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“Hamilton,” “Wicked” and “The Lion King” set Broadway return date

“Hamilton,” “Wicked” and “The Lion King” will be the first three shows to reopen when Broadway comes back full force on September 14. The shows made the announcement Tuesday on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” just one week after New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said Broadway shows could reopen at full …

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Watch Simone Biles master the art of axe throwing, perfectly hitting the bullseye

Simone Biles is once again proving there’s no sport she can’t master. The Olympic gymnast showed off her expert axe throwing skills this week, perfectly hitting a bullseye.  Biles, who is the most decorated gymnast in history with a total of 30 Olympic and world championship medals, tweeted out a …

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BAFTA Awards slammed for lack of diversity in nominations

The chair of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, also known as BAFTA, is furious over the lack of diversity in this year’s nominations. The nominees for the United Kingdom’s prestigious film awards were announced Tuesday and all of the actors nominated are white. Marc Samuelson, chair of …

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg MTV award: “Notorious RBG” takes home MTV Movie & TV Award for “best real

Ruth Bader Ginsburg has become a pop culture icon know affectionately as “Notorious RBG.” The life and times of the Supreme Court Justice were chronicled in the documentary “RBG,” which has earned Ginsburg even more recognition: She just took home an MTV Movie & TV Award for being a “real-life …

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“Fiddler on the Roof” in Yiddish brings new life to a classic Broadway show

More than half a century after “Fiddler on the Roof” premiered on Broadway, the musical is finding new life in an old language. The well-known story, mesmerizing bottle dancing and iconic songs (“Sunrise, Sunset,” “Matchmaker,” “If I Were a Rich Man”) are still the same, but for the first time …

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Trevor Noah, “Daily Show” host, silenced by voice issue

Fans of “The Daily Show” got to see Trevor Noah host Tuesday night’s Comedy Central broadcast. But they didn’t get to hear him. The reason: Noah has lost his voice and is under doctor’s orders not to utter a word. The show began as usual, with the theme song playing …

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Cardi B hands out free winter coats in New York City

NEW YORK –– Hundreds of people lined up in New York City as rapper Cardi B handed out free winter coats. The Bronx-born rapper met with residents and fans on Thursday evening at the Marlboro Houses in Brooklyn during brisk fall weather. The 26-year-old also was given balloons and a …

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Ruby Rose named most “dangerous” celebrity on the internet

NEW YORK — Ruby Rose has played some dangerous characters, like an inmate in “Orange Is the New Black” and a scientist battling a prehistoric shark in “The Meg.” But the actress herself is now officially dangerous. Cybersecurity firm McAfee on Tuesday crowned Rose the most dangerous celebrity on the …

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At milestone Billy Joel concert, Bruce Springsteen surprises audience

NEW YORK — Bruce Springsteen propped himself on top of Billy Joel’s piano to sing a duet with The Piano Man, who was celebrating his 100th concert at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night. Joel told the energetic crowd he had a guest coming onstage who has won a Grammy, …

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Nickelodeon ends relationship with longtime producer Dan Schneider

NEW YORK — Nickelodeon is ending its relationship with longtime producer Dan Schneider, who has been with the network since 1993. The power player is one of the most prolific creators of children’s television, and masterminded some of Nickelodeon’s top shows, including “Henry Danger” and “iCarly.” Schneider has worked with …

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