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The New York Times reports: For nearly a decade after Donna Summer’s death in 2012, her home in Nashville remained like a shrine to the Queen of Disco’s decades-long music career. Beaded gowns that she had worn onstage remained tucked away along with designer pumps in the upstairs closet; ephemera such as an annotated album cover design for “She Works …

Variety reports: In a reaction to the natural progression of life, Hollywood has engaged in de-aging effects for older actors to play younger versions of their characters, whether in franchises or standalone films — such as Robert DeNiro in “The Irishman,” Samuel L. Jackson in “Captain Marvel” and most recently, Harrison Ford in “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.” …

Deadline Hollywood reports: Following its out-of-competition world premiere this evening at the Cannes Film Festival, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny was treated to a five-minute standing ovation as the audience inside the festival’s Grand Théâtre Lumière. The franchise’s star Harrison Ford, who has said this will be his last time playing the iconic Indiana Jones and who received …

Deadline Hollywood reports: There’s no place like prison? A federal grand jury today indicted a man in the 2005 theft of a pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz. Terry Martin is charged with one count of stealing a major artwork — specifically facing a charge of theft of an object of cultural heritage …

Architectural Digest reports: Not since Carlos de Beistegui teamed up with Emilio Terry—or perhaps not since Auntie Mame joined forces with Yul Uhlu—have a client and a decorator been more happily matched than RuPaul Andre Charles and Martyn Lawrence Bullard. RuPaul, of course, is the queen of drag, a revolutionary performer and avatar of glamour recognized around the globe. Bullard, …

The Hollywood Reporter reports: Emmy-winning Will & Grace star Leslie Jordan and the four-time Tony-winning playwright and librettist Terrence McNally are among the seven 2023 inductees to the National LGBTQ Wall of Honor. The International Imperial Court System and the National LGBTQ Task Force said Monday that the LGBTQ legends will be honored during a ceremony on June 22 at …

Variety reports: David Tennant, the tenth Doctor Who, has returned to the franchise in a new trailer alongside Catherine Tate, who plays the Time Lord’s longtime sidekick Donna Noble. Tennant and Tate have reprised their roles for a series of three specials to celebrate the show’s 60th anniversary, which will also make Tenant the 14th Doctor. The titles of the …

Deadline reports: As Prince Harry prepares to become next month the first senior British royal to enter a courtroom witness box for 130 years, his case is being slammed by his legal opponents. Harry is suing the Mirror Group of newspapers in the UK, claiming they performed unlawful activities to gather stories about him between 1991 and 2011, a claim …

Variety reports: Corrine Foxx has posted a health update regarding her father, Jamie Foxx, whose hospitalization was first announced on April 12. According to Corrine, the Oscar-winning actor is out of the hospital and has been “recuperating” for weeks. He’s also apparently healthy enough to be playing pickleball. “Update from the family: Sad to see how the media runs wild. …

Deadline reports: Ukraine was unable to host the 67th Eurovision Song Contest due to the war taking place inside the country. Now President Zelensky has been banned by the host BBC and other international broadcasters from addressing the huge audience at the event. The Ukrainian president had asked to make an appearance during the Grand Final on Saturday May 13th, …

Variety reports: Whether or not you say his name three times, Beetlejuice is returning to movie theaters next year. Warner Bros. has announced that “Beetlejuice 2” will be released on the big screen on Sept. 6, 2024. It opens on the same day as Marvel’s “Blade,” a comic book adventure starring Mahershala Ali. There’s little information available about the follow-up …

Deadline reports: The 67th Eurovision Song Contest kicked off with a bang on Tuesday night in the UK with the first of two semi-finals. The city of Liverpool in northern England is playing host to the event this year, on behalf of last year’s winners Ukraine – whose culture was visible throughout proceedings, as it will be all week. A …

Deadline reports: The staff of Los Angeles Times won a Pulitzer Prize on Monday for its stories that uncovered recordings in which City Council members made racist remarks. The recordings last year set off a furor at City Hall, leading to the resignation of City Council President Nury Martinez and other civic officials. The Times‘ exposé on the City Council …

Variety reports: Oscar-winning actor Richard Dreyfuss issued some criticism for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ new diversity and inclusion standards, saying that the updated requirements for Oscar contention “make me vomit.” “It’s an art. No one should be telling me as an artist that I have to give in to the latest, most current idea of what …

Deadline Hollywood reports: Charlize Theron, Melissa McCarthy, and Billy Eichner are among the Hollywood stars appearing in an online telethon Sunday that seeks to raise funds for LGBTQ+ causes and drag queens. The event, “Drag Isn’t Dangerous,” starts Sunday, at 7 p.m. ET at dragisntdangerous.com. Tickets are $20 and available at the site. The drag stars and allies will perform …

The Guardian reports: Flexing muscles, leopard print, an outrageous mustache and Dannii Minogue. Welcome to the UK’s first ever gay dating show – a programme so wild it slaps you in the face like a martini-throw from Sex and the City’s Samantha Jones. Right from its opening seconds, BBC Three’s new flagship series, I Kissed a Boy, is quite something. …

Variety reports: Ed Sheeran was found not liable Thursday in Manhattan federal court on a copyright claim alleging that he copied key elements from the Marvin Gaye ’70s hit “Let’s Get It On” for his own “Thinking Out Loud.” The verdict that cleared him of copyright infringement came after just a few hours of deliberation Thursday, wrapping up a trial …

TMZ reports: Jamie Foxx remains hospitalized more than 3 weeks after suffering a medical emergency, and those closest to him say he needs all the prayers and well-wishes his fans can muster. While his exact condition remains secret — tightly guarded by his family — we’ve spoken with sources close to Jamie who echo the same plea — “Pray for …

The New York Times reports: As Broadway’s rebound from the pandemic shutdown picks up pace, Tony nominators showered much-sought attention on a wide variety of shows, from razzle-dazzle spectacles to quirky adventurous fare. “Some Like It Hot,” a musical based on the classic Billy Wilder film about two musicians who witness a gangland slaying and dress as women to escape …

Variety reports: The biggest names in fashion are gathering in New York City tonight at the Met Gala, the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s annual celebration for the opening of its new Costume Institute exhibit. This year’s theme is “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty,” in honor of the late fashion designer’s life and work. Throughout his career, Lagerfeld designed for …