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Lexi Carson The music and lyrics in Broadway’s “Water for Elephants” are expansive and a rich tapestry of American music ranging from folk, to swing, jazz and bluegrass. PigPen, a collective of seven musicians (Alex Falberg, Arya Shahi, Ben Ferguson, Curtis Gillen, Daniel Weschler, Matt Nuernberger and Ryan Melia) is also a theater company, and that uniqueness made them the perfect fit to bring the show’s music to life. The transition to bring the story to a stage first started in 2014 when PigPen Theatre Co., did a workshop with Rick Elice, “Water for Elephants” scriptwriter, for a different show.

Anne Heche‘s estate is allegedly unable to pay more than $6 million in claims filed against the late actress after her fatal car accident in 2022.

can do or wear that will stop people from talking about her boobs, but she can at least have a little fun with some of the chest-obsessed folks in her mentions. In her April 22 photo dump , the included a few pics of herself wearing a sweatshirt reading, “Sorry for Having Great Tits.” Since it’s obviously such an issue for people.Sweeney’s Instagram post, captioned, “good times and tan lines,” also includes a photo of herself in a bikini, which got attention because boobs.It’s hard to say if Sweeney’s message was directed at any one person in particular, because her hotness seems to bother a lot of people, for reasons unknown. Before that conservatives were declaring that Sweeney’s chest had effectively “killed wokeness,” .

An NHS worker has told of her terror after she was attacked by 'out of control' yobs on her bus journey home.

Well, this is awkward…

Kevin Hart FINALLY grew out of his ugly homophobia? Damn, only took a few decades and losing out on his dream job…

Morgan Wallen is speaking out for the first time after he was arrested in Nashville almost two weeks ago.

What started out as an AITA post instead became an OSAIGCO — Oh S**t Am I Getting Cheated On??

Well, that was a twist — and one a lot of Swifties weren’t ready for!

Looks like Sydney Sweeney might have an apology coming… when the coast is clear anyway!

Meghan Markle just soft-launched her first American Riviera Orchard product — only for it to totally help out a competitor!

What is it about Sydney Sweeney that’s making people lose their minds?!

The family of Riley Strain desperately wants answers about what happened to him — especially now that a witness has retracted their statement!

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Los Lobos, the iconic East Los Angeles band that elevated that helped bring Chicano music to the masses over the last 50 years, is the subject of the feature-length documentary with the working title “Los Lobos Native Sons,” currently in production and slated for a 2024 release. The film features testimonials from George Lopez, Linda Ronstadt, Tom Waits, Dolores Huerta, Bonnie Raitt, Flaco Jimenez, Cheech Marin, a trailer below.

Kristin Cavallari just got absolutely blasted for her controversial hot take on… sunscreen?! Wait, really??

Olivia Culpo is getting candid about what cosmetic procedures she’s had done — and which she hasn’t.

, is looking on the bright side after . The septuagenarian couple decided to split just months after walking down the aisle, having never agreed on a place to live and, seemingly, not living together as a result. Still, Nist has no regrets.“To everyone who has expressed love, support and kindness to me I thank you from the bottom of my heart….For everyone else who is confused and angry and who does not understand, please try to find it in your heart to understand and to try a little kindness,” Nist wrote on Instagram on Monday, April 15.

Neil Young has revealed that he has uncovered the “lost verses” from the 1975 song ‘Cortez The Killer’, and that he’s considering playing them during his upcoming tour with Crazy Horse.According to a Rolling Stone report, Neil Young recently hosted a Zoom session with a handful of fans who are subscribed to his official website. During this call, Young revealed that he had recently found “the other verses” from ‘Cortez The Killer’ that were either cut from the song, or lost due to technical difficulties while recording the track.He also teased performing them, though nothing is set in stone just yet: “Just a couple of days ago, I found the other verses.

Sean Ono Lennon – the sons of Paul McCartney and John Lennon – have written a song together called ‘Primrose Hill’ – check it out below.The song is a tender acoustic number about spending time with a loved one at the popular London beauty spot, which appears on the single’s cover art.“I’ll always remember Primrose Hill,” James McCartney sings wistfully on the chorus, backed by a mellow guitar melody.“‘Primrose Hill’ is here!” shared James McCartney on social media alongside a picture with his co-writer. “Today I am so very excited to share my latest song co-written by my good friend @seanonolennon.

OK, so obviously there’s been rumors about O.J. Simpson and Kris Jenner for years. The big reason is, of course, folks think The Juice is Khloé Kardashian‘s dad. We’ve discussed the conspiracy theories countless times — and everyone’s denials. But there’s more reason to believe these two ha

Damn, this is definitely a case of folks who live in glass houses not being the best choice to throw stones!

Al Roker is NOT feeling sorry for Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist… AT ALL!

Glastonbury has added more names to its 2024 line-up, as organisers share the bill for this year’s Acoustic Stage.The official 2024 line-up for Glastonbury was shared last month – with Dua Lipa, Coldplay and SZA set to headline the iconic Pyramid Stage this summer, while Shania Twain will perform in the legends slot on the Sunday.Now, following the main announcement, the organisers of the iconic Worthy Farm festival have begun counting down the weeks to this year’s instalment by beginning to announce the artists playing at individual stages around the site.Announced today (April 12), the announcement of those playing at individual stages has kicked off with the Acoustic Stage – and several new artists being confirmed as performing across June 28 and June 30.The Friday slot (June 28) will see performances led by Scouting For Girls, as well as Tanita Tikaram, Deverish, Stornoway, Josh Rous, Angie McMahon, John Smith, The Burma and more. It will also feature sets from Red Hot Chili Peppers‘ cover band, Red Hot Chilli Pipers.Saturday’s line-up at the Acoustic Stage includes Birmingham rock group Ocean Colour Scene, as well as Ralph McTell, The Manfields (featuring Paul Jones and Mike d’Abo), Albert Lee and more.

These two went from lovey-dovey to Lifetime movie overnight, didn’t they?? And it’s getting worse than just a friend’s account… Gypsy Rose Blanchard has now filed for a temporary restraining order against Ryan Anderson!

Glastonbury’s Emerging Talent Competition is back for 2024, and the eight shortlisted artists have been announced. Check them out below.Taking place each year, the free-to-enter contest gives up-and-coming musicians the chance to play at one of the festival’s main stages, as well as a £5,000 Talent Development prize from PRS Foundation to help develop their songwriting and performing.The two runners-up will each be awarded a £2,500 PRS Foundation Talent Development prize.This year’s edition of the competition launched back in January, and last month the 90 artists who had made the longlist was shared.Now, the 90 artists have been whittled down to the final eight – with one set to be announced as the winner of this year’s instalment later this month.“We’re very pleased to announce the finalists for our EMERGING TALENT COMPETITION 2024, which is supported by PRS for Music and PRS Foundation,” Glastonbury shared on their X/Twitter page earlier this morning (April 11).

Coronation Street's Antony Cotton has revealed how he landed one of UK television's most notable roles. He boldly penned a letter to the ITV chiefs making a request for employment and to his surprise and joy, this audacious move rewarded him with a key part in the much-loved soap opera.

Joni Mitchell has covered Elton John‘s hit song ‘I’m Still Standing’ during the Gershwin Prize Tribute concert. Check it out now.Sir Elton and his songwriting partner Bernie Taupin were the recipients of the Library of Congress 2024 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, with the celebration concert taking place last month at DAR Revolution Hall in Washington D.C.

Gwen Stefani wants to make one thing clear to everyone: There is no trouble in paradise when it comes to her marriage to Blake Shelton!

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