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Tuesday, March 14, 2017

'SpongeBob' creator Stephen Hillenburg says he has Lou Gehrig's disease by The Associated Press

The creator of Nickelodeon's goofy cartoon has been diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 11:21AM

'SpongeBob' creator says he has Lou Gehrig's disease by The Associated Press

The creator of Nickelodeon's "SpongeBob SquarePants" says he has been diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 09:23AM
Friday, March 3, 2017

Subtle (very) ‘gay moment’ in new Disney film generates buzz by The Associated Press

To be clear: "Brokeback Mountain," this isn't.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 06:19PM
Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Oscar winner ‘Moonlight’ is headed back into theaters by The Associated Press

Best-picture winner "Moonlight" is heading back into theaters in what will be its widest release yet.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 05:42PM
Sunday, February 26, 2017

Will “La La Land” have another day of sun at Sunday’s Oscars? by The Associated Press

Will the 89th Academy Awards be a parade of political speeches or landslide for "La La Land"? Probably both.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 04:10PM
Friday, February 10, 2017

Sting, Timberlake, Legend and Miranda to perform at Oscars by The Associated Press

This year's Oscar telecast will have some big Grammy Award winners: Sting, Justin Timberlake, John Legend and Lin-Manuel Miranda are all slated to perform the tunes nominated for Be…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 02:31PM
Sunday, February 5, 2017

“La La Land” continues dance to the Oscars with Directors Guild of America win by The Associated Press

"La La Land" director Damien Chazelle waltzed off with the top honor at the Directors Guild of America Awards, Saturday. It's the latest stop on the ebullient musical's journey to the Oscars…

SOURCE: Denver Post at 11:41PM

'La La Land' dances toward Oscars with Directors Guild win by The Associated Press

Another competitor, Garth Davis, won the first-time director award for 'Lion.'        

SOURCE: USA Today at 12:35PM
Thursday, February 2, 2017

Marta Becket, ballerina who drew audiences to Mojave Desert stage, dies at 92 by The Associated Press

A ballerina who drew audiences from around the world to an abandoned Mojave Desert stage she adopted after being stranded there by a flat tire in 1967 has died at the age of 92.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 12:18AM
Saturday, January 28, 2017

John Hurt, Oscar-nominated for “The Elephant Man,” dies at 77 by The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The versatile actor Sir John Hurt, who could move audiences to tears in "The Elephant Man," terrify them in "Alien," and spoof that very same scene in "Spaceballs," has …

SOURCE: Denver Post at 11:48AM
Friday, January 27, 2017

‘Hamilton’ cast to sing at Super Bowl 51 by The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Original cast members of the Tony Award-winning Broadway hit "Hamilton: An American Musical," will sing "America the Beautiful" during pregame festivities at Super Bowl 51,…

SOURCE: Denver Post at 07:06PM
Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Oscars change their tune with “La La Land,” diverse nominees by The Associated Press

History was made across Tuesday's 89th annual Academy Awards nominations, where the retro musical "La La Land" reaped a record-tying 14 nominations and a wave of African-American films, led …

SOURCE: Denver Post at 12:25AM
Monday, January 16, 2017

“Get Smart” actor Dick Gautier dead at 85 by The Associated Press

Actor Dick Gautier, who gained fame playing an Elvis-like singer in the Broadway musical "Bye Bye Birdie" and went on to play Hymie the Robot on TV's "Get Smart," has died. He was 85.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 12:55AM
Saturday, January 14, 2017

Ringling Bros. circus to close after 146 years by The Associated Press

After 146 years, the curtain is coming down on "The Greatest Show on Earth." The owner of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus told The Associated Press that the show will close…

SOURCE: Denver Post at 10:48PM
Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Solange calls Beyonce 'master class' for musical success by The Associated Press

Solange says growing up in a house with older sister Beyonce was like a "master class" for becoming a musical success....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 01:16PM
Wednesday, December 28, 2016

Veteran Broadway actor George S. Irving dies by The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) -- Actor George S. Irving, who won a Tony Award starring with Debbie Reynolds in the musical "Irene" and appeared in the original Broadway production o…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 01:08PM
Thursday, December 22, 2016

Secrets behind the dazzling dances of “La La Land” told by choreographer Mandy Moore, who started dancing in Colorado by The Associated Press

Choreographer Mandy Moore was lying under a car on the hot pavement while more than 100 dancers above her twirled through gridlocked LA freeway traffic during the opening number of "La La La…

SOURCE: Denver Post at 02:19PM
Monday, December 12, 2016

“La La Land” tops Globes with 7 noms, “Moonlight” with 6 by The Associated Press

Damien Chazelle's Los Angeles musical "La La Land" sang and danced its way to a leading seven Golden Globes nominations, with Barry Jenkins' celebrated coming-of-age tale "Moonlight" close o…

SOURCE: Denver Post at 09:25AM
Thursday, December 1, 2016

Cirque du Soleil cancels shows in San Francisco after fatal accident by The Associated Press

Cirque du Soleil "Luzia" has canceled its San Francisco shows through Friday and hired psychologists to counsel cast and crew members in the wake of an accident that killed a technician earl…

SOURCE: Denver Post at 04:37PM
Friday, November 25, 2016

Florence Henderson, “The Brady Bunch” mom, dies by The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Florence Henderson, who went from Broadway star to become one of America's most beloved television moms in "The Brady Bunch," has died, her manager and her publicist…

SOURCE: Denver Post at 02:35AM
Tuesday, November 22, 2016

'Hamilton' actor: 'There's nothing to apologize for' by The Associated Press

An actor from the hit musical read a statement directed to Mike Pence, the vice president elect, and Donald Trump demanded an apology

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 04:18AM
Saturday, November 5, 2016

Much of Broadway will be closed on Election night by The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) -- Many Broadway shows have planned not to compete with a big, real drama on Tuesday - the presidential election....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 03:19PM
Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Michael Jordan’s “Space Jam” returning to theaters by The Associated Press

Michael Jordan, Bugs Bunny and friends are returning to the court, and theaters, to mark the 20th anniversary of "Space Jam."

SOURCE: Denver Post at 10:43AM
Friday, September 23, 2016

J.K. Rowling: Harambe isn't part of Harry Potter universe by The Associated Press

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling has clarified that slain Ohio gorilla, Harambe, is not a part of her fictional universe....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 02:54PM
Monday, September 19, 2016

Charmian Carr, Liesl von Trapp in ‘The Sound of Music’ Film, Dies at 73 by The Associated Press

Ms. Carr was a big fan of “The Sound of Music” singalongs, calling them “a kind of therapy.”

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:15AM
Friday, September 16, 2016

‘Virginia Woolf’ playwright Edward Albee dies at age 88 by The Associated Press

Three-time Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Edward Albee, who challenged theatrical convention in masterworks such as "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" and "A Delicate Balance," died Friday…

SOURCE: Denver Post at 09:27PM
Wednesday, August 24, 2016

U.S. Women's Gymnastics Team Applauded by Broadway's 'Hamilton' by The Associated Press

The Final Five — Simone Biles, Aly Raisman, Gabby Douglas, Madison Kocian and Laurie Hernandez — saw the production and met the cast on Tuesday night.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:04PM
Wednesday, August 3, 2016

'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' Script Book Sells Over 2 Million Copies in 2 Days by The Associated Press

It is among the fastest-selling works in history and a remarkable number for a script to a play. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:55AM
Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Broadway giant James ‘Jimmy’ Nederlander dies at 94 by The Associated Press

James M. Nederlander, who took over the fledgling Nederlander Organization from his father and built it into one of the largest producers of live entertainment and a dominant national theate…

SOURCE: Denver Post at 02:15AM
Thursday, July 14, 2016

Sylvester Stallone praises 'Rocky' toddler's viral workout by The Associated Press

A video of a toddler mimicking Sylvester Stallone's moves while watching a clip of the training montage in "Rocky II" has earned kudos from the actor himself....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 10:09AM
Thursday, July 7, 2016

Broadway Actor John McMartin Dies at 86 by The Associated Press

McMartin was nominated for five Tonys, including 1966's 'Sweet Charity' to the 2002 revival of Stephen Sondheim's 'Into the Woods.'read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 07:40PM

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