California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has admitted that his recent trolling of President Donald Trump has raised a few eyebrows in his own family. “I know there are some people who are offended by our all-caps parody of Trump, but I thought it’s time to put a mirror to Trump,” Newsom, a potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidate, told MeidasTouch Network’s …
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The Jesus Lizard have cancelled the remaining dates on their 2025 tour in support of their new album, Rack. In a statement shared to their social media, the post-hardcore band cited “a serious health incident” that has affected an unnamed band member. Their tour originally included performances in the United States, Japan, and Australia, all of which have now been …
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Loving “Jesus Christ Superstar” is one thing, but loving the myriad staged productions of “Jesus Christ Superstar” is another. The Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice masterpiece existed arguably in its most perfect form in the original 1970 concept album, and although there hasn’t been a lack of paying customers for thousands of legit productions in the 55 years since, mounting a …
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Much like its namesake, Jesus Christ Superstar comes with a storied history. There have been at least four Broadway productions and many revivals, tours and adaptations of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 1971 biblical rock musical. Just last month, the UK saw a revival met with acclaim. In Los Angeles’s version, not without “backlash”, Cynthia Erivo is the Holy …
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Photos Photos: Cynthia Erivo, Adam Lambert, Phillipa Soo, More in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl The concert led by Cynthia Erivo and Adam Lambert continues through August 3. Cynthia Erivo and Adam Lambert in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl Farah Sosa She is risen! Photos have been released from the much-buzzed-about, and sold out, Jesus Christ Superstar concert …
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As Cynthia Erivo channels the Christian Messiah, her Judas is coming to her defense. Ahead of this weekend’s star-studded Jesus Christ Superstar concert at Hollywood Bowl, Adam Lambert defended the casting of Erivo in the eponymous biblical role, which has drawn backlash from some circles over the Tony-winning actress being a Black LGBTQ woman. “Cynthia’s brilliant. Her voice, presence, and …
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The Astros have acquired left-handed hitting outfielder Jesús Sánchez from the Marlins. In exchange, Miami has received right-hander Ryan Gusto, infield prospect Chase Jaworsky, and outfield prospect Esmil Valencia. Both teams have announced the trade. Houston was known to be seeking a left-handed bat ahead of the deadline, to help balance out a lineup that is sorely missing star slugger Yordan …
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John Stamos is sliding into the golden slippers of King Herod just hours before the curtain comes up on Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl. Stamos’ last minute casting comes after Josh Gad announced yesterday that he would no longer occupy the throne on Friday night. “It is with enormous heartbreak that I inform you all that unfortunately, I …
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Image credit: Jesus Baez (Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images) The Mets completed their third trade for a reliever on an expiring contract before the trade deadline, swapping three prospects for Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley on Wednesday. New York sends a trio of players from its High-A Brooklyn affiliate: third baseman Jesus Baez and righthanders Nate Dohm and …
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