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The 2025 Olivier Awards nominations have positioned "Fiddler on the Roof" as the frontrunner with a commanding 13 nods, the most for any production this year. The Jordan Fein-directed musica…
It's time to roll for initiative one last time. "Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern" has released its final block of tickets ahead of its national tour, a little more than a yea…
Paul Tazewell made history by becoming the first Black man to win the Oscar for costume design for his work on "Wicked." Speaking backstage after his win, Tazewell spoke about the significan…
Kieran Culkin has won the Academy Award for best supporting actor for his performance in "A Real Pain." In his speech, he brought up the infamous moment when, after winning the 2024 Emmy …
"Wicked's" Paul Tazewell has made Oscars history by becoming the first Black man to win for best costume design. Tazewell, a previous nominee for "West Side Story," already has an Emmy award…
The 2025 Oscars are finally here and ready to crown some winners after a twisty awards season. Unlike last year when "Oppenheimer" dominated every major precursor, the 2025 circuit has seen …
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo brought Oz to the Oscars, kicking off the 97th annual ceremony with a musical medley from "The Wizard of Oz," "The Wiz" and "Wicked." After a tribute to Los A…
Ariana Grande is feeling grateful as she walks her first Oscars red carpet as a nominee. The Grammy winner is up for best supporting actress for her performance as Glinda in "Wicked," which …
David Johansen, the frontman and last surviving member of proto-punk band New York Dolls, who went on to become a lounge singer under the name Buster Poindexter and act in films such as "Scr…
It's a blockbuster month on streaming as "Wicked" and "Moana 2," two of 2024's biggest movies, make their arrivals on Peacock and Disney+, respectively. The former was a musical sensation wi…
A series adaptation of "Crazy Rich Asians" is in development at Max. Adele Lim, who co-wrote the 2018 film, has been set as showrunner and executive producer, while director Jon M. Chu will …
The Oscars is not just a TV event for the company working to sell the commercials that support it. With the annual awards show slated to stream live on Hulu for the first time, alongside its…
James Gunn recently took to Threads to shut down social media rumors claiming Daniel Radcliffe is joining the new DC Universe as the star of "Clayface," which is now in development. "Doctor …
As Cynthia Erivo accepted her honors at the Essence Black Women in Hollywood awards, she offered up words of affirmation for the Black women that filled the ballroom, encouraging everyone to…
A Japanese woman is facing potential harassment charges after allegedly kissing BTS member Jin without consent during a fan event last year, South Korean authorities confirmed Friday to AP. …
On the heels of her starring turn as the Benzo-downing Southern mom of three in "The White Lotus," Parker Posey now fronts a new campaign for Gap, out today. The "Feels like Gap" campaign is…
Sara Bareilles, Jackson Browne and Kristin Chenoweth have been added as honorees and performers, alongside the previously announced Wyclef Jean, for a concert gala in New York benefiting Mus…
Gene Hackman, who was found dead at 95 alongside his wife at their Santa Fe, N.M. home on Feb. 26, was considered one of the greatest actors of his generation. He won two Oscars over a caree…
Gene Hackman, a two-time Oscar winner for "The French Connection" and "Unforgiven," and his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, were found dead Wednesday afternoon in their Santa Fe, N.M.…
May the odds be ever in your favor this October. The first-ever live stage adaptation of "The Hunger Games" will begin performances on Oct. 20 at the Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre, a brand…
Adam Lambert is currently living out a dream, playing the role of the Emcee in the current Broadway run of "Cabaret," or, as it's officially known in this production, "Cabaret at the Kit Kat…
Patrick Wilson is getting ready to return to musical theater. Not only is he a producer of the new "Lost Boys," but he's actively pursuing landing a starring role on the stage. "I definitely…
Podcasts started as an audio-only phenomenon. But now YouTube " the world's biggest video platform " might be the biggest platform for podcasts. According to the Google-owned video giant, Yo…
The sequel to 2019 documentary "Leaving Neverland," subtitled "Surviving Michael Jackson," will be available to watch on YouTube in the U.S. and Canada. Little Dot Studios, an All3Media comp…
John Lithgow confirmed in a new interview with ScreenRant that he will be playing Albus Dumbledore in HBO's "Harry Potter" television series. Variety reported earlier this month that Lithgow…