
The Emmy-nominated actress — also known for her theater work — starred in "42nd Street" on Broadway
CelebrityThe WrapStephen Sondheim Remembered as ‘a Revolutionary Voice,’ ‘The Greatest’
Sondheim "was the best that ever was," Uzo Aduba writers
CelebrityVarietyStephen Sondheim: Stars Pay Tribute to Legendary Broadway Composer
Stephen Sondheim was hailed as one of the most influential and innovative voices in history of American musical theater by friends and fans following the composer’s death Friday at the age of 91. Sondheim was remembered for his musically challenging works, for his inventive storytelling and his unique approach to crafting stage musicals. Director Steven […]
EntertainmentThe WrapIs ‘Licorice Pizza’ Based on a True Story? The History Behind Paul Thomas Anderson’s New Film
Anderson’s freewheeling ode to the 1970s San Fernando Valley is a treasure trove of references and Easter eggs
