EXCLUSIVE: Indonesian actress and singer Acha Septriasa and Winnie The Pooh: Blood and Honey actress Natasha Tosini have been set to star with actor-writer-director Carl Jackson film Arthur And Bree.
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Two new ATL shows feature LGBTQ characters prominently. The world premiere drama, “Furlough’s Paradise,” by playwright A.K. Payne, has just premiered at the Alliance Theatre. It’s part of the Alliance/Kendeda National Graduate Playwriting Competition, now in its 20th year.
“Paradise” is a two-character drama looking at the lives of cousins Sade (Kai Heath) and Mina (Asha Basha Duniani). They grew up on the same street and were once very close, but their lives went on different paths after middle school when Mina attended a charter school and Sade went to a public school. When the mother of one passes away and the women return home for the funeral, they attempt to reunite.
Sade is now in prison, furloughed for three days, and Mina is an Ivy League graduate with a job in California. Both talk about their female partners and much more over their three days together. Sade is a bit surprised by some of the revelations Mina shares about her current girlfriend.
Payne’s play is observant and gives both characters nuance and dimension. Throughout the 80-minute work, the two dive into where they are now, but also what led to this point. “Paradise” is directed with energy and passion by Tinashe Kajese-Bolden, also Alliance’s artistic director. Even when it takes on a surreal feel, the goings-on are believable.
My only slight criticism is that after so much time apart, the reunion of the duo seems to take place rather too quickly. There is much pain and baggage behind their bond that comes out — eventually.
Both performers are excellent; even when the two are rehashing what drove them apart, there is palpable compassion and respect for each other. It helps that the play is so well written. It will be interesting to see where
EXCLUSIVE: Indonesian actress and singer Acha Septriasa and Winnie The Pooh: Blood and Honey actress Natasha Tosini have been set to star with actor-writer-director Carl Jackson film Arthur And Bree.
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Conan Gray has announced details of his 2024 UK, European and North American ‘Found Heaven’ tour.The ‘Lonely Dancers’ be taking his upcoming third album ‘Found Heaven’ on a world tour that kicks off at the John Cain Arena in Melbourne, Australia on July 11, completing a lap of the country before heading off to North America on September 19 at the Armory in Minneapolis. Europe will be the third and final leg of tour, commencing on November 2 at the AFAS Live in Amsterdam.Opening support will come from Maisie Peters for the North American run of dates and Between Friends for the European dates.A ticket pre-sale will be available starting on Wednesday March 6 at 10am local time for fans who sign up here.
died peacefully at his Los Angeles, California, home after suffering a heart attack. “His wife, Joyce Lapinsky, thanks everyone for all the love, friendship, and support and asks for privacy at this time,” his publicist, Jeff Abraham, said in a statement.An HBO spokesperson told The Post in a statement Wednesday: “We are heartbroken to learn that Richard Lewis has passed away. His comedic brilliance, wit and talent were unmatched.
During the last four years, several relationships between the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and members of both of their families have deteriorated - namely with both of Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet's grandfathers, King Charles and Thomas Markle. It is these important relationships which the young royals - who are aged just four and two - are missing out on.
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Zendaya is giving back in a major way!
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You've heard of friends in high places, but these pairs of totally unlikely celebrity pals give that saying a whole new meaning.. MARK WRIGHT AND MILLIE BOBBY BROWN As random showbiz friendships go, Millie, 19, and Mark, 37, are up there! The former TOWIE star met the Stranger Things actress when he was working in LA and she spotted him at a press event.
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