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New York’s comedy scene got “electrocuted” with star power Friday night when Jerry Seinfeld took the stage at a club, the first night performing venues have been reopened since the pandemic began. Seinfeld performed at Gotham Comedy Club after New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that arts and entertainment locations could reopen at 33% capacity.

The world can rest a little bit easier: Dolly Parton has gotten her second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. The country star and international treasure posted photos of her getting the shot Friday on Twitter. She thanked staff at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center and wrote, “Dolly gets a (second) dose of her own medicine.”

That scream you may have heard are the fans of Simon Basset, the Duke of Hastings. It was announced Friday that actor Regé-Jean Page, who played the extremely appealing Duke, will not be reprising his role for the second season of Netflix’s hit historical drama, “Bridgerton.” The sad news to some came in the form

In an attempt to halt a New York art collective from using their signature “swoosh,” Nike has obtained a temporary restraining order against the makers of “Satan Shoes,” a pair of modified Nikes decorated with symbols of the occult and a drop of human blood. A US District Court in New York granted Nike’s request

After a decade of anticipation among viewers, Mariska Hargitay’s Olivia Benson and Christopher Meloni’s Elliot Stabler reunited Thursday night. No spoilers here, but the “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” former detective partners and beloved platonic pair came together to kick off a spinoff for Meloni titled “Law & Order: Organized Crime.” The three-hour crossover

Even taking acknowledged creative liberties, the true story at the core of “The Serpent” sinks its teeth into you, chronicling a murder spree by a slick con man, and the unlikely diplomat whose determined efforts helped apprehend him. Anchored by Tahar Rahim (“The Mauritanian”), the eight-part series drags in places, but gradually becomes the kind

Two beloved characters were brought back on ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy” from the show’s past on Thursday night. The late doctors Mark Sloan, played by Eric Dane, and Lexie Grey, played by Chyler Leigh, visited Meredith Grey (played by Ellen Pompeo), while she continues her battle with Covid-19. When Meredith tells them she misses them, Lexie

For those on a Mediterranean cruise, it’s one of the most memorable sights: the city of Venice unpeeling beneath the boat, the centuries-old buildings and bell towers dwarfed by the ship, giving onlookers a spectacular bird’s eye view. But for many on the shore, cruise ships in Venice have come to symbolize the excesses of

Mia Farrow is usually very private, but she is speaking out on the deaths of her three late children, Tam, Lark and Thaddeus. In the wake of the debut of HBO’s “Allen v. Farrow,” there has been online discussion about the decision not to address the deaths of three of Farrow’s adopted children in the

The return of “Red Table Talk” got really real. Jada Pinkette Smith, her 20-year-old daughter Willow Smith and Pinkett Smith’s mother, Adrienne Banfield-Norris, a.k.a. “Gammy,” launched a new season of their Facebook Watch series on Wednesday, and wow, did we learn a great deal. Their guests were actress Niecy Nash and her wife, musician Jessica

People clinking wine glasses in bars and restaurants. Fans watching live soccer and boxing matches. As summer approaches, life has almost returned to normal in one tiny territory in southern Europe — and there’s a very good reason why. Almost everyone is vaccinated. Gibraltar, a British Overseas Territory that borders Spain at the point where

Reality TV star Jen Shah of “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” was unable to participate in her own court arraignment on Wednesday due to technical issues caused by more than 250 people calling in to the virtual hearing. Shah and her assistant, Stuart Smith, were arrested and charged on Tuesday in connection with

“Made for Love” is the latest series set about 10 minutes in the future, focusing on the creepy potential of technology as a means of control. With Cristin Milioti at its center, this darkly comic HBO Max series uses that backdrop to offer an intriguing look at an abusive relationship, grounding its sci-fi flourishes in

Amy Winehouse‘s mother is seizing the chance to reclaim her daughter’s story, taking part in a BBC documentary to mark the 10th anniversary of the troubled singer’s death. In a documentary for BBC Two entitled “Amy Winehouse: 10 Years On,” Janis Winehouse will make a rare public appearance to offer her perspective on her daughter’s

It’s been a strange period for aviation and, for many of us, it’s been over a year since we actually saw the inside of an airplane cabin. Offering a hint of what we’ve been missing, and a glimpse of what’s to come, are the winners of the latest Crystal Cabin Awards, which champion the most

On Tuesday, Amanda Kloots marked the one-year anniversary of the day she took her husband, Nick Cordero, to the Cedar Sinai hospital before losing him to Covid-19 in July. “With Covid restrictions in place, we didn’t know which entrance was even open, so I left him on the corner,” she posted in the caption of

A court in Vietnam handed a two-year suspended jail term to a Vietnam Airlines flight attendant on Tuesday after finding him guilty of breaking Covid-19 quarantine rules and spreading the virus to others, police said. Duong Tan Hau, 29, was convicted of “spreading dangerous infectious diseases” at the one-day trial at the People’s Court of

Transgender, gender-nonconforming, nonbinary, crossdressing and androgynous people, and drag queens, inspired and contributed to the fashion industry for years. But they hadn’t been honored for their contributions, Candy magazine creative director and publisher Luis Venegas said. That’s why he launched Candy in 2009 — to focus on what he calls transversal people: those who are

My Bloody Valentine have signed with Domino and the band’s music is now available to stream. The “dreampop” quartet’s most recent album was 2013’s “m b v,” which was a surprise release,. The group’s 1988 album, “Isn’t Anything” and 1991’s “Loveless” have also been made available widely for the first time ever. Domino will also

Pop superstar Britney Spears says she was reduced to tears by a documentary that explored her career and high-profile conservatorship battle with her father. “Framing Britney Spears,” which aired in February, profiled the singer’s traumatic life in the spotlight and delved into the court-sanctioned conservatorship that gives her father, Jamie Spears, power over her finances

How many of us have been sitting at home, seen a dreamy picture of a foreign country, and started planning our life there? That’d be a lot. But how many of us have actually gone ahead, bought a property and planned that future life — without setting foot in the location? Michael Barrett may just

Reality TV star Jen Shah of “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” was arrested and charged in connection with a telemarketing scheme that defrauded hundreds of people, many of whom are over the age of 55, according to a superseding indictment that was unsealed this week. Her assistant Stuart Smith was also arrested and

Westeros could be coming to the West End. A stage show set in the world of “Game of Thrones” is in the works, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Author George R.R. Martin told the publication he is developing a live stage show for Broadway, West End and Australia to hopefully debut in 2023. The publication

Almost 60 years after they rumbled in a pretty awful 1962 movie — featuring guys in monster suits destroying tiny models — “Godzilla vs. Kong” reunite with all the wonders that modern special effects can offer and still don’t much improve the results. After a lengthy buildup, this “thrilla” in the “MonsterVerse” — for anyone

Demi Lovato is not just sharing revelations in her new docuseries, “Demi Lovato: Dancing With the Devil.” In a recent interview with EW, the singer and actress opened up about how ending her engagement to actor Max Ehrich helped her understand she’s “just too queer” for such a commitment to a man at the moment.

Seth Rogen is clarifying a story that he told British GQ about Emma Watson storming off the set of his 2013 film, “This Is the End.” Rogen took to Twitter on Monday night to explain what actually happened. “I want to correct a story that has emerged from a recent interview I gave. It misrepresents

Rachel Bilson had what she thought was a cool throwback photo of her and Rami Malek, but according to her, Malek didn’t think so. It turns out they went to high school together, and according to “The O.C.” star, were good friends. “We were in the same crew. We did ‘The Crucible’ together senior year,”

It looks like NBC is saying — in the nicest possible way — “Thank U, Next” to coach Nick Jonas. Grammy-winning singer Ariana Grande tweeted Tuesday that she will be taking Jonas’s slot as a judge on “The Voice” next season. “Surprise !!! i am beyond thrilled, honored, excited to be joining @kellyclarkson @johnlegend @blakeshelton

Brooke Shields is talking about how badly she broke her leg and how she’s recovering. Shields says she broke her femur while exercising in the gym in January, and then spent weeks in the hospital having multiple surgeries. “I’ve come a long way since this, but the journey is just beginning,” Shields wrote on Instagram,

K-pop stars BTS have spoken out about their own experience with racial discrimination in the wake of rising anti-Asian violence in the US. “We recall moments when we faced discrimination as Asians. We have endured expletives without reason and were mocked for the way we look. We were even asked why Asians spoke in English,”

The world of “Obi-Wan Kenobi” is taking shape. Disney+ on Monday revealed the cast for the upcoming “special event series” that is set 10 years after the events in “Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith.” Joining Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen in the series are Moses Ingram, Joel Edgerton, Bonnie Piesse, Kumail Nanjiani, Indira Varma,

Woody Allen sat down for a rare interview with “CBS Sunday Morning” to discuss an allegation by his daughter Dylan Farrow that he sexually assaulted her when she was 7 years old. The famed director said he believes his now-estranged 35-year-old daughter believes the allegation. “She was a good kid and I believe she thinks

Ben Higgins, who starred on season 20 of “The Bachelor,” is weighing in on the controversy surrounding longtime host Chris Harrison. Higgins told CNN in a recent interview that he’s been friends with Harrison for years and found himself in a tough spot following Harrison’s controversial comments regarding race during an interview on Extra with

Jason Derulo and his girlfriend, model Jena Frumes, are expecting their first child. The “Ridin’ Solo” singer revealed he is set to become a dad, sharing a sentimental video on Instagram of the couple walking on a beach in the Bahamas. In the clip, the 31-year-old musician caresses and kisses Frumes’ burgeoning bump. It ends

Lady Gaga’s boyfriend went big for her 35th birthday on Sunday. The singer and actress shared a photo of her embracing a huge floral arrangement over the weekend on her verified Instagram account. “When your bf sends you all the flowers in Rome for your birthday,” the caption read. “I love you honey. I can’t

Rapper and singer Lil Nas X launched a controversial pair of “Satan Shoes” featuring a bronze pentagram, an inverted cross and a drop of real human blood — and they sold out almost immediately. The black and red sneakers, part of a collaboration between Lil Nas X and New York-based art collective MSCHF, were made

Hilary Duff has welcomed her third child, a girl named Mae James Bair. The former Disney Channel star shared a photo of her newborn daughter on Instagram, where she wrote, “we LOVE you beauty 3-24-21.” Since then, Duff has showed off pictures of her new baby on Instagram Stories, nicknaming her mae-mae. Duff announced her

“Tina” is that rare documentary that leaves you craving an encore, as if two hours weren’t quite enough to do Tina Turner’s life and career justice. Weaving in a new interview with the 81-year-old icon, the footage then and now underlines the impression of Turner as a force of nature, rocking and rolling with and

New Year’s Eve 1979. Marianna Pennucci clinked glasses with the man sitting across from her. Together they toasted the new decade, which suddenly seemed golden with possibility. Marianna, a 32-year-old New York-based admin assistant, was vacationing aboard the Cunard Countess cruise ship. She’d boarded the gleaming vessel with a friend, excited to meander around the

Before the 1950s and the invention of a creature called the teenager, being a kid could be a drag. Rules were strict, dress codes severe, parents loving but still bound to the convention that children should be seen and not heard. That began to change when Benjamin Spock’s book “Baby and Child Care” came along.

Bindi Irwin is a mom. The “Crikey! It’s the Irwins” star and her husband, Chandler Powell, announced the arrival of their first child together, daughter Grace Warrior Irwin Powell, on Instagram. Irwin posted: “March 25, 2021. Celebrating the two loves of my life. Happy first wedding anniversary to my sweetheart husband and day of birth

Reese Witherspoon celebrated a decade of wedded bliss with her husband, Jim Toth, in a heartfelt post on Instagram this week. “Celebrating 10 years of marriage to my sweet hubby,” the Oscar-winning actress wrote beneath a throwback photo from the duo’s 2011 wedding. “What a special day with all of our dear friends. Looking back,

“The Talk” and Sharon Osbourne have parted ways, CBS announced Friday. The news comes two weeks after controversy over an on-air confrontation between Osbourne and one of her co-hosts, as well as allegations that she had made racist and homophobic remarks about her colleagues in the past. “The events of the March 10 broadcast were

We are now getting some insight into what led up to the Kimye split. Thursday night’s episode of “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” featured Kim Kardashian West dealing with some incendiary tweets her husband Kanye West wrote regarding her and her family. Those tweets were later deleted. Her family expressed concern, including “momanger” Kris Jenner.

Yes, Chrissy Teigen has left Twitter, but it’s not for the reason many believe. The model/author/entrepreneur is now a former Twitter power user. On Thursday she went to her verified Instagram account to explain why. “I want to say that this is absolutely NOT twitter’s fault – I believe they do all they can to

Jessica Walter, an award-winning actress beloved for her role in the television series “Arrested Development,” died Wednesday in her sleep at her home in New York City, her daughter confirmed in a statement to CNN. She was 80. “It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of my beloved mom Jessica,” her

When most of us need to sound smart about wine, we simply tilt the glass a little, take a big sniff, and mumble something about dark fruits. But a group of French wine connoisseurs have detected a sprinkle of stardust at their latest tasting, after becoming the first people in the world to sample and

A painting of Paris by Vincent van Gogh, barely seen by the public after being stashed in a French family’s private collection for more than a century, sold at auction Thursday for over 16 million euros ($19.1 million). “Street scene in Montmartre” was painted in the spring of 1887, three years before the Dutch master

A painting of Paris by Vincent van Gogh, which has almost never been seen by the public after being stashed within a French family’s private collection for more than a century, has sold for 16,251,000 euros ($19.1 million) after fees. “Street scene in Montmartre” was painted in the spring of 1887, three years before the

Stripping off a few layers when things heat up can often be the most natural thing in the world. Few of us, however, would attempt it in front of a crowd of hundreds while stood in front of a volcano spewing lava. But adventure tour guide Sveinn Snorri Sighvatsson has gone viral for doing just

It all went away last spring — the ballet, the philharmonic, standup comedy, concerts, our beloved Broadway. But thanks to the the Covid-19 vaccine rollout and warmer weather on the horizon, New Yorkers will be treated to the art they love in 2021. In fact, we will be immersed in it. Violin popups in the

Former late night talk show host Jay Leno has apologized for making jokes about Asians, according to an Asian American advocacy group. Media Action Network for Asian Americans has mounted a yearslong campaign regarding the former “Tonight Show” host’s history of racist remarks, according to a press release it shared Thursday with CNN. The apology

The Producers Guild of America announced their winners in a virtual ceremony on Wednesday. The awards could be an indicator of who will take home an Academy Award next month. “Nomadlad,” directed by Chloe Zhao, and an Oscar frontrunner, took the top honor of Outstanding Theatrical Motion Picture. Netflix’s “The Crown” won the top television

Chrissy Teigen has deleted her Twitter account, saying that the social media platform has started to serve her “negatively.” The model and TV personality, who had more than 13.7 million followers, announced that she would be leaving the site in a series of tweets on Wednesday. “Hey. For over 10 years, you guys have been

Tourists sprawled over sidewalks, garbage piled up in the streets, and thousands-strong lines to enter museums. Overtourism feels a long time ago now, but the after effects are still being felt in Italian cities, where locals have been squeezed out by Airbnbs, businesses have been drowned out by souvenir shops, and whole economies have been

Britney Spears’ attorney is requesting the judge overseeing her court ordered conservatorship, remove her father, Jamie Spears, as the conservator of her person, and permanently replace him with Jodi Montgomery. The request came in the form of a petition Samuel D. Ingham III filed in Los Angeles Superior Court Tuesday evening. Jamie Spears has been

While Kelly Ripa celebrated National Puppy Day at home, the internet missed her being at work. On Tuesday, Ripa posted a video of her pups at home on her Instagram stories. Meanwhile, entertainment reporter Maria Menounos filled in for her on “LIVE with Kelly and Ryan.” The internet of course wondered why, as if Ripa

Amazon already has a searing satire about out-of-control superheroes, “The Boys,” which has quickly become its signature series. “Invincible,” an animated show with basically the same broad outline, thus feels a tad redundant, though the opening episodes, produced very much for adults, yield some of the same visceral thrills. The series comes from “The Walking

The cast of “Glee” will reunite in honor of LGBTQ+ teens at the upcoming 32nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards. Demi Lovato will introduce them, GLAAD announced in a statement. Cast members Jacob Artist, Chris Colfer, Darren Criss, Vanessa Lengies, Jane Lynch, Kevin McHale, Heather Morris, Matthew Morrison, Alex Newell, Amber Riley, Harry Shum Jr., Becca

After heavy rains battered northern Australia for almost a week, stunning footage has emerged of waterfalls at Uluru, the sacred sandstone monolith in the desert plains of the Northern Territory’s “Red Centre.” Videos and photos show gallons of water cascading from the bright red rock, as rain totaling up to five times the March monthly

Tourists sprawled over sidewalks, garbage piled up in the streets, and thousands-strong lines to enter museums. Overtourism feels a long time ago now, but the after effects are still being felt in Italian cities, where locals have been squeezed out by Airbnbs, businesses have been drowned out by souvenir shops, and whole economies have been

Bethenny Frankel is engaged. “The Real Housewives of New York” star is set to wed Paul Bernon, an entrepreneur based in New York, according to People magazine. The couple has been on and off since 2018. She previously spoke about her relationship with the magazine in 2019 saying, “Things are wonderful … He’s a good

Jessica Simpson has a new paperback edition of her bestselling memoir “Open Book,” and she includes personal journal entries. Simpson includes a handwritten “divorce journal” about her separation from her former husband Nick Lachey, saying she was “afraid to be alone.” Simpson and Lachey split in 2005 after seven years together. “I didn’t want to

Guatemalan authorities have closed Guatemala’s international airport as volcanic ash blanketed planes and runways on Tuesday. Guatemala City’s La Aurora International Airport was temporarily closed after unfavorable wind conditions carried ash from the nearby and active Pacaya volcano its way, according to Guatemala’s Civil Aviation Authority. The Civil Aviation Authority announced the closure on Twitter,

A British TV anchor has opened up about her husband’s harrowing, year-long ordeal with Covid-19, which has left him hospitalized since last March. Kate Garraway, a host on ITV’s national breakfast show “Good Morning Britain,” said she “fears the reality” of giving up her job to care full-time for her husband, Derek Draper. The 53-year-old

George Segal, the prolific actor with a career that spanned more than six decades, has died at age 87, his wife said Tuesday. “The family is devastated to announce that this morning George Segal passed away due to complications from bypass surgery,” Sonia Segal said in a statement provided by Sony Television. Segal was a

It was one of the videos that went viral during 2020’s first lockdown, cheering everyone up as they sat at home: a dolphin swimming close to the surface in what purported to be a Venetian canal. It was fake of course — it turned out to have been shot near the port in Cagliari, on

This week’s “American Idol” episode was showstopping, but not because of the performances. Contestants Ronda Felton and Funke Lagoke took to the stage to perform a duet of “Tell Him,” originally recorded by Barbra Streisand. While judge Lionel Richie was giving his feedback to the contestants, Lagoke fainted, hitting her face on the stage. The

Kylie Jenner has spoken out publicly following criticism of her support for a GoFundMe effort for a makeup artist. Jenner recently shared an Instagram story seeking prayers for makeup artist Samuel Rauda and directing her 222 million followers to a GoFundMe started to help pay his medical bills. According to the GoFundMe, Rauda was in

The combined effects of alcohol, cocaine and the powerful opioid fentanyl caused the death of singer Bobby Brown’s son, according to an autopsy report. Bobby Brown Jr. was found dead in his Los Angeles home in November. He was 28. The Los Angeles County coroner’s report obtained by CNN noted a “history of alcohol and