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Debbie Allen and Blair Underwood in Houston for World AIDS Day event at NRG Arena
Read full article: Debbie Allen and Blair Underwood in Houston for World AIDS Day event at NRG ArenaEmmy, Grammy, and Golden Globe winning choreographer, director, and producer – Houston’s own, Debbie Allen will speak at the event, and AIDS Healthcare Foundation will present its Lifetime Achievement Award to Emmy Award winning actor and activist Blair Underwood.
'Fame' and 'Flashdance' singer-actor Irene Cara dies at 63
Read full article: 'Fame' and 'Flashdance' singer-actor Irene Cara dies at 63Oscar, Golden Globe and two-time Grammy winning singer-actress Irene Cara, who starred in and sang the title cut from the 1980 hit movie “Fame” and then belted out the era-defining hit “Flashdance.
NY Philharmonic to resume subscription performance Sept, 17
Read full article: NY Philharmonic to resume subscription performance Sept, 17The New York Philharmonic will resume subscription performances in September following a historic 18-month gap caused by the coronavirus pandemic, presenting a shortened schedule of 78 concerts in a season shifted from Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall while the orchestra’s home is remodeled.
Kennedy Center honorees still relish slimmed-down tribute
Read full article: Kennedy Center honorees still relish slimmed-down tributeThis year’s Kennedy Center Honors may be a slimmed-down affair as the nation emerges from the coronavirus pandemic — but honoree Dick Van Dyke still says it’s “the capper on my career.”.
Meryl Streep, Mary-Louise Parker to star in spring plays
Read full article: Meryl Streep, Mary-Louise Parker to star in spring playsMary-Louise Parker attends the Broadway opening of "After Midnight" on Nov. 3, 2013 in New York, left, and Meryl Streep arrives at the premiere of the film 'The Laundromat' at the 76th edition of the Venice Film Festival, Venice, Italy, on Sept. 1, 2019. Parker and Streep have signed on to perform in a new virtual play series this spring while Broadway is closed. (AP Photo)NEW YORK – Meryl Streep, Mary-Louise Parker, Audra McDonald, Kevin Klein, Carla Gugino and Keanu Reeves have signed on to perform in a new virtual play series this spring while Broadway is closed. The series kicks off Thursday with “The Thanksgiving Play” by Larissa FastHorse, directed by Leigh Silverman starring Reeves, Bobby Cannavale, Heidi Schreck and Alia Shawkat. The next show — on April 8 — will feature “Angry, Raucous and Shamelessly Gorgeous” by Pearl Cleage directed by Camille A.
Delayed Kennedy Center Honors to be rescheduled for mid-May
Read full article: Delayed Kennedy Center Honors to be rescheduled for mid-May(Photo by Brent N. Clarke/Invision/AP)WASHINGTON – Five months after they were postponed because of the coronavirus, the annual Kennedy Center Honors are coming back in May, possibly in a series of small events, organizers announced Wednesday. The centerpiece event for Washington’s Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts normally happens in December, but it was postponed last year amid the pandemic. But even with COVID-19 vaccines gradually rolling out across the country, Kennedy Center President Deborah Rutter knew the usual concert would not be possible in May. “It's normally such a festive event, and I'm sure that will come across.”Brooks is no stranger to the Kennedy Center Honors process. Trump and first lady Melania Trump generally stayed away from Kennedy Center events, but Rutter hopes to get President-elect Joe Biden involved this year.
Houston native Debbie Allen shares emotional story about granddaughter and new initiative
Read full article: Houston native Debbie Allen shares emotional story about granddaughter and new initiativeHOUSTON – Debbie Allen has always been known for her amazing talent and got an incredible start in the media industry when she appeared on FAME. She decided to partner up with Aspercreme for their “Love is Grand” initiative. Allen also shared with Joe some of her favorite memories with her granddaughter and how she is learning from her by watching her grow and blossom every day. The campaign was created to celebrate today’s grandparents for who they really are by sharing a photo of them on social media. and for every photo shared, Aspercreme donated one dollar to an organization supporting aging adults which racked in about $50,000.
Raven-Symon Gushes Over New Wife Miranda Pearman-Maday and Their Perfect Wedding Day
Read full article: Raven-Symon Gushes Over New Wife Miranda Pearman-Maday and Their Perfect Wedding DayRaven-Symon can't stop gushing over her wife, Miranda Pearman-Maday. Just days after revealing via Instagram that she secretly tied the knot, the 34-year-old actress is now sharing more details about her special day. The outlet also spoke to Debbie, who said Raven was trying to keep everything "so simple" at first. Since tying the knot, Raven and Miranda have gradually been sharing pics from their special day on social media. RELATED CONTENT:Raven-Symon Marries Miranda Maday -- See the Sweet Celeb MessagesRaven-Symon Secretly Marries Miranda Maday -- See the Wedding PicsRaven-Symone Talks the Possibility of a Cheetah Girls Reunion (Exclusive)