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Jane Lynch will be leaving the new Broadway revival of Funny Girl on August 14, three weeks earlier than originally anticipated.Although she was initially scheduled to leave September 4, she already had a planned holiday from August 15 to 23, the production told the Hollywood Reporter.She was also going to be out of the show on September 1 so she that could cross the country to Los Angeles for the Creative Arts Emmys.As a result, the producers decided that instead of having Jane come back for just one week, the 62-year-old could depart the production at the end of this week. On her way out: Jane Lynch will be leaving the new Broadway revival of Funny Girl at the end of this week - three weeks earlier than originally anticipated; seen in MarchJane has been a part of the current revival since it opened this year on April 24 with Booksmart star Beanie Feldstein in the title role of Fanny Brice - a part that was famously originated by Barbra Streisand in 1964.The current production features Jane in the role of Fanny's mother Rose, who was played by Kay Medford in both the original production and the 1968 movie adaptation, for which Barbra won her first Oscar.  Tovah Feldshuh was scheduled to take over for Jane on September 6, and that date is unchanged, so Jane's standby Liz McCartney will play Rose in the interim. Beanie received a spate of bad reviews for the new revival, and by July it was announced that Lea Michele would replace her in September.

Gigi Hadid was spotted in New York City wearing a partially unbuttoned oversized men’s dress shirt that flashed her toned tummy.The older sister of Vogue favorite Bella Hadid added light blue ripped jeans and white sandals as she bustled around town on Wednesday.Keeping the look fresh and edgy, 27-year-old Hadid added long pearl earrings and a short gold necklace. Let it rip: Gigi Hadid sported a supremely casual look as she walked around the NYC neighborhood WednesdayThe leggy daughter of former model Yolanda Hadid chose white Birkenstock sandals under the ripped.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterAfter a pretty successful summer season, it’s officially the dog days at the domestic box office.Without a major studio movie on the horizon, theater operators are banking on a smattering of smaller, lower-budgeted horror stories, comedies and dramas to take advantage of the lull in blockbusters. Basically, the next few weeks will cater to the rare ticket buyers who have been dying to return to the movies, but aren’t fans of comic book adventures or action tentpoles.This weekend will be particularly quiet with Lionsgate’s action-thriller “Fall” and A24’s satirical slasher “Bodies Bodies Bodies” as the only new nationwide releases.

Anne Heche's fiery car crash, the actress is currently in critical condition and in a coma. However, she is also under investigation by the LAPD for possible misdemeanor DUI and hit-and-run.ET spoke with legal expert Julie Rendelman on Wednesday, who broke down the charges Heche could potentially be facing, depending on the results of the investigation, and how her condition could impact any future charges.«Anne Heche is facing a multitude of charges.

Rosie O’Donnell is rethinking past comments she made about  Anne Heche. In a recent TikTok video, O’Donnell revealed that she feels bad about past jokes she made at the expense of Heche — who is currently in critical condition with severe burns following a fiery car crash, on Friday.  “I can’t stop thinking about this Anne Heche accident and how horrifying the whole thing is and feeling bad that I made fun of her when she was talking to Barbara Walters about having a relationship with space aliens, you know,” the former co-host told the camera.

Sharing her support. Following Anne Heche’s ongoing road to recovery after her involvement in a fiery car crash, ex Ellen DeGeneres has weighed in.

Amy Nicholson “Mack & Rita,” the third film by Sundance darling Katie Aselton, is a bewildering generational culture-war comedy that sides with every j’accuse that baby boomers hurl at millennials. Mack (Elizabeth Lail), an awkward author turned reluctant influencer, describes herself as a “70-year-old in the body of a 30-year-old.” She tiptoes through life terrified to be out of step with her cohorts’ harsh judgments.

READ MORE: 'Flippant' Queen questioned future of Royal Family as popularity plummetedSpeaking to the Daily Star, Mr Schiffer described the steps Charles would need to take to solidify public support.He said: "Well, he's the OG of the environment. I mean, he was pro-environment before it was cool."People were wondering what was going on.

Jason Sudeikis' custody petition against Olivia Wilde was dismissed this week after a judge ruled that their children's home state is California. confirmed the ruling on Wednesday. Sudeikis first brought a case against Wilde in New York City family court over their two shared children -- Otis, 8, and Daisy, 5 — in October 2021.

Olivia Wilde has slammed her ex-fiancé Jason Sudeikis after she was awkwardly served with custody papers back in April while on stage at a live event. The actress and filmmaker, 38, announced her split from actor Jason, 46, in November 2020 after dating for nine years and welcoming two children together, Otis, eight, and five year old Daisy.

Tessa Thompson wore a vibrant new hair color while running errands with her dog in Beverly Hills on Tuesday.  The Westworld actress rocked her new red hair and matching eyebrows while she zipped around the high-end shopping area wearing all black.The 38-year-old American actress' arms held multiple shopping bags and her dog's leash. Red head:  Tessa Thompson was seen rocking a bold new hair color in Beverly Hills on TuesdayThompson, a Los Angeles native and no stranger to the sweltering heat, wore a long black tiered dress as she made her rounds.

Anne Heche is getting well-wishes from her former partner, Keo Motsepe, following the car accident that has left her in critical condition with severe burns. In an exclusive statement to ET, the 32-year-old dancing pro sent prayers for the actress.  «Anne was my partner on for Season 29.

Britney Spears is getting extremely candid about motherhood.

Days after Anne Heche’s car accident, Rosie O’Donnell is coming out with her regret over comments made years before.

Gene Lebell, who had an acting and stunt career that stretched from The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet to 24 and who the WWE called today “a towering figure in the world of martial arts,” has died. He was 89.

Mad Max: Fury Road spin-off Furiosa has been suspended in Sydney after director George Miller tested positive for COVID, according to reports.Starring Anya Taylor-Joy as the titular character following Charlize Theron, Furiosa is a prequel to 2015’s Mad Max: Fury Road which will focus on the character’s origins.According to The Daily Mail Australia, filming on Furiosa has been suspended until at least August 15 after Miller tested positive for COVID earlier this week. He’s said to be isolating at his home in Sydney, where production has been underway since June.NME has reached out to Warner Bros.

Marcus Mumford got candid in a recent interview where he revealed he is a sexual abuse survivor.

Clearing the air. Brooklyn Peltz Beckham and Nicola Peltz Beckham are finally addressing their rumored drama with his mother, Victoria Beckham — and they assert there’s no bad blood.

John Stamos and The Beach Boys are paying tribute to the late "Full House" star Bob Saget. At the "Sixty Years of the Sounds of Summer" concert at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, Stamos and The Beach Boys dedicated the song "Forever" to his former co-star as a video montage of Saget was displayed to the audience.  The 1970s classic "Forever" was performed several times on "Full House" by Stamos’ beloved character Uncle Jesse.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeAMC Networks has renewed the Emmy-nominated short-form series “Cooper’s Bar” for a second season, while Acorn TV — AMC Networks’ streamer devoted to British and international fare — has given a Season 2 renewal to “Harry Wild,” starring and executive produced by Jane Seymour.Both pickups were announced Wednesday during AMC Networks’ portion of the Television Critics Assn. press tour.

EXCLUSIVE: Starz is developing the new comedy series Plan A from writer and executive producer Steven J. Kung (Dear White People, A Leading Man) centering on the Asian American experience. Kung will reunite with Dear White People‘s Justin Simien, who will executive produce through his production company Culture Machine, and Leann Bowen who will serve as showrunner and EP.