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K-Pop returns to America in a new Apple+ series. (Photo: Apple+)

K-Pop Comes to America on New Apple TV+ Series Featuring Top U.S., Korean Artists (video!)

Keith GirardAugust 3, 2025

K-Pop returns to America in a new Apple TV+ series. (Photo: Apple TV+) The K-Pop invasion, which first hit U.S. shores from South Korea over a decade ago, w...

MusicTELEVISION

Actress Sydney Sweeney is caught in a media firestorm over her jeans ad for American Outfitters. (Photo: AE)

How American Eagle Objectified Sydney Sweeney and Blundered Into a Nazi Trope (Video)

Keith GirardJuly 31, 2025

Sydney Sweeney, the voluptuous, blonde hair, blue eyed Gen-Z actress, knows how to fill out a pair of jeans....

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Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson Host LA Premiere of New Comedy ‘The Pickup’ (Photos! Video!)

Keith GirardJuly 28, 2025

Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson have a few issues bridging the generation gap in the new action comedy, heist movie, "The Pickup."...

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Keanu Reeves as Gabriel, Seth Rogen as Jeff, and Aziz Ansari as Arkj have a fateful meeting in 'Good Fortune. (Photo: Eddy Chen)

Aziz Ansari Finally Makes Directorial Debut in Angelic Comedy, ‘Good Fortune’ (Video! Photos!)

Keith GirardJuly 23, 2025

Keanu Reeves as Gabriel, Seth Rogen as Jeff, and Aziz Ansari as Arj have a fateful meeting in 'Good Fortune.' (Photo: Eddy Chen) Aziz Ansari, who cut his co...

COMEDYENTERTAINMENTFilm

NY Special Grand Jury Must Resolve Epstein Underage Rape Claims Against Trump, High-Profile ‘Clients’

Keith GirardJuly 8, 2025

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg must convene a special grand jury to prepare a detailed investigative report of the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking scandal....

CRIMEPOLITICS

Small businesses are sounding the alarm over the impact of Trump tariffs on Main Street. (Photo: )

Trump Tariff Flipflops Roil Main Street as Small Business Sales Drop, Confidence Dwindles

Keith GirardJuly 1, 2025

Donald Trump's tariff gaffes are shaking the foundations of Main Street businesses, a new survey has found....

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Trump Faces New Legal Challenge Over Billions in State Grant Cuts

Keith GirardJune 24, 2025

Donald Trump's use of a single clause buried in federal regulations to cancel billions of dollars in critical state grants has prompted the latest legal challenge to his administration....

ADMINISTRATIONPOLITICS

Jurassic World Rebirth New York City Premiere; Stars Hit the Red Carpet (Video!)

Keith GirardJune 24, 2025

The stars appeared for the New York City premiere yesterday at the Hearst Plaza at Lincoln Center. Check out the video to see the action....

ENTERTAINMENT

Dulé Hill found his character nuanced and complex in Lights Out Nat King Cole. (Photo: Marc J. Franklin)

Dulé Hill is ‘Unforgettable’ in ‘Lights Out: Nat King Cole;’ He Talks About His Journey

Iris WienerJune 17, 2025

Dulé Hill, the quintessential performer, talks about his transformative role in 'Lights Out: Nat “King” Cole in an NY Independent Q&A. ...

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Thomas G. Waites draws from a lifetime of experience fo rhis one man show. (Photo: Thomas G. Waites)

Thomas G. Waites Digs Deep to Expose His Life in One-Man Rock Monologue

Iris WienerJune 11, 2025

Thomas G. Waites is laying the highs and lows of his multi-hyphenate life on stage with Lucky Man – A Warrior’s Journey, ...

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Insights and Reflections from Inside the 78th Tony Awards, Plus 50 Photos!

Iris WienerJune 9, 2025

Tony Award winners reflected on their performances and provided insights into their roles at this year's show, with 50 photos!!...

BROADWAYTheater

Winners of six Drama Desk awards, the cast of Maybe Happy Ending. (Photo: Krystal Chocianowski & Iris Wiener)

Behind the Scenes, the 69th Drama Desk Awards: ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ Wins Six

Iris WienerJune 5, 2025

Maybe Happy Ending topped all shows with six awards at the 2025 Drama Desk Awards. Here is a behind-the-scenes look....

BROADWAYOFF-BROADWAYTheater

Steve Rosen and David Rossmer are lending their comedy skills to the 2025 Drama Desk Aawards.

Behind the 2025 Drama Desk Awards; Comedy Team Steve Rosen and David Rossmer Will Provide the Humor

Iris WienerMay 29, 2025

Broadway comedy team Steve Rosen and David Rossmer have taken on the challenge for the second year to write for the Drama Desk Awards. ...

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Trump First 100 Days: Here Are 23 Executive Orders Facing Court Challenges Over Legality

Keith GirardMay 1, 2025

Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office have been marked by a flood of executive orders that go beyond the scope of presidential powers...

ADMINISTRATIONPOLITICS

Jonathan Groff belts out a tune in a homage to singer Bobby Darin in 'Just in Time.' (Photo: Matthew Murphy, Evan Zimmerman)

Jonathan Groff Captures Bobby Darin’s Heart, Soul in Broadway’s ‘Just in Time’

Iris WienerApril 27, 2025

Every aspect of Just in Time, the homage to '50s crooner Bobby Darin, immediately entrances audiences....

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