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'Priscilla Queen of the Desert' gets Broadway makeover

'Priscilla Queen of the Desert' gets Broadway makeover

Drag queens come with baggage, and they don't pack light. So it's no wonder that "Priscilla Queen of the Desert," the new Broadway musical about cross-dressing divas on the trip of their lives, has more than 500 costumes.

'How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying': Daniel Radcliffe doesn't quite succeed

'How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying': Daniel Radcliffe doesn't quite succeed

There are times when a wizard has to try to cast new spells. Three years ago, "Harry Potter" star Daniel Radcliffe came to Broadway for "Equus" and proved himself a solid dramatic actor. His current transformation isn't quite so convincing.

'South Park' creators get behind Broadway

'South Park' creators get behind Broadway

The focus on faith is to make a point: Belief systems can be complicated matters. Comical ones, too.

'Catch Me If You Can' fails to deliver feel-good entertainment

'Catch Me If You Can' fails to deliver feel-good entertainment

It's true that inside every chunky person is a slim one trying to bust out. Same goes for "Catch Me If You Can," a new Broadway musical that is tasty but buried under empty calories.

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Sean Kingston awake, alert in hospital

Sean Kingston awake, alert in hospital

Sean Kingston is finally awake and alert in the hospital, even communicating with nods and sign language to family and visitors, TMZ.com reported....

Adele cancels remainder of tour due to laryngitis

Adele cancels remainder of tour due to laryngitis

British singer Adele has canceled the remaining dates on her North American tour because of her laryngitis....

'Best of Broadway 2011' to pay homage to top musicals

'Best of Broadway 2011' to pay homage to top musicals

"Best of Broadway 2011" is a sparkling homage to some of the Great White Way's greatest musicals a breezy, gorgeous, fast-paced revue that should kee...

NKOTBSB rocks Rockefeller Plaza on 'Today'

NKOTBSB rocks Rockefeller Plaza on 'Today'

Rockefeller Plaza was transported back to the 1990s with a modern twist on Friday, with a visit from the ultimate supergroup, NKOTBSB....

Rihanna lashes out at critics over controversial 'Man Down' video

Rihanna lashes out at critics over controversial 'Man Down' video

Rihanna has a simple message for the Parents Television Council in response to their objections over her video for "Man Down."...

'Fish' tackles love and you're hooked

'Fish' tackles love and you're hooked

Midway into the funny-sad love story "Fish Eye," Max and Anna sleep together for the first time....

Family, celebrities pay tribute to Gil Scott-Heron

Family, celebrities pay tribute to Gil Scott-Heron

Gil Scott-Heron's daughter proclaimed the revolution will be televised during a moving memorial service Thursday for her musical father that included ...

'All's Well' in Central Park and for good 'Measure,' it's free

'All's Well' in Central Park and for good 'Measure,' it's free

A noble groom. A common bride. A high-profile union. And a woman named Diana who's instrumental to it all. Ring any bells?...

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