A contractor has been appointed to finish restoration work on Royton’s historic Town Hall following frustration that the project had ‘stalled’.
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Something Rotten!, the hit 2015 Broadway comedy set during the time of Shakespeare, includes an early scene in which a rival of the Bard is encouraged to add tunes to his plays and invent something called “the musical.” The rival playwright quickly dismisses the idea before enthusiastically breaking into song.
In a new trailer for Hulu’s Mel Brooks comedy History of The World Part II, Shakespeare is seen leading what appears to be a writers room when one of the scribes suggests adding music to his plays. Shakespeare dismisses the idea before enthusiastically breaking into song.
Something Rotten! book writer John O’Farrell took note of the similarities in a series of tweets this morning, saying the Brooks’ project “hath ripped us off.”
O’Farrell, who also wrote the book for the Mrs. Doubtfire musical, tweets:
Forsooth, Mel Brooks’ new film hath ripped us off Something Rotten!I know writers can land on the same idea but our musical ran on Broadway for 2 years then toured for 2 more, there’s no way that everyone connected with his film was unaware of it….
Our premise was ‘What if they came up with the idea of the musical in Shakespeare’s London?’ And here is the extract from Mel Brooks’ new movie. (Ironically, or show was all about writers pinching each others’ ideas!)
In the past I’ve had ideas I later realised I’d seen somewhere else: then you just have to come up with something new. Mel Brooks has given me so much pleasure down the years, I’d be sad if he was now so all-powerful that no one could say to him ‘Mel, they already did that!’
The plots seem to diverge after the breaking-into-song moments, with the Something Rotten! character, named Nick Bottom and played on Broadway by Brian D’Arcy James, embracing the idea
A contractor has been appointed to finish restoration work on Royton’s historic Town Hall following frustration that the project had ‘stalled’.
Scheana Shay is not here for the war brewing between her and co-star Katie Maloney.«It's hard to watch back and see the interview bites, and see what people say about you,» Scheana confesses to ET, sitting down alongside season 10 co-star Kristina Kelly at the Give Them Lala and Friends pop-up shopping experience at Shopify LA, which also featured Scheana and Kristina's brands, Viva Verano and Heartspring.«Anyone who says that karma's gonna come and I'll watch your world burn and smile? I'm sorry, that's an evil thing to say,» she continues, referencing a remark Katie made to Lala Kent about Scheana, after Scheana suggested Katie's ex-husband, Tom Schwartz, pursue something romantic with Raquel Leviss. «That's just so vile and so hurtful,» Scheana says, tears filling her eyes. «As someone who suffers from OCD and fears that every day, it was just… it was really hard to watch back, so I just I know it's gonna get worse. But anyone wishing bad upon, like, my happiness and this family that I've waited my whole life for is just really upsetting.» Katie and Scheana fell out last summer while filming the new season of , with new layers of the drama between them spilling out on social media as the episodes air.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla will be crowned on May 6 coronation.
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Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger are known for keeping their personal private. The celebrity couple prefer to stay away from the spotlight, and they are rarely seen at Hollywood premieres, however the pair decided to make their first red carpet appearance together after almost four years.With the 43-year-old actor preparing for the release of the new Super Mario movie, his wife decided to show her support, joining him at the opening of the Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood on Wednesday night in Los Angeles.The pair looked casual as they posed for the cameras.
Chris Pratt and his wife Katherine Schwarzenegger just made their first red carpet appearance together in years!
Chris Pratt and his wife, Katherine Schwarzenegger, were all smiles as they stepped out for the opening of the new, interactive Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood. The 43-year-old actor and the 33-year-old author beamed while posing on the red carpet at the famed theme park in Universal City, California, on Wednesday. The "Avengers" star, whose casting as Mario in the upcoming animated film, "The Super Mario Bros. Movie," was met with some controversy, appeared unfazed as he flashed a peace sign.
“Soon, we’re going to add another Super Nintendo World to Universal Orlando Resort,” announced Universal Parks & Resorts Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mark Woodbury on Wednesday night at the grand opening event for the same-named attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood. He then admitted that the news may have been “the worst-kept secret in history.” You can watch the moment below.
Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger made a rare appearance at Universal Studios' Super Nintendo World Celebration on Wednesday, their first red carpet together since 2019. Pratt and Schwarzenegger were all smiles as they arrived at the event commemorating the grand opening of Universal's newest attraction.Chris Pratt MARIOOOOO arrives at Super Nintendo World opening ceremony! #[email protected]/pUv5GE1cmcPratt stars as Mario in the upcoming The couple held hands for photos and Pratt flashed a peace sign at the cameras before heading into the event. Their last red carpet was also in Los Angeles, celebrating the premiere in April 2019. Though the couple stays off red carpets, they're not shy about their love for one another.
Kind-hearted staff at a Perth pub are welcoming in people struggling to keep warm.
The U.S. Senate confirmed on Tuesday the nomination of Judge Gina Méndez Miró to the federal court of the District of Puerto Rico, making her the first LGBTQ person to serve in the position on the island.
There wasn’t a dry eye in the house when “The Masked Singer” unveiled one of the two costumed vocalists departing at the start of season nine.
The Masked Singer is back for season nine!
The German-based distribution and production company Port au Prince Film And Kultur Produktion has hired Roshanak “Rosh” Khodabakhsh as a producer and executive board member.
16-time Grammy winning songwriter and producer David Foster has been working on a Betty Boop musical for over a decade and the show finally has a world premiere date!
It pays to be famous. Forbes has just dropped their list of the top 10 highest-paid entertainers in the world in 2022.Music icon Taylor Swift is the only woman on the list and she joins fellow musicians Bad Bunny, Sting, The Rolling Stones and Genesis.The group of high-earners also includes a number of filmmakers and TV creators, like the dynamic duos behind “The Simpsons” and “South Park.”The top earners in 2022 collected about $1.35 billion — just half as much as last year’s list which boasted entertainers such as Kanye “Ye” West, Jay-Z, and Bruce Springsteen.
WHO have rounded up our festival and event guide, to ensure you won't miss out on celebrating our LGBTQIA+ community.Sydney World Pride 2023 will run from Saturday, Feb 18, to Sunday, Mar 5.Watch Below: Dua Lipa performs at 2020 Mardi Gras in Sydney to crowd of fans Sunday, February 19Kick-off Sydney WorldPride in true Mardi Gras style – Fair Day! There is something for everyone at Fair Day, which is one of the community’s most-loved events bringing over 200 retail, information and food stalls, sample giveaways and family-friendly picnic areas. Learn More.Friday, February 24Casey Donovan and Courtney Act are set to host the official opening concert of WorldPride 2023 live from the Domain, which will feature acts such as Kylie Minogue, Charli XCX, and Jessica Mauboy.Buy Tickets Here.Saturday, February 25Sydney's world-renowned Parade returns to Oxford Street in celebration of Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras’ 45th anniversary. As the biggest event of the Sydney WorldPride festival, all eyes will be on our 12,500 marchers as 200+ floats adorn Oxford Street for the first time since 2020.Learn More. Wednesday, February 22Experience breathtaking art and performances from a myriad of LGBTQIA+ artists who will take centre stage in the Art Gallery’s shiny new building.
Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt and Chris Pratt may have met over their shared faith, but it wasn’t how people might be picturing. Schwarzenegger Pratt appeared on "The Drew Barrymore Show" on Friday, where the author and mom of two gave some insight into their courtship. "We met each other at church.