In a remarkable gesture that has captured the attention of both Californians and the nation at large, Governor Gavin Newsom has pledged his entire $5 million in recent book royalties and speaking fees to fund a network of homeless support centers in San Francisco—the city where his political career began. The announcement, made during a press conference at San Francisco City Hall on Monday, reflects not only a substantial ... Read more
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Kristin Chenoweth’s The Queen of Versailles Will Close on Broadway This January, Ending a Beloved Run.QN
Kristin Chenoweth‘s “The Queen of Versailles” has already set its final Broadway performance, less than two weeks after opening. The production disclosed Monday evening that its final bow at the St. James Theatre is set for Jan. 4. The decision to close continues a trend of new Broadway musicals struggling to catch on with audiences. When the curtain falls on “Queen of Versailles” in January, the production will have run ... Read more
One Piece Season 3 Is Officially in Production as Mikaela Hoover, Joe Manganiello, Lera Abova, and Sendhil Ramamurthy Get Promoted to Series Regulars.QN
“One Piece” Season 3 is officially in production for Netflix in Cape Town, South Africa. As previously announced, the streamer renewed the live-action adaptation of the beloved manga and anime series for a third season ahead of the Season 2 premiere, which is slated for March 10, 2026. In addition, Season 2 cast members Mikaela Hoover (Chopper), Joe Manganiello (Mr. 0), Lera Abova (Miss All Sunday) and Sendhil Ramamurthy ... Read more
Shirley Henderson Reveals How She Auditioned at 37 to Play 14-Year-Old Moaning Myrtle in Harry Potter and Thought, “This Is Ridiculous.” .QN
Shirley Henderson will forever be linked to the “Harry Potter” franchise thanks to her role as Moaning Myrtle in 2002’s “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.” It’s a role she landed only after being advised by the movie’s casting director not to mention her age to others. That’s because Henderson was 37 years old, auditioning to play a 14-year-old schoolgirl. “The casting director said, ‘Go for it — and don’t mention ... Read more
Lupita Nyong’o Reveals How Her Oscar Win for 12 Years a Slave Led to Shocking Offers to Play More Slaves, Including One Pitching: “This Time You’re on a Slave Ship!” .QN
Lupita Nyong’o revealed in an interview with CNN that winning an Oscar for her supporting performance in “12 Years a Slave” only led to acting offers for more slave roles in the months that followed her breakthrough victory. Nyong’o made her feature film acting debut as Patsy in the Steve McQueen-directed drama film. “My winning an Academy Award came at the very start of my career,” Nyong’o said. “It was for the first film ... Read more