'Empire' Stars Trai Byers & Grace Gealey Are Having Their First Baby Together!

Alicia Keys has been added as a performer for the late rapper Takeoff's upcoming memorial service in Atlanta, Georgia.The 41-year-old singer–songwriter will take to the stage as part of the ceremony, sources told TMZ on Wednesday, which previously reported that Justin Bieber would also be singing at the memorial.Takeoff, who made up one third of the rap trio Migos, was shot and killed last week in Houston, Texas, at age 28.

The Kardashians producer-star Kylie Jenner certainly wore a leggy look as she emerged from The Ritz-Carlton near Central Park in Midtown Manhattan on Wednesday.The 25-year-old Kylie Cosmetics CEO's entire ensemble was from the Raf Simons SS/23 collection hand-picked by her stylist Jill Jacobs.Jenner wore a beige sweater romper beneath a heavy black leather jacket, pyramid-shaped purse, and black patent-leather comma-wedge heels. Rich: The Kardashians producer-star Kylie Jenner certainly wore a leggy look as she emerged from The Ritz-Carlton near Central Park in Midtown Manhattan on WednesdayKylie accessorized with bizarre upside-down sunglasses and silver statement rings on her heavily manicured fingers.As usual, the Calabasas socialite - who welcomed her second child nine months ago - was shadowed by a big bodyguard as she stepped in side a black sprinter van.

Fran Drescher has praised Disney for dropping Covid vaccine mandates on 12 shows - after previously calling for a review of the strict measures.The president of the SAG-AFTRA actors union, 65, posted a video on Wednesday captioned: 'Way to go Mickey! as she celebrated Disney's decision that shows including 9-1-1 and Grey's Anatomy - would no longer require cast and crew members to be vaccinated.In an impassioned video, the star - who is herself vaccinated - likened vaccine mandates to 'fascism' and lauded the entertainment company for becoming one of the first notable studios to lift the mandate. Joy: Fran Drescher has praised Disney for dropping Covid vaccine mandates on 12 shows - after previously calling for a review of the strict measuresShe said: 'To think that every human on the planet can take one vaccine is ludicrous.'And to make that one vaccine the criteria for who is allowed to work, travel, dine, go to theatre … is an infringement on the Disabilities Act, the Freedom of Religion Act, and body sovereignty.

Sylvester Stallone, 76, has been promoting his new series Tulsa King in New York City this week.On Wednesday morning, he dropped by Live With Kelly And Ryan to talk about his early years living in crime-ridden, poverty-stricken Hell's Kitchen in Manhattan.Before his big break with Rocky in 1976, he resided in a transient hotel and shared a bathroom with around 20 people. 'It was disgusting,' he said. 'You could lay on the bed — open up the window, close it,' he recounted about the cramped living conditions he endured at the time.

My Three Sons star Dawn Lyn is 'breathing on her own and opening her eyes' after surgery to remove a brain tumor left her in a coma, reports TMZ. The former child star - now 59 - shot to fame aged six as Dorothy 'Dodie' Harper-Douglas on the CBS sitcom's last three seasons, a role she played from 1969-1972. Last month it was revealed on social media by her former co-stars that Dawn was fighting for her life - with  Tina Cole (who played Katie Miller-Douglas) saying the star is now showing the first signs of recovery. Surgery: My Three Sons star Dawn Lyn is 'breathing on her own and opening her eyes' after surgery to remove a brain tumor left her in a coma, reports TMZ   (Dawn is pictured in the 1980s)Tina told the publication Dawn's husband John gave her an update on Monday, saying the star is doing 'the best she has in the hospital since her surgery', breathing without oxygen and opening her eyes at times.Tina said she visited Dawn in the hospital last week, where she held her hand and talked to her while unconscious.  TMZ also reports Dawn's producer friend Rock Whitehead posted a positive update on social media, saying she had made 'major strides' since being admitted to hospital more than two weeks ago, Dawn's condition was initially detailed on social media by her former co-stars Tima and  including Stanley Livingston (who played Richard 'Chip' Douglas) - with the actors urging fans to 'pray' for Dawn's recovery.   Rise to fame: The former child star - now 59 - shot to fame aged six as Dorothy 'Dodie' Harper-Douglas (pictured) on the CBS sitcom's last three seasons a role she played from 1969-1972Stanley wrote last week: 'Just found out my little TV Sis’, DAWN LYN (Dodie), is in a COMA and fighting for her life.

Victoria Secret supermodel Candice Swanepoel modeled her latest swimwear designs from her eco-friendly swimwear line Tropic Of C.The founder and creative director showed off her toned body in an espresso brown bikini with low rise bottoms and classic triangle top style. She accessorized with nothing else but a gold body chain.The South African native showcased her tan and toned physique as she stretched and leaned back in a patio chair.

Bella Throne put her impressive curves on display in a number of fun outfits she shared in a photo dump to social media on Wednesday. The 25-year-old actress admitted in her caption she was trying to look good for an ex: 'POV: you’re going to stunt on your ex, which fit do you wear? [smiling purple devil face emoji]. To 'stunt' means to show off.It's unclear if Bella's referring to her recent ex Benjamin Mascolo.

Kourtney Kardashian donned a skimpy ensemble to promote one of her many products on Wednesday. The 43-year-old donned black lingerie which ended high on her strong, tanned thighs. She let the thin spaghetti straps fall to the middle of her bicep. She pulled her hair up in a mini-beehive while thick strands of her dark hair framed the sides of her grinning face.

Jennifer Aniston has shared a behind-the-scenes video from her stunning photo shoot for the December issue of Allure magazine.The 53-year-old Friends veteran was seen posing away in a studio as she was in the company of her white dog Chesterfield.The siren looked just as young in the flirty new clip as she did in 2004. A new look: Jennifer Aniston has shared a behind-the-scenes video from her stunning photo shoot for the December issue of Allure magazine Happy fur parent: The 53-year-old Friends veteran was seen posing away in a studio as she was in the company of her white dog ChesterfieldAnd in the interview the Morning Show star said she is open for romance.She said that she hasn't closed the door on love altogether after divorces from Brad Pitt and Justin Theroux and high-profile relationships with Vince Vaughn and John Mayer.

Jennifer Aniston delved into the difficulties of living single following her 2017 divorce from Justin Theroux in a new interview.The 53-year-old A-lister, who spoke to Allure for its December cover story, admitted that she wasn't looking for a third marriage anytime soon, but she did miss the 'support' that she could count on when she was in a relationship.The Friends icon, who was married to Brad Pitt from 2000 until their 2005 divorce, also raised eyebrows when she mentioned that her second husband Justin had recently dropped by the home they formerly shared for a visit.  Good old days: Jennifer Aniston, 53, spoke about how much she misses the 'support' she got from being in a relationship in her December cover interview for Allure; seen in January 2020When asked if she was interested in getting married again, Jennifer replied, 'Never say never, but I don't have any interest.' However, she was definitely interested in something with a bit less commitment, as being single could sometimes be overwhelming. 'I'd love a relationship.

Covid isn’t done with New York’s theater scene just yet. At least four Broadway and major Off Broadway productions have either canceled or postponed performances or temporarily replaced principal cast members in the last week due to the virus.

Magic Johnson managed to avoid the curse of uncomfortable Broadway theater seats at last week's opening night performance of August Wilson's play The Piano Lesson.The 63-year-old Lakers legend had the seat in front of him at the play removed when he attended on Thursday with his wife Cookie Johnson, 63, and son EJ Johnson, 30, sources told Page Six on Monday.According to the sources, Magic didn't request the accommodation, but 'thoughtful' producers who knew he was likely to attend had the set disassembled in advance. Leg room: Magic Johnson, 63, got a surprise treat when producers removed the seat in front of the 6ft9in former athlete at Thursday's opening night of The Piano Lesson on Broadway, sources told Page Six; seen with wife Cookie and son EJThe producers were also cognizant of the fact that Johnson was jetting into New York City between playoff games featuring the LA Dodgers — of whom he is a part owner — and the San Diego Padres.A source said the producers went the extra mile '[Since he was] a special guest and all, and since he made the day trip between Dodgers playoff games.' The current production of The Piano Lesson stars Samuel L.

Trai Byers and Grace Gealey are expecting their first child. The former 'Empire' co-stars - who played Andre Lyon and Anika Calhoun respectively in the musical drama series - have been married for six years and the 39-year-old actress showed off her growing baby bump as they walked the red carpet for the opening night of her husband's Broadway production 'The Piano Lesson'. Grace shared photos from the premiere - including one of her cradling her bump - on her Instagram account and wrote: “Words absolutely fail when it comes to describing how deeply and overwhelmingly proud we are of you, @traibyers (sic)" The couple did not reveal any other details about their pregnancy, including when the baby is due, or if they know the sex of the unborn tot.

Empire stars Trai Byers, 38, and Grace Gealey, 39, are having their first baby together.After six years of marriage, the co-stars announced they are expecting a child.The actress revealed her baby bump with her husband as they attended the red carpet opening of The Piano Lesson on Broadway. Baby news: Empire stars Trai Byers, 38, and Grace Gealey, 39, are having their first baby after six-years of marriageThe expecting mother took to Instagram to share the good news on Friday with the caption, 'Happy Opening Night on your Broadway Debut, my beloved King!! Words absolutely fail when it comes to describing how deeply and overwhelmingly proud we are of you, What a night!✨' The Tony-nominated play, The Piano Lesson marks Byers' singing debut on a Broadway stage.

Michael Appler When Tony and Emmy-nominee Danielle Brooks was 17 years old, at home in Greenville, S.C., she picked up a copy of August Wilson’s “Century Cycle,” a canon of 10 plays spanning the 20th century which chronicled African American life in its most vivid, lyrical and intimate settings yet written for the stage. Sifting through the collection, she picked out “The Piano Lesson” and read it, thumbing across the names of African American actors and actresses whom she didn’t yet know. “Today is about preservation,” she told Variety on Thursday at the opening night of the first Broadway revival of “The Piano Lesson,” in which Brooks stars as Berniece alongside Samuel L. Jackson and John David Washington.

Jurnee Smollett, Uma Thurman and Kandi Burruss led the stars at the glittering opening night Thursday of the new revival of August Wilson's classic The Piano Lesson.Uma, 52, whose old Pulp Fiction co-star Samuel L. Jackson is the leading man of the new production, lent the opening the luster of her star power as she made her way across the red carpet.The Kill Bill blonde let her signature flaxen locks cascade freely over her shoulders as she treated the photographers to her unmistakable megawatt smile.

There’s abundant magic still in The Piano Lesson, August Wilson’s grand, 1987 Pulitzer Prize winning tale of a Black family torn between legacy and ambition, the past and the future, and, it’s not an overstatement to note, between life and death.

Gordon Cox Theater Editor Each year, Variety compiles a list of Broadway stars on the rise. This year, Variety fill fete this round-up of stage actors, directors and writers at its Business of Broadway Breakfast presented by City National Bank will take place on Oct.

William Earl “Death of a Salesman” actor Wendell Pierce, “The Piano Lesson” director LaTanya Richardson Jackson and “Till” star John Douglas Thompson are among the honorees set for the inaugural Salute to Broadway presented by the African American Film Critics Association. The event is set for Oct. 17 at The Lambs Club in the heart of Midtown’s theater district. “It’s no secret that some of our greatest actors have come from the stage or have tested their chops on it,” said Gil Robertson, co-founder of AAFCA. “Sidney Poitier, Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis are just a handful of our beloved icons for which this was true, with Tony winners Denzel Washington, Viola Davis, Audra McDonald, Adrienne Warren and Myles Frost among those continuing that legacy. As a reliable pipeline for outstanding Black talent in front of the camera as well as behind it, Hollywood has benefited greatly from this esteemed training ground and AAFCA Salutes Broadway celebrates that rich heritage.”