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This 'Wicked' Broadway actor is making history for performers with disabilities
Jenna Bainbridge will be the first wheelchair user to portray Nessarose in the 21-year history of 'Wicked' on Broadway.NBC News - 1d -
Broadway's 'Wicked' welcomes Lencia Kebede, its first pioneering full-time Black Elphaba
Green tears were flowing when Lencia Kebede made history this week on Broadway, becoming the first Black actor to assume the role of Elphaba full time in the Broadway company of “Wicked.”ABC News - Mar. 7 -
WATCH: George Clooney makes Broadway debut
The actor stars in the limited engagement stage adaptation of his 2005 movie "Good Night and Good Luck" as journalist Edward R. Murrow.ABC News - Mar. 13 -
Rookie Alexandre Sarr makes Wizards history after career performance
Alexandre Sarr finished with a career high and etched his name in the franchise history books to lead the Wizards to a win over the Nuggets.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Orville Peck Confirms He Will Perform Unmasked in ‘Cabaret’
When the country singer landed a role in the splashy “Cabaret” revival, one question loomed large: Would he make his Broadway debut in a mask?The New York Times - 5d -
Denzel Washington, Jake Gyllenhaal's 'Othello' breaks 'Harry Potter's' Broadway record
'Othello,' starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal, hasn't officially opened on Broadway yet, but the show's earnings for its preview performances have already broken a record.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 11 -
Mr. Clooney Goes To Broadway | Sunday on 60 Minutes
Jon Wertheim goes behind the scenes as George Clooney makes his Broadway debut, starring in an adaptation of the 2005 movie, "Good Night, and Good Luck." 60 Minutes, Sunday.CBS News - 2d -
In first Kennedy Center visit, Trump slams 'Hamilton' and lauds other 'Broadway hits'
In his first visit to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts since taking over as chairman, President Trump said he never liked 'Hamilton' but expected other 'Broadway hits' to do quite ...Los Angeles Times - 4d -
Eddie Howe: 'Chance to make history' in cup final
Eddie Howe has said Newcastle United have the chance to make history by beating Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday.ESPN - Mar. 14 -
Two Essex girls hockey players make history in Hornets' 10th championship victory
Essex girls hockey took the lead 1:32 in and never looked back. Both Taylor Senecal and Calleigh Bruyns had historic performances in Thursday's final.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Wizards' Kyshawn George joins elite company in history after latest performance
Wizards rookie Kyshawn George reached a career milestone on Friday and joined an elite group of players in the history books afterward.Yahoo Sports - 38m -
How this Scottish actor inspired Homer Simpson’s ‘D’oh!’
Finlayson performed in more than 100 films but was best known for being the "third man" to Laurel and Hardy.BBC News - Mar. 12 -
Spurs' Mamukelashvili makes history in 19 minutes
With good friend Flavor Flav hyping a crowd that gleefully flooded Frost Bank Center with MVP chants, Spurs forward Sandro Mamukelashvili scored a career-high 34 points, the most in NBA history ...ESPN - 2d -
IHSAA boys basketball semi-state preview: South Bend area making history Saturday
The South Bend Riley (4A) and Saint Joseph (3A) boys basketball programs are making history this weekend at IHSAA semi-state.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Behind the scenes at the studios where Wicked was made
Wicked, made at Sky Studios Elstree, was one of the biggest movies of 2024. What was its impact on the UK film industry?BBC News - 3d -
'Blessed' Bueckers makes Big East tourney history
UConn superstar Paige Bueckers lifted the 1-seed Huskies to a 70-50 victory over 2-seed Creighton in the Big East tournament championship game to claim the program's 30th conference tournament ...ESPN - Mar. 11 -
Steph Curry becomes first player in NBA history to make 4,000 career 3-pointers
Steph Curry continues to rewrite NBA history books.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Gloucester-Hartpury and Saracens chase PWR history
Gloucester-Hartpury and Saracens both look to make history when they face each other in Sunday's Premiership Women's Rugby final.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Wicked Fox Games launches Kickstarter for Rise of Elements
Indie game studio Wicked Fox Games has launched a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign for its inaugural title, the match-3 RPG Rise of Elements.VentureBeat - Mar. 5 -
Younger Xhekaj Makes Rocket History
Arber Xhekaj’s younger brother Florian is currently playing his first year of professional hockey with the Laval Rocket, and to say the 101st pick at the 2023 draft is having a good season would be ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
WATCH: Dog plays squeaky toy while listening to Cynthia Erivo sing 'Defying Gravity'
Anastasia Stewart's goldendoodle Charlie decided to interrupt while she was watching Erivo's "Wicked" performance at the Oscars with a musical squeaky toy solo.ABC News - Mar. 7 -
March Madness History: Best moments in NCAA Division I Men’s, Women’s Basketball Tournament
Upsets, buzzer beaters, and history-making dunks — relive some of the most exciting moments in March Madness history.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Texans' Stingley agrees to deal to make him highest-paid cornerback in NFL history, AP source says
Derek Stingley Jr. has agreed to a three-year, $90 million contract extension with the Houston Texans that will make him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history, a person familiar with the deal ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Kyshawn George surpasses Bradley Beal in Wizards history with latest performance
Kyshawn George finished with nine points and hit two key 3-pointers on Thursday to help the Wizards defeat the Pistons.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Hollywood creatives urge government to defend copyright laws against AI
More than 400 Hollywood creatives, including director Guillermo del Toro, comedian Chris Rock and "Wicked" actor Cynthia Erivo, signed a letter urging the White House Office of Science and ...Los Angeles Times - 4d -
And the Academy award for most bashful Oscar contender goes to… | Tim Lewis
Whatever the buzz about their recent film performances, few actors will show they think their statuette is as good as won. The awards season for films ended last Sunday with the Oscars. Though I ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
'Free-scoring French leave Irish history tilt in tatters'
Ireland hosted France in the Aviva Stadium seeking to make history. Instead a signature achievement has slipped from their grasp for the third time in 17 months.BBC News - Mar. 8 -
Georgia, SEC make NCAA Tournament history
The SEC has set a new record by placing 14 of its 16 teams in the NCAA Tournament. By percentage (87.5%), it is the best by any conference everYahoo Sports - 5d -
Nuggets' Nikola Jokic makes NBA history with league's first 30-20-20 triple-double
Nikola Jokic sat in front of his locker, calmly scrolling through his phone, seemingly unimpressed that 30 minutes earlier he made NBA history.NBC News - Mar. 8 -
Texans make Derek Stingley Jr. highest-paid DB in NFL history with $90 million deal
Texans CB Derek Stingley Jr. is the highest-paid DB in NFL history after blowing the top off the market with a $90 million dealYahoo Sports - 5d -
'Worrying' number of teens lose disability benefits
More than 124,000 young people have had claims for adult disability benefits refused, the BBC finds.BBC News - Mar. 12 -
"Buena Vista Social Club" serenades Broadway
In 1996, a group of elderly, mostly forgotten Cuban musicians recorded an album that became a critical and commercial phenomenon worldwide. Now, the Grammy Award-winning album has inspired a ...CBS News - Mar. 9 -
Stats: On-loan Man United man Antony’s latest starring performance for Real Betis
The statistics behind the latest fine performance conjured up by Real Betis star Antony on Sunday have come to the fore online.Real Betis were of course back in action earlier today, making the ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
With most male actors at war, a small Ukrainian theater reinvents itself with an all-female cast
The Chernihiv Regional Youth Theater in Ukraine has adapted to the war by having women perform traditionally male roles, after many men left the troupe to fight on the front lineABC News - Mar. 8 -
Lewis Hamilton is a driver ‘reborn’ at Ferrari – so can he make history with an eighth title?
NEW F1 SEASON: Speaking to ex-Ferrari drivers and personnel ahead of Hamilton’s Scuderia debut in Australia this weekend, Kieran Jackson takes a deep dive into the biggest transfer in F1 history ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Mamukelashvili makes NBA history with 34 points in 19 minutes to fuel Spurs' 120-105 win over Knicks
Sandro Mamukelashvili scored a career-high 34 points on 13-for-14 shooting in 19 minutes to become the first player in NBA history to score 34 points while playing less than 20 minutes as the San ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Saturday Sessions: Wilder Woods performs "Wild Fire"
Wilder Woods makes a return visit to Saturday Sessions this week. Wilder Woods is a solo project from singer-songwriter Bear Rinehart, who is best known as the frontman of the Grammy-nominated band ...CBS News - Mar. 15 -
Saturday Sessions: Wilder Woods performs "Love Last"
Wilder Woods makes a return visit to Saturday Sessions this week. Wilder Woods is a solo project from singer-songwriter Bear Rinehart, who is best known as the frontman of the Grammy-nominated band ...CBS News - Mar. 15 -
Saturday Sessions: Wilder Woods performs "Be Yourself"
Wilder Woods makes a return visit to Saturday Sessions this week. Wilder Woods is a solo project from singer-songwriter Bear Rinehart, who is best known as the frontman of the Grammy-nominated band ...CBS News - Mar. 15 -
Justice department removes disability guidelines for US businesses
Multiple pages scrubbed from the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) website due to a Trump order. Never miss global breaking news. Download our free app to keep up with key stories in real ...The Guardian - 3d
