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Thursday night’s audience at Broadway’s Here Lies Love got a surprise bonus performance when DJ Fatboy Slim, who co-wrote the musical with David Byrne, took to the stage and spun a one-night-only set following the show.

Crewmembers on the Food Network’s Worst Cooks in America have gone on strike, seeking a union contract and representation by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees. The cooking competition show, which stars Anne Burrell and Jeff Mauro, debuted in 2010 and is in its 26th cycle.

EXCLUSIVE: Julie St. Aubin, who was one of the execs responsible for Max’s Selena + Chef, is moving to the Food Network.

Just for Variety” podcast, Adam Brody revealed to host Marc Malkin “there have been many” roles he didn’t land that he really wanted.“The O.C.” star went through a list of his less successful auditions, from Justin Bartha’s role in Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck‘s “Gigli” to a younger version of Lloyd Christmas (Jim Carrey) in the 2003 “Dumb and Dumber” prequel.However, the recent role he was most torn up about was the role of Peter Quill/Star-Lord in “Guardians of the Galaxy.” Chris Pratt ultimately got the part of the earthly leader in charge of a dangerous group of misfits attempting to save the universe in the 2014 Marvel movie directed by James Gunn. Pratt portrayed the character for two sequels and a holiday special.“I wanted that one,” Brody said, admitting that he agrees that Pratt was a “better” fit for the space adventurer.He added, “But tonally, I really dug it.”Brody and Pratt were brief co-stars on “The O.C.” when the latter played the activist Ché Cook, aka Winchester Cook, in the teen drama’s fourth season.According to the Hollywood Reporter, over 200 actors auditioned for the part, including Brody’s “Shazam!” co-star Zachary Levi and “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” star Glenn Howerton, who was ultimately Gunn’s second choice.

Jeremy Renner stepped out — without a little extra support.

Jeremy Renner stepped out — without a little extra support. On Saturday, the star attended Kate Beckinsale's 50th birthday party. Missing was Renner's cane, which he has been spotted using for support since making his return to the public eye after a snowplow accident that almost took his life.In pics, the 52-year-old star is seen walking into Beckinsale's birthday party full of smiles with his friend, Casey Affleck.

A Scots dad digging a swimming pool in his back garden for his kids ­discovered the bones of a 10ft-long dolphin thought to date back up to 8000 years.

Shattering The System investigates a variety of crimes and the systems and structures that make them possible. Hosted by pioneering audio journalist Sonari Glinton, the series looks into the true crimes of our day to tell the stories and dig into the issues that affect us all.

A 22-year-old man from Illinois has been accused of torturing and killing several kittens – and warning, Perezcious readers, the details in this case are sickening. According to CWB Chicago, Thom

NFL star Marcus Mariota married his college sweetheart, Kiyomi Cook, in July 2021.

EXCLUSIVE: MGM Alternative is undergoing some leadership changes.

Jeffrey Carlson, the soap star known for his groundbreaking part in All My Children, has passed away.

The former frontman of the Beautiful South has put money behind the bar in five Glasgow pubs so revellers can have a drink on him, prior to his appearance at TRNSMT on Friday.

There’s no cure for Kaley Cuoco’s latest obsession.

Nicki Minaj is extending financial support to a 14-year-old boy who protected his mother in a tragic incident.

Coronation Street star Samia Longchambon has shared why she took some time away from the cobbles to challenge herself in a new show. The actress, who plays Maria Windass in the ITV soap, revealed back in April that she is one of the celebrities taking part in the next series of Cooking With The Stars.

PC Music label has announced that it is to stop releasing new music after 2023.The label was founded by A.G. Cook in 2013 and has announced upon its 10th anniversary that it will cease working on new projects.In a statement, Cook wrote: “After a decade of activity, 2023 will be PC Music’s final year of new releases.“Following that, the label will be dedicated to archival projects and special reissues.

Zoe Ball and Fatboy Slim's daughter, Nelly, may give her famous father's Glastonbury performance a miss this weekend, according to the couple who reunited on Ball's BBC Radio 2 breakfast show. The renowned British DJ, whose real name is Norman Cook, is scheduled to take the Park Stage at 11 pm on Saturday.

Norman Cook jokingly blasted his ex-wife Zoe Ball during an interview on Radio 2 after she 'forgot' their marriage.

Zoe Ball told former husband Fatboy Slim she ‘tried to block him from her memory’ as she interviewed him on her radio show. The 52 year old host made the joke as she chatted to her DJ ex - real name Norman Cook - on her BBC Radio 2 breakfast show about all things Glastonbury on Friday morning. Zoe and Norman were married in 1999 and had two children together - Woody, 22, and 13 year old Nelly - but divorced in 2016, saying they had come to ‘the end of their rainbow’ after ‘many exciting adventures together’.

Kaley Cuoco's ex-husband, Karl Cook, is tying the knot again.The 32-year-old professional equestrian and billionaire heir announced his engagement to mental health advocate and entrepreneur Mackenzie Drazan on Monday, sharing a loved-up selfie on Instagram. «No jokes or witty comments just deep happiness and love,» he captioned the shot, showing off Drazan's new ring as she rests her head on his shoulder. «I love you so much @mackenziedrazan. I am so sorry you have chosen to spend a lot more time with me.» A post shared by Karl Cook (@mrtankcook)The engagement comes one year after Cook's divorce from the  alum was finalized. In September 2021, Cuoco and Cook announced their split after three years of marriage in a joint statement to ET.«Despite a deep love and respect for one another, we have realized that our current paths have taken us in opposite directions,» the two said at the time.

Your Fat Friend has received a very friendly reception at Sheffield DocFest. The documentary directed by Jeanie Finlay was announced today as the winner of the Audience Award at the prestigious festival in the North of England.

Brent Lang Executive Editor Josh Duhamel will join the ensemble of the survival thriller “Not Without Hope,” an adaptation of Nick Schuyler and Jere Longman’s best-selling book that will be written and directed by Joe Carnahan. Also joining the cast are JoBeth Williams, Quentin Plair, Terrence Terrell and Marshall Cook.  As previously announced, Zachary Levi (“Shazam!”) is starring in the film, which tells the real-life story of a tragic 2009 boating accident involving Schuyler, his friends Will Bleakley (Cook) and NFL players  Marquis Cooper (Plair) and Corey Smith (Terrell). Levi will play Schuyler. The search-and rescue-operation captivated national attention. Duhamel will portray U.S. Coast Guard Captain Timothy Close, who oversaw a crew that cut through the ocean to try to find the friends who went missing. Carnahan has some experience orchestrating survival tales, having previously directed “The Grey,” which found Liam Neeson battling very hungry wolves after a plane crash stranded his character in a snowy mountain range. This time the foes are a raging sea, dehydration, severe hypothermia and various marine predators. At one point, “Not Without Hope” was slated to be made as a film starring Miles Teller, but production delays due to COVID scrambled those plans.

Jack Lee, part of the influential Los Angeles band The Nerves in the 1970s and later a hit songwriter, died May 26 in Santa Monica, Calif. at age 71. He died after a long battle with colon cancer.

Jeremy Renner's feeling the love and support amid his recovery. On Wednesday, the star and star Rachael Leigh Cook were spotted hanging out in Studio City, California.An eyewitness tells ET, Renner looked happy while having the literal support of his longtime friend, who held his hand as they crossed the street. Renner, 52, also relied on his cane for support.

Rita Ora's new album reflects how much she has "grown up" over the "past few years". The 32-year-old pop star - who is married to filmmaker Taika Waititi - has revealed that writing her new LP 'You and I' from her diary entries made her realise just how much has changed in her life. Rita is quoted by The Sun newspaper's Bizarre column as saying: “Over the past few years, I’ve just grown up.

They just knew! Kaley Cuoco could sense sparks flying with boyfriend Tom Pelphrey from the first day they met — and was already thinking about their future.

EXCLUSIVE: Actor Freddie Prinze Jr. has signed with A3 Artists Agency for representation.

Emily Longeretta Despite the ups and downs of the industry and the ever-changing landscape, new reality series and more unscripted content than ever has continued to grow into must-watch television. With more competition than ever, Variety homes in on the biggest titans on reality TV.

Charna Flam London’s West End smash hit “Death Drop” is headed across the pond. The killer comedy drag show, starring some of the most famous drag queens, is coming to New York this summer. “Death Drop,” is set to begin its off-broadway previews on June 30, followed by opening night on July 13 at New World Stages. The show stars “RuPaul’s Drag Race’s” Jujubee as Summer Raines, Willam as Shazza and Shuga Cain as Lady Rosebud von Fistenberg. Joining the “Drag Race” alum include Peachez Iman Cummings (“Worst Cooks in America”) as Morgan Pierce, Wang Newton (“Sacred Wounds”) as Phil Maker and the “Death Drop” writer Holly Stars as the Bottomly Sisters. Kiki Ball-Change will serve as an understudy. Additional casting will be announced soon.