Lin-Manuel Miranda to present Mary Poppins screening at Washington Heights' United Palace Theatre

Miranda, a native New Yorker, wrote about neighborhood for his first Broadway musical,In the Heights. There is no other theatre like United Palace in New York City, or around the world, really. This theatre is special. Credit: J. Kempin/Getty Images You dont just come to sit and watch a movie here; you are transported. The full movie-going experience always leaves me mesmerized, said Miranda during a recent event at the theater....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 80 words · Samantha Thompson

Lin-Manuel Miranda to produce, write music forKingkiller Chronicleseries

The upcoming film and TV adaptations of Patrick RothfussThe Kingkiller Chroniclehave found their musical mastermind. Hamiltoncreator Lin-Manuel Miranda has signed on to serve as creative producer and to handle the music forThe Kingkiller Chronicle. Pat RothfussKingkillerbooks are among the most read and re-read in our home, Miranda said in a statement. Its a world you want to spend lifetimes in, as his many fans will attest. Pat also writes about the act of MAKING music more beautifully than any novelist Ive ever read....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 97 words · David Robinson

Lin-Manuel Miranda watched 'Hamilton' in disguise when celebrities were in the audience

Obamas never seen LinasHamilton, which is crazy to me. Lin sat in disguise. Thats how much of a nerd and dweeb Lin is. Credit: Joan Marcus Even the one high-profile celebrity that was on their phone more than they were watching the whole play. I would never name that because that person is very close to me. I dont want to air them out! For real, he was like, This one yawned at this part....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 113 words · Barbara Jennings

Lin-Manuel Miranda, J.J. Abrams, and other celebs star in Ben Schwartz and Laura Moses's book trailer

Things You Should Already Know About Dating, You Fing Idiothits shelves Oct. 17. INTRODUCTION Chances are you’ve been in this situation before: You’re on a date. It’s going well! Hachette Books Guess you’re going to die alone, right? NOT IF YOU READ THIS BOOK! The thing is, you’re probably not even sure what went wrong on that date. Was it your clothes? Who knows today’s dating scene is a mess....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 100 words · Ashley Mayo

Lin-Manuel Miranda: In the Heights movie could feature cameo

Lin-Manuel Mirandamay be in theIn the Heightsmovie, but he definitely wont be returning to the role of Usnavi. The creative team aims to begin production this spring. Miranda also explained why plans for the film at Universalhalted in 2011. Credit: Joan Marcus We didnt get the particular Latin star they wanted, and it went into turnaround, he recalled toVariety. It taught me that the more money something is, the more strings are attached to it....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 101 words · Martin Bryan

Lindsay Lohan has written aMean Girls 2treatment

It’s almost as if it’s October 3: Lindsay Lohan wants aMean Girlssequel to happen. The star of the original 2004 comedy spoke with CNN on Thursday during a Facebook Live session. Lohan was asked if she wanted to do more comedy films, and she responded enthusiastically. Credit: Paramount/Courtesy Everett Collection “I have been trying so hard to do aMean Girls 2. It is not in my hands,” she said. But I will keep forcing it and pushing it on them until we do it....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 211 words · Alejandro Gibson

Lindsey Buckingham settles lawsuit against Fleetwood Mac

Lindsey BuckinghamandFleetwood Maccan now go their own ways. He told CBS that they reached a settlement a few weeks ago. “We’ve all signed off on something,” he said. Credit: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images “I’m happy enough with it. I’m not out there trying to twist the knife at all. I’m trying to look at this with some level of compassion, some level of wisdom.” The details of the settlement have not been disclosed at this time....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 132 words · Seth Price

Linkin Park to honor Chester Bennington in band's first concert since his death

The performance will feature a number of other artists, according to a press release. Its been two months since Chester passed away. There have literally been tributes all over the world for two straight months…. The guys and Chesters family were deeply moved by all this stuff. Shinoda indicated that the decision to move forward with the tribute concert took some encouragement. I had gone to Rick Rubin as a source of guidance, the musician explained....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 186 words · Robert Edwards

Lionel Richie on his tour, the number of times someone can be a lady

He has danced on the ceiling. Partied all night long. Asked if he was, by chance, the romantic prospect that you have been in search of. Is it me youre looking for? LIONEL RICHIE:A hundred. No, I would say probably 80. Is it me youre looking for? And whats your response? Or: What the hell is wrong with you? Why take so many years off the road here? Did you only just now finish counting how many hits you have?...

May 1, 2025 · 7 min · 1344 words · Kayla George

Lip Sync Battle: Regina Hall tries on The Weeknd's hair

Although The Weekndhas shed his signature hairin his more recent music videos, that look comes back to life in a new clip from the upcomingLip Sync Battle,where Regina Hall channels the Starboy singer for a performance of Earned It (Fifty Shades of Grey). Hall wears a Weeknd-style wig along with painted-on facial hair in the clip, which also includes her surrounded by women clad in lingerie and tickling her with feather dusters something that isnt as sexy as it might sound, judging by Halls comically annoyed reaction....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 115 words · Michelle Gregory

Lisa Kleypas reveals the cover forHello Stranger, and how Daniel Craig inspired her

Its time to say, Hello, Stranger to the cover of Lisa Kleypas latest novel. but not as many where the woman is really the prize. She does not deserve to fade into history. Avon There is just an extraordinary, driven woman. That, to me, is really fun. It gives historical romance a whole different feeling and flavor. Lisa Kleypas And more things to talk about. Was that a challenge for you, and how did you find that balance?...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 395 words · Troy Salazar

Lisa Kudrow:The Comebackseason 3 is 'always a possibility'

Go inside the TV festival with all our coverage, availablehere. CouldThe Comebackmake a comeback? Yes, according to co-creator and star Lisa Kudrow. Credit: John P. Johnson /HBO If [season 2] was a possibility, if this happened, yeah. Theres so much aggressive sales needed, its like a perfect humiliation trap, he said. The Comebackhas already been revived, of course. Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images In 2014, HBO debuted season 2 of the series nearly 10 years after its premiere in 2005....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 150 words · William Obrien

Lisa Loeb debuts dreamy 'Be My Baby' from lullaby album that even adults will love

The singer announces new LP ‘Lullaby Girl,’ due Oct. 6 Lisa Loeb wants to help you rest. Sleep is one of my top priorities, she admits. Its made for grown-ups but kids might enjoy it. Credit: Frances Lacuzzi We say, mission accomplished. Be My Baby is streaming above.Lullaby Girlwill be available exclusively on Oct. 6 via Amazon Music. you’ve got the option to pre-order the sethere. The full track list is embedded below....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 98 words · Ashley Fisher