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At Long Last, 'Smash' to Broadway
"Smash" is setting its sights on Broadway with an award-winning creative team, it was announced today by Robert Greenblatt, Neil Meron, and Steven Spielberg who will serve as lead producers.
Murdaugh Trial Gives Unsolved Death Investigation a Boost
A mother whose son was found dead in the middle of a South Carolina road eight years ago is opening a private investigation into his death after raising almost $90,000 amid the publicity surrounding the murder trial of Alex Murdaugh.
Texas University Students Protest Drag Show's Cancellation
Protests continued Wednesday at a university in the Texas Panhandle after the school's president said a planned campus drag show wouldn't be allowed and expressed the view that such events "discriminate against womanhood."
North Dakota House Passes School Gender Pronoun Prohibition
Public schools and state agencies in North Dakota would be prohibited from referring to students and employees by any pronouns that don't reflect the sex assigned to them at birth, under a bill approved by the legislature.
Library Association Reports Record Book Ban Attempts in 2022
Attempted book bans and restrictions at school and public libraries continue to surge, setting a record in 2022, according to a new report from the American Library Association being released Thursday.
Uganda LGBTQ+ Leader Says Gay Bill Threatens Homelessness
A prominent leader of Uganda's LGBTQ community said Thursday he was worried about becoming "homeless," describing anguished calls by others like him who are concerned for their safety after the passing of a harsh new anti-gay bill.
Dolly Parton Musical 'Here You Come Again' Coming to Goodspeed Musicals Season
Are you ready for a very Dolly musical? As reported by Playbill, the Dolly Parton musical "Here You Come Again" is coming back to the stage as part of the Goodspeed Musicals season
Rapper Blueface Showered with D*ck Pics After 'Bisexual Hands' Comment
Rapper Blueface is setting the record straight and pleading with certain fans to stop sending him d*ck pics after misinterpreting some of his recent comments.
Review: Busy 'Wild Goose Dreams' Never Connects
There's a lot going on in "Wild Goose Dreams," Hansol Jung's play having its Boston premiere at the SpeakEasy Stage Company through April 8. Too much.
Five Question with Ryan McKinny — Boston Lyric Opera's Seductive Bluebeard
Called by Opera News as "one of the finest singers of his generation," bass-baritone Ryan McKinny takes on one of the medium's most notorious villains — Bluebeard in Bela Bartok's "Bluebeard Castle" at Boston Lyric Opera.
News
DeSantis to Expand 'Don't Say Gay' Law to High Schools
The administration of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is moving to forbid classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades, expanding the controversial law critics call "Don't Say Gay."
Entertainment
Stylist Law Roach Working on his Health Post-Retirement
Celebrity stylist Law Roach, who helped reinvent Zendaya and turned Celine Dion into a fashion icon, shocked the industry last week when he announced his retirement from dressing the rich and famous.
Business
Supreme Court Chews on Jack Daniel's Dog Toy Dispute
The Supreme Court is hearing a spirited dispute Wednesday between whiskey maker Jack Daniel's and the manufacturer of a squeaking dog toy that parodies the liquor's bottle and label.
Technology
Holocaust Survivor Shares on TikTok to Educate Young People
Holocaust survivor Tova Friedman is a TikTok star at age 85, thanks to her 17-year-old grandson.
Finance
Lindsay Lohan, Other Celebs Settle with SEC over Crypto Case
Actress Lindsay Lohan and other celebrities agreed to pay tens of thousands of dollars to settle claims they promoted crypto investments to social media followers without disclosing they were being paid.
Cars
Cruise Wants to Test Self-driving Cars All over California
General Motors' Cruise autonomous vehicle unit on Monday asked California for permission to test the cars across the entire state.
Style
Stylist Law Roach Working on his Health Post-retirement
Celebrity stylist Law Roach, who helped reinvent Zendaya and turned Celine Dion into a fashion icon, shocked the industry last week when he announced his retirement from dressing the rich and famous.
Health/Fitness
Georgia Senators Send Gender Care Restrictions to Governor
A bill banning most gender-affirming surgeries and hormone replacement therapies in Georgia for transgender people under 18 is headed to Gov. Brian Kemp's desk after senators gave it final passage on Tuesday.
Travel
Spring Travel: Riviera Maya's Best Pools are in Playa del Carmen
Looking for a warm weather, Spring getaway? An easy reach from the Eastern seaboard, Mexico's Riviera Maya is an ideal getaway for a week in paradise, or even a long weekend escape.
Nightlife
Tinder Shows Love for Non-Monogamous People
The dating app announced this week that users can now add new relationship types and pronouns to their profiles.