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Broadway fundraiser for Biden to star Sara Bareilles, Josh Groban and Lin-Manuel Miranda
Read full article: Broadway fundraiser for Biden to star Sara Bareilles, Josh Groban and Lin-Manuel MirandaBroadway royalty will be out in force Monday when stars like Sara Bareilles, Cynthia Erivo, Josh Groban, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Ben Platt perform at a fundraiser for President Joe Biden.
'Lovecraft Country' part of virtual festival celebrating TV
Read full article: 'Lovecraft Country' part of virtual festival celebrating TVThis image released by HBO shows Jurnee Smollett, from left, Jonathan Majors and Courtney B. Vance in a scene from "Lovecraft Country." The Queens Gambit, Lovecraft Country and What We Do in the Shadows are among the series featured in a virtual edition of the Paley Centers annual festival. (HBO via AP)LOS ANGELES ā "Lovecraft Country,ā āThe Queenās Gambitā and āWhat We Do in the Shadowsā are among the series featured in a virtual edition of the Paley Centerās annual festival celebrating TV programs and their makers. Sessions with stars and creators of āThe Good Doctorā and āBig Skyā round out the festival lineup. Highlights of PaleyFest events past, including for āThe Golden Girlsā and āThe Big Bang Theory,ā are available on the Paley Centerās YouTube page at youtube.com/user/paleycenter.
New this week: Jingle Ball 2020 & 2 doses of Meryl Streep
Read full article: New this week: Jingle Ball 2020 & 2 doses of Meryl StreepMOVIESā Travel may seem closed off right now but how about a cruise with Meryl Streep, Dianne Wiest and Candice Bergen? ā If one Streep film wasnāt enough for you, sheās again in typically fine form in āThe Prom,ā parodying a diva actor in Ryan Murphyās adaptation of the 2018 Broadway musical. ā AP Film Writer Jake CoyleMUSICā Jon Bon Jovi has already produced an album this year with ā2020ā and the concert film "On a Night Like This ā Bon Jovi 2020." ā AP Entertainment Writer Mark KennedyTELEVISIONā This seasonās winner for lengthy title: āHigh School Musical: The Musical: The Holiday Special,ā debuting Friday on Disney +. ā The CWās āiHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2020,ā a 90-minute special based on the annual concert, will air at 8 p.m. EST Monday, Dec. 14.
'Boys in the Band' movie keeps hurtful language of original
Read full article: 'Boys in the Band' movie keeps hurtful language of originalThis image released by Netflix shows, from left, Jim Parsons, Robin De Jesus, Michael Benjamin Washington and Andrew Rannells in a scene from "The Boys in the Band." Parsons, whose character, Michael uses a fair share of the racial, gay, and anti-Semitic slurs, admits he was uncomfortable. Director Joe Mantello, who also helmed the play, agrees that keeping the offensive language helps understand the story and plight of the characters. As Bernard, the only Black member of the group, actor Michael Benjamin Washington believes the language, though painful, is necessary to be truthful and authentic. The original play was a hit, and two years later became a critically acclaimed film.
New this week: Mariah Carey, Gloria Steinem & 'South Park'
Read full article: New this week: Mariah Carey, Gloria Steinem & 'South Park'Hereās a collection curated by The Associated Pressā entertainment journalists of whatās arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. MOVIESā "The Glorias ": Julie Taymor's film, based on Gloria Steinem's 2015 book āMy Life on the Road,ā is a biopic with verve and flair. Johnson's latest, premiering Friday on Netflix, is a playful eulogy to her father as she slowly loses him to dementia. ā AP Music Editor Mesfin FekaduTELEVISIONā If laughter is good medicine, then itās āSouth Parkā to the rescue. Meanwhile, Randy deals with his alleged role in the viral outbreak that has the town of South Park on defense.
New this week: 'Clemency,' BET Awards, HAIM, 'Doctor Sleep'
Read full article: New this week: 'Clemency,' BET Awards, HAIM, 'Doctor Sleep'(Neon via AP)Heres a collection curated by The Associated Press entertainment journalists of whats arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. Written and directed by Chinonye Chukwu, Clemency was well-reviewed but got unjustly overshadowed by some of the higher profile awards contenders when it was released in December. Doctor Sleep: The Directors Cut: This Danny Torrance-focused sequel to The Shining was a little divisive upon release, which wasnt all that surprising. Film Writer Lindsey BahrMUSICGrey Daze: Fans of the late Grammy-winning screeching rock singer Chester Bennington will get a chance to hear him one more time. HAIM: Its been three years since sister trio HAIM have released a new album.