Who died in 2022? All the celebrities we've lost this year

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‘An inspiration’: Sydney’s newest Sandy pays tribute to Olivia Newton-John: Grease, the musical Olivia Newton-John made famous, opens for the first time in over ...

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Abba, cabaret and smug marionettes: the 1974 Eurovision song contest reviewed!: Fifty years since Abba won with Waterloo, fans are paying tribute to a pop ...

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Grease the Musical: Well lubricated, but not enough friction: It’s the supporting cast who provide the real backbone of the newest stage adaptation of Grease.

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Hit West End production of Grease comes to Northampton: The iconic musical Grease comes to Royal & Derngate next month in a production that promises to be ...

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Sheffield retro: 36 of our favourite photos of Sheffield from the mid-1970s: Lost cinemas, forgotten pubs, old schools and much-missed shops feature ...

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‘I really had to work for it’: Courtney Act on loving – and performing – Olivia Newton-John

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‘Jolene’ Covers, Ranked: Beyoncé’s album ‘Cowboy Carter’ has bolted fresh out of the stable complete with a reinterpretation of ‘Jolene ...

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PHOTOS: The life and career of John Travolta: Award-winning actor John Travolta was born Feb. 18, 1960, in Englewood, N.J. From 'Saturday Night Fever' ...

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The Hottest Onscreen Romances: Musicals: See which classics made the lineup.

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Olivia Newton-John Would've Loved Taylor Swift's 'Grease' Role, Was Big Fan: Olivia Newton-John was apparently a Swiftie -- at least that's what her rep says ...

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Feb 19

Culture That Made Me: Cork violinist Mairéad Hickey on Attenborough, Schubert and Basil Fawlty

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Sabrina Carpenter Honors Late Olivia Newton-John With 'Hopelessly Devoted to You' Eras Tour Cover in Melbourne

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Review | Grease at The Kings Theatre, Southsea: 'Grease is definitely the word at The Kings this spring'

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Jan 13

50 years later: How 1974’s No. 1 albums hold up after a half century: We had joy, we had fun, we had the Carpenters and the Rolling Stones, John Denver and Bob ...

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Tom Wilkinson: The Full Monty actor dies at 75: The British star won a Bafta for the hit 1997 film, and was nominated for two Oscars.

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Quick Glance: Tom Wilkinson: Actor of The Full Monty Passes at 75

British actor Tom Wilkinson, known for films like The Full Monty, Shakespeare in Love, and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, has passed away at the age of 75.

Wilkinson won a Bafta for 1997's The Full Monty and reprised the role of Gerald when a Disney+ streaming series revisited the characters 26 years later.

With over 130 film and TV credits, Wilkinson was comfortable in period dramas like 1995's Sense and Sensibility and 2013's Belle, as well as playing criminal masterminds in movies like Rush Hour opposite Jackie Chan in 1998 or Guy Ritchie's RocknRolla in 2008.

Wilkinson was described by the Encyclopaedia of British Film as 'a major character star, with a remarkable gift - one among several - for conveying inner pain'.

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Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Wants to Be a Dramatic Actor - IGN: Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has expressed a desire to take on more dramatic acting roles ...

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The Hollywood Reporter

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Jan 07

Creative Arts Emmys: Nick Offerman and Storm Reid Win for Guest Acting in a Drama Series

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Jan 09

Rob Lowe gets an 'embarrassing amount' of sleep: Here are his tips to stay youthful

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Quick Glance: Rob Lowe's Youthful Secrets: Tips for Eternal Youth

Despite almost 45 years in Hollywood, Rob Lowe looks remarkably youthful, while maintaining a packed work schedule.

Lowe has a successful podcast called "Literally!" and continues to work as an actor.

In addition to his current success, Lowe is returning to hosting and producing "The Floor" with his eternal good looks.

Lowe shares his essentials for surviving Hollywood and looking so darn good doing it.

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Dwayne Johnson Seemingly Caught in Bizarre Lie: The star recently shared a momentous "first" experience on Instagram, despite having posted about similar ...

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Jan 03

Dwayne Johnson corrects flub over 'first ever' In-N-Out trip: Is Dwayne Johnson cooking up fibs? The Rock is getting a little redundant about his 'first ever' ...

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Jan 04

Today in History: Nancy Pelosi becomes first female speaker of the House: Today’s Highlight in History: On Jan. 4, 2007, Nancy Pelosi was elected the first ...

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The Rock Crashed Fox’s Pregame Show and Had Jimmy Johnson Tearing Up With Heartfelt Message

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Dwayne Johnson on His Benny Safdie and Mark Kerr Movie: The wrestler-turned-Hollywood star is set to star in Safdie's upcoming film about MMA legend Mark ...

Quick Glance: Benny Safdie Breaks Off Collaboration with Brother Josh

Benny Safdie has been very successful with recent projects and is now branching off from his brother Josh to pursue his own career.

After gaining attention for their acclaimed film Uncut Gems with Adam Sandler, Benny and his brother Josh are no longer working together.

Benny not only directed with his brother, but also acted in their breakthrough film Good Time.

As his career flourishes, Benny announces the end of his collaboration with his brother, at least for now.

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Ex-Capitol Police Officer to Discuss Jan. 6 'Set-Up' in New Documentary: Former United States Capitol Police (USCP) officer is featured in a new documentary ...

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Dwayne Johnson Explains What's Different About His Next Role in A24 Drama: Dwayne Johnson says his role A24's upcoming sports drama film ...

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Golden Globes 2024 see historic wins in diversity: "This is for every little 'res kid' with a dream," said Golden Globe winner and ...

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Quick Glance: Secret Service Unable to Recover Missing Jan. 6 Texts

The Secret Service stated that erased text messages are unrelated to the events of Jan. 6.

The House committee was informed that the Secret Service is still attempting a forensic search for the phone records.

The Secret Service was unable to conduct its own after-action review but is cooperating with investigations by Congress and the inspector general.

The National Archives and Records Administration has asked the Secret Service to explain how the text messages were erased.

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Rian Johnson's Maligned Star Wars Masterpiece Was Inspired By Alfred Hitchcock: Rian Johnson was inspired by Alfred Hitchcock's To Catch a Thief while ...

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Harry Johnson, Battlestar Galactica and Law & Order Actor, Dies At 81: Actor Harry Johnson, who was also known for his "Harry & Louise" ads ...

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Dec 20 23

There Would Be No Timothée Chalamet Without His Relationship With Black Culture: The false dichotomy of Timothée vs. Timmy Tim.

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Jan 13

One of ‘Grease’s Most Iconic Songs Was Added After the Movie Was Wrapped: Olivia Newton-John’s standout musical number in Grease, “Hopelessly Devoted to You ...

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Jan 09

Kevin Hart says he's in a secret group chat with Dwayne Johnson, Tom Cruise, and more action stars

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Dwayne Johnson is reviving his career after 'Black Adam' with WWE, A24: "Black Adam" was meant to be Dwayne Johnson's next big Hollywood franchise before it ...

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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse's Jake Johnson on the Uncertain Future of Peter B. Parker

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Autopsy report shows actor Matthew Perry died from effects of ketamine: Matthew Perry died from the acute effects of the anesthetic ketamine ...

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There Would Be No Timothée Chalamet Without His Relationship With Black Culture: The false dichotomy of Timothée vs. Timmy Tim.

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Quick Glance: Timothée Chalamet's Relationship with Black Culture

Timothée Chalamet's journey from LaGuardia High School to Hollywood, showcasing his immersion in Black culture and influence by urban trends.

Chalamet's unique persona as a cosmopolitan artist and New Yorker, blending high fashion with a watered-down approach to Black urban trends.

Chalamet's role as an actor and his embrace of Black culture, challenging stereotypes and misconceptions about his persona and lifestyle.

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‘I’m going to start a cult. That’s the long game!’ Natasha Lyonne on crime, crosswords and Macaulay Culkin

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'Get Physical'- advice to writer over Olivia Newton-John album work: A LEADING music writer has complained online about waiting for two years to be paid for ...

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14 hours a night: should we all sleep as much as Dakota Johnson?: The actor says sleep is her top priority in life, followed by meditation, working out and a lot ...

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Barbra Streisand in her own words – and voice: In her memoir, “My Name Is Barbara,” Streisand dissects her acting roles, dishes on past loves ...

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Quick Glance: Barbra Streisand: Her Story in Her Own Voice

Streisand questioned a famous song lyric during her Broadway debut.

Born in 1942 in Brooklyn, she was always eager to learn from her collaborators.

The nearly 1,000-page audiobook is narrated by Streisand herself in 48 hours.

Streisand shares her life story in an engaging tone with her unique voice.

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Dec 31 23

The Perfect Batman Reboot Casting Rumor Comes To Life In Gritty DCU Art: Amazon Prime Video Reacher star Alan Ritchson would like to play Bruce Wayne ...

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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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jsonline.com/story/entertainment/arts/2024/01/27/skylight-music-theatre-xanadu-review/72336777007/

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Skylight Music Theatre's playful 'Xanadu' embraces silliness of the '80s-inspired musical

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Jan 02

Dwayne Johnson Mocks His 'Baywatch' Movie During RAW Appearance: The Rock has never been shy about the terrible reviews of his 2017 "Baywatch" movie and made fun ...

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Dec 16 23

'General Hospital' dominates 50th annual Daytime Emmys with 6 trophies, Susan Lucci honored

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Dec 18 23

How Many Hours Should You Sleep Every Night?: Actor Dakota Johnson revealed she likes to sleep 10 to 14 hours every night. An expert weighs in on the proper ...

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Jan 01

Jamie Dornan Relates ‘Scary’ Stalker Experience With A 'Fifty Shades Of Grey' Fan

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12 Directors That Tom Cruise Should Work With Next: As Mission: Impossible seemingly nears its end, the only question remains who will direct Tom Cruise in this ...

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John Cena's Hilarious "You Can't See Me" Meme Explained: Any WWE fan worth their salt knows that “You Can’t See Me” is wrestler-actor John ...

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Jan 02

The Only Major Actors Still Alive From One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest: Here are the major actors still alive from director Miloš Forman's ...

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Dec 21 23

Dwayne Johnson’s Christmas Action Movie, Red One, Gets 2024 Theatrical Release: Starring Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans, Red One will now land in theaters for ...

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Dec 10 23

House Republicans are coming up with innovative ways to avoid scrutiny: From hiding the faces of Jan. 6 rioters to skipping questions from reporters ...

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Dec 18 23

Willem Dafoe Cackles and Revels Amid a Flame-Kissed Tomb in First-Look Image of the Actor from Nosferatu

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Dec 14 23

Illinois Strip Club Paid Mayor to Allow Prostitution for Years, U.S. Says: The former mayor of Harvey, Ill., demanded thousands in monthly payments from a strip ...

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Dec 20 23

Single or double nomination for Colman Domingo?: The actor appears poised to earn at least one Oscar nomination — and could potentially snag two.

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Dec 13 23

Brother of former Harvey Mayor Eric Kellogg convicted in strip club shakedown scheme

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Red One, Dwayne Johnson's Action-Packed Christmas Movie, Finally Gets Release Date

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IGN

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The Rock to Play MMA Pioneer Mark Kerr in A24 Movie From Benny Safdie - IGN: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson will play MMA fighter Mark Kerr in the upcoming film The ...

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Cord Jefferson on How Hollywood Shuffle, Nicole Holofcener, and Noah Baumbach Inspired American Fiction

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Dec 15 23

Mike Johnson Faces MAGA Fury After Paul Ryan Photo: A photo of House Speaker Mike Johnson and former House Speaker Paul Ryan began circulating on social media ...

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Dec 21 23

Jake Johnson's 'Self Reliance' Will Be in Theaters For One Night Only

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Dec 24 23

10 Best Benicio del Toro Movies, Ranked: Oscar-winner Benicio del Toro has starred in many incredible movies, cementing himself as a master of his craft ...

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Dec 02 23

Boris Johnson to apologise to Covid inquiry but say he got big calls right: But the former PM will argue robustly his government got many big pandemic calls ...

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Dec 14 23

The Rock's New Movie Is His Most Exciting Project In Years (& It Could Change His Career)

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Dec 05 23

The Violent and Extreme History of Mike Johnson’s Old Legal Clients: Speaker Mike Johnson’s old clients include a man who spoke glowingly of killing gay people ...

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Dec 21 23

'Minx' Season 3 Renewal Unlikely, Star Jake Johnson Says: A third season of 'Minx' isn't likely in the cards, at least according to co-EP and star ...

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Jamie Dornan says fans still think he has secret child with Dakota Johnson: Dornan said that some diehard fans of the franchise still tout "all kinds of mad ...

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Dec 19 23

Actors Who Refused To Change Their Bodies For Roles: Actors are often changing their bodies when a certain character requires it, but sometimes ...

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IndieWire Dec 23 23

Jake Johnson Predicts 'Minx' Is Canceled: Jake Johnson predicted "Minx" will be canceled after two seasons and a shift from Max to Starz.

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ComingSoon by Mandatory Dec 27 23

Minx Season 3 Update From Jake Johnson: ‘You Can’t Beat Something Up That Many Times’

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GQ

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Next James Bond: Who will be the new 007?: Every single contender in the race to be the next James Bond, including Alan Ritchson, Tom Hardy ...

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Dec 19 23

Gérard Depardieu's wax figure removed from Paris museum amid allegations of sexism and sexual assault

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