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Gordon Cox Theater EditorBrittney Johnson is currently making history as the first Black actor to play Glinda in “Wicked,” but she’s also had a lot of Broadway experience in jobs that are in many ways even more challenging than a starring role: filling the save-the-day shoes of an understudy, a swing or a standby.Listen to this week’s “Stagecraft” podcast below:“I’m so grateful that my first Broadway show was as a swing,” Johnson said on the new episode of Stagecraft, Variety‘s theater podcast. The actor made her debut in 2014 in “Motown,” in which she had to be prepared, at a moment’s notice, to play one of nine roles, including Diana Ross.

Chris Willman Music WriterThe Hollywood Bowl’s 2022 summer season will include a three-night stand by Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees Duran Duran, a fireworks-laden 4th of July engagement by the comedy/bluegrass team of Steve Martin and Martin Short, a Loggins & Messina reunion, a fully staged production of Cyndi Lauper’s Broadway musical “Kinky Boots” and a salute to Frank Sinatra and Peggy Lee that will feature Billie Eilish and Debbie Harry, among others.Artists with shows on the summer agenda include Ricky Martin, Pentatonix, Sheryl Crow, Diana Ross, CHVRCHES, John Fogerty, A-ha, Grace Jones, John Fogerty, UB40, A.R. Rahman, Lang Lang, Pink Martini, the Gipsy Kings, Boyz II Men and TLC.As always, the LA Philharmonic may be the biggest star on the lineup, with 34 shows scheduled, 10 of which will be under the direction of Gustavo Dudamel.

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Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorMotown founder Berry Gordy had a galaxy of star executives helping him build the company into the powerhouse it became, but not many of them shone as brightly as Suzanne de Passe.Joining the company relatively late in its heyday, de Passe moved from her native Harlem to Detroit in 1968 and soon convinced a skeptical Berry to sign a group of kids calling themselves the Jackson 5. She quickly took charge of developing the group into the pop-culture juggernaut they immediately became — their first four singles went to No.

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Mayo Clinic, arteriosclerosis cardiovascular disease happens occurs when the blood vessels that carry oxygen and nutrients from the heart to the rest of the body become thick and stiff, restricting blood flow to vital organs and tissues.Stevens was found in his kitchen, where he was pronounced dead, according to which was first to report the news. Stevens starred in the first two seasons on the NBC show and played David Reardon, a teacher. The show aired for six seasons, and Stevens had a recurring role in seasons 3 and 4.

Courtney Barnett has self-confirmed for this year’s Glastonbury festival after announcing her 2022 UK and European tour dates.The Australian singer-songwriter, who released ‘Things Take Time, Take Time’ last November, will hit the road in the UK and Europe in between festival slots and her shows supporting The National and Foo Fighters.You can see the full list of UK dates belowJUNE26 – Glastonbury Festival29 – Cardiff – Tramshed30  – Liverpool – Invisible Wind FactoryJULY 1 – Nottingham, Rock CityYou cans see Courtney’s full list of EU dates, and gigs supporting The National and the Foo Fighters here:A post shared by courtneymelba (@courtneymelba)The news about Barnett appearing at Glastonbury comes after Little Simz was yesterday (February 2) announced as a headliner of the West Holts stage at Glastonbury.This year’s Glastonbury will take place from June 22-26. So far, Billie Eilish has been confirmed to headline the Pyramid Stage on June 24 while Diana Ross will play the ‘Legends’ slot on the Sunday (June 26).Emily Eavis has confirmed that the full line-up for Glastonbury 2022, as well as its accompanying poster, will be announced in March, and that the festival “will give you some news” regarding the line-up “by the end of the month”.

Glastonbury 2022 will be announced next month.This year’s Worthy Farm event will take place from June 22-26, and will be the first Glastonbury to be staged since 2019 after the coronavirus pandemic forced the cancellation of both the 2020 and 2021 festivals.In terms of its line-up for 2022, Glastonbury has so far confirmed that Billie Eilish will headline the Pyramid Stage on June 24 while Diana Ross will play the ‘Legends’ slot on the Sunday (June 26).Eavis has now confirmed on Twitter that the full line-up for Glastonbury 2022, as well as its accompanying poster, will be announced in March, and that the festival “will give you some news” regarding the line-up “by the end of the month”.Full line up will be March— Emily Eavis (@emilyeavis) February 2, 2022First poster will be March..— Emily Eavis (@emilyeavis) February 2, 2022Yes absolutely!— Emily Eavis (@emilyeavis) February 2, 2022Eavis was interacting with her followers this afternoon (February 2) after announcing that she will be guesting on Clara Amfo’s BBC Radio 1 show this evening to discuss the return of Glastonbury’s Emerging Talent Competition.“It’s a great opportunity to get to play at this year’s festival, and, more often than not, all the finalists get gigs here,” Eavis said about the annual contest.While Eilish and Ross are the only names to have been officially confirmed by Glastonbury so far, Crowded House said last year that they are set to be part of the line-up for 2022.Aerosmith similarly confirmed themselves for Glastonbury back in 2019, though the band’s rescheduled 2022 UK and European tour was cancelled this week.

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Randy Jackson is a music icon. Now 60, Randy rose to fame as a member of the famed Jackson 5 (later just The Jacksons) alongside brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, and the late Michael Jackson. He is also an older brother to legendary sister Janet Jackson, 55, who is the subject of a highly anticipated documentary series set to air on Lifetime and A&E. Learn more about Randy ahead of the premiere here.

Thierry Mugler has died aged 73. Known as the man who came to define Eighties power-dressing, Mugler’s designs were regularly worn by stars including David Bowie, Miley Cyrus, Cardi B, Diane Kruger and Diana Ross, in music videos, films, and on the red carpet. In 2017, The Independent interviewed renowned celebrity photographer Brian Aris, who took one of the most recognisable shots of Bowie in 1992, in which he wears a lime-green suit by Mugler as he leans against a pink door.

Diana Ross' tribute to Thierry Mugler, who has died aged 73, celebrates not only the French fashion designer's work but the pair's close bond too. In a tweet, the iconic frontwoman of The Supremes said, "I will miss you Thierry Mugler this was a wonderful time in our lives. " Diana is the tip of the iceberg when it comes to his celebrity fans, who include House of Gucci star Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Iman, the Kardashians, and more.

Mugler Instagram account.Mugler was responsible for designing the tour outfits for Beyoncé’s 2009 tour, and the music icon reacted to his death, writing “Rest In Peace Thierry Mugler” on her official website.Diana Ross tweeted, “I will miss you Thierry Mugler this was a wonderful time in our lives,” sharing a photo of the pair.I will miss you Thierry Mugler this was a wonderful time in our lives pic.twitter.com/Z3ggaVjK2DDesigner Marc Jacobs discussed Mugler’s legacy in a post on his Instagram, sharing a photo of Geri Hall and writing, “This Mugler show at BONDS Disco, 1980, was a major life changer. Never had I seen or experienced anything like it. The Glamour! The Fashion! The Women! The extraordinary execution of an out of this world dream by fashions most incredible showman. Thank you for sharing your wildest fantasies.

Tracee Ellis Ross took to social media in the late hours of the weekend to pay a special heartbreaking tribute while sharing her own story.MORE: Tracee Ellis Ross turns up the wow factor with a brand new lookThe Black-ish star posted throwback clips of herself walking for Thierry Mugler's runway shows upon learning of his tragic passing.In the first clip, she walked for him along with her superstar mother Diana Ross, and she revealed that it was a tough road to get to that point.WATCH: Tracee Ellis Ross goes from brunette, to red head to blondeThe actress wrote: "I had the honor of walking for @muglerofficial twice: 1991 & 1992. When I was 18 then 19 years old."I desperately wanted to be a model.

French fashion designer Manfred Thierry Mugler, whose dramatic designs were worn by celebrities like Madonna, Lady Gaga and Cardi B, has died. He was 73. He died Sunday, his official Instagram account said.

Thierry Mugler died Sunday at the age of 73.The French fashion designer was beloved by many in the entertainment and fashion industry with his looks worn on red carpets, runways and the big and small screens.Mugler's forward-thinking fashion struck a chord in the industry in '80s and '90s and were worn by the likes of Demi Moore, Sharon Stone, George Michael and more, with Tyra Banks and Cindy Crawford among the top models of the time to wear his designs on the runway.Though he officially retired from fashion in the early aughts, Mugler made an exception to design under «House of Mugler» for the 2019 Met Gala, creating the wet couture dress Kim Kardashian famously wore to the gala that year.In recent years, stars like Cardi B, Beyoncé, Robin Wright, Nicole Kidman, Lady Gaga, Megan Fox and Miley Cyrus have all rocked his ensembles.Upon hearing news of his death, many friends, admirers and former colleagues took to social media to express their condolences.Beyoncé took to her website, sharing a throwback photo of the late designer, writing, «Rest in Peace Thierry Mugler.»Diana Ross, who famously wore many of Mugler's looks in the '80s and '90s took to Twitter to share a throwback of her and the famed fashion designer, remembering what she called a «wonderful» time in their lives.«I will miss you Thierry Mugler this was a wonderful time in our lives,» Ross wrote.I will miss you Thierry Mugler this was a wonderful time in our lives pic.twitter.com/Z3ggaVjK2DSupermodel Irina Shayk shared a tribute of her own to the late designer on Instagram, along with some photos with Mugler from his Couturissime exhibit at Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, France, taken just last year.«Gone to soon