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Frank Rizzo To the list of larger-than-life, survivalist women in musical theater, add Tamara de Lempicka — but with an asterisk. The name of the Polish-born portraitist who died in 1980 might not be familiar to many, but you might recognize her paintings. Lempicka’s Art Deco-era images depict lustrous women with self-assured gazes, endowing “the new woman” with a mixture of luminosity and strength that’s at the heart of “Lempicka,” a long-in-development but still uneven musical which finally made it to Broadway following runs at Williamstown Theatre Festival in 2018 and La Jolla Playhouse last year.

Rachel Seo “I am a spy, a sleeper, a spook, a man of two faces.” So begins Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel “The Sympathizer,” which, when released in 2015, was hailed for its humorous, biting interrogation of American perspectives on the Vietnam War. Integrating elements of the espionage thriller à lá John le Carré with a heavy sense of irony reminiscent of Ralph Ellison’s “Invisible Man,” “The Sympathizer” is told from the viewpoint of an officer in the U.S.-supported South Vietnam army who secretly reports back to communists in North Vietnam.

Police have been spotted searching for a wanted man in a Manchester park this afternoon.

The teenage victim of an unprovoked stabbing in Blackley has spoken out about the moment he was knifed in the leg and left 'covered in blood'.

A rare collection of artwork featuring concepts for Disneyland rides and areas that never were built has been sold at auction. Heritage Auctions handled the sales earlier this month in Beverly Hills, California.

Lioness football star Bethany England has opened up about the challenges within the game, from losing confidence on the pitch to hurtful crowds. The striker, 29, who is captain of Tottenham Hotspur and was part of the England team during the Women's World Cup last summer, said it can be "mentally draining".

A new Aldi superstore and a Costa drive-thru are set to get the go-ahead in Hattersley, if the planning panel approve it.

A developer is turning a home in Oldham into a ‘controversial’ House of Multiple Occupancy (HMO), despite opposition from local residents. The house at 1 Norfolk Crescent in Failsworth is permitted to become a six-bed rental arrangement.

A centre for a rapidly growing new form of tennis is earmarked for a site in Prestwich. Pure Padel Clubs have submitted plans to build five courts, a pavilion and floodlights on land at the Manchester Maccabi Community andSports Club, Bury Old Road.

As the weather slowly starts to improve, and with the days getting longer and longer, it is time to start thinking about summer holidays.

New details have come out about the death of Kris Jenner’s sister.

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are stepping out for date night!

Sir Rod Stewart popped into a bar in Glasgow today before heading to Celtic Park.

Gordon Ramsay's £13m London pub has been invaded by squatters.The York & Albany, a Grade II-listed hotel and gastropub near Regent's Park, which is currently on the market for a cool £13 million, has been taken over by at least six squatters, according to The Sun.The squatters have barricaded themselves inside, boarding up the windows and posting a "legal warning" to justify their occupation. Photos reveal one squatter catching some zzz's on a sofa in the bar, amidst a scattering of rubbish.

Nathan Curtis - one of Coronation Street's most frightening villains - could be making a dramatic return to screens this summer The character, played by Christopher Harper, was introduced to viewers back in 2017 when he groomed then-teenager Bethany Platt, before raping her in horrific scenes. While Nathan, alongside his gang of attackers were thrown behind bars, he is set to be released from prison in the coming weeks. And, as Bethany learns the news, it looks like a dark new plot could be on the horizon for her, who also just returned to the soap at the beginning of this year.

A concerned vet has issued an urgent warning to dog owners after 'potentially fatal' human poo was found at a popular park.

The SPFL must call off Dundee vs Rangers after a Tuesday pitch inspection if the Dens Park surface is unplayable, according to Hugh Keevins.

Now that the days are longer and brighter it’s the perfect time to get outside and explore the beautiful landscapes we have right on our doorstep. We’re spoilt for choice in Greater Manchester with miles upon miles of gorgeous countryside to visit nearby.

A 27.5m telecoms mast is set to be built in Salford - despite the council opposing the plan.

It’s being reported that K-Pop icon Park Bo Ram has sadly passed away.

Park Bo-ram died Thursday afternoon, the singer’s agency, Xanadu Entertainment, said.

Brendan Rodgers has revealed he’s playing a major role in reshaping Celtic behind the scenes with a revamp to the recruitment set up underway.

Park Boram, a K-Pop musician who came to fame on Superstar K2 in 2010 and went on to find solo success, has reportedly died at the young age of 30.

Despite the breakdown of their marriage causing a scandal within the Royal Family, Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew have maintained a close relationship over the years.

This is the horrifying moment an out of control car knocked down a five-year-old girl scooting on a pavement.

It's been just over three weeks since the body of a woman was pulled out of the water at a south Manchester beauty spot - but her identity still remains a mystery.

If you're looking to spice up your garden for summer, you might want to check out Wowcher. The discount website is offering a pair of sun loungers that is seriously cheaper than from the likes of Dunelm, B&M and Home Bargains.

Steven J. Horowitz Senior Music Writer Park Boram, a South Korean singer who has steadily built her career over the past decade, has unexpectedly died at the age of 30, according to her agency Xanadu Entertainment. “We are here to share sorrowful and heartbreaking news,” shared Xanadu in a statement.

Three children and two women were given 'trauma care' before being rushed to hospital after a crash in south Manchester.

A semi-detached house has come up for sale in Greater Manchester at a much cheaper price than similar properties in the area. The three-bed home in Denton, Tameside is on the market for £50,000 - making it one of the most affordable homes you can currently buy in the region.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Korea’s second largest generalist film event the Jeonju International Film Festival has set eight fiction films by first or second-time feature directors, for its main competition. They are “Cu Li Never Cries,” by Pham Ngoc Lan; “Junkyard Dog,” by Jean-Baptiste Durand, “La Palisiada,” by Philip Sotnychenko; “My Endless Numbered Days,” by Shaun Neo; “Oxygen Station,” by Ivan Tymchenko; “Practice,” by Laurens Perol; “The Major Tones,” by Ingrid Pokropek; and “The Permanent Picture,” by Laura Ferres. Additionally, two documentary features also compete: “After the Snowmelt,” directed by Lo Yi-Shan and “Kix,” by Balint Revesz and David Mikulan. The COVID-pandemic continues to affect filmmaking and festival selection, organizers said. “Even films planned to be made beforehand had to extend their production period due to the pandemic, and many works highlighted the limitations of the production environments, such as smaller cast numbers and minimal locations,” said chief programmer Chun Jinsu. The festival runs May 1-10 in Jeonju, a major town on South Korea’s west coast.

K-Pop singer Park Bo Ram, who has been a prominent figure in K-Pop for over a decade, has 'suddenly' died at the age of 30. She is said to have been found unconscious at a friend's house, with a statement announced by agency Xanadu Entertainment confirming her death: 'Park Bo Ram suddenly left us in the late evening of April 11.' Her cause of death is currently being investigated and police have requested an autopsy. Bo Ram’s agency, confirmed her death on Friday, April 12 in South Korea with an announcement.

A "sadistic" killer's placement in a classroom alongside vulnerable trans teenager Brianna Ghey will be investigated at the inquest into her death, a court has heard.

Dundee will be pitched into disciplinary procedures next week over their on-going Dens Park problems.

High street bargain retailer Poundstretcher, which has over 300 UK stores, has been sold to a US investment fund. The stores' new owner, Fortress Investment Group, previously bought out Majestic Wines and now also owns the bargain retailer, which has seven stores in Greater Manchester.