Britney Spears speaks out onNYTdocumentary: 'I was embarrassed by the light they put me in'

Britney Spearsis directly addressing the explosiveNew York Times Presentsdocumentary about her life for the first time. I cried for two weeks and well …. I still cry sometimes ! Every day dancing brings me joy ! I’m not here to be perfect … perfect is boring … I’m here to pass on kindness ! “My life has always been very speculated … watched … and judged really my whole life !...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 163 words · Samantha Cole

Britney Spears thanks #FreeBritney movement after her father's removal from conservatorship

“My fans are the best and I know it,” the pop star said. “#FreeBritney movement … I have no words,” Britney tweeted Monday. Britney Spears.Isaac Brekken/Getty Images I cried last night for two hours cause my fans are the best and I know it." John Zabel, a California accountant, was named the temporary conservator of Britney’s finances. Jamie has dismissed the movement as a “conspiracy theory.” The movement was also featured in the recent documentariesFraming Britney Spears,Controlling Britney Spears, andBritney vs....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 88 words · Amanda Williams

Britney Spears' father files to end her conservatorship after 13 years

Britney Spearshas spent one-third of her life living under her father’s control. There is no settlement." But recently, things have changed," the new court filing states,per NBC News. Britney Spears and her father, Jamie Spears.Steve Granitz/WireImage; Nick Ut/AP/Shutterstock “I just want my life back,” she said at the time. Now he is following that up by filing for the arrangement’s termination entirely. The case’s next court date is set for Sept....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 95 words · Jessica Williams

Britney Spears' longtime manager resigns, citing her 'intention to officially retire'

Larry Rudolph has stepped down as the singer’s manager after 25 years. In doing so, he cites the pop star’s “intention to officially retire.” “I was originally hired at Britney’s request to help manage and assist her with her career. Britney Spears and Larry Rudolph.Kevin Mazur/WireImage like accept this letter as my formal resignation.” Representatives for Spears and Rudolph’s Maverick Management didn’t immediately respond to EW’s requests for comment. Spears herself hasn’t made clear whether she would return to performing or not....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 134 words · Kenneth Bell

Britney: Predicting her future

Can a new attitude and a big hit single make us forget toxic times? But that could be changing. It ended up selling a relatively modest 913,000 copies. Credit: Brian Ach/WireImage This time, Spears is hoping to get back to being a singer, not a tabloid freak. Shes about her business, says Danja of her current work ethic. Well see plenty more of her for years to come. Atop the charts, or playing Vegas?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 102 words · Sharon Schmitt

Brittany Howard on why the 2021 Grammy nominations forJaimefeel different

“Itdefinitelyturned a bad day into a good day.” (Her cat, thankfully, is fine.) Howard is elated about the nominations forJaime, her extraordinary 2019 solo debut and most personal work to date. Credit: Bobbi Rich ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: You’re no stranger to the Grammys, having won four with Alabama Shakes. Walking away from something that works to explore something with a lot more personal, deeper meaning is scary. I’m really happy to share who I am and talk about my sister more....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 321 words · Keith Davis

Broadway shutdown extended again, theaters to remain closed until June 2021

Theaters in the cityhave been dark since March 12, 2020. Theatergoers holding tickets through that date should contact their point of purchase for details about exchanges and refunds. When performances were suspended in March, 31 productions were running, including eight new shows in previews. A poster on Times Square advertises West Side Story at the Broadway Theater on February 7, 2020 in New York City. - Westside Story is returning to Broadway for the first time in more than a decade, directed by Belgian Ivo Van Hove....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 117 words · Lauren Villegas

Broadway shutdown extended through January 2021 due to coronavirus pandemic

Theaters in New York City will remain closed through the remainder of 2020 due to COVID-19. The show won’t go on until (at least) January 2021. Now, shows will be officially suspended through Jan. 3, 2021. Credit: Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/Getty One thing is for sure, when we return we will be stronger and more needed than ever. When Broadway performances were suspended in March, 31 productions were running, including eight new shows in previews....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 101 words · James Hernandez

Broadway theaters shutting down in wake of coronavirus concerns

Broadway theaters are shutting their doors for an entire month in the wake of concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. Andrew Cuomoannouncednew measures Thursday prohibiting gatherings with more than 500 people in the state starting Friday. For Broadway shows, those rules would go into effect beginning at 5 p.m. Thursday. A poster on Times Square advertises West Side Story at the Broadway Theater on February 7, 2020 in New York City. - Westside Story is returning to Broadway for the first time in more than a decade, directed by Belgian Ivo Van Hove....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 175 words · Michael Hernandez

Broadway'sBirthday Candles,Caroline, or Changepostpone openings to fall 2020

WithBroadwaytheaters currentlyshut down due to the coronavirus outbreak, three productions are rescheduling their runs for the fall. Broadway theaters are currentlyclosed through April 12, though that date may change as the coronavirus pandemic continues. Credit: Kevork Djansezian/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 42 words · Lori Simpson

Broccoli on why he couldn't pull off 'Watermelon Sugar' onThe Masked Singer

Broccoli’s time of brockin' out onThe Masked Singerstage has come to an end. Ahead, the 79-year-old discusses his experience on the show and being a surprise TikTok hit. Plus, he spills all the details on his upcoming new album featuring duets withOlivia Newton-Johnand Andrea Bocelli. Credit: Michael Becker/FOX I’m working on a new album, and was confined for some time. So I accepted, and wanted to kind of get out of the house....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 349 words · Paul Pierce

Brooklyn Nine-Nineto end with upcoming eighth season

But the final batch of episodes is delayed until the 2021-2022 season. Holt experienced coming up the ranks as a Black, gay NYPD officer. A season 4 episode explored what happened when Sgt. Jordin Althaus/NBC Terry Jeffords (Terry Crews) was racially profiled while off duty, season 5 installments featured Det. Amy Santiago (Melissa Fumero) and Jake (Samberg) struggle to conceive a baby. “It’s not a laughing matter.” But most of all, I feel lucky that we have had the best fans in the world....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 114 words · Benjamin Mora

Bruce Greenwood replaces Frank Langella in Netflix'sThe Fall of the House of Usher

Langella was fired from the show after an internal investigation into allegations of misconduct on set. The Fall of the House of Usherhas a new leading man. Series creatorMike Flanaganannounced Greenwood’s casting Friday. Bruce Greenwood and Frank Langella.Taylor Hill/FilmMagic; Brent N. Clarke/Getty Greenwood and Flanagan previously worked together on the filmsGerald’s GameandDoctor Sleep. Flanagan is directing four episodes and executive-producing, withHouse of Ushercinematographer Michael Fimognari helming the other four episodes....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 81 words · Megan Marshall