The Kennedy Center is disputing reports that Wicked composer Stephen Schwartz has withdrawn as host of the Washington National Opera Gala, saying he was never booked for the May 16th event — even though tickets listing Schwartz’s name were available on the Kennedy Center’s website through Friday afternoon. In an email to Newsday, Schwartz said the Kennedy Center “no longer represents the apolitical place for free artistic expression it was founded to be,” adding, There’s no way I would set foot in it now.” “Last year, way before the change of Board and name of the Kennedy Center, I was…
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Ranveer Singh’s debut film, Band Baaja Baaraat, is set for a theatrical re-release this month. Cinema exhibition company, PVR Inox has announced that the 2010 film, starring Ranveer Singh and Anushka Sharma, will be back in theatres on January 16. This announcement comes after the huge box office success of Ranveer’s recent film, Dhurandhar. The official Instagram account for PVR Cinemas also shared news of the beloved film’s re-release. Their caption read, “Ranveer Singh, Anushka Sharma, and a rom-com that never gets old. Band Baaja Baaraat is back on the big screen – catch the fun all over again!…
Part of what makes the most famous superheroes so memorable is their unmistakable physical appearance and costume. Superhero comics, Marvel and DC or not, are defined as much by their visual language as by their stories. Across decades of publication, the medium has produced an overwhelming range of character designs. Some designs are quickly forgotten, while others become inseparable from the characters they represent. Among those thousands of designs, only a handful rise above the rest. Villain designs are a staple of comics, with antagonists like the Joker, Magneto, and Doctor Doom standing apart from the rest. Legendary heroes such…
Armed Forces Bowl Pregame Ceremony FUBAR … Parachutist Crashes After Tangling with Net!!! Published January 2, 2026 4:41 PM PST | Updated January 2, 2026 5:12 PM PST Play video content X/@starscountdown A parachutist at the Armed Forces Bowl ended up with an unexpected touchdown prior to the game … or, perhaps “crash-down” is a more apt term — since he went down hard after catching on the field goal net. The wild moment went down before the college football game in Fort Worth, Texas Friday … when a few parachutists leapt from planes during the flyover to land on…
Drake has been accused of participating in a racketeering conspiracy built around the online casino Stake. A class action lawsuit filed in Virginia this week argues that Stake is running an illegal gambling operation in the United States, in which Drake, who is paid to promote the platform, is complicit. It further alleges that he is funnelling proceeds—via Stake’s unregulated “tipping” system—to a third party, in Australia, to invest in bot farms that illegally boost Drake’s streaming numbers. Stake’s parent company, Sweepstakes Ltd., is named as a defendant alongside Drake, the streamer Adin Ross, and George Nguyen, the alleged Australian…
Varun Tej shared heartfelt thanks to 2025 for big life lessons. The year showed him what is real; it taught him to ditch the chase, fuel his passion, and trust destiny.Fatherhood was the icing on the cake. It stole the show, flipping his worldview and filling his days with true meaning. As he wrote, “The best thing about this year was becoming a father which really changed my perspective and gave my life a deeper purpose.”The Toli Prema star welcomed the New Year with his beloved wife, Lavanya Tripathi. The Fidaa actor is all about family these days and their…
There is a prophetic quote from an iconic 40-year-old cyberpunk book that will seem even more relevant than ever in Apple TV’s upcoming sci-fi series. Apple TV’s reign as the best streaming service for sci-fi fans only continued in 2025 as it not only delivered memorable returning installments of shows like Severance and Foundation but also added brilliant new shows like Pluribus to its catalog. With its upcoming cyberpunk series, which is based on a seminal sci-fi book, Apple TV will likely continue its genre domination. What makes this upcoming adaptation even more intriguing is that its source material almost…
Elizabeth Hurley Sexy Bond Girl Outfit Has Us Shakin’ & Stirred!!! Published January 2, 2026 1:54 PM PST Elizabeth Hurley attended a James Bond-themed New Year’s Eve party … and the smokin’ hot actress didn’t disappoint when she rocked a sexy bikini … and big (toy) gun! EH shared several pics from the epic 007 party — and her beau Billy Ray Cyrus was even there — but Elizabeth stole the show with an outfit that highlighted her toned bod. Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. Of course … it wasn’t just any ole bikini … it…
After starring in everything from TV’s First Wives Club to the RZA-directed film Love Beats Rhyme, actress and singer Jill Scott is making her long-awaited return to music with To Whom This May Concern, her first album since 2015’s Woman. You can hear the lead single “Beautiful People” and see the gorgeous cover by visual artist Marcellus below.“Finally my new album entitled TO WHOM THIS MAY CONCERN drops Feb. 13th!!!!” Scott wrote on Instagram. “PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE and THANK YOU for your patience and your listening ears.” In a separate post about her collaborators, Scott noted that “Creating takes a…
Siddhant Chaturvedi and Pratibha Ranta are in the news for a recent casting report. As per a report by the publication Mid-Day, Siddhant and Pratibha are likely to headline the Hindi remake of Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna’s Dear Comrade. As fans were excited about the collaboration, Siddhant shared an update on social media to clarify speculations. The actor noted that he is not a part of the movie. He also shared that he does not want to be a part of remakes anymore. “Just to clarify guys – This isn’t true. No remakes for me anymore, even though i’m…