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Wilson Chapman editorFor more than 20 years, Harry Lennix — an actor best known for his roles in TV shows and film such as “The Blacklist,” “Dollhouse” and “Justice League” — has been an advisor for the Chicago-based Black theater company Congo Square Theatre. The company, which doesn’t have a permanent performance space, has struggled to find venues for shows, a situation Lennix says is all too common for many Black arts organizations.“On two hands, you can count the number of Black theatre companies in the country that actually have bricks and mortar,” Lennix tells Variety.

Jessica Chastain and Peter Sarsgaard were spotted on the set of their new project in Brooklyn on Tuesday.The 45-year-old actress and the 51-year-old actor shared a somber conversation while sitting on a fallen log as the cameras rolled.According to Playlist, the performers are starring in Mexican director Michel Franco's eighth film, which is currently untitled. The latest:Jessica Chastain and Peter Sarsgaard were spotted on the set of their new project in Brooklyn on TuesdayJessica layered a long army green jacket over a navy blue high-necked, long-sleeved top.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentThe Locarno Film Festival will celebrate U.S. musician, performance artist and filmmaker Laurie Anderson with its lifetime achievement award dedicated to creative pioneers.The prominent Swiss fest dedicated to international indie cinema will be feting Anderson with its Vision Award Ticinomoda, and screening her two feature-length films, “Heart of a Dog” (2015) which is dedicated to Lou Reed, and the restored 4K version of “Home of the Brave” (1986).Anderson will be given the award on Aug.

Thania Garcia After captivating a sea of blue-wig-wearing fans at Coachella, Colombian singer-songwriter Karol G has officially announced the dates for her new “$trip Love Tour.”The tour, produced by AEG Presents, will visit 30 cities in North America starting with the Allstate Arena in Chicago, Illinois, on September 6. The circuit will also make stops in New York, Toronto, Miami, Los Angeles, Houston, Las Vegas and more before wrapping in Vancouver, BC on October 29.

Calista Flockhart has made her return to the stage for the first time in 20 years.The 57-year-old actress is starring as Martha in Edward Albee's critically-acclaimed play Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolf at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles and she discussed her new role in an interview with the Los Angeles Times.'Whenever I did a play, I was usually the ingénue and one of the youngest people in the cast. And now I'm definitely the oldest person in the cast,' Calista said. The latest:Calista Flockhart has made her return to the stage for the first time in 20 years.

Amazon Prime. Wright repeatedly struck her with his weapon for 30 minutes, fracturing her skull, breaking her forearm, shattering her left hand, permanently damaging her finger and leaving more than 20 large welts all over her face and body. “I remember blacking out while he was beating me on the head with the metal baton,” she said, noting that she still suffers from brain trauma.

, now streaming on Netflix. This time, his life and crimes are at the center of the second installment of true-crime director Joe Berlinger’s series, which features previously unheard audio interviews with the notorious serial killer. Following the success of the first season, which was about Ted Bundy, Berlinger explains to ET that when he started thinking about who could be next, “Gacy came to the list, in part, because he’s naturally someone to talk about,” he says.

Mean Girls (★★★☆☆) are reprising roles from the 2019-2020 tour, and their experience shows in the well-honed comedy and character work on display.As Gretchen Wieners and Karen Smith — two of The Plastics, the pastel-pretty apex predators of the story’s high school jungle — Megan Masako Haley and Jonalyn Saxer know where all the laughs are. They nail Gretchen and Karen’s dramatic beats, too.And Mary Kate Morrissey, with the pipes to elevate every song she takes on, delivers snark without resting on stereotype in her portrayal of proud misfit Janis Sarkisian, eager to see The Plastics toppled from atop the North Shore High food chain.Janis might get her wish with the arrival of new student Cady Heron, played by Danielle Wade, also reprising her role from the previous tour.An American girl raised in Kenya, Cady hasn’t a clue how to navigate the social savagery of a suburban Illinois high school, but she learns fast from Janis and vividly gay fellow outcast Damian Hubbard, performed by Eric Huffman, another in the cast with an engaging take on their character and firm handle on the comic timing.Damian and Janis’ tutelage in numbers like “Where Do You Belong?” sets Cady up for finding popularity.

Wu-Tang Clan and Nas have announced details of a joint North American tour which will begin in August.The co-headline ‘N.Y. State Of Mind’ tour will visit 25 cities from August through to October, kicking off in St.

Up for debate. After Pat Sajak and Vanna White ended an episode of Wheel of Fortune with their usual banter — viewers are questioning a joke made by the longtime host.

Not ruling anything out. After Chris Noth’s departure from The Equalizer, executive producer Debra Martin Chase broke down what went into writing his character’s exit — and hinted that the door might be open for a possible return.

Weighing in. After Steve Lodge married Janis Carlson earlier this week, Vicki Gunvalson shared her feelings on her ex-fiancé’s nuptials.

her Texas-based clinic for people who have missing or malformed anatomy.“I used to tell my patients that you don’t know about us until you need us,” said Vest, referring to the obscure nature of her job. “I found out about anaplastology when I was immersed in my master’s program [at the University of Illinois at Chicago]. It was called biomedical visualization, and you could offshoot into the prosthetics part.

Jussie Smollett has shared a new track that touches upon his recent high-profile court case – listen to ‘Thank You God’ below.The Empire actor was sentenced to 150 days in prison last month after being found guilty on five counts of disorderly conduct pertaining to a police report he filed on January 29, 2019 in which he claimed he was the victim of a racist and homophobic attack in Chicago.Following his sentencing, Smollett’s lawyers launched an appeal and he was released from Cook County jail on March 16 after signing a $150,000 (£114,000) personal recognisance bond, which doesn’t require him to pay any money if he appears in court for future proceedings.On Friday (April 8), the Empire actor shared a new single called ‘Thank You God’, a shiny R&B number that references his December court case.“It’s like they’re hell-bent on not solving the crime/ Taking out the elements of race and trans and homophobia that’s straight taking lives/ But turn around and act like I’m the one that killed the strides,” Smollett raps on the track.Later, he adds: “I can’t be mad/ Take my ego out/ Some people searching for fame/ Some people chasing that clout/ Just remember this, this ain’t that situation/ You think I’m stupid enough to kill my reputation?”You can listen to ‘Thank You God’ below:Smollett has dedicated ‘Thank You God’ to “the people who kept it real”, and he’s donating all profits from the track to social justice organisations Rainbow Push Coalition, Secure The Bag Safety, and Illinois Innocence Project.During Smollett’s trial in December last year, brothers Amimbola and Olabingo Osundairo testified that the actor had recruited them to help him stage an attack in an effort to boost the actor’s publicity, and were paid $3,500

The latest Netflix serial killer docuseries is set to be released on the platform soon – and it might be one of the most sinister to date.

Jussie Smollett has dropped a new songthree weeks after he was released from Cook County Jailin Chicago, Illinois, pending an appeal of his conviction after allegedly faking a hate crime.The Empire star, 39, took to Instagram on Friday and posted a lyric video set to his new tune, Thank You God, where hetouches on his recent legal troubles.'Some people searching for fame / Some people chasing that clout / Just remember this ... this ain't that situation / You think I'm stupid enough to kill my reputation?' he sings.

As the World Turns star Kathryn Hays has died aged 88.  The soap star passed away on 25th March but no cause of death has been revealed.  The actress -  who worked on the long- running show for 38 years from 1972 to 2010 - began her career the 60s with roles on shows such as Hawaiian Eye, Dr Kildare, Route 66, Bonanza and The Man from U.

Jussie Smollett is back at work fresh off his release from prison.

Jussie Smollett has been out of jail for three weeks and has now released a new song called "Thank You God." The former "Empire" star shared the single on his Instagram account, which according to his bio is "currently run by" the Smollett family.  In the caption of the post, it's noted that "100% of the profits will be donated" to Rainbow Push Coalition, the Illinois Innocence Project and Secure the Bag Safety. The one-minute preview on social media starts with a clip that reads: "CHANNELING THESE THOUGHTS THE BEST WAY I KNOW HOW.

Kathryn Hays has passed away at 88 years old. The soap opera icon was best known for playing Kim Sullivan on As the World Turns for 38 years. Hays died in Fairfield, CT on March 25, per TV Line.

Kathryn Hays, who in 1972 started playing As The World Turns‘ trouble-making home-wrecker Kim Sullivan and by the soap’s cancelation in 2010 had aged with her character to become the beloved matriarch Kim Hughes, died Friday, March 25 in Fairfield, Connecticut. She was 87.