US aid cutoff poses new challenges to rights groups and independent media from Russia and Belarus
Rights groups, activists and independent media in Russia and Belarus endured increased government scrutiny, repressive laws and even being outlawed and forced to operate from exile abroad. Many ...
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Philadelphia theaters to dim their lights in honor of the late Carrie Gorn
A Broadway tradition never before done in Philly, theaters will simultaneously dim their lights to honor the late publicist.
In ‘Forgotten Broadway’ and ‘6 Guitars,’ hometown talent lights up the stage
Recent visits to the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts had me cheering hometown talent. In one case, I caught “6 Guitars,” an old-favorite show that has been updated and expanded. In another ...
From Singing Cannibals to Crazy Record Execs: The Strangest Movie Musicals Ever Made
In the abstract, all musicals are weird. People don’t just start singing at dramatic moments in real life, so the genre ...
Lukas Gage on ‘Companion,’ the ‘Road House’ Sequel and Not Getting Cast on ‘The Last of Us’: ‘I Got Close’
Lukas Gage is ready to tell on himself. The 29-year-old actor will make his writing debut with a memoir, “I Wrote This for ...
Top moments from the 2025 Grammy Awards: ‘I Love L.A.’
Beyonce’s shocked expression becomes an instant meme, Chappell Roan uses her “Best New Artist” win to advocate for artists ...