The rotating cast of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit is a famously talented roundup — including Raúl Esparza when he portrayed Assistant District Attorney Rafael Barba. He may not have had much opportunity to flex his powerhouse vocals between high-stakes criminal cases, but let the record reflect that that the man who played Barba can sing.

SVU's Raúl Esparza Gave a Haunting Performance of "Hallelujah" That Will Wreck You

Tony winners Mandy Patinkin and André De Shields have joined the cast of NBC's Brilliant Minds. Following the work of a larger-than-life neurologist (played by Broadway vet Zachary Quinto), Brilliant Minds is a medical drama inspired by the life of Dr. Oliver Wolf Sacks', a brain disorder researcher who passed away in 2015.

Tony Winners Mandy Patinkin and André De Shields Join

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Little Island has announced the complete cast and creative team for Mama, a new work created and performed by Tony Award-winner Britton Smith and his funk liberation band Britton & The Sting. Mama begins performances on Wednesday, July 24, with the official opening set for Thursday, July 25. Performances will run on Little Island through Sunday, July 28.

Cast and Creative Team Announced for Britton and The Sting's MAMA At Little Island NYC

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

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Evans Evans dead at 91: Bonnie and Clyde star who was widow of acclaimed director John Frankenheimer passes away

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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The FBI franchise and the One Chicago franchise have a lot in common. For one they're produced by TV icon Dick Wolf. For another, they're set in the same universe and have had crossovers in the past. The most interesting connection, however, and the most recent, is that FBI: International has cast two actors in lead roles who have previously held down spots on One Chicago.

Jesse Lee Soffer is actually replacing ANOTHER One Chicago star on FBI

Former Chicago PD star Jesse Lee Soffer has landed his next major TV role. The actor, best known for playing Detective Jay Halstead on the police procedural, has been cast as a series regular in the upcoming fourth season of FBI: International. However, despite Chicago PD and FBI: International both...

Chicago PD star Jesse Lee Soffer lands major new TV role

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James Marsh is continuing his biopic filmography 10 years after “The Theory of Everything” debuted. John Woo's 'The Killer' Trailer: Nathalie Emmanuel Is an Infamous Assassin in English-Language Remake



Marsh is now directing “Dance First,” an adaptation of literary icon Samuel Beckett’s life story. Gabriel Byrne portrays Beckett in the biopic that centers on his decades-spanning legacy. The film’s synopsis reads: “Literary genius Samuel Beckett lived a life of many parts: Parisian bon vivant, WWII Resistance fighter, Nobel Prize-winning playwright, philandering husband, recluse. But despite all the adulation that came his way, he was a man acutely aware of his own...

‘Dance First’ Trailer: James Marsh Directs Samuel Beckett Biopic

Poolesville, MD

Actor/director/writer/producer Tony Lo Bianco passed away at this home in Poolesville, Maryland, on June 11, after battling prostate cancer. Lo Bianco starred in the Academy Award-winning film The French Connection and was a Tony-nominated actor for Arthur Miller’s A View from the Bridge on Broadway. He received an Emmy Award for his portrayal of New York Mayor Fiorello La Guardia in Hizzoner!, and one for his video honoring veterans, Just A Common Soldier.

Tony Lo Bianco: 1936 – 2024

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

1984’s Footloose is one of the most beloved movies ever. The musical drama follows Kevin Bacon’s character, teenager Ren McCormack, as he moves to the fictional small Utah town of Bomont from Chicago. There, he makes it his mission to overturn a ban on dancing imposed by John Lithgow’s strict local minister, Reverend Shaw Moore.

Did Kevin Bacon dance in ‘Footloose?’

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced a six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie who is looking for her forever home. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet Joannie: The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Looking For Love

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A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

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ESSEX COUNTY, N.J. - In a notable case from Essex County, New Jersey, 32-year-old Mahogany Hawkins of Newark has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for her involvement in drug trafficking, specifically cocaine and methamphetamine.

Newark Woman Gets 10-Year Sentence for Drug Trafficking

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Three Chicago Med originals are officially coming back for Season 10: S. Epatha Merkerson, Oliver Platt and Marlyne Barrett have each closed a new deal to extend their run on the NBC medical drama through the 2024-25 season, TVLine has confirmed. TVLine Items: Garrett Dillahunt Joins High Potential, Harley Quinn Spinoff Trailer and More



Chicago Med follows the daily emotional chaos of the city’s newest trauma center and the lives of the doctors, nurses and staff who work together to keep it afloat. Merkerson (who won an Emmy in 2005 for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie for HBO’s...

Chicago Med’s S. Epatha Merkerson, Oliver Platt and Marlyne Barrett Have Officially Signed On for Season 10

Egg Roll is a one-year-old, 34lb American Bully who has recently been introduced by Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue located in Massachusetts. This charming, round little dog is looking for his forever home and comes with a delightful personality and some special quirks.

Meet Egg Roll: The Round Little Snuggle Buddy Looking For Love

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	Stephanie Leifer, a former programming executive who worked a combined 28 years at ABC Signature and ABC before leaving the company in 2022, died Thursday of cancer. She was 56. Hollywood & Media Deaths In 2024: Photo Gallery & Obituaries




	Leifer’s last position was as head of current programming at ABC Signature, a part of Disney Television Studios. Before that, she had held the current programming title at ABC Studios since 2010.








	Prior to joining the studio in 2006, Leifer worked for 12 years at ABC, rising through the ranks from an assistant in the Movie of the Week department to an executive...

Stephanie Leifer Dies: Beloved Former ABC Executive Was 56

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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

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Update: Kevin Bacon (Footloose) and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia star Glenn Howerton have been added to the series. Bacon will play Michaela’s husband, Peter Kell, who comes from a prestigious rich family. He’s described as an outdoorsman who smokes pot. Meanwhile, Howerton will play Ethan Corbin II, a friend of the Kells and a […]
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Sirens: Kevin Bacon & Glenn Howerton Join Julianne Moore Netflix Series

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Jonathan Burke Once Did the

Jonathan Burke, whose Broadway credits include Choir Boy, Tuck Everlasting, and the Tony-winning Best Play The Inheritance, can currently be seen Off-Broadway in the thrillingly imaginative,...

Jonathan Burke Once Did the

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