Meghan Markle and Prince Harry‘s Archewell Foundation is paying it forward, with a new partnership that’ll award $1 million to women experiencing financial hardship.
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EXCLUSIVE: TheFrontOffice Foundation, the charitable arm of director/producer Wendy C. Goldberg’s TheFrontOffice entertainment company, announced today that it will award a $25,000+ mid-career grant to a female identifying theater director, one of the largest financial awards given to an individual director.
The grant will be both merit- and need-based, and honor both the recipient as well as shine a spotlight on gender inequities in theater.
Applications will be accepted from October 1-31, with the award announcement expected by December.
The selection committee will be led by Wendy Goldberg, Patricia McGregor, Robert O’Hara, Lisa Peterson and Chay Yew, and leading funders for the grant include directors Rachel Chavkin (Hadestown), Tamilla Woodard, Lear DeBessonet (Into The Woods), Wendy C. Goldberg and TheFrontOffice, Lila Neugebaur and individual donors Peggy J. Koenig and Jerry and Roz Meyer.
“This is not a pipeline issue,” said Chavkin in a statement. “This grant is simply about recognizing an artist already thriving in her/their career, which sadly may not translate to financial stability. Hopefully this award both sheds light on that challenging reality, encourages more hiring of people who haven’t yet made their Broadway debut in the commercial sphere, and helps inspire new necessary funding for mid-career directors. It’s an honor to stand with these treasured colleagues in supporting this grant.”
Said FrontOffice’s Goldberg, “Just prior to the pandemic, the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers released a study entitled ‘On The Edge,’ where we finally learned the truth to what we all already anecdotally knew: once a female director hits what should be the height of her/their career, they instead drop off and
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry‘s Archewell Foundation is paying it forward, with a new partnership that’ll award $1 million to women experiencing financial hardship.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Archewell Foundation is paying it forward, with a new partnership that'll award $1 million to women experiencing financial hardship.The foundation — in conjunction with The VING Project — invite individuals between the ages of 14 and 18 years old to nominate a woman who has inspired them but is also navigating life's challenges. If chosen, the individuals who submitted nominations will have the opportunity to give a $1,000 grant to the woman they nominated.The VING Project describes itself as «a national movement sparking the next generation of givers.» In a video posted to The VING Project's YouTube channel last month, high school students can be seen preparing to give $1,000 to those closest to them.
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Hot Hot Heat have announced a 20th anniversary edition of their debut album ‘Make Up The Breakdown’.Released in 2022, the acclaimed first full-length project from the Canadian band was produced by Jack Endino (Nirvana, Soundgarden, Sonic Youth) at Vancouver, BC’s Mushroom Studios. NME hailed ‘Make Up…’ as “joyously bold [and] emotionally rounded” in a glowing review.It added: “It’s a record that shakes all preconceptions from the tree, and should be talked about in hushed tones by self-congratulatory, music aficionados 20 years from now.”Now, Hot Hot Heat have shared news of a remastered and expanded version of the album to mark its two-decade milestone. It’ll arrive on December 2 via Sub Pop – you can pre-order/pre-save the collection here.We are celebrating the 20th Anniversary of our debut album Make Up The Breakdown with the deluxe treatment.
Drake has announced announced a small theatre show in New York for next month.The Canadian artist, who released his seventh album ‘Honestly, Nevermind’ in June, will take to the stage at the 1,500-capacity Apollo Theater in Harlem on November 11 as part of SiriusXM’s Small Stages series.As Spin notes, Drake has only played four live shows so far this year.Tickets for the star’s intimate NYC gig are available for free to SiriusXM subscribers. Alternatively, non-subscribers can download the station’s app, subscribe and then can be entered to the prize draw.Fans have until 11pm ET on October 26 to enter – you can find more information here, and see Drake’s announcement below.A post shared by champagnepapi (@champagnepapi)SiriusXM’s Small Stages series has recently hosted special shows from the likes of Pearl Jam and Red Hot Chili Peppers at the Apollo Theater.Last month, Drake posted screenshots showing hateful Instagram messages he’d sent to Needle Drop music critic Anthony Fantano.
Jenna Bush Hager and her family are all in big celebration mode as they marked a huge family milestone.MORE: What Jenna Bush Hager has said about her rebellious teenage yearsThe Today Show host announced that over the weekend, she celebrated her niece's very first birthday.The Bush family got together to wish Cora Georgia Coyne, Jenna's twin sister Barbara Bush's daughter with husband Craig Coyne, a very happy first birthday. It is her first child with her husband, who she married in 2018.WATCH: Jenna Bush Hager explains why the Queen's death was a surprise to King Charles IIIMORE: Jenna Bush Hager wears figure-hugging dress and strappy heels for late night television appearanceDetailing all of the celebrations, the mother-of-three spoke to co-host Hoda Kotb about her birthday party, sharing an adorable selfie with Barbara and baby Cora, who has a crown on her head."There was some celebrating going on at your house," Hoda said, and both immediately gushed over how fast she was growing up and how adorable she looked in her little birthday crown.Jenna gave a glimpse of what the family got up to, saying: "So we had breakfast tacos, and some queso...
Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor‘s upcoming gig in London is set to be livestreamed worldwide to benefit his charitable foundation.On October 17, Taylor will play the London Palladium as part of a series of debut UK solo shows behind his debut solo album ‘CMFT’.It has now been announced that the show – dubbed ‘Half Sold Out: CMFT Live At The Palladium’ – will be broadcast live via stream to benefit the singer’s own charity, The Taylor Foundation.“Not only am I stoked to be coming back to my island to play for my people, I’m over the moon to share it with the rest of the world,” Taylor said in a statement.“We’re gonna laugh, cry, break dance – sky’s the limit. Enjoy, Earth.”The show will be streamed live worldwide at 9pm BST on the night, with rebroadcasts available at 9pm EDT and 9pm PDT on the same day.
It’s been an exciting year for Amy Schneider — and things just got even better! The “Jeopardy!” champion has married Genevieve Davis.
After a three week hiatus in respect of the royal mourning period, Meghan Markle’s new podcast episode will officially return next week on Tuesday October 4th. The Duchess of Sussex's ‘Archetypes' podcast had previously been postponed following the death of The Queen, as Meghan and husband Prince Harry grieved his beloved grandmother.
Netflix is very much doubling-down on the popularity of their fantasy series “The Witcher” led by hunky British actor Henry Cavill as they are not only getting ready to debut the third season of the flagship show but also behind a prequel spinoff series called “The Witcher: Blood Origin” that sees actress Michelle Yeoh of “Everything All At Once” and “Shang-Chi & Legend of The Ten Rings” among the cast.
Choir boys singing at the Queen’s funeral are causing quite the social media stir.
The Choir of Westminster Abbey had quite a moment in the spotlight during Monday’s state funeral service for Queen Elizabeth II, with one choir boy in particular capturing hearts across social media.
Queen Elizabeth II, with one choir boy in particular capturing hearts across social media. As the ensemble sang hymns and songs throughout the duration of the ceremony, viewers took note of a young singer with curly red hair who delivered a star-worthy performance filled with passion, movement and expression. Dubbed by some as the «MVP» of the funeral, the boy was praised for his earnest emotion — and Twitter just couldn't get enough. I know it’s all about the queen but the star of this funeral so far has been the overly dramatic redheaded choirboy who apparently has never brushed his hair
The funeral of Queen Elizabeth II will take place on Monday 19 September after she passed away at the age of 96 on 8 September. Ahead of the day, world leaders have been flying into the United Kingdom to meet with King Charles and members of the Royal Family.
Ho99o9 have announced UK and European tour dates for the end of 2022 – see the full list of dates below and get your tickets here.The pair released their new Travis Barker-produced album ‘SKIN’, which also features Slipknot‘s Corey Taylor, in March.This November, they will hit the road in the UK and Europe for an extensive tour that begins in Manchester at the Club Academy, takes in more UK gigs in London, Nottingham, Leeds and Bristol, before wrapping up in Amsterdam on November 27 after a host of dates on the continent.See the full list of tour dates below – tickets are on sale now and can be bought here.NOVEMBER 20226 – Manchester, Club Academy7 – London, Scala8 – Nottingham, Rescue Rooms9 – Leeds, Brudenell Social Club10 – Bristol, Thekla12 – Lille, Aeronef13 – Strasbourg, Laiterie15 – Montpelier, Rockstore17 – Paris, Trabendo18 – Lyon, Ninkasi19 – Zurich, Werk 2121 – Munich, Strom24 – Cologne, Blue Shell25 – Hamburg, Trmzimmer26 – Antwerp, Trix (Filter Festival)27 – Amsterdam, Paradiso NoordEUROPE 2022 Over 3 years since we crushed Europe & UK with a tour.
Bruce Springsteen is set to celebrate the 40th birthday of his ‘Nebraska’ LP with a special anniversary vinyl reissue.‘Nebraska’ followed ‘The River’ and came out in September 1982. The album sits alone in Springsteen’s discography as being recorded entirely solo.Following its 40th anniversary on September 30, a new pressing of the album on Black Smoke vinyl is the Essentials Record of the Month for October from subscription service Vinyl Me, Please.‘Nebraska’ has been half-speed mastered for the new version by engineer Barry Grint, whose previous credits include The Beatles and Madonna.Sign up to Vinyl Me, Please to buy your ‘Nebraska’ copy here and get a taste of the reissue below.A post shared by Bruce Springsteen (@springsteen)Looking forwards meanwhile, Springsteen has a new album in the pipeline, according to Jann Wenner.