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ENTERTAINMENT April 18, 2023

Andrew Lloyd Webber recalls last moments with his late son

The "Phantom of the Opera" composer detailed the last moments he had with his son Nick in hospice before he died of stomach cancer in March.

ENTERTAINMENT April 16, 2023

‘Phantom of the Opera’ closes on Broadway after record-setting 35 year run

"Phantom of the Opera," the longest-running show in Broadway history, gave its final performance Sunday night with a star-packed red carpet and fond farewell from fans.

Ariana Grande April 11, 2023

Ariana Grande addresses 'concerns' about her body: 'We can look different'

Ariana Grande asked fans to "be gentler" when talking about weight and bodies, and to stop comparing her current self with her past, which wasn't "healthy."

VIDEO March 30, 2023

The musical 'Oklahoma!' by Rodgers and Hammerstein changed Broadway forever — here's how

Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Oklahoma!" opened on Broadway at the St. James Theatre in New York City on March 31, 1943, changing the future of musical theater.

Departed March 25, 2023

Andrew Lloyd Webber announces death of son Nicholas at 43 after cancer battle: 'I am shattered'

Legendary Broadway composer Andrew Lloyd Webber announced his son Nicholas died Saturday after a battle with gastric cancer at Basingstoke Hospital.

ENTERTAINMENT March 19, 2023

Andrew Lloyd Webber's son 'hospitalized' and 'critically ill' fighting gastric cancer

"The Phantom of the Opera" composer revealed his son Nicholas is fighting stomach cancer and will miss opening of new Broadway show, "Bad Cinderella."

ENTERTAINMENT February 25, 2023

Hugh Jackman says his voice was damaged by 'screaming,' 'yelling' and 'growling' in 'Wolverine' movies

Broadway star Hugh Jackman revealed that his iconic role as Wolverine in the 'X-Men' movies and MCU damaged his singing voice.

Departed February 5, 2023

Charles Kimbrough, 'Murphy Brown' actor, dead at 86

Charles Kimbrough played anchor Jim Dial for 10 seasons on the hit CBS sitcom "Murphy Brown" opposite Candice Bergen. He died in January at the age of 86.

Ohio February 2, 2023

Ohio school district cancels 'vulgar' musical amid complaints of Jesus character, two gay dads

An Ohio school canceled the production of "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" after complaints over a Jesus character and two gay dads, saying the musical contains "vulgarity."

Ariana Grande January 20, 2023

Ariana Grande responds to claims that she's not a 'singer anymore' by performing 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow'

Ariana Grande posted a video of her singing "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" to her social media in response to critics who have asked her why she's not a "singer anymore?"

Departed January 11, 2023

Carole Cook, Lucille Ball protégé, dead at 98

Carole Cook died Wednesday in Beverly Hills at the age of 98. The Broadway legend first found fame in Hollywood under the guidance of comedian Lucille Ball.