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Broadway's 'Bad Cinderella' is a real-life fairy tale for the show's star

Linedy Genao is the first Latina originating a leading role in an Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, whose unlikely trajectory is its own fascinating story.
Linedy Genao and the cast of “Bad Cinderella”
Linedy Genao and the cast of “Bad Cinderella”
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'Downton Abbey' castle halts weddings because of Brexit

Highclere Castle in southern England, where the early 20th century period drama about the lives of aristocrats and their servants was filmed, is facing a serious staffing crunch.
Highclere Castle in Berkshire, southern England is the location for the hit British TV series "Downton Abbey".
Highclere Castle in Berkshire, southern England is the location for the hit British TV series "Downton Abbey".

Joe Pepitone, Yankees All-Star 'favorite of generations,' dies at 82

Pepitone was living with his daughter, Cara Pepitone, at her house in Kansas City, Missouri, and was found dead Monday morning, BJ Pepitone, a son of the former player, said. The cause of death was not clear, but BJ Pepitone said a heart attack was suspected.
Joe Pepitone, Yankees All-Star, dies at 82
Joe Pepitone, Yankees All-Star, dies at 82

Academy defends in memoriam segment after backlash over actors left out of Oscars tribute

Paul Sorvino, Anne Heche and Tom Sizemore were among the late actors who were not featured in the tribute during the broadcast.
Academy defends in memoriam segment amid backlash over actors left out of Oscars tribute
Academy defends in memoriam segment amid backlash over actors left out of Oscars tribute
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Jurors ask to see hundreds of messages sent by XXXTentacion's accused killers

Jurors reviewed almost 1,200 text messages and several videos and photos seized from two of their cellphones on the fourth day of deliberations.
XXXTentacion performs during the Rolling Loud Festival
XXXTentacion performs during the Rolling Loud Festival

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She enraged TikTok over her date who declined to pay for $3 cheese. But the story was fake.

New York City resident Dafna Diamant said her date didn’t complain about any meal add-ons and she actually didn’t walk out on him.
close-up of a burger on a white background
close-up of a burger on a white background

Ruth E. Carter becomes 1st Black woman to win 2 Oscars

Carter took home the best costume design award for the Marvel sequel “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" on Sunday night.
Ruth E. Carter in the press room during the 95th Annual Academy Awards in Hollywood, Calif.
Ruth E. Carter in the press room during the 95th Annual Academy Awards in Hollywood, Calif.

'Pinocchio' Oscar winner Guillermo del Toro vows to uplift animation

“This is an art form that has been kept commercially and industrially at the kids table for so long,” said del Toro, who will fund a class for students from Mexico.
Image: 95th Annual Academy Awards - Backstage
Image: 95th Annual Academy Awards - Backstage

TikTok creator Zach Willmore is vlogging his life living with HIV

"Information is power, so I really wanted to help people understand," said the 19-year-old college student, who has over 1.7 million followers on the social media app.
Zach Willmore.
Zach Willmore.

Oscars 2023 live updates: Highlights, best moments, speeches and more

Jimmy Kimmel hosted the 95th Oscars, which were held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Everything Everywhere All At Once scoops 7 Oscars on March 12, 2023 in Los Angeles.
Everything Everywhere All At Once scoops 7 Oscars on March 12, 2023 in Los Angeles.

Brendan Fraser wins best actor Oscar in career comeback

Fraser won for his role in the "The Whale," where he plays a 600-pound reclusive gay English teacher who tries to reconnect with his teen daughter.
Brendan Fraser, winner of the Best Actor in a Leading Role award for "The Whale," in the press room during the 95th Annual Academy Awards on March 12, 2023 in Los Angeles.
Brendan Fraser, winner of the Best Actor in a Leading Role award for "The Whale," in the press room during the 95th Annual Academy Awards on March 12, 2023 in Los Angeles.