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| Gaten Matarazzo to play Mark in London revival of 'RENT' | Stranger Things icon Gaten Matarazzo is to play Mark in the London revival of the stage musical, RENT. "RENT returns to the West End, directed by Luke Sheppard and starring Gaten Matarazzo (Stranger Things) as Mark, a powerful celebration of community, connection and a call to live every minute as if it were your last," the show's Instagram page said Tuesday. "From 26 September. Duke of York's Theatre. Tickets on sale 12pm TODAY! rentthemusical.com" Further casting for the show, which turns 30 this year, is expected to be announced soon. The musical is slated to play through Feb. 13. Anthony Rapp originated the role in the Broadway production of RENT. |
| 'Drag Race' stars step out at 'Stop That Train' premiere | RuPaul and several Drag Race stars stepped out on the red carpet Monday. RuPaul, a drag performer who hosts and judges the reality competition RuPaul's Drag Race, attended the Los Angeles premiere of his action comedy film Stop That Train. The television personality was joined by former Drag Race contestants Ginger Minj, Jujubee, Brooke Lynn Hytes, Latrice Royale, Marty Lauter (aka Marcia Marcia Marcia), Mont X Change and Symone, who star with him in the film. Stop That Train is an action comedy movie directed by Adam Shankman (The Wedding Planner, Hairspray). |
| Geena Davis, Bill Pullman, Alfre Woodard attend 'Boroughs' premiere | Geena Davis, Jena Malone, Bill Pullman, Alfre Woodard, Alfred Molina and Mary McDonnell attended the premiere of their new Netflix series, The Boroughs, in Los Angeles Monday. "In a seemingly perfect retirement community, a crew of unlikely heroes must stop an otherworldly threat from stealing the one thing they don't have: time," the streaming service said in a synopsis for the eight-episode drama. Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews are the show-runners and creators of the series, which premieres Thursday. The Duffer Brothers -- who are best known for creating Stranger Things -- are executive producers on the new show. |
| WWE 'Raw': Jacob Fatu challenges Roman Reigns to Tribal Combat | Jacob Fatu raised the stakes in his feud with Roman Reigns by challenging the World Heavyweight Champion to Tribal Combat. Fatu, on Monday, immediately called out Reigns to meet him in the ring at the start of Raw. Reigns arrived to the arena where he was greeted by general manager Adam Pearce who stated he was going to fire Fatu for attacking WWE officials in recent weeks. Reigns said he needed to handle business first and started heading towards the ring. Jimmy and Jey Uso reached Fatu first inside the ring. Jimmy Uso attempted to plead with his cousin but when words didn't work, Jey Uso attacked Fatu with a steel chair. Fatu was able to overwhelm The Usos when Reigns finally arrived onto the scene. |
| Matthew Lillard, Frank Welker returning for anime 'Scooby-Doo' | Matthew Lillard and Frank Welker will reprise their roles of Shaggy and Scooby-Doo in a new anime series that will air on Tubi. "Jinkies! Scooby & Shaggy are headed to @tubi in Yokoso Scooby-Doo! Frank Welker and Matthew Lillard are officially back as the voices of #ScoobyDoo and Shaggy," Warner Bros. Animation wrote on Instagram Monday. The message included an image of the iconic sleuths in their Mystery Machine van along with some new characters and monsters they meet while visiting Japan. "FRANK AND MATTHEW RETURNING? WE WON," Tubi wrote on X. "Scooby-Doo is one of the most beloved franchises in entertainment, and Yokoso Scooby-Doo! |