Great balls of liars! Jerry Lee Lewis is alive and kicking, though a false TMZ report prompted widespread coverage that the “Great Balls of Fire” singer had died Wednesday. Lewis, 87, is still living in Memphis, TMZ later confirmed. “Earlier today we w…
‘New York, New York’ heading to Broadway with Lin-Manuel Miranda writing new lyrics
NEW YORK — Start spreading the news — ”New York, New York” is coming to Broadway. A theatrical take on the 1977 Martin Scorsese film starring Robert De Niro and Liza Minnelli will arrive on the Great White Way next spring, producers announced Wednesday…
Family grieves opera stagehand dragged to death after getting caught in NYC subway doors
NEW YORK — The hopes and dreams of a young Metropolitan Opera stagehand disappeared in an instant beneath a No. 1 train. The family of Joseph Ancona, dragged to his death after running to board an uptown Manhattan subway car following his Monday shift,…
Actor Michael Kopsa, who appeared in ‘X-Files’ and ‘Watchmen,’ dead at 66
Canadian actor Michael Kopsa, a fixture in Hallmark movies and also known for roles in “The X-Files” and “Watchmen,” has died at age 66. Kopsa’s former wife announced his Sunday death in a tweet Tuesday. “The great Michael Kopsa, my dear friend and the…
Rihanna to release lead single for ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ that honors Chadwick Boseman
Get ready to marvel at a new Rihanna song. The singer on Friday will release “Lift Me Up,” the lead single from the upcoming Marvel movie “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” that’s written as a tribute to late actor Chadwick Boseman, Disney announced Wedn…
Kenan Thompson to host People’s Choice Awards with Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny nominated
Live from Southern California, it’s the People’s Choice Awards. “Saturday Night Live” star Kenan Thompson will host the 2022 edition of the music, movie and TV awards show that this year counts Taylor Swift, Harry Styles and Bad Bunny among its nominee…
Howard Stern to return to Manhattan studio for first time since COVID to host Bruce Springsteen
NEW YORK — He’s doing it for The Boss. Howard Stern will return to his Manhattan studio for the first time since COVID-19 shutdowns began to host Bruce Springsteen on Monday. It’ll also be the New Jersey rocker’s first time on the show. The self-procla…
Second accuser testifies against actor Danny Masterson in rape trial
A second woman who said actor Danny Masterson raped her in the early 2000s testified Monday and Tuesday against the “That ‘70s Show” star. The accuser said Masterson had sex with her in December 2003 while she was unconscious, Deadline reported. “I ask…
Progressive Democrats pull controversial letter asking Biden to negotiate with Putin for Ukraine ‘diplomacy’
Progressive Democrats on Tuesday abruptly withdrew a controversial letter calling on President Joe Biden to push harder for “diplomacy” to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a message that appeared to undermine American unity behind Kyiv. Rep. Pramila J…
Sam Smith, Kim Petras make history as first nonbinary and trans artists to reach top of Billboard Hot 100 chart
Kim Petras and Sam Smith are making music history in a big way. The two pop stars, both 30, recently released their dance floor-ready collaboration, “Unholy,” and after topping the Official U.K. Top 40 chart for the last four weeks, the anthem has now …