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CBS News Miami reports: Police said a Florida man dialed their department to report he was being shot at by the man he had just robbed and stabbed. Boynton Beach police officers said Victor Morel called them Saturday night to report that someone had shot at him twice. According to the police, Morel, 33, had met the man through a …

The Huffington Post reports: After conquering Broadway and television, Alex Newell is turning his attention back to the dance floor. The gender-nonconforming actor and singer has dropped his first single in four years, “Boy, You Can Keep It.” Its accompanying music video follows Newell, beloved by audiences as Unique Adams on “Glee,” as he heads out for a night on …

The Orlando Weekly reports: A Florida man who contracted hepatitis A is suing the restaurant chain Denny’s, Inc. and the company that operates a Denny’s franchise in Osceola County. The lawsuit alleges that William Reyes ate at a Denny’s restaurant in Kissimmee in October and “within a few days began experiencing nausea, constipation, fatigue, abdominal pain, jaundice, and significant weight …

Billboard Magazine reports: Queen of Pop Madonna also continues to be the Queen of Dance Clubs, as the superstar collects her landmark 50th No. 1 on Billboard’s Dance Club Songs chart with “I Don’t Search I Find.” With the new No. 1, Madonna becomes the first act ever to score as many as 50 No. 1s on any single Billboard …

Billboard Magazine reports: When RuPaul’s Drag Race announced that rap icon Nicki Minaj would be appearing as a special guest judge on the season 12 premiere, fans collectively lost their minds. Well, hold on to your wigs, because Drag Race just gave us about a dozen more reasons to get excited. On Thursday (Feb. 13), Drag Race announced what stars …

USA Today reports: A Florida man jailed after allegedly crashing a minivan through a tent of Republican volunteers in a Walmart parking lot told investigators he does not like President Donald Trump and felt “someone had to take a stand,” according to his arrest report. Gregory William Loel Timm, 27, was jailed on $500,000 bail on two counts of aggravated …

Courthouse News reports: A class action filed in Florida state court accuses a vaginal detox company of putting out deceptive marketing materials that claim its products can purge women’s bodies of ex-lovers and increase fertility. The Broward County lawsuit, which was filed Friday and made available Monday, says that Goddess Detox’s ads for its vaginal suppository products are misleading and …

Playbill reports: Tony winner James Corden, Oh, Hello! star John Mulaney, and comedian Romesh Ranganathan have joined the upcoming movie adaptation of Cinderella as the mice/footmen. The trio join Camila Cabello as the titular character, and Tony winners Idina Menzel and Billy Porter as the stepmother and Fairy Godmother, respectively. Deadline also reports that Oscar nominee Minnie Driver (Good Will …

Deadline reports: It’s just about time for Hollywood’s biggest night. The 92nd Oscars are tonight with the ceremony beginning at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT live on ABC from the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland. The network is also making the ceremony, which is going host-free again this year, available on ABC.com and via the ABC app. The live …

Deadline reports: An estimated 7.86 million viewers watched Friday night’s Democratic debate in New Hampshire, a slight boost from last month’s event and still down from earlier in the cycle. ABC News, Apple News and WMUR-TV co-sponsored the event, the last debate before the New Hampshire primary on Tuesday. The viewership are early numbers from Nielsen and released by ABC …

Deadline reports: Comedian and nine-time Oscar host Billy Crystal and Jimmy Kimmel, who hosted the show twice, commiserated about being made obsolete during a less-than-promotional segment on Kimmel’s ABC late-night show Thursday. “This year is another no-host show, which is like having a trial without witnesses,” Crystal cracked, alluding to Donald Trump’s impeachment proceeding. “It moves faster, but it’s not …

Buzzfeed News reports: A doctor in Wuhan, China, who was silenced by local authorities after he became one of first to warn people about a mysterious infection taking hold in the city — the coronavirus — has now died after contracting the virus himself. Ophthalmologist Dr. Li Wenliang’s condition became critical and he died early Friday morning local time, according …

New from our pal Matt Baume: In early 1983, the show “Cheers” was brand new, getting terrible ratings, and close to getting cancelled. So what did they do? Ran an episode entitled “The Boys in the Bar” that was all about how homophobia threatened to destroy the bar. It was a huge risk and could have turned off what few …

The New York Post reports: Two Florida men were busted over the weekend for speeding around with meth, cocaine and more packed in sacks with the words “Bag Full of Drugs” printed on them, authorities said. “Santa Rosa K-9 Deputies recently assisted [Florida Highway Patrol] on a traffic stop on I-10 where a large amount of narcotics were discovered,” the …

Deadline reports: When Lin-Manuel Miranda tweeted the news Monday that the movie adaptation of his groundbreaking Broadway show Hamilton was set for release by Disney in fall 2021, he omitted one of the most breathtaking parts of the deal. According to sources, Disney beat out other suitors and paid $75 million for worldwide rights to the show that won 11 …

Playbill reports: Oscar winner Spike Lee will film American Utopia, the theatrical concert event from former Talking Heads frontman David Byrne, for future release. The Broadway production, which officially opened October 20, 2019, is currently playing an extended run at the Hudson Theatre through February 16. American Utopia reunites Academy, Grammy, and Golden Globe Award-winning musician Byrne with director Alex …

The Orlando Weekly reports: “Be very careful if the well being of your family is of importance.” That’s the threat Ed McGinty of the Villages said he received in the form of a hand-written note left on his door. McGinty, who was a counter-protester at a recent pro-Trump Villages golf cart parade, evidently has a reputation that precedes him. And, …

Billboard Magazine reports: You knew Lil Nas X was going to show up in a Super Bowl LIV commercial somehow. After the Grammy-winning rapper’s signature tune “Old Town Road” was recited by 75-year-old acting icon Sam Elliott in a teaser commercial for a Doritos ad slated to air during Sunday’s (Feb. 2) big game. The showdown at Cool Ranch (you …

Metro UK reports: Pet Shop Boys could be about to net their first number one album in the UK charts for more than 26 years – and we are living for it. The Left To My Own Devices stars – made up of Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe – blessed us with Hotspot on 24 January. According to OfficialCharts.com, the …

Playbill reports: Check out Christopher Lloyd working the stage door above as Marty McFly and Doc show up late (another fan call-back) for places in a preview for the upcoming Back to the Future musical. The musical opens February 20 in Manchester, England, ahead of a West End bow. Olly Dobson stars as the time-traveling teen opposite Tony winner Roger …