Andrew Lloyd Webber has announced the death of his eldest son Nicholas Lloyd Webber from gastric cancer. “I am shattered to have to announce that my beloved elder son Nick died a few hours ago in Basingstoke Hospital. His whole…
Eileen Ryan, legendary actress and Sean Penn’s mom, dead at 94
Eileen Ryan died on Sunday at the age of 94 in her home in Malibu, Calif., a spokesperson for the star’s famous family announced on Monday. She would have been 95 later this month. Additional information, including the cause and…
Samuel L. Jackson and Uma Thurman have a Pulp Fiction reunion on Broadway
It was a Pulp Fiction reunion on Broadway for Samuel L. Jackson and Uma Thurman. The former castmates, who both starred in Quentin Tarantino’s Oscar-winning 1994 flick, met up backstage Saturday at the Broadway revival of August Wilson’s The Piano…
Rae Allen, ‘Damn Yankees’ and ‘The Sopranos’ star, dies at 95
Rae Allen, the Tony-winning stage and screen veteran known for her role as nosy reporter Gloria Thorpe in “Damn Yankees” and as Quintina Blundetto on “The Sopranos,” died Wednesday, her rep Kyle Fritz confirmed to Variety. She was 95. Born…
*Persons begging with children risk 10-year jail terms, says Lagos govt (Guardian)*Lagosians to pay from N37,825 to N210,175 for number plates (Punch)
Persons begging with children risk 10-year jail terms, says Lagos govt (Guardian) Lagos State Government on Wednesday said anyone caught using children to beg risked being jailed for 10 years as the state commences onslaught on those engaging in street…
Nick Cordero, Broadway star of ‘Waitress’ and ‘A Bronx Tale,’ dead at 41
Nick Cordero, the Broadway actor who appeared in popular musicals such as “Waitress” and “A Bronx Tale” and inspired the world with his months-long struggle against the coronavirus, has died, his wife Amanda Kloots said on Sunday. He was 41.…
Sir Cameron Mackintosh: ‘Theatres could be closed until next year’
Theatre producer Sir Cameron Mackintosh has said that West End and Broadway theatres are unlikely to be able to stage musicals until early next year. Speaking to Michael Ball on BBC Radio 2, Sir Cameron said it’s impossible for theatres…
