‘The Queen’s Gambit’ to Be Adapted as a Stage Musical
“The Queen’s Gambit” is being adapted as a musical for the theater stage, as the company Level Forward has acquired the rights to Walter Tevis’ book. The acclaimed Netflix miniseries about the story of fictional chess prodigy Beth Harmon has become wildly popular. But with no writer of director attached yet, Level Forward’s plans... go to Article >
Meet the sons of former NFL players taking over the 2021 draft class
Want to feel old? The 2021 draft is filled with sons of NFL players you used to watch. There’s a not-so-fun cycle of being a sports fan. As a kid, your idols are all adults — viewed from far away, and serving as inspiration. The... read more
Chelsea vs. FC Porto, Champions League: Preview, team news, how to watch
Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images Quarterfinals, second leg Chelsea have a great chance to advance to the Champions League semifinals for the first time since 2013-14 if we can finish the job against FC... read more
Colbert Reimagines the Exact ‘Hamilton’ Song You’re Already Humming as a Vaccine Anthem (Video)
Tuesday’s “The Late Show” kicked off with a short video inspired by a recent team up between New York Mayor Bill de Blasio and multihyphenate superstar Lin Manuel-Miranda. And guess what, you definitely won’t be surprised by where it goes. The... read more
The Guardian view on Prince Philip’s funeral: an era is ending | Editorial
Britain’s monarchy is transitioning from a long and settled reign to one that will be different. It is a proper subject for national debate Because of the pandemic and its restrictions, the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral at Windsor will be a less... read more
Joseph Siravo, Sopranos And Jersey Boys Star, Has Died Aged 64
Joseph Siravo, best known for playing Giovanni Francis ‘Johnny’ Soprano in The Sopranos, has died aged 64. News of the actor’s death was confirmed by his daughter Allegra Okarmus. Joseph starred in the mob drama in 1999, appearing in flashback... read more
Xpeng P5 saloon previewed ahead of Shanghai debut
Electric P5 from Chinese company Xpeng to be revealed next week with autonomous driving tech Xpeng has previewed its third production car ahead of a full reveal next week at the Shanghai motor show. The P5 will be the first electric car with... read more
SAG Award Wins Solidify ‘The Crown,’ ‘Ted Lasso,’ ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ as Emmy Frontrunners
There’s a double-edged sword to being singled out as an awards frontrunner. Yes, it’s a positive sign when pundits consider you the top contender to score a top prize. But be identified as the top of the pack too early, and you’ve immediately been... read more
How Studio Spaces Survived the Pandemic and Pivoted to Meet Pent-Up Demand
Los Angeles’ TV and movie production spaces faced multiple shutdowns during the pandemic, but owners and managers say tenants have hung onto sound stages and even extended leases to guarantee they have a place to resume work during a... read more
It’s A Sin’s Omari Douglas: ‘There Are So Many Stories Out There Waiting To Be Told’
Two months after It’s A Sin debuted in the UK, Omari Douglas is still fascinated by the triumphant reception to the Russell T Davies show that carved a new path for LGBTQ representation and became All4’s most-streamed series ever. He’s still... read more
2021 Writers Guild Awards: Complete Winners List (Updating Live)
The 2021 Writers Guild Awards are taking place in a virtual ceremony on Sunday. The Wrap will update the winners as they are announced. “Ted Lasso” won the award for New Series. “The Great” won the award for episodic comedy, while “Ozark” won for... read more
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