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A 2024 Broadway Holiday Streaming Guide
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 17, 2024

From Sabrina Carpenter's new Christmas special to musical classics like Albert Finney's Scrooge, find out which holiday streaming titles will bring a Broadway fan some extra joy this year.

The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center Honors Filmmakers At Upcoming 30th Short Film Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2024

The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center's 30th Short Film Festival will honor industry leaders and feature over 60 short films, three feature films, and panel discussions.

Photos: Octavia Spencer, Laura Dern, & More Attend Hello Sunshine's Second Annual Shine Away
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 7, 2024

Hello Sunshine, a part of Candle Media, proudly kicked off its second annual Shine Away event, an experiential franchise connected by AT&T, on Saturday, October 5 at the state-of-the-art, female-founded, nya studios in Los Angeles. Take a look at photos here!

HILDY THE BARBACK AND THE LAKE OF FIRE - Melissa McCarthy, Glenn Close & More Starring in New Scripted Podcast
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 4, 2024

Lemonada Media has announced a new scripted comedy podcast, “Hildy the Barback and the Lake of Fire,” starring award-winning actress Melissa McCarthy as Hildy. Learn more about who's in the star-studded cast and how to tune in.

Laura Dern, Octavia Spencer & More Join Hello Sunshine's Second Annual Shine Away Event
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 20, 2024

Shine Away will offer two days of curated programming, bespoke activations, and conversations with top talent across media, literature, and more, including Tatyana Ali, Dr. Thais Aliabadi, Brooke Baldwin, Andi Bartz, Ellen Bennett, Sara Blakely, Julia Boorstin, Kate Bowler, Lauren Ling Brown, Sydney Carter, and more.

Jennifer Hudson to Tour 'The Gift of Love: An Intimate Live Experience'
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 18, 2024

History’s youngest female EGOT-winner Jennifer Hudson will ring in the upcoming release of her first-ever holiday album with a truly rare present for her fans — The Gift of Love: An Intimate Live Experience, which begins November 24 in Brooklyn and wraps in Las Vegas on December 22.

Jennifer Hudson Releasing First-Ever Holiday Album
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 6, 2024

Two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning recording artist, Academy Award-winning actress, and Tony and Emmy Award-winning producer Jennifer Hudson captures the magic of the holiday season on The Gift of Love, which will be released on October 18. 

BWW Q&A: James Alonzo White on MAY WE ALL at The Rev
by Joshua Wright - Sep 4, 2024

We talk with James Alonzo White about MAY WE ALL at The Rev. A new country music musical! May We All brings together several storylines about facing the music, rebuilding and starting over. Set in Harmony, TN, a town more than ready for its facelift, this heartfelt, funny new musical follows the dreams and aspirations of an up and coming country singer, her empty nester parents, an unrequited love story and a small town on the brink of change and revitalization.

THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA, Directed by Sam Mendes, Will Open on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2024

Jez Butterworth’s new play The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes, will open on Broadway this fall! The play will perform a limited engagement at the Broadhurst Theatre with previews beginning in September.

Brand New BOISE FILM FESTIVAL To Debut In October
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2024

Wonder Street Entertainment's Christine and Mark Holder have announced the creation of the Boise Film Festival, which will make its debut October 10-13.

Fantasia Barrino, Leslie Odom Jr., and More Named TIME's 100 Most Influential People in the World for 2024
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2024

TIME has revealed the 2024 TIME100, its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. Among this year's honorees in the world of theatre are Fantasia Barrino, Colman Domingo, Alex Edelman, Leslie Odom Jr., Da'Vine Joy Randolph and Jeffrey Wright.

Hannah Waddingham, James Corden, and More Join Animated THE SMURFS MOVIE
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 11, 2024

The Smurfs are back! After the Smurfs franchise had a bit of a boost with 2011's live-action The Smurfs, it was announced on Thursday that an all-star cast would be joining the previously announced Rihanna in a new animated reboot. See the cast here!

Photos: Inside the Oscars With Emma Stone, Michelle Yeoh & More
by Michael Major - Mar 11, 2024

See new photos of Emma Stone, Cynthia Erivo, Jessica Lange, Ryan Gosling, Ariana Grande, Cillian Murphy, Jennifer Lawrence, Zendaya, Melissa McCarthy, Regina King, Michelle Yeoh, and more behind-the-scenes of the Oscars. Check out photos from inside the theater, backstage, and the press room now!

Photos: Danielle Brooks, Vanessa Hudgens & More Hit the Oscars Red Carpet
by Michael Major - Mar 11, 2024

Check out photos of Danielle Brooks, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Florence Pugh, Lupita Nyong'o, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, America Ferrera, Colman Domingo, Vanessa Hudgens, Emma Stone, Laverne Cox, and more on the red carpet at the Oscars.

Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Emma Stone & More Win Oscars - Full List of Winners!
by Michael Major - Mar 10, 2024

The 96th Oscars are currently underway at the Dolby Theatre. Notable nominees include Danielle Brooks, Bradley Cooper, Maestro, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Colman Domingo, Carey Mulligan, Emily Blunt, Emma Stone, and more. Find out who won as we share LIVE updates below and check back later for the full list of winners.

WICKED Movie Stars Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande to Present at the Oscars
by Michael Major - Mar 5, 2024

Wicked movie stars Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande will present at the Oscars this year. They join a new slate of presenters that also include Emily Blunt, America Ferrera, Sally Field, Ryan Gosling, Ben Kingsley, Melissa McCarthy, Rita Moreno, Jessica Lange, Jennifer Lawrence, John Mulaney, and more. Check out the full lineup now!

Rita Moreno & More Added to Oscars Presenters Lineup
by Michael Major - Feb 29, 2024

Bad Bunny, Chris Hemsworth, Dwayne Johnson, Michael Keaton, Regina King, Jennifer Lawrence, Kate McKinnon, Rita Moreno, John Mulaney, Catherine O’Hara, Octavia Spencer and Ramy Youssef will present at the 96th Oscars®, executive producer and showrunner Raj Kapoor and executive producers Molly McNearney and Katy Mullan announced.

Kate Hudson Joins Netflix's Untitled Mindy Kaling Comedy Series
by Michael Major - Jan 26, 2024

Kate Hudson (Almost Famous, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Bride Wars, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery) joins as “Isla Gordon” and will executive produce – The only sister in a family of competitive brothers, ISLA GORDON has been overlooked and underappreciated her whole life.

THE COLOR PURPLE Tops NAACP Image Award Nominations - Full List of Nominees!
by Michael Major - Jan 25, 2024

The NAACP Image Award Nominations have been announced, with The Color Purple leading with a total of 16 nominations, with nods for Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, Halle Bailey, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, and more. Check out the full list of nominations now!

Broadway Shows Based on the Top 1000 Highest-Grossing Films
by Michael Major - Jan 21, 2024

Of all the films on IMDB's list of the 1000 highest-grossing movies of all time, 31 have been adapted into Broadway musicals. Check out a guide to each those musicals below, along with musicals that are in development or ones that have not yet made their way to Broadway.