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The first national tour of MJ the Musical, which launched in August 2023 starring Roman Banks, will welcome a new title player later this month. Beginning July 30, Jamaal Fields-Green, who played John Laurens/Philip Hamilton in the national tour of Hamilton, will step into the role of the King of Pop six times a week. Fields-Green, previously the MJ Alternate in the tour, is the only actor to have played MJ in all three global productions of the musical: on Broadway, in the tour, and in London.

National Tour Will Feature New King of Pop

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	After more than 50 years, two actors are diving back into the world of Willy Wonka (sort of). Julie Dawn Cole and Paris Themmen, two of the child stars of 1971’s Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, will participate in a live stage reading of Willy’s Candy Spectacular, an upcoming musical parody inspired by a disastrous Wonka event that made international headlines earlier this year.'Stranger Things' Season 5 First Look Revealed by Netflix: "Best Season Yet"




	Cole played the insatiable Veruca Salt in the classic movie starring Gene Wilder as chocolatier Willy Wonka, while Themmen played the cowboy hat wearing Mike...

Original ‘Willy Wonka’ Actors Join Musical Parody

A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical, Starring James Monroe Iglehart. You can almost hear the trumpet signaling the impending arrival of A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical, which played New Orleans and Chicago in October 2023 and will arrive on Broadway this fall. Aladdin Tony winner James Monroe...

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Jeff Harnar's new album, Jeff Harnar Sings Sammy Cahn: The Second Time Around, will be released July 26 via PS Classics. The album is a remixed, reimagined, and expanded version of Harnar's 2001 Sammy Cahn album, and features guest vocals from Grammy nominee Clint Holmes, vocal trio MOIPEI, and Grammy winner Nicole Zuraitis.

Jeff Harnar is Revisiting Sammy Cahn With an Expanded Album and 54 Below Concerts

Center Stage Records will soon release a new studio album from three-time Tony winner Patti LuPone, who will return to Broadway later this season opposite Mia Farrow in The Roommate. Entitled Patti LuPone: A Life in Notes, the new double album will be available digitally July 19 and on CD...

A New Patti LuPone Album

Eddie Murphy, comedy legend and prominent Hollywood actor, has revealed the fate of the next installment in the Shrek franchise. He’s also confirmed some shocking news about his departure from the film. Here’s what we know. ‘Shrek 5’ Fate Confirmed and Addressed by Eddie Murphy. According to...

‘Shrek 5’ Future Unveiled: Eddie Murphy Confirms Exit

Jon Landau, the award-winning producer behind James Cameron's blockbusters Titanic and Avatar has died. He was 63. Landau died after a battle with cancer, the Wrap reported. "Jon was a visionary whose extraordinary talent and passion brought some of the most unforgettable stories to life on the big screen," Disney Entertainment co-chair Alan Bergman said in a statement.

'Titanic' producer Jon Landau dies at 63

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	Eddie Murphy says he stopped using his famous laugh after fans and comedians began mimicking his guffaw during the height of his career.Eddie Murphy Says David Spade Made "Racist Joke" About Him On 'Saturday Night Live'




	The comedic icon recently appeared in an interview for CBR, in which he says he was “forced” to stop using his laugh due to the public “making too much of it.” According to Murphy, his laugh, which garnered attention via his performance in the original Beverly Hills Cop film, was natural and not dramatized for comedic effect.




	“Not Axel’s laugh, it was my laugh,” the New York native...

Eddie Murphy Says He Was “Forced” To Stop Using His Signature Laugh For This Reason

Eddie Murphy recently spoke with The New York Times for an episode of its podcast, The Interview. During the discussion, David Marchese, the host of the podcast remarked that Murphy was, in his career, as hot early as Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, and Prince, all of whom died prematurely and, in some cases, from overdose.

Eddie Murphy Says Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, And Prince Are “Cautionary Tales” For Him; Here’s Why (Video)

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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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	Some of the entertainment industry’s top filmmakers will go up against each other at the 76th Emmy Awards.Emmy Nominations: The Complete List




	Oscar winner Ron Howard’s Jim Henson Idea Man earned eight Emmy nominations this morning, more than any other nonfiction contender in the race. The Disney+ film about the Muppets creator is nominated for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special, and Howard scored a nomination for directing the film. [Scroll for full list of Emmy documentary nominees]




	Howard is far from the only prominent name to earn recognition in the documentary categories. Rob Reiner earned a nomination for directing Albert Brooks: Defending...

Rob Reiner, Ron Howard, Fisher Stevens, Morgan Neville, Andrew Jarecki Among Big Names Squaring Off In Emmy Documentary Categories

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Do your loved ones consult you regularly when they face a crisis? Intelligence is a branch of psychology that lacks a standard definition. Some scientists claim that it is a single ability and others state it comprises aptitudes and skills. Intelligent zodiac signs learn from their experiences and easily recognize and solve problems.

5 Most Intelligent Zodiac Signs

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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

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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She was the Golden Age actress who could truly do it all!

Barbara Stanwyck: A Look at the Life and Career of the ‘Double Indemnity’ Icon

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Virginia Wendy Williams fans, this is your July 2024 update on the former talk show host. Her best friend of 44 years, Regina Schell, has shared recent concerns with TV Show Aces and says she has not seen or talked to Wendy in more than a year.

Wendy Williams fans are worried after her best friend claims not to have heard from her in a year

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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?

Deciding on which zodiac signs are the most dangerous is not an easy task as there could be many ways of determining what is considered dangerous. Dangerous of course could be a very subjective idea. Your own sign could also weigh heavily in making this list as certain signs, as we know, tend to be more compatible with some than others. So, what am I going to make these predictions based on? I am thinking that looking at the most formidable and dangerous people in our history might be a good way to make the determination of the most dangerous signs. Let’s see what we can learn.

3 Zodiac Signs That Are Born to be Bad

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After hitting the jackpot in the cruise ship's casino, one man was shocked by the prize he won. A recent TikTok video has gotten a lot of attention, showcasing a couple's unexpected windfall during a cruise vacation.

Cruise Passenger Wins Jackpot on Cruise and Gets $50k Cabin Upgrade

Over the years, Mel Brooks has helmed some hilarious films that have gone on to become cult classics! Here are his top 5 movies, as ranked by IMDb users!. Check out some of his career highlights in the video above. Mel Brooks was born on June 28, 1926, hailing from...

Mel Brooks: These Are The Director's Top 5 Most Popular Movies

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BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical

Please welcome to the stage, LIVE for the first time ever…BETTY BOOP! That sassy-sweet champion of empowerment, that spit-curled icon of joy, that songstress of strength...

BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical

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