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Actress Mary Mara, who appeared on television shows such as “ER”, “Law & Order: SVU”, “Nip/Tuck” and more, is dead after drowning in New York’s St. Lawrence River. She was 61.

Wilson Chapman editorMary Mara, the actor best known for her recurring roles in “ER” and “Law & Order,” died in Cape Vincent, N.Y. Sunday from an apparent drowning. She was 61.In a report published Monday, the New York State Police confirmed that Mara was discovered in the St.

Character actor Mary Mara, known for her work on ER, Law & Order: SVU, and Nip/Tuck, and dozens of other TV shows and films, drowned Sunday in the St. Lawrence River in Cape Vincent, NY, according to New York State Police. She was 61.

New York State Police, troopers responded to a possible drowning call at 8 a.m. on Sunday.

Emma Chamberlain is back on film!The mega-popular YouTuber had previously announced an indefinite hiatus from the social media platform, but returned Wednesday with a surprise video.In the vlog, titled, «what’s good in new york,» Chamberlain is in New York City interviewing people at Washington Square Park. With a sign that she made from supplies at a local CVS that reads, «Please let me ask you just ONE question for my cute little YouTube video,» the vlogger asked parkgoers about their favorite spots in the city.Chamberlain, who has been a -favorite at the past two Met Galas, took her interview skills away from the celebrity world and onto the street.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorEmma Chamberlain stans, rejoice: The popular YouTube creator has shared her first video on the platform after a six-month break.The 18-minute video uploaded Wednesday, titled “what’s good in new york,” was captioned simply, “happy to be back.” It’s a kind of travelogue with the West Coast native roaming about New York City, interviewing people she meets on the street.“This is how I make friends,” Chamberlain says at the beginning, holding a sign that says, “Please let me ask you just ONE question for my cute little YouTube video.” She adds, “Ugh. This is making me feel like a fucking prank channel.”Chamberlain, who rose to YouTube fame in 2018 with her new spin on the vlog format, has 11.5 million subscribers on YouTube, 15.7 million followers on Instagram, and another 7 million followers on TikTok.

Roger Waters was the musical guest on last night’s (June 21) episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert – watch him perform a medley of songs below.The former Pink Floyd frontman appeared on the show backed by a full band, a pianist and some backing singers. The medley included ‘The Happiest Days Of Our Lives’, ‘Another Brick In The Wall, Part 2’ and ‘Another Brick In The Wall, Part 3’ from Pink Floyd’s 1979 album ‘The Wall’.The performance comes ahead of his ‘This Is Not A Drill’ tour, which was originally set to begin in 2020 but was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.“This Is Not A Drill is a groundbreaking new rock & roll/cinematic extravaganza, performed in the round,” Waters wrote in a statement (via Rolling Stone).

Alvvays have announced they’ll kick off a North American headline tour in October, and have also seemingly teased new music.The Canadian dream pop outfit will commence the run on October 14 in Chicago, continuing along with shows in Portland, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Texas, Washington, Philadelphia, New York and more before wrapping up November 18 in Boston. Joining the band on the road will be Slow Pulp.

Phoebe Bridgers has performed on CBS with singer-songwriter Christian Lee Huston – check out the moment below.The pair, who have collaborated together frequently in the past, appeared on CBS This Morning: Saturday earlier today (June 18). They performed two of Hutson’s originals together, ‘Rubberneckers’ and ‘Lose This Number’.Hutson also performed a solo, stripped-back acoustic cover of The Cure’s ‘Just Like Heaven’.Bridgers and Bright Eyes’ Conor Oberst worked as producers on Hutson’s latest album, ‘Quitters’.Check out the performance here:Meanwhile, Lucy Dacus was revealed as the surprise guest during Bridgers‘ show in Queens, New York earlier this week (June 16).Bridgers previously teased “a very special surprise guest” on the show’s promotional poster, but no other details were provided at the time. Tonight, after opening act MUNA had played, Dacus was revealed as the surprise act, filling the slot before Bridgers’ set.Dacus performed a short set, including ‘Night Shift’, ‘Hot & Heavy’ and ‘Going Going Gone’, during which she was joined by MUNA, Bridgers and Bridgers’ dog Maxine.

Chrissy Metz and her magical pipes are making their way around America.

Cynthia Littleton Business EditorA group of 200 top writers, producers and directors have signed an open letter backed by the Brady gun violence organization that includes a pledge to incorporate gun safety best practices into their shows and to scrutinize the use of firearms in storytellling.The list of signatories includes Shonda Rhimes, Bill Lawrence, Jimmy Kimmel and the “Jimmy Kimmel Live” writing staff, Michelle and Robert King, Judd Apatow, Steve Levitan, David Shore, Matt Nix, Dan Lin and Jenni Konner. The letter frames gun safety an urgent social issue for the industry to embrace, in the same way that intentional depictions of such topics as cigarette smoking, drunk driving, the use of seat belts, marriage equality and LGBT rights helped change cultural attitudes and save lives.

according to CBS news. Weinstein was extradited last year from New York to Los Angeles. Weinstein’s lawyers had fought efforts to bring him to California and his extradition had been delayed repeatedly, due to both the COVID-19 pandemic and also because of claims that the L.A.

Almost a year after Harvey Weinstein was extradited to Los Angeles to face rape and other multiple sex crimes charges, the incarcerated former producer today learned when his trial will begin.

SM Entertainment has announced the launch of a new global audition programme in search of new members for boyband NCT.Today (June 10), the South Korean entertainment company announced the forthcoming launch of the ‘Welcome to the NeoCiTy’ audition programme, which will search for new NCT members. It dropped alongside a teaser featuring snippets from various NCT music videos.According to the official application form, SM Entertainment looks set to hold in-person auditions in a total of 14 cities around the world, including Toronto, Vancouver, New York, Los Angeles, Seoul, Ho Chi Minh, Bangkok, Jakarta, Chongqing, Guangzhou, Beijing, Osaka, Fukuoka and Tokyo.SM Entertainment is currently looking for male applicants born between 2001 and 2008, in all three categories of vocals, rap and dance.

Big Bang member T.O.P was spotted reportedly filming a music video in Manhattan, New York recently, sparking speculations of a solo comeback.Earlier this week, South Korean news outlet The Fact shared several photos of the South Korean musician in various locations around Manhattan accompanied by a filming crew, reporting that the photos of T.O.P were taken sometime in mid-May.The outlet also claimed that the filming had taken place with strict security measures in place, but quoted local staff as saying that the filming was for an “experimental piece of work that harmonises film, music and art”.In the same report, The Fact quoted a separate unnamed inside source, who claimed that the filming was done for a “large-scale comeback project”, as translated by South Korean news publication SBS News. “It’s hard to disclose specific details, but we are preparing this content as part of a large-scale comeback project that T.O.P has been preparing with his global partners,” the insider said. “The content will depict T.O.P with his many identities ― including a singer, an actor and as a human being.”While neither T.O.P nor his representatives have yet to respond to the reports, the purported “comeback project” may mark the rapper’s first since he left longtime label YG Entertainment in February.

Phoenix have released the music video for their new single ‘Alpha Zulu‘ alongside news of North American and European tour dates.The Pascal Teixeira-directed video, the concept of which came from the band and also saw contributions from Emma Besson and Louis Bes, was shared today (June 7). Watch below.It comes as the French band announce a new tour with some dates supported by Porches.

Dave Chappelle is donating proceeds from his show in Buffalo, New York. Chappelle, 48, is sending the proceeds from his show to families of victims killed in the mass shooting at a Tops Supermarket on May 14, according to ABC 7.  The comedian hosted family members of the victims at Sunday's comedy show at Shea's Performing Arts Center and will donate all proceeds to the families, the outlet reported.

Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden was left visibly shocked as her Golden Buzzer act Loren Allred failed to make the final three on Sunday's final of the ITV show. As hosts Ant and Dec announced the results, they said of Loren, who sang Never Enough in the hit film The Greatest Showman: "You are not in the final three." To which the camera panned to Amanda, 51, who was left visibly shocked as she was seen saying something to her judging panel.

New Music Friday! It's every audiophile's favorite day of the week, and some of our favorite artists from all different genres have blessed us with new tunes.Post Malone returned to the new music charts with his new album, a follow-up to his acclaimed 2019 album,. Prince's estate released a remixed and digitally enhanced edition of, which features performances from the iconic singer's tour stop in Syracuse, New York, from March 1985.