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Cyndi Lauper's late mother has inspired her to launch an abortion fund. The 'Girls Just Want To Have Fun' singer has set up the Girls Just Want to Have Fundamental Rights Fund to support organisations fighting for abortion and reproductive healthcare in the wake of the US Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, which previously protected women's rights to an abortion, in June this year.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter A musical adaptation of “Girls Just Want to Have Fun,” the 1985 teen comedy starring Sarah Jessica Parker and Helen Hunt, is in the works. The stage show is based on the film’s screenplay by Amy Spies and features a score of 1980s chart-toppers, including the Cyndi Lauper hit that inspired the title. “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” tells the story of Janey, a high school gymnast whose strict Army colonel father instructs her to stay out of the spotlight.

Shannen Doherty was all smiles in Malibu, California, on Thursday, weeks after revealing her cancer had spread to her brain. Doherty, 52, stepped out wearing a sweater and jeans as she flashed a smile. She accessorized with sunglasses and a black purse.

Cyndi Lauper revealed that she initially objected to recording "Girls Just Want To Have Fun" because the song was written by a man. The 69-year-old singer's iconic 1983 hit was originally written and recorded as a demo by musician Robert Hazard in 1979. In the new documentary "Let the Canary Sing," which chronicles Lauper's life and career, she recalled that her producer Rick Chertoff took her to see Hazard perform "Girls Just Want To Have Fun" live.

Shannen Doherty is continuing to show the hard realities of battling stage 4 breast cancer.

Cyndi Lauper’s debut solo single, “Girls Just Want to Have Fun,” was flopping so badly that her record company had given up on it.But the singer and her then-manager and boyfriend, David Wolff, still believed in what would become her signature song. Given only two weeks to make the single a hit, Wolff came up with the idea for her to partner with wrestling legend Captain Lou Albano — who played Lauper’s father in the “Girls” video — to promote her music via the World Wrestling Federation, the precursor to today’s World Wrestling Enterprises.

Actress Shannen Doherty frequently praised estranged husband Kurt Iswarienko for his tireless support prior to their split.

Shannen Doherty and Kurt Iswarienko are going their separate ways after 11 years of marriage.

returned for the seventh week of season 9 on Wednesday, and the show went neon and pastel for a fun, retro '80s Night celebration.Helmed by host Nick Cannon and overseen by stalwart panelists Robin Thicke, Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy and Nicole Scherzinger, Wednesday's «Country Night» episode saw three brand new costumed contestants -- The Doll, The Moose and Scorpio -- duke it out musically for a chance to move on in the competition.So who went home and who moved on? Each week, ET will be breaking down the biggest moments and most surprising unmaskings in each new episode of the hit reality singing competition series.Here's how Wednesday's "'80s Night" shook out, when all the songs were sung and votes were cast!No one is going to forget The Doll, who hit the stage decked out as a spooky, retro, haunted voodoo doll to perform a fun and captivating rendition of «Don't You (Forget About Me)» by Simple Minds.«Yeah, I love the song choice, and and I think there was such an elegance, [you're] a seasoned performer,» Robin marveled. «This person knows how to work a crowd.

The Masked Singer is back for season nine!

The Persian Version, directed and written by Maryam Keshvarz stars Layla Mohammadi, and Niousha Noor as a mother and daughter at odds with one another.

Cyndi Lauper has launched Girls Just Want To Have Fundamental Rights, a new fund dedicated to financially supporting organisations that “advance women’s rights and health”.The donor-advised fund – a play on the title of Lauper’s 1983 song ‘Girls Just Want To Have Fun’ – is being housed by the Tides Foundation. In its first year, it will primarily give grants to organisations ensuring access to abortion and reproductive health services, in light of the overturning of Roe v.

Cyndi Lauper is standing up for choice.

The Masked Dancer panel were left gobsmacked on Saturday 17 September evening as Prawn Cocktail's identity was finally unveiled as fan-favourite TV presenter Stacey Dooley.The big reveal came in the third episode of the 2022 series, which is hosted by Joel Dommett on stage while celebrities Oti Mabuse, Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall and Peter Crouch act as judges.Tonight's episode proved to be another head scratcher as five Masked Dancers competed to remain anonymous, resulting in an inevitable elimination.Two dancers landed in the bottom two, with Scissors dancing to Dami Lovato's Confident, while Prawn Cocktail performed to Miley Cyrus' Girls Just Want to Have Fun. In the end, it was Scissors who emerged victorious, leaving Prawn Cocktail to be unmasked as none other than Stacey, 35, who is expecting her first child.

Katie Holmes isn't the only one with striking features in her family as it turns out her sweet niece is her mini-me. The actress took to Instagram to celebrate her family member's birthday with a photo of her smiling alongside her. MORE: Katie Holmes shares touching tribute to daughter Suri you might have missed With their raven hair and broad smiles anyone could be forgiven for thinking they were sisters. "Happy birthday to my wonderful niece!!!! I love you," Katie wrote. WATCH: Katie Holmes' daughter Suri sounds just like her singing Blue Moon in the opening credits to her film It was also her mom's birthday and Katie paid tribute to her too with a black-and-white photo.

Kaia Gerber kicked it off in style. Cindy Crawford's daughter celebrated her 21st birthday on Saturday with a star-studded gathering at Los Angeles nightclub, Offsunset, a source confirmed to ET. «Billie Eilish, Finneas O’Connell, Camila Morrone, Evan Ross, Paris Jackson, Roddy Ricch and Madison Beer were all in attendance,» the source said, «and Kaytranada did a surprise performance with Roddy Ricch for Kaia.»According to the source, the birthday girl «had a bast» during her special night, including singing and dancing to Cyndi Lauper's «Girls Just Want to Have Fun» with Ross. «Kaia put on a crystal tiara towards the end of the night,» the source shared, «and danced with Billie and Camila.»Speaking of Morrone, who recently split from boyfriend Leonardo DiCaprio, the actress was spotted «dancing, smiling and partying,» the source described. One famous face who was missing from the celebrity soirée? Austin Butler.

the “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” singer and her husband David Thornton. He is a rapper who also acts under the name Declyn Thornton, and his credits include the animated series “Bob’s Burgers.”TMZ reported that Lauper posted on Instagram about the arrest, including video that purported to show the bust.On Saturday, Lauper posted “No time for TMZ I just want some privacy.”He could not be reached for comment Saturday.

Cyndi Lauper is set to be the subject of an upcoming documentary called Let The Canary Sing.According to a press release, the film will cover the singer’s rise from her childhood in Queens, New York to the top of the pop charts in the 1980s and beyond. It’s directed by Alison Ellwood, who helmed 2020’s The Go-Go’s.A release date is not yet confirmed, but the documentary is said to be currently in production via Sony Music Entertainment’s Premium Content Division.“Like many people, I assumed when Cyndi Lauper burst onto the music scene in the early ’80s, that she was another young star experiencing a meteoric rise to fame and success thanks to MTV,” Ellwood said in a statement.“Her music videos were wild and colourful, her songs like ‘Girls Just Want to Have Fun’ [1983] were infectious.

according to a statement.The documentary will be directed by award-winning filmmaker Alison Ellwood and is being made in partnership with the “Time After Time” singer. “Like many people, I assumed when Cyndi Lauper burst onto the music scene in the early ’80s that she was another young star experiencing a meteoric rise to fame and success thanks to MTV,” Ellwood said.“But as it turns out, her story is one of hard knocks, hard work and dogged determination. Cyndi wanted her voice not just to be listened to, but a voice to be heard.“The documentary will be a full portrait of Cyndi Lauper – her true colors shining through,” the director added, a reference to her 1986 hit song.The New York native holds titles as singer-songwriter, actress, activist and best-selling musical composer.

Thania Garcia Sony Music Entertainment is officially in production for a Cyndi Lauper documentary titled “Let The Canary Sing,” a feature-length film that promises to explore the singer’s 30-plus year career.The film, which is being made in partnership with Lauper herself, will be directed by award-winning documentarian Alison Ellwood, who most recently directed the Emmy-nominated two-part documentary, “Laurel Canyon.” Ellwood has also previously collaborated with Fine Point Films on “The Go-Go’s,” which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and went on to win Best Music Film at the Critics’ Choice Awards.“Like many people, I assumed when Cyndi Lauper burst onto the music scene in the early ’80s, that she was another young star experiencing a meteoric rise to fame and success thanks to MTV,” said Ellwood. “Her music videos were wild and colorful, her songs like ‘Girls Just Want to Have Fun’ were infectious.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorCyndi Lauper’s music video for “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” officially crossed 1 billion views on YouTube — marking the music icon’s first entry onto the video platform’s billion-views club.Lauper’s recording of “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” was released in 1983 on her historic debut album, “She’s So Unusual,” becoming a breakthrough hit and feminist anthem. The accompanying music video, which culminates in Lauper dancing back to her parents’ New York City apartment accompanied by a parade of revelers, was first uploaded to YouTube in October 2009.“Girls Just Want to Have Fun” is the fourth song from the 1980s to surpass 1 billion views on YouTube, alongside Guns N’ Roses’ “Sweet Child O’ Mine,” A-ha’s “Take on Me” and Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean.” Lauper, commenting on her hit song and video, said that many people don’t realize that “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” is really a political song.

Unwavering support? Cyndi Lauper spoke out in defense of her friend Sharon Osbourne amid the TV personality’s controversy with The Talk cohosts.

Kelly Clarkson is having some fun with her latest “Kellyoke” cover.

Strictly Come Dancing this evening. The Wanted star, 32, and his dancing partner Dianne Buswell landed in the bottom two with EastEnders actress Maisie Smith this evening.

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine became on Sunday night.The news came after a surprising dance-off, which saw Max and his partner compete .Max and Dianne had to It Had to Be You by Harry Connick Jr, but for their Simpsons-themed Couple's Choice routine.Maisie and Gorka, meanwhile, were fifth on the leaderboard after their Cha Cha to Girls Just Want to Have Fun by Cyndi Lauper.Both pairs performed again and then the judges – including Anton Du Beke, who was – made their decision.Craig Revel

Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerAlan Metter, the director for the 1980s pop culture films Girls Just Want To Have Fun and Back To School, died on June 7, according to the New York Film Academy, where he taught. Details on the cause or location were not provided.Metter was born in Sharon, Mass., on Dec.

Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerAlan Mettler, the director for the 1980s pop culture films Girls Just Want To Have Fun and Back To School, died on June 7, according to the New York Film Academy, where he taught. Details on the cause or location were not provided.Metter was born in Sharon, Mass., on Dec.

Ellise Shafer editorAlan Metter, best known for directing the 1980s films “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” and “Back to School,” died on June 7, his family confirmed to Variety. He was 77.Metter was born in Sharon, Mass., on Dec.

Multiple standing ovations were the order of the evening at the Pre-Grammy Gala on Jan.