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Lorde has responded to fans’ concerns over her swimming in the Potomac River, joking that she’s “happy to be a [Washington] D.C. meme”.The ‘Solar Power’ singer-songwriter was performing at The Anthem music venue in D.C.

Netflix is suing the Grammy-winning artists behind an unofficial “Bridgerton” musical for infringement after the songwriting duo, Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, staged a live concert without the production company’s permission.

Carson Burton The team behind an unofficial “Bridgerton” musical is being sued for infringement by Netflix in a Washington, D.C. U.S. District Court.Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, the songwriting team behind the project, initially developed the musical on social media.

"Glee" star Lea Michele is opening up about why she hasn’t seen the show’s tribute episode to late boyfriend and co-star Cory Monteith.  The Canadian actor kicked off her "An Evening with Lea Michele: Life in Music," tour in Washington, D.C., last week with an emotional performance of Bob Dylan’s "Make You Feel My Love," the same song she performed during the tribute episode to Monteith’s character, Finn Hudson.  The "Glee" star honored late boyfriend Cory Monteith’s passing on her Instagram story on the ninth anniversary of his death.  (Getty Images) During her first performance on tour, Michele explained to the crowd why she’s never watched the FOX series’ 2013 episode titled "The Quarterback." "I think if I don't watch it, it just kind of feels like Finn is still there," Michele explained to the audience. "So this [song, 'Make You Feel My Love'] is really special." Lea Michele attends the 75th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall June 12, 2022, in New York City.  (Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic) In 2013, Monteith was found dead in a hotel room in Vancouver.

No upcoming concerts for John Hinckley Jr., it seems.

Matthew McConaughey and his wife Camila have shared a new video of them campaigning in Washington, D.C. for gun control.

AleXa, PIXY and Rolling Quartz have been announced as the latest additions to the line-up of Otakon 2022.Earlier today (June 8), the annual anime convention announced that the K-pop acts will be performing at the event’s Friday Night K-Pop show. The concert is set to take place on July 29 at the Walter E.

Plans are in the works to launch a new documentary film festival in Washington, D.C. in June 2023, with a launch event to take place later this month.

Jordyn Woods looked chic as ever while meetingwithPresident Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris in Washington, D.C. onWednesday.The social media sensation, 24, wore an elegant white blazer dress and a stack of pearl necklaces as she posted a carousel of Instagram photos from the White House, where Biden, 79, signed an executive order on police reform.Kylie Jenner’s former BFFwas joined by her NBA superstar boyfriend Karl-Anthony Towns, 26.

Paris Hilton made a glamorous DJ on Thursday, as she performed a set at the Think of Us wrap party at Penn Social in Washington, D.C.The 41-year-old socialite looked sensational as ever in a low-cut black dress with frilly transparent sleeves and a matching choker.The heiress accessorized her look with black shades and, in true Paris fashion, sported a pair of bedazzled pink headphones. Glam DJ:Paris Hilton made a glamorous DJ on Thursday, as she performed a set at the Think of Us wrap party at Penn Social in Washington, D.C.Think of Us is an organization focused on driving systems change in child welfare.

Anthony Anderson has graduated from college after returning to finish his degree.The Black-ish star dropped out of college as a youngster due to financial reasons, but was inspired to return to school after his son Nathan was accepted into Howard University in Washington, D.C.The 51-year-old Law & Order veteran has now completed his Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree and posted an inspiration message celebrating his success, declaring: 'It's never too late.' Congratulations!Anthony Anderson has graduated from university after returning to finish his degree; seen on Saturday at Howard University in Washington DC Dream big:In a post on Instagram, the Compton, California native wrote: 'To quote Biggie, 'IT WAS ALL A DREAM!' Words can't begin to describe the emotional roller coaster I'm on right now' In a post on Instagram, the Compton, California native wrote: 'To quote Biggie, 'IT WAS ALL A DREAM!' Words can't begin to describe the emotional roller coaster I'm on right now.'It's literally been 30 years in the making. This spring I was finally able to complete the work to graduate from Howard University with a BFA degree from the Chadwick A Boseman College of Fine Arts! 'Yesterday was a full circle moment.

Travis Scott showed support for his younger sisterJordan Webster by attending her graduation ceremony at Howard University on Saturday in Washington, D.C.The rapper, 31, was captured sitting in the audience while actress Taraji P. Henson delivered the commencement address for the class of 2022.Taking to his Instagram Story, Scott shared a snap of Jordan in her cap and gown with his 44.7million followers.

Taraji P. Henson had the honor of delivering the commencement address for the class of 2022 at heralma mater Howard Universityin Washington, D.C.

Olivia Rodrigo made a powerful pro-choice statement as she hit out against the leaked draft opinion to overturn Roe v. Wade during her concert in Washington, D.C.

Olivia Rodrigo couldn’t stay silent while abortion rights are being threatened in the U.S.

Chris Evans and Ana de Armas were seen on the set of Ghosted in Washington, D.C.'s Georgetown neighborhood on Wednesday.The 40-year-old actor and his 34-year-old costar were taking a stroll in front of the cameras, and the pair stopped to speak with the feature's crew at one point.The performers, who also co-starred in the film Knives Out, have been working on the Apple TV+ project for the last few months. Doing their thing:Chris Evans and Ana de Armas were spotted while working on the set of Ghosted in Washington, D.C.'s Georgetown neighborhood on Wednesday Evans wore a light brown button-up jacket on top of a blue crewneck sweater and a white t-shirt during his time on set.The Avengers: Endgame star was also costumed in a pair of blue jeans and leather boots.

Amelia Gray Hamlin and Brooke Shields brought out eye-catching looks for Friday's Funny Or Die and PEOPLE's Washington's Funniest Party in Washington, D.C.The two models, 20 and 56, donned very different but equally fashion-forward outfits as they hit the pre-party red carpet.Amelia stunned in a form-fitting strapless black dress while Brooke made a statement in a patterned suit. Showstoppers:Amelia Gray Hamlin and Brooke Shields brought out eye-catching looks for Friday's Funny Or Die and PEOPLE's Washington's Funniest PartyAmelia looked sleek with her lustrous raven locks in a glossy, bone-straight style that featured a precise center part.She tucked the strands behind both her ears and let them fall down her back.

Thania Garcia Pharrell Williams has announced the return of his summer music festival “Something in the Water,” produced by Redrock Entertainment and Live Nation.The festival will take place in Washington, DC on Juneteenth weekend (June 17-19) with the rapper and producer included on a lineup that also features Lil Baby, Chloe x Halle, Lil Uzi Vert, Tierra Whack, Run the Jewels, Pusha T, Dave Matthews Band, and more (See the full lineup below).The festival first opened its stages in Williams’ hometown of Virginia Beach back in 2019, however, the festival has since been relocated to Washington, D.C.In a press statement released last October, Williams shared that the festival would not take place in Virginia due to “toxic energy” from local authorities. The fallout was a result of the March 2021 death of Donovon Lynch, Williams’ cousin, who was killed by a Virginia Beach police officer not wearing an active body camera amid other alleged affairs.

Pete Davidson invited his girlfriend Kim Kardashian to be next to him while celebrating comedy at the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor event in Washington, D.C; a gathering that honors renowned comedians.The happy couple cuddled and enjoyed the ceremony attentively during the award presented by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.The 23rd ceremony praised Jon Stewart who while accepting the honor said he was pleased to get the award, since “almost none of the other recipients turned out to be serial rapists.” The 59-year-old comedian described the job of being a comic as “an iterative business.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterAfter losing in a U.K. court in 2020, Johnny Depp will get a second chance to try to refute allegations that he abused ex-wife Amber Heard at a trial opening today in Virginia.Depp sued Heard in 2019 over an op-ed she published in the Washington Post in which she alluded to prior allegations against Depp, saying she had become “a public figure representing domestic abuse.”She did not identify Depp by name in the op-ed or go into any details of the abuse, instead focusing on the backlash she had endured since making the claims in 2016 and the work still remaining for the #MeToo movement.

The Bacon Brothers performed a benefit concert for Ukraine in Washington, D.C. on Sunday.The band, consisting of actor Kevin Bacon and his brother Michael, played several songs at Dacha Beer Garden at the Navy Yard.The Footloose actor, 63, donned a black jacket over a gray sweatshirt, and he added a pair of black pants. Rocking out:The Bacon Brothers performed a benefit concert for Ukraine in Washington, D.C.