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‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Surpasses Original Film’s Box Office + More

Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, and Stanley Tucci in "The Devil Wears Prada 2"

Happy Friday! Some news stories for you as we head into the weekend.

• Deadline: The Meryl Streep/Anne Hathaway dramedy The Devil Wears Prada 2 will outstrip the original 2006 film’s global lifetime box office of $326.5 million today – just a week after the sequel’s release. Folks are projecting it could hit over $700 million worldwide by Sunday.

• Page Six: There’s Broadway chatter that Lea Michele called out of CHESS this week after being snubbed by the Tony Awards nominations on Tuesday. Continue reading “‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Surpasses Original Film’s Box Office + More”

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Dolly Parton’s 1st Oscar + CHESS Opens On Bway + More News

Dolly Parton accepts her first Oscar (screen capture)

Some news stories to start your week:

• PEOPLE: Country superstar Dolly Parton accepted the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in a video message on Sunday Nov. 16 at the 2025 Governors Awards.

The win marks the first Oscar for Parton, who has twice been nominated for Best Original Song. Continue reading “Dolly Parton’s 1st Oscar + CHESS Opens On Bway + More News”

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Bway Revival Cast Of CHESS Performs On The Tonight Show

Nicholas Christopher, Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele with the cast of CHESS

Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher and the cast of the new Broadway revival of CHESS performs a medley of “Where I Want to Be,” “One Night in Bangkok” and “Someone Else’s Story” on The Tonight Show. Continue reading “Bway Revival Cast Of CHESS Performs On The Tonight Show”

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Tom Daley On Body Image + ‘Survivor’ Season 50 Cast Announced + More

Some news items I thought worth your time: • The Times: In a revealing new interview, out UK Olympic diver Tom Daley shares that even former Olympians have body image issues. • Parade Magazine: The returning players for Season 50 of Survivor have been announced including out Emmy Award winner Mike White (The White Lotus)! I’ve been a huge fan of the show since Season One. Continue reading “Tom Daley On Body Image + ‘Survivor’ Season 50 Cast Announced + More”

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Pride Group Excluded From Labor Day Parade + More News

Some news items you might have missed: • AP News: A local LGBTQ pride group was excluded from a Labor Day parade in Essex, Iowa. Essex Mayor Calvin Kinney spearheaded the decision, with no motions or city council vote. Kinney did not immediately respond to an email from the AP regarding the decision. Continue reading “Pride Group Excluded From Labor Day Parade + More News”

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GLEE Star Shades Lea Michele When Asked About ‘Funny Girl’ + More News

Former GLEE star Chris Colfer threw shade on his former co-star Lea Michele when asked about seeing her in the Broadway revival of Funny Girl.
Lea Michele takes her first bow as Fanny Brice in ‘Funny Girl’ (screen capture)
Some news items you might have missed: • Out: Former GLEE star Chris Colfer threw shade at his former co-star Lea Michele when asked about seeing her in the Broadway revival of Funny Girl. “I can be triggered at home…” Continue reading “GLEE Star Shades Lea Michele When Asked About ‘Funny Girl’ + More News”

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Study: Fears Of Openly Gay Troops Were Overblown + More News

Some news items you might have missed: • Military Times: A decade after U.S. military branches discarded the hideous “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” policy and allowed gay and lesbian troops to serve openly, a report from the Joint Staff found that concerns about combat effectiveness and unit cohesion were basically unfounded. Continue reading “Study: Fears Of Openly Gay Troops Were Overblown + More News”

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Anti-LGBTQ Activists Protest Pride Event In Serbia + More News

Thousands of religious and right-wing activists marched through Serbia’s capital on Sunday calling for authorities to ban a Gay Pride march planned for next weekend.
Far-right extremists in Serbia protest upcoming Pride event (screen capture)
Some news items you might have missed: • Reuters: Thousands of religious and right-wing activists protested on Sunday calling for authorities to ban a Pride event in Serbia planned for next weekend. Continue reading “Anti-LGBTQ Activists Protest Pride Event In Serbia + More News”

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First Look: Lea Michele In ‘Funny Girl’ + More News

First look at Lea Michele in FUNNY GIRL
First look at Lea Michele in FUNNY GIRL (screen capture)
Some news items you might have missed: • PEOPLE: On Friday, the Broadway production of Funny Girl shared behind-the-scenes footage of Lea Michele in rehearsals ahead of her return to the Great White Way on Sept. 6. Continue reading “First Look: Lea Michele In ‘Funny Girl’ + More News”