Victor Willis, the original lead singer and co-founder of Village People, has died at 74 after what the band called a short but aggressive illness. Willis was the voice and co-writer behind disco hits including “YMCA,” “Go West” and “In The Navy.”
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James Burrows, the Emmy-winning co-creator of “Cheers” and director of more than 1,000 television episodes, has died at 85. His career included landmark work on “Will & Grace,” “Friends,” “Frasier,” “Taxi” and “The Mary Tyler Moore Show.”
New York City is celebrating the Knicks’ first NBA championship in 53 years with a ticker-tape parade up Broadway and a City Hall ceremony. Police said all viewing pens were full early Thursday as 10,000 officers were assigned to secure the event.
The Knicks’ first NBA championship since 1973 drew celebrations across New York, but police said violence in Manhattan left a 17-year-old shot, five buses destroyed and 63 people arrested. A parade and City Hall ceremony are scheduled for Thursday.
The Broadway musical "Hamilton" has canceled its upcoming performances at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., due to concerns over the new leadership direction initiated by President Donald Trump, which producer Jeffrey Seller described as fostering a "new spirit of partisanship." This leadership shake-up at the Kennedy Center has sparked significant reactions from the arts community, with some characterizing the changes as promoting an "anti-woke" vision that could impact artistic expression and inclusivity. The decision underscores ongoing tensions between the arts community and political influences on cultural institutions, as artists and producers consider the implications of performing in venues that may not align with their values.
The NYPD and FBI are taking extra precautions to ensure the safety of New York City's New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square. The NYE Wishing Wall has been set up, giving visitors the chance to write down their hopes and dreams for the new year, which will be released as confetti when the ball drops at midnight. Fireworks will light up the sky in London, Sydney, and Auckland as the world looks ahead to 2024 with optimism and purpose.
Ron Cephas Jones, best known for his role in NBC's "This Is Us," has passed away at the age of 66 due to a long-standing pulmonary issue. He had a successful career in theater, including a Tony Award nomination and Drama Desk Award for his role in "Clyde's" on Broadway in 2022. He was remembered for his talent, passion for the craft, and kind spirit.
Alex Newell and J. Harrison Ghee made history at the Tony Awards on Sunday night as they became the first nonbinary people to win Tonys for acting. Ghee won for their role in "Some Like It Hot" and Newell for their role in "Shucked." The night was unique due to a Hollywood writers' strike, but the Broadway community seized the moment and made history.