Karla Burns, Tony-nominated ‘Show Boat’ star, dead at 66

A gay RAAF veteran was surveilled and grilled over his sexual history and visits to gay bars, before being hounded out of the air force. Trigger Warning: This story discussed homophobia in the Defence Force and suicidal ideation, which might be distressing to some readers. For 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention, call Lifeline on 13 11 14. For Australia-wide LGBTQI peer support, call QLife on 1800 184 527 or webchat.According to the Daily Mail, Liversidge was shown photos of himself outside a gay bar in Prahran and was asked about the type of people who frequented the establishment. Liversidge said it was his “Oh! sh*t moment.”“They then had a series of dates and times that they had known that I’d gone to gay bars.

Chris Willman Music WriterStubb’s, the intimate outdoor music venue in Austin that has been one of the principal locations for South by Southwest for the last quarter-century, has been purchased by Austin-based C3 Presents and its parent company Live Nation, the companies announced Tuesday.Although the acquisition was completed at the end of 2021, it was not revealed until this week.The entire Austin city block on which Stubb’s sits was part of the sale, according to Austin news reports. Stubb’s is unique among venues in offering a club-like experience that is outdoors, with a 2,500-capacity open performance space adjacent to an indoor BBQ restaurant, situated on the eastern end of Austin’s club district, not only creekside but practically adjacent to the I-35 freeway.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission.Sunscreen is a daily skincare necessity even when the sun isn’t shining. But especially in the colder months, when your skin becomes dryer than usual, it can be hard to find a sunscreen that’s just as good at moisturizing as it is effective at protecting against UV rays.Luckily, one of the best face sunscreens on the market is currently having a huge sale — and it’s a favorite among Hollywood makeup artists such as Katie Mellinger, who’s worked with the likes of Sofia Coppola, Chloe Sevigny and Emma Watson.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterThese days, Tom Holland is never too far from the top of box office charts.The “Spider-Man: No Way Home” actor is returning to theaters this weekend as a different kind of vigilante in Sony’s “Uncharted,” an action adventure based on the popular video game. The film is expected to make $27 million between Friday and Sunday and $30 million through President’s Day on Monday. Some box office prognosticators believe “Uncharted” could reach $35 million in its first four days in theaters.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorHulu’s “Pam and Tommy” has set the internet alight as viewers tune in each week to see Lily James and Sebastian Stan take on the wild antics of Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee. Not only are audiences talking about the amazing transformations, but they’re also buzzing about the costumes, or in some scenes, the lack of.Costume designer Kameron Lennox worked on nailing the signature looks such as that iconic red “Baywatch” outfit, as well as tailoring outfits to fit the prosthetics needed on Stan as he struts around in thongs.Lennox broke down how she pulled off some of the show’s outfits.Pamela Anderson shot to international stardom while playing C.J Parker on the hit series “Baywatch.” She became synonymous with the red lifeguard bathing suit worn by her character.

Zack Sharf Candace Bushnell, the author whose 1996 book anthology “Sex and the City” was adapted into the iconic HBO series of the same name, was left “really startled” by sequel series “And Just Like That.” Bushnell dropped her “And Just Like That” reaction during a recent interview with The New Yorker. “And Just Like That” polarized “Sex and the City” fans with storylines such as Big’s death and Miranda’s decision to divorce her husband Steve after falling in love with a nonbinary queer comedian.“I’m really startled by a lot of the decisions made in the reboot,” Bushnell said. “You know, it’s a television product, done with Michael Patrick King and Sarah Jessica Parker, who have both worked with HBO a lot in the past.

Kelly Clarkson is a whole ass mood while she’s stuck quarantining with her kiddos!

Nick Cannon is «a work in progress.»The daytime talk show host and TV personality shared a part of his therapy session with Dr. Laura Berman, where he admitted that there is still a «heavy guilt» over not spending enough time with his late son, Zen, and his other children.

Shanna Moakler is sharing how she really feels about her ex, Travis Barker, and his fiancée, Kourtney Kardashian.ET's Deidre Behar spoke with Shanna after her elimination from the  house Monday, where she touched on all things Kardashians and her «epic» experience in the  house.«I think people, because of things that have happened in the press, or comments that I have made, people think that I'm really obsessed with the relationship or I'm bitter or I'm jealous, but I'm really just not,» Shanna maintained. «I'm in a relationship and I'm really happy, and it's just not something that’s centered in my world, and that's why I was so excited for this opportunity, because I wanted America to see me for who I was, and not necessarily what’s pumped out to the masses and the media sometimes.»«I wanted people to see my personality and the fun side of Shanna, and not always the drama that you see in the media,» she added.While Travis and Kourtney's relationship isn't something the former Miss USA is focussed on, Shanna, who shares Landon, 18, and Alabama, 16, with Travis, did acknowledge that the Kardashians are a part of her kids' lives, and being a part of that famous family means her kids might show up on their upcoming Hulu reality series, Kardashians.«I wont be tuning in,» Shanna said with a chuckle. «But I think it's fine if this is an opportunity that they want to be a part of.» «My children are my first priority and, that's one thing that I think Travis and I do agree on,» she stressed. «That's probably the only thing we agree on, but our children come first and their happiness.

From smitten to single. Shailene Woodley and Aaron Rodgers kept their relationship relatively private before their split, but their rare quotes about each other offer possible insights into why they called off their whirlwind engagement.

The World Health Organization has released a new report on Omicron sub-variant BA.2 which shows the strain accounted for 21.5% of all new Omicron cases analyzed worldwide in the first week of February. Omicron, in turn, represented nearly all of the variants identified globally (98.3%) in the genomically-sequenced samples submitted to the GISAID data-sharing hub in the previous 30 days.

The Sole family grows peaches. Round white peaches ripen first; then the flat white peaches that supermarkets like; then yellow cling peaches. Their farmhouse is surrounded by the plantation they have tended for three generations, promised to them in perpetuity by the current owner’s great-grandparents during the Civil War. Memories are long in their corner of Catalonia. Nobody remembers a time before peaches. Harvesting determines the rhythm of their rumbustious family life. When the fruit ripens, it’s all hands on deck.

Disney/Marvel’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness tops RelishMix’s annual Super Bowl trailer social media impact report with a great 93.12M views in the 24 hours following Sunday’s Big Game.

Deadline on Wednesday. In addition to “Top Gun,” Pesce starred in a slew of other ’80s classics, including “Beverly Hills Cop,” “Flashdance,” “American Gigolo” and “Midnight Run.”Pesce — who was close friends with Sylvester Stallone — had reportedly battle dementia for a number of years. His last listed film credit was the 2015 “Rocky” spin-off, “Creed,” starring Michael B.

Emmerdale, has shared some romantic snaps with her pop star boyfriend HRVY on Instagram.The 19-year-old spent Valentine’s Day with her beau, who competed on Strictly in 2020. The couple spared no expense when it came to the special day, opting to have dinner together in an igloo built in Mimi’s garden, where they also played a game of monopoly. The igloo was strewn with red roses, chocolates, presents and cards and was lit by candlelight. Mimi looked casual and radiant, her long blonde hair scraped back into a bun, while wearing minimal make-up. She posted another snap of chart-topping star HRVY laughing next to what looked like a bottle of champagne.  HRVY uploaded some photos to his Instagram account too, including one where Mimi could be seen pulling a face as she tucked into a chocolate-covered strawberry.Next to her in a matching hoodie was HRVY, who smiled into the camera. He captioned the post: “happy valentines,” with a love heart emoji. Chloe Othen replied: “Cuties”.“THE CUTEST COUPLE EVERRRRR,” wrote a fan account named Cantwell Harvey Lover. Glowingmarveyy added: “hope u guys had the best day”.Mimi starred in Emmerdale for three years until she was killed off in July 2021. Her character Leanna fell victim to serial killer Meena Jutla (Paige Sandhu), who has been terrorising the village. She and HRVY, whose real name is Harvey Leigh Cantwell, are thought to have been dating since they met at the National Television Awards in September 2021. A source said at the time: “HRVY and Mimi are completely loved up. “After HRVY performed at the NTAs he met Mimi and they hit it off. “They started talking over social media and it all went from there.” The insider also revealed the couple have already met each other’s

It looks like Jaden Smith, 23, had a very romantic Valentine’s Day! The rapper was spotted looking happier than ever with his new girlfriend Sab Zada while walking around Disneyland on the special love holiday. The lovebirds weren’t afraid to show off PDA while spending time at the happiest place on Earth and it was delightful to see.

Gemma Collins broke down in tears in her new documentary Gemma Collins: Self-Harm and Me on Thursday night as she opened up about her fears that her self-harm could return. The powerful show charted Gemma's, 41, 20-year battle with self-harm and shared a side to the The Only Way Is Essex star that the public are yet to see.

Gogglebox took to Instagram last night to speak to their fans before the show returns to Channel 4 on Friday.The best friends shared their excitement with their 657,000 followers and also issued an apology.Jenny, 65, and Lee, 52, appeared on camera to discuss the highly anticipated comeback of the fan-favourite Channel 4 show. The pair usually sit on the sofa in Lee’s caravan to comment on the biggest TV moments of the week, and decided to announce their news from that same spot. “Sorry folks we’re back,” they wrote in the caption with several laughing emojis.  “See ya all on Friday 9pm @channel4.”In the video, Lee said: “Hi everyone! As you know Gogglebox is back next Friday. “No, this Friday to be fair! What were you going to say Jenny?”Jenny then cut in: “I’m so excited, I’m so excited!”Speaking louder, she continued: “We’re back! Bums on seats! Woo, woo, woo! “See you at Friday at 9 o’clock, get the kettles on!”She then mocked Lee, cheekily adding: “That’s how you say it, when you’re excited.

Kourtney and Travis' romance is heating up even more, with the pair enjoying a super romantic trip to Napa. Kourtney, 42, looked content as she enjoyed her time away with rocker beau Travis Barker amid speculation the reality star is expecting a baby.The couple have been doing what you do best in Napa – drink wine! Travis shared a picturesque snap of two wine glasses and a stunning leafy backdrop for the pair to enjoy their tipples.

Emmerdale fans were left baffled on Wednesday's episode as they pointed out a phone blunder involving Billy Fletcher as he attempted to save Leyla Harding. Only recently, Meena Jutla kidnapped Dawn Taylor in a limo during her Valentine's Day wedding to Billy with the evil nurse also leaving Leyla and Harriet Finch for dead after attacking them.

Karla Burns, an actress and singer whose acclaimed performance as Queenie in the musical Show Boat earned an Olivier Award and a Tony Award nomination, died June 4 in Wichita, Kansas, following a series of strokes. She was 66.