Archie proposes to Veronica!NEW YORK - The world’s oldest teenager Archie Andrews has finally decided to settle down with his rich and sexy girlfriend Veronica Lodge, it has been revealed by Archie Comic Publications. Shillong singer keeps Bob Dylan legacy blowin’ in the wind (With Image) (Sunday is Bob Dylan’s birthday)SHILLONG - The sunlit hall of the local St Mary’s College for girls in this picture postcard capital of Meghalaya sways to the chants of “Forever Young” - a signature 1974 Bob Dylan track. Your urine is tasty and a matter of national resource: NASA AstronautsWhat is common in Sarah Mills, Morarji Desai and NASA astronauts? They all drank urines of their own and L.O.V.E.D. it. Without goofing you with more trivias like this, lemme tell you the facts straight. Astronauts took a swig of recycled urine water to toast their successful testing of the wastewater recycling system on the International Space Station. U.S. astronaut Michael Barratt appeared on NASA TV with crewmate Koichi Wakata, a Japanese astronaut, and station commander Gennady Padalka, a Russian cosmonaut. Earth crowds gathered at NASA’s Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston and Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville. reported space.com. I never knew urines can be so important (except for biology exams where we were taught Excretion). I used to let it go just like I have done with other worldly desires, explicitly. But now they say,
Evan Rachel Wood returns to her roots to do a fundraiser for her father’s NC theaterRALEIGH, N.C. — Evan Rachel Wood has a starring role in the soon-to-be-released Woody Allen film and guest-stars in “True Blood.” She’s got a racy photo spread in the latest issue of GQ, and she hopes to play Mary Jane in the Broadway production of “Spider-Man.” Neil Patrick Harris set to host 2009 Tony Awards showNEW YORK — From Doogie to Barney to Tony. Broadway producer Rocco Landesman nominated as chairman of National Endowment for the ArtsWASHINGTON — Rocco Landesman, a producer known for bringing such hits as “Big River,” ”Angels in America” and “The Producers” to Broadway, has been nominated as the next chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts. Another star rides out of the ‘Dancing With the Stars’ ballroomLOS ANGELES — The King of the Cowboys has left the ballroom. Obamas host night of spoken word, poetry at White House, including James Earl JonesWASHINGTON — First lady Michelle Obama says the White House is a place where people should feel free to speak their minds. To that end, she and President Barack Obama welcomed actors, poets and writers to the East Room on Tuesday. Aaron Tveit and Quincy Tyler Bernstine named 2009 Clarence Derwent winnersNEW YORK — Aaron Tveit (TUH’-vate) of “Next to Normal” and Quincy Tyler Bernstine of “Ruined” are winners of the 2009 Clarence Derwent Awards, given each year to the most promising performers on the New York stage. Gilles Marini dominates ‘Dancing With the Stars’ semifinals with a perfect scoreLOS ANGELES — Gilles Marini may be the front-runner for the “Dancing With the Stars” mirrorball trophy. ‘For Lovers Only’ celebrates songs of love and romanceNEW YORK — Listening to highlights of more than 90 famous love songs in less than two hours is like getting a lot of icing and a little cake. Such is the tantalizing effect of the new off-Broadway musical revue “For Lovers Only (Love Songs … Nothing But Love Songs).” Nathan Lane, Bebe Neuwirth set for Broadway musical version of ‘The Addams Family’NEW YORK — “The Addams Family” has found its merry macabre menagerie for Broadway. Myrtle Beach’s Hard Rock Park reopening as Freestyle Music Park May 23MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — A South Carolina amusement park is unveiling plans for its reopening later this month. New York’s performing arts complex Lincoln Center celebrates 50th anniversaryNEW YORK — The New York Philharmonic played Aaron Copland’s “Fanfare for the Common Man” for Lincoln Center’s 50th anniversary on Monday, recreating the piece that Leonard Bernstein conducted at the arts complex’s 1959 groundbreaking. ‘Star Trek’ beams itself up to huge $76.5 million opening weekend in theatersLOS ANGELES — “Star Trek” beamed itself up to the top of the box office, earning $76.5 million in its opening weekend. Magician Lance Burton cancels performances at Las Vegas casino after breaking foot onstageLAS VEGAS — Las Vegas magician Lance Burton is canceling his performances at the Monte Carlo Hotel and Casino through June 2 after he broke his right foot onstage last week. Greek shadow puppet master Evgenios Spatharis dies at 85, days after fallATHENS, Greece — Evgenios Spatharis, a Greek master of shadow puppet theater, has died days after sustaining injuries in a fall, a state news agency reported Sunday. He was 85. Met orchestra amazes as company retires production of Wagner’s “Ring” cycle after 20 yearsNEW YORK — The Rhine overflowed its banks, Valhalla went up in flames, and the world according to Otto Schenk came crashing down one final time as the Metropolitan Opera retired its venerable production of Wagner’s “Ring” cycle. ‘Star Trek’ beams itself up to huge $76.5 million opening weekend in theatersLOS ANGELES — “Star Trek” beamed itself up to the top of the box office, earning $76.5 million in its opening weekend. AP answers your questions on the news, from whether flu can live on food to reality show payWalk up and down a supermarket’s produce aisle and you’re likely to see a lot of fruits and vegetables labeled “Grown in Mexico.” What if, say, you pick up some peppers from Mexico and toss them in a salad — are you at risk of getting swine flu? Lil Kim is eliminated from ‘Dancing With the Stars’ despite consistent high scoresLOS ANGELES — Lil Kim was booted from “Dancing With the Stars.” The curvaceous, pint-sized rapper — known for her flamboyant, hip-wiggling performance style — consistently earned high scores throughout the competition, twice topping the judges’ leaderboard. But she was eliminated from the hit ABC show Tuesday. Small change: Another celeb dismissed from ‘Dancing With the Stars’LOS ANGELES — Lil Kim was booted from “Dancing With the Stars.” Small change: Another celeb dismissed from ‘Dancing With the Stars’LOS ANGELES — The little celebrity with the big scores is leaving “Dancing With the Stars.” Small change: Another celeb dismissed from ‘Dancing With the Stars’LOS ANGELES — Lil Kim was booted from “Dancing With the Stars.” Reactions to the 2009 Tony Award nominationsReactions to the 2009 Tony Award nominations, announced Tuesday in New York: Dom DeLuise, portly actor-comedian who late in life became a noted chef, dies at 75LOS ANGELES — Dom DeLuise, the portly entertainer and chef whose affable nature made him a popular character actor for decades with movie and TV audiences as well as directors and fellow actors, has died. He was 75. ‘Billy Elliot’ scores 15 Tony Award nominations; ‘God of Carnage’ up for best playNEW YORK — “Billy Elliot,” the tale of a British coal miner’s son who dreams of becoming a dancer, has the potential of winning a record number of 2009 Tony Awards, honoring the best of a star-driven Broadway season. List of nominees for 2009 Tony AwardNominations for the 2009 American Theatre Wing’s Tony Awards, announced Tuesday. ‘Billy Elliot,’ ‘God of Carnage’ score 2009 Tony Award nominationsNEW YORK — “Billy Elliot,” the season’s biggest musical hit, dominated the 2009 Tony Award nominations Tuesday, picking up 15, more than any other show. 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. ‘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. Composer Jerry Herman set to receive a special lifetime-achievement Tony AwardNEW YORK — Jerry Herman is set for a special Tony Award. 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. 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. ‘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. |