Rihanna returns to red carpet at Costume Institute of The Metropolitan Museum gala in New YorkNEW YORK — Rihanna is back — on the red carpet, at least. Rihanna returns to red carpet in New YorkNEW YORK — Rihanna is back — on the red carpet, at least. Hudson River to be scene of Macy’s July 4 fireworks 400 years after Henry Hudson’s NY voyageNEW YORK — One of the nation’s largest July Fourth fireworks shows will be held on the Hudson River this year to celebrate the 400th anniversary of English explorer Henry Hudson’s voyage to New York. Farm-to-table pioneer Dan Barber named the nation’s top chef at Beard Foundation food “Oscars”NEW YORK — Dan Barber, a pioneer of the so-called farm-to-table restaurant movement, was named the nation’s top chef Monday by the James Beard Foundation. Cormac McCarthy receives PEN award for lifetime achievementNEW YORK — Pulitzer Prize winner Cormac McCarthy has received another literary honor. Woody Allen asks NYC judge to block testimony by Mia Farrow, current wife in billboard lawsuitNEW YORK — Actor-director Woody Allen has asked a judge to stop a clothing company from putting his former longtime companion Mia Farrow and his wife — Farrow’s adopted daughter — on the witness stand as it defends itself against his claims it used his image on billboards without permission. New York Drama Critics’ Circle names ‘Ruined’ best playNEW YORK — “Ruined,” Lynn Nottage’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama set against the backdrop of an African civil war, has been named best play of the season by the New York Drama Critics’ Circle. E.W. Scripps reports 1st-quarter loss, lower revenue amid weak ad spendingNEW YORK — Media company E.W. Scripps, which earlier this year shut down Denver’s Rocky Mountain News, said Monday that weak advertising spending and a slew of charges led to a net loss in the first quarter. A-Rod homers, plays 7 innings in field, but he’s not talking on day his biography is releasedCLEARWATER, Fla. — Alex Rodriguez hit a long homer, played seven innings in the field and drew a walk off Philadelphia’s J.C. Romero on Monday in his latest extended spring training game. NYC’s Guggenheim celebrates 50th anniversary with exhibition on architect Frank Lloyd WrightNEW YORK — For Frank Lloyd Wright, the slow rise of the spiral ramp at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum allowed paintings to be displayed as if on an artist’s easel. Kentucky Derby draws highest television ratings in 17 years, up 7 percent from 2008NEW YORK — The Kentucky Derby’s television ratings are the highest in 17 years. Publicist: Peter Sarsgaard and Maggie Gyllenhaal have tied the knotNEW YORK — Peter Sarsgaard (SAHRZ’-gahrd) and Maggie Gyllenhaal (JIHL’-ihn-hahl) have made it official. ‘Ruined’ and ‘Fela!’ get the top Lucille Lortel prizes for off-Broadway’s bestNEW YORK — Productions set in Africa have taken the top Lucille Lortel Awards for the best of off-Broadway. NY, VT mark Samuel de Champlain’s 1609 explorations; lakeside communities hosting eventsCROWN POINT, N.Y. — The sculpture of Samuel de Champlain gazes up the lake he explored 400 years ago this summer, opening the way for Europeans who made extensive use of the waterway during their 200-year struggle for control of North America. Composer Jerry Herman set to receive a special lifetime-achievement Tony AwardNEW YORK — Jerry Herman is set for a special Tony Award. Spike TV’s upcoming ‘Surviving Disaster’ series will include episode on swine fluNEW YORK — Hurricanes, plane crashes, tsunamis, and now, swine flu. Beck is Back _ 3 books planned for 2009NEW YORK — Glenn Beck loves the publishing game. A busy spring means a crowded 2009 Tony Award nomination fieldNEW YORK — A busy, surprisingly high-quality and starry spring means a crowded field for 2009 Tony Award nominations. A few actors — not to mention shows — are bound to be left out in the competition for the best of the Broadway season. Jessica Biel is Revlon’s new brand ambassadorNEW YORK - After Hollywood actresses Halle Berry, Jennifer Connelly and Jessica Alba, Jessica Biel is the new global brand ambassador of cosmetic company Revlon. ‘Twilight,’ ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ lead MTV Movie Award nomineesNEW YORK — It’s “Twilight” versus “Slumdog Millionaire” at this year’s MTV Movie Awards. Liberty Media to spin off entertainment unit, combine with DirecTVDirecTV Group Inc., the nation’s largest satellite TV provider, said Monday it will be combined with the entertainment unit of Liberty Media Corp. and spun off into a separately traded company. Comely brunette calls Salman Rushdie ‘lecherous old guy’NEW YORK - Salman Rushdie has reportedly been tagged as “a lecherous old guy” by a comely brunette. Is it splitsville for John Mayer and ‘new flame’ Scheana Marie?NEW YORK - John Mayer has reportedly parted ways with his latest flame Scheana Marie barely after a month of dating, because the bombshell spilled more than a few details of their relationship in public. Tom Hanks defends upcoming film ‘Angels and Demons’NEW YORK - Hollywood actor Tom Hanks has come out in defence of his new film ‘Angels and Demons’, insisting there’s ‘nothing sacrilegious’ in the film. Madge, daughter Lourdes ‘loved’ Lady Gaga’s New York performanceNEW YORK - Pop queen Madonna and her daughter Lourdes were bowled over by Lady Gaga’s performance during her show at New York City last weekend. Hugh Grant ‘dines with six women at a time’NEW YORK - Hugh Grant seems to be no less than a ladies-magnet, for the actor was recently spotted dining with six women at the same time. Broadway ticket availability through Sunday, May 10Broadway ticket availability and capsule reviews of shows as of May 4. Unless otherwise noted, tickets are available at the theaters’ box offices for the shows listed. Details about how to obtain tickets appear at the end. Springsteen, Matthews, Mellencamp and others honor Pete Seeger at 90th birthday concert in NYCNEW YORK — A star-studded medley of musical guests played tribute to Pete Seeger at a benefit concert for the legendary folk singer’s 90th birthday. Springsteen, Matthews, Mellencamp and others honor Pete Seeger at 90th birthday concert in NYCNEW YORK — Pete Seeger is still singing strong at age 90. Springsteen, Matthews, Mellencamp and others honor Pete Seeger at 90th birthday concert in NYCNEW YORK — Pete Seeger is still singing strong at age 90. US tally of confirmed swine flu at 245 as labs work through backlog; but disease ‘on upswing’NEW YORK — The tally of confirmed swine flu cases in the United States jumped Sunday to 245 in 35 states, but officials said that’s largely from catching up on a backlog of lab tests rather than a sudden spurt in new infections. CBS aggressively trying to tout its successes for advertising gainsNEW YORK — CBS is launching an unprecedented campaign to publicize its prime-time successes weeks in advance of the year’s most important ad sales season, trying not to be dragged down by the economy and struggling rivals. US tally of confirmed swine flu at 244 as labs work through backlog; but disease ‘on upswing’NEW YORK — The tally of confirmed swine flu cases in the United States jumped Sunday to 244 in 34 states, but officials said that’s largely from catching up on a backlog of lab tests rather than a sudden spurt in new infections. ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ revival finds a home in the new Henry Miller’s TheatreNEW YORK — The first Broadway revival of “Bye Bye Birdie” has found a home. Best of this year’s offerings at Tribeca Film Festival include ‘The Eclipse,’ ‘Racing Dreams’NEW YORK — Slimmed down to 85 films, the eighth annual Tribeca Film Festival, which wrapped Sunday, nevertheless had one of its most successful years — at least in terms of the films screened. |
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