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Tom Cruise Opens CinemaCon Speech with Moment of Silence for Val Kilmer
Tom Cruise opened his highly anticipated CinemaCon appearance on Thursday with a moving tribute to his "Top Gun" co-star, Val Kilmer, who died Tuesday in Los Angeles.
Actress Jasmine Amy Rogers — 'Boop-Oop-a-Dooping' as 'Boop! The Musical' Hits Broadway
Move over, Annie! Another Depression-era comic icon hits the Broadway stage next week when "Boop! The Musical" opens. It looks to be star-making turn for Jasmine Amy Rogers in the titular role. She talks of her journey with the show.
'It's Spring Time Baby' Says Fashion Designer Fabian Divani. And He's Celebrating!
What do you do to welcome Spring? Fashion designer & OnlyFans creator Fabian Divani does it putting on his stringiest shorts and braving the chill.
Opera's Vocal Chameleon Edward Nelson Takes on Billy Bigelow in BLO's 'Carousel'
Opera and musical theater often don't jibe — both require different dynamics that just don't fit together. But Boston Lyric Opera has found an exception in baritone Edward Nelson, who is at home with Rodgers & Hammerstein as he is with Mozart.
EDGE Now: Fresh Looks, Fierce Vibes
Bloom, baby, bloom! Spring isn't the only thing serving fresh looks—Hollywood's hottest are stepping out and showing off. Welcome to EDGE Now, where the glam is high, the tea is hot, and our fab friends at Prelude Fertility are keeping it all cute!
Jason Isaacs Won't Say Whether His 'White Lotus' Scene Involved a Prosthetic or Not
"White Lotus" star Jason Isaacs hasn't wanted to say whether his vaunted scene on the show involved a prosthetic, decrying a "double standard" for men and women. But creator Mike White has thoughts.
Matt Meredith Has Us Rethinking the Term "Junk" Food
It's kind of simple: Take your shirt off, point the phone toward a mirror and take a picture. For Matt Meredith his reflection is an image of discipline and determination. The only six-pack he's carrying is the one attached to his ribs.
Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo Tease New 'Wicked: For Good' Footage During CinemaCon Victory Lap
When the pair hit the stage at the annual CinemaCon convention to promote "Wicked: For Good," it felt like a kind of victory lap following the first movie's critical acclaim and box office success.
Adult Male Star Damien Stone Has Died
The NSFW site Str8UpGayPorn.com reports that adult male star Damien Stone has died. He was 32 years of age.
Streaming Queer: April 2025
Amongst the shows streaming this month are the return of "Hacks" and "The Handmaid's Tale" (in its final season); and the terrific (and underrated) horror film "Smile 2."
Review: 'Fat Ham' Explores the Generational Costs of Trauma, Homophobia
Wilbury Theatre Group's "Fat Ham" is a wildly entertaining and witty send-up of Shakespeare's classic tragedy, "Hamlet."
Watch: Rock Band Guster Brings Cast of Canceled Trans-Themed 'Finn' to Kennedy Center Stage
The alternative rock band Guster graced the stage of the Kennedy Center on March 28, and they showed their allyship in the face of censorship by bringing out the cast of the trans-themed show "Finn."
Josh Brolin, Francis Ford Coppola, and Michael Mann Pay Tribute to Val Kilmer After his Death
Actor Josh Brolin and director Michael Mann are among those paying tribute to Val Kilmer, who died Tuesday at age 65. Here's a look at some of the reactions.
Val Kilmer, 'Top Gun' and Batman Star With an Intense Approach, Dies at 65
Kilmer died Tuesday night in Los Angeles, surrounded by family and friends, his daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, said in an email to The Associated Press.
Kendrick Lamar, Gracie Abrams and Zoe Saldaña Earn Webby Award Nominations, Along with Nutter Butter
Kendrick Lamar, Gracie Abrams, Zoe Saldaña and Nutter Butter are among the nominees for this year's Webby Awards, recognizing the best internet content and creators.
Broadway Welcomes 'Real Women Have Curves: The Musical,' which Lets the Latino Community See Itself
The immigrant experience takes center stage on Broadway this spring as "Real Women Have Curves: The Musical" explores Latino culture in America with a predominantly Latino cast.
'SNL' Star Marcello Hernández Riffs on Benson Boone — And Boone Approves
Sexy singer Benson Boone is loving how "SNL" cast member Marcello Hernández reminded audiences of one of the sweatiest moments of the year so far.
A Perfect Siesta with Spanish Model Guille Choa
This Spanish hunk first caught our attention on TikTok.
Music Review: Elton John and Brandi Carlile's Collaboration Deepens on 'Who Believes in Angels?'
"Never Too Late" was shortlisted for the 2025 Oscars. It didn't win, but that's no matter. Now it is featured on an album's of collaborations between Elton John and Brandi Carlile.
Fortune Feimster Brings her 'Takin' Care of Biscuits Tour' to the Boch Center Wang Theatre in Boston
Comedian Fortune Feimster will bring her "Takin' Care of Biscuits Tour" to the Boch Center Wang Theatre on Saturday, October 11, 2025.
Providence Fringe Festival Kicked Off With a Bang
Since 2014, the Providence Fringe Festival has been giving local and out of town artists the opportunity to show their talents in the area's premier outdoor arts festival.
Metamorphoses
Berkeley Rep could probably stage this play every single year and keep having a hit on its hands. Certainly it's easy to imagine charmed audiences returning again and again.