Theater
Comedian Jim Gaffigan’s Mostly Unsold Radio City Shows Blocking Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall
Well, this is weird.
The special Tony Awards event set for September 26th won't be in its usual home, Radio City Music Hall.
The Tonys instead...
Celebrity
Britney Spears’ Father Backs Down, Will Step Aside as Conservator After “Orderly Transition”
TMZ reports that Jamie Spears, Britney's dad, will step down as her conservator "after an orderly transition."
Jamie was winning in court, but losing in...
Celebrity
UPDATED HBO Series “The Staircase” in Atlanta Hits Production Snag as Star Colin Firth Said to Test Positive for COVID
AUGUST 18TH UPDATE: Colin Firth has been back to work for a couple of days, I'm told, and is very well. His COVID was...
Celebrity
No Thanks, Chet Hanks: When Bad Children Happen to Good Parents, In This Case Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson
I've been reluctant to comment on Chet Hanks. He's the son of Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, actually lovely people.
Chet has posted two videos...
Television
HBO’s Media Darling Series, “The White Lotus,” Heads to Finale with Critics Raves But Middling Ratings
The media loves HBO's "The White Lotus." It's become the top topic among media writers and on the TwitterVerse, a clubhouse for people who...
Music
A Cool Indie Record Company Marks 35 Years: Chesky Records Celebrates with Jazz, Classical, Folk, Pop Collection
The best indie record company is right here in New York, thriving after 35 years. Next Friday brothers David and Norman Chesky will celebrate...
Theater
Broadway: Beanie Feldstein Chosen for First Ever Revival of “Funny Girl” Since Streisand Launched it In 1964
Barbra Streisand burst onto the scene in 1964 with "Funny Girl" and everything changed. Her career took off like a rocket. No Tony wins...
Celebrity
TV: “Jeopardy!” EP Appoints Himself Permanent Host, Anthony Mason Dissed by CBS News in Favor of Former NFL Player
Two big doings in TV today:
CBS Morning News anchor and brilliant journalist Anthony Mason got dissed by CBS News this morning. They've ousted him...