Dolly Parton musical halted over 'homophobic abuse'
Actor Stevie Webb said he witnessed abuse "every week" during a run of musical Here You Come Again.
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Manchester theatre suspends Dolly Parton musical over homophobic abuse
Actor in Here You Come Again says cast left stage because ‘a woman was so disgusted there was a gay character’. A Dolly Parton-themed musical had to be suspended mid-show in Manchester because of ...The Guardian - 11h -
The Musketeers Take Washington + Spotify’s Ghost Music + Tool Time
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Revelations of Israeli spyware abuse raise fears over possible use by Trump
After WhatsApp claimed 90 users were targeted last year, experts concerned over how US could use cyberweapons. Even as WhatsApp celebrated a major legal victory in December against NSO Group, the ...The Guardian - 12h -
Vought seeks to halt actions at CFPB
Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought is quickly seeking to crack down on the activities of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), preventing it from drawing down more ...The Hill - 1d -
Ex-bishop admits sexually abusing boy
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Nick Cave, R.E.M., Devo among artists releasing music for wildfire benefit
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Margaret Cho is turning to music and theater in the face of 2025 upheavals
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Families and doctors sue over Trump's order to halt funding for gender-affirming care
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