Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘Cinderella’ musical needs work before Broadway

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were left emotional on Saturday (February 26) as they accepted a civil rights award from the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were recognised for their promotion of Covid-19 vaccine equality, aid to a Texas women’s shelter and partnership to create community relief centres.They were awarded the coveted 2022 President’s Award for their efforts by Dr. Safiya Noble - a professor of gender studies and African American studies at the California-based UCLA."Our lives were brought together for a reason," Meghan said as the pair appeared glammed up on stage to pickup the award.In a statement released ahead of the ceremony, the couple said: "It’s a true honour to be recognised by President Derrick Johnson and the NAACP, whose efforts to propel racial justice and civil rights are as vital today as they were nearly 115 years ago."We’re proud to support the NAACP’s work and to also partner with the organisation on the newly created annual NAACP-Archewell Digital Civil Rights Award, which will be bestowed to Dr.

Here’s hoping we’re never unlucky enough to have to dance battle Britney Spears! In a new video shared to her Instagram, the singer, 40, danced her heart out, popping, locking and twirling in an elaborate routine that would have any amateur exhausted. Britney reminded her followers her talent can’t be put in a box, sharing in the video she “let go for the first time in a very long time” and that it felt good to “push” herself and “improve.”

Amanda Seyfried stopped by “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” to reminisce about her first big red carpet event.

Julia Fox took to Instagram on Saturday to share a series of photos documenting her time atVersace's Fall/Winter 2022/2023 show at Milan Fashion Week, taken on the previous night.Kanye West's ex, 32, showcased her incredible figure in a very revealing two-piece latex outfit consisting of a cleavage-baring black crop top and a matching skirt, as she cozied up next to Donatella Versace.'I love MILAN!!! God is good and miracles happen and dreams do come true,' the Uncut Gems star captioned her post. Fun: Julia Fox shared photos documenting her time at Versace's Fall/Winter 2022/2023 show at Milan Fashion Week, including a snap of her cozying up to Donatella VersaceFox went on to thank the designer for an unforgettable evening, as well as makeup artist Pat McGrath for helping create her heavy eye shadow look that reportedly inspired the makeup for the show.

Emily Ratajkowski generously shared behind-the-scenes footage from her time walking the Versace show during Milan Fashion Week.Taking to Instagram where she regularly enchants 28.9 million followers, the top model posted a carousel and said, 'It never gets less surreal.'The runway regular modeled a green chain dress over skintight black latex leggings. Social media post:Emily Ratajkowski generously shared behind-the-scenes footage from her time walking the Versace show during Milan Fashion WeekThe mother-of-one started the slideshow with a test shot as she stood in the designer threads in front of a white backdrop.The photo was numbered and had her name printed along the side.

Maksim Chmerkovskiy called out his former Dancing With The Star partner Kirstie Alley after she shared a now-deleted message about the conflict in Ukraine to her Twitter account on Friday.The 42-year-old dancer shared a screenshot of the tweet to his Instagram Story on Saturday and wrote a short statement to express his views about her thoughts.He has been trapped in the besieged country's capital of Kyiv and has shared numerous updates about the unfolding situation to his account. Speaking his mind:Maksim Chmerkovskiy called out his former Dancing With The Star partner Kirstie Alley after she shared a now-deleted message about the conflict in Ukraine to her Twitter account on Friday; seen in 2020Alley, 71, appeared to doubt the information coming out about the conflict in Ukraine and wrote that she would keep her thoughts on the situation private.'I don't know what's real or what is fake in this war.

Amanda Bynes' parents Lynn and Rick Bynes support her efforts to end her conservatorship of nearly a decade.The 35-year-old actress, who has long suffered from various mental health issues, formally requested the termination of the conservatorship by recently filing paperworkat the Ventura County Superior Court.Now her lawyer David A. Esquibas has said her parents agree with her that she has made 'significant progress' in managing her bipolar disorder, Page Sixreports.

Halle Berry and her daughter Nahla were spotted spending time together in Los Angeles on Saturday afternoon.The 55-year-old performer and her child, 13, stayed close as they made the most of the pleasant California weather.The actress shares her daughter with her former partnerGabriel Aubry, and the exes were previously involved in a lengthy custody battle following their split. Happy mom:Halle Berry and her daughter Nahla were spotted spending time together on Saturday afternoon in Los AngelesBerry wore a black crewneck sweater on top of a pair of slightly distressed blue jeans during her outing with Nahla.The X-Men franchise star also donned a set of dual-tone high-top sneakers while spending time with her daughter.

Jodie Turner-Smith and Joshua Jackson enjoyed a date night at the Gucci Milan Fashion Week show on Friday.The two spouses and fellow actors, 35 and 43, stepped out in style and posed for photos together upon their arrival.Jodie wore a beige lace dress and Joshua looked handsome sporting a baby blue suit. Night out: Jodie Turner-Smith and Joshua Jackson enjoyed a date night at the Gucci Milan Fashion Week show on FridayThe twosome made a fashionable pair with the Queen and Slim star stunning in black lace Gucci opera gloves.Her dress featured large ruffles from top to bottom with a miniature train forming at the end.

Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively have once again demonstrated their immense generosity following the outbreak of war in Ukraine.On Saturday, the 45-year-old actor revealed that he and his wife Blake, 34, will match donations up to $1 million made to theUnited Nations Refugee Agency in support of Ukrainian refugees.'In 48 hours, countless Ukrainians were forced to flee their homes to neighboring countries,' Ryan wrote on a retweet of a post by the non-profit organization. Helping out:Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively have once again demonstrated their immense generosity amid the outbreak of war in Ukraine Generous:On Saturday, the 45-year-old actor revealed that he and his wife Blake, 34, will match donations up to $1 million made to the United Nations Refugee Agency in support of Ukrainian refugees.

Christina Haack and her fiancé Josh Hall enjoyed a goat yoga experience during their Laguna Beach vacation on Saturday morning.The 38-year-old TV personality shared with her 1.7 million Instagram followers several pics of the couple with the goats.'Fun morning at Goods and Goats Market. Goat Yoga with Lisa Ashton...the goats were very into Josh! I don't blame them.

Kim Kardashian bared her ample cleavage in a flesh-flashing new photo-shoot she posted to her Instagram page on Saturday.The 41-year-old reality TV bombshell was posing up a storm in a flesh-flashing jumpsuit during her stint at Milan Fashion Week.She left several buttons of the khaki ensemble beguilingly undone, allowing her to flash her Prada bra and her enviably trim midriff. Looking fab:Kim Kardashian bared her ample cleavage in a flesh-flashing new photo-shoot she posted to her Instagram page on SaturdaySweeping her dark hair dramatically back into a high bun, she warded off the rays with a pair of large sunglasses.Kim cut a glamorous figure as she struck pose after pose in front of a dazzling vista of the northern Italian city at sunset.

Dancing With The Stars pro Maksim Chmerkovskiy told his followers he was 'safe' on Saturday as he took shelter amid a Russian attack on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv.The 42-year-old Ukrainian-born dancer looked tense as he paced around a parking garage that was serving as a bomb shelter for civilians fleeing from the attack.Chmerkovskiy also gave a sense of the destruction by sharing videos of explosions illuminating the city at night, along with footage that appeared to show an oil depot engulfed in flames. 'Safe' for now: DWTS proMaksim Chmerkovskiy, 42, updated his followers on Saturday as he hunkered down in an underground parking lot in Kyiv, which doubled as a bomb shelter, amid the Russian attack on UkraineChmerkovskiy, initially said he was in a bomb shelter as he walked through the structure, before revealing that it was just a parking garage.'A lot of people here that I don't want to show,' he said, presumably to prevent them from being identified.

Samuel L. Jackson is getting his flowers. The actor is one of the most recognized actors of his generation and, during Saturday night's NAACP Image Awards, he received the prestigious Chairman's Award, an honor recognizing individuals who demonstrate exemplary public service and use of their platforms as agents of change. Past recipients include the late U.S.

She’s already booked. Tom Welling was opening up about the animated Smallville series that’s in development when the actor made an offhanded quip about Allison Mack amid her prison stint.

Scott Disick is enjoying dinner with a fellow reality TV star.

shepherd’s pie dinner that comes in the post for a whopping £79.The telly cook has cooked up the classic English dish at his award-winning pub The Coach in Marlow, Bucks.But food fans will have to fork out nearly £40-head for the meal box grub.Tom says: “We’re proud to use fantastic British ingredients and suppliers to make honest, comforting dishes, packed with big, bold flavours.”The meal box comes with truffled Tunworth cheese gougeres, potted shrimp, cabbage to go with the pie and sticky date and toffee pudding.Buyers are told by Tom: “Shepherd’s pie has been a favourite since I was a child. My mum would always add a bit of mild curry powder to hers, so I’ve made mine with an Indian spiced mash as a nod to my childhood – it works really well with the lamb”.And he’s also flogging a braised beef dinner with the same accompaniments and desert for £79.Earlier this month he was slammed for selling his cook-at-home Valentine’s Day box for £185.The Michelin-starred restaurant owner, 48, from Marlow, shared a link to buy his the meal kit on his Facebook page, where he boasted the kit has ‘everything you need to make Valentine’s super special’.It included posh canapes including Cornish Lobster Tartlette with Rapeseed Mayonnaise, as well as a starter of Sourdough Tortano Loaf and Cultured Jersey Butter.

Drag Race UK star A’Whora has branded the show’s fans “toxic” over the way they behave online.The performer is fed up by how abusive some of them are on social media.After finding fame on the show in 2020, she got so much nastiness she needed therapy sessions to cope.A’Whora, said: “I got constant death threats and hate and awful stuff. Drag Race has the most toxic and manipulative fanbase ever. Everyone in the Drag Race world will say that because it is the truth.“A lot of them are kids who don’t have a filter and don’t understand the world.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are set to move to Britain this summer, The Mail on Sunday can reveal. The A-list couple – dubbed 'Bennifer' – are understood to be seeking a home on the outskirts of London. Sources suggest that the possible involvement of Affleck in a forthcoming Barbie movie, which is being made at Warner Bros' Leavesden Studios in Hertfordshire, may explain their interest in a British bolthole.

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds will be matching up to $1million (£745,711) in donations to the United Nations Refugee Agency as Russia’s attack on Ukraine intensifies. President Vladimir Putin declared war against Ukraine around 5am local time on Thursday, ordering troops into the neighboring country in a three-pronged invasion from the north, east, and south, appearing to target the cities of Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Kherson.

Gordon Cox Theater EditorAndrew Lloyd Webber would welcome a transgender performer in the cast of one of his shows, the composer and producer said in an interview recorded live at the Variety Legit: Return to Broadway event presented by City National Bank.Listen to this week’s “Stagecraft” podcast below:“I’ve got nothing against a trans performer,” Lloyd Webber said in the talk, now available as part of the new episode of Variety’s theater podcast, “Stagecraft.” “The question is, are they the best person for the role? It really doesn’t matter what they are, what color they are, it really, really doesn’t matter.