Tom Morello responds to Twitter user who accused him of “white privilege”: “I’m not white”

Meryl Streep, Mary-Louise Parker, Audra McDonald, Kevin Klein, Carla Gugino and Keanu Reeves have signed on to perform in a new virtual play series this spring while Broadway is closed.

NEW YORK -- Meryl Streep, Mary-Louise Parker, Audra McDonald, Kevin Klein, Carla Gugino and Keanu Reeves have signed on to perform in a new virtual play series this spring while Broadway is closed.The series kicks off Thursday with “The Thanksgiving Play” by Larissa FastHorse, directed by Leigh Silverman starring Reeves, Bobby Cannavale, Heidi Schreck and Alia Shawkat.The next show — on April 8 — will feature “Angry, Raucous and Shamelessly Gorgeous” by Pearl Cleage directed by Camille A.

Meryl Streep, Mary-Louise Parker and Carla Gugino have joined the line-up of actors taking part in this year’s virtual Spotlight on Plays series benefitting The Actors Fund, with Streep reuniting with her Sophie’s Choice co-star Kevin Kline on Sarah Ruhl’s Dear Elizabeth.

EXCLUSIVE: Gunpowder & Sky’s sci-fi brand Dust has acquired the worldwide rights to the Tom Lowe-directed documentary Awaken executive produced by Terrence Malick (The Tree of Life, The Thin Red line, The New World) and Godfrey Reggio (Koyaanisqatsi). Awaken is set to debut on Apple TV, Amazon and all other major VOD platforms on April 9.

Bill Burr’s wife has shared a fiery riposte to a Twitter user who suggested the couple’s marriage could be a “sign of racism. ” Burr was sharply criticised for making a number of offensive comments while presenting the Latino categories at the Grammys on Sunday night.

Tom Morello has explained why he became an exotic dancer before starting Rage Against The Machine.The guitarist was asked about the unusual job he had in his pre-fame days during a recent interview.Speaking on The Howard Stern Show, Morello confirmed that he had been an exotic dancer before the band formed in 1991.

Clayton Davis Oscar voting is wrapping on Wednesday, but itain’t over ’til it’s over. Film distributor Neon, the reigning champion at the Academy Awards for best picture with “Parasite,” has another stack of contenders this year, all unique in awards discussions.

Paramount has tappedReinaldo Marcus Green to direct the studio'sBob Marley biopic. Ziggy Marley, Rita Marley and Cedella Marley will produce on behalf of Tuff Gong.

A royal mess. Buckingham Palace responded to Meghan Markle’s bullying claims, writing in a statement that the royal household is “very concerned” about recent allegations that the Duchess of Sussex “bullied” her former palace aides.

EXCLUSIVE: Following a lengthy search, Paramount has tapped King Richard’s Reinaldo Marcus Green to direct its Bob Marley movie for the studio. Ziggy Marley, Rita Marley and Cedella Marley will produce on behalf of Tuff Gong. Robert Teitel will also produce.

Bunny Wailer — a founding member of the Wailers with Bob Marley — passed away early on Tuesday. He was 73.Wailer died at the Medical Associates Hospital in Kingston, Jamaica.

Reggae pioneer Bunny Wailer, who founded The Wailers with his childhood friend Bob Marley, died today at Medical Associates Hospital in Kingston, Jamaica. He was 73, and had been hospitalized since July following a stroke.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorBunny Wailer, a founding member of Bob Marley’s Wailers and a legendary reggae singer whose career reached across seven decades, died early Tuesday, his manager confirmed to the Jamaica Observer. He was 73.“He died about 8:00 this morning.