Lin-Manuel Miranda debuts star-studded single for Puerto Rico, 'Almost Like Praying' — listen here

All proceeds will benefitHispanic Federation UNIDOS Disaster Relief Fund. “I had this idea at 3 in the morning. The initial demo was me singing in the bathroom,“Miranda told CNN. Credit: Santiago Felipe/Getty Images He later called “every Puerto Rican” he knows to sing on the relief single. “Without even hearing the song, everyone’s joined in,” he shared. (Read the lyricshere.) Earlier in the week, Miranda teased thatWest Side Storylyricist Stephen Sondheim was involved with the project as well....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 84 words · Terry Hill

Lin-Manuel Miranda explains the biggest difference for U.K. audiences watchingHamilton

I was like, ‘Wedon’t know American history! You’ll be fine!'" It’s Burr talking about how he’s sleeping with a married woman. Credit: Scott Kowalchyk/CBS You did not laugh!" Not so in the U.K.: “When they sing that in London, it gets this huge reaction. It’s super Eric Idle wink-wink nudge-nudge. It’s really funny.” As Colbert pointed out, Aaron Burr is not quite the villain ofHamiltonso much as the romantic anti-hero....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 121 words · Christopher Ruiz

Lin-Manuel Miranda gives update onIn the Heightsmovie

Since then, however, Harvey Weinsteinwas fired from his studioin the wake of sexual misconduct allegations against him. (Weinstein has denied all allegations of non-consensual sex.) We made our position very clear, and theres sort of no news yet. Credit: David M. Benett/Getty Images We spent so much time together not just the typical year you spend on Broadway butyearsworkshopping. Janet and Chris have been with this since it started. And so, it felt like family....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 87 words · Donald Thomas

Lin-Manuel Miranda on theFosse/Verdonfinale and his surprise cameo

This post contains spoilers forFosse/Verdons finale episode. When I watched the cut, I didnt think it looked like me, he said, laughing. Its just thats whos playing the part. Credit: Nicholas Hunt/WireImage And I think this was in a similar vein. The appearance happened thanks to a running joke that came to fruition, Miranda explained. So my running joke was, am I playing Schwartz? Michael Parmelee/FX Am I playing Kander?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 184 words · Kelly Dawson

Lin-Manuel Miranda reflects on 10th anniversary ofIn the Heights

Whats wonderful is the reunion and actually being back with this cast. We spent so much time together not just the typical year you spend on Broadway butyearsworkshopping. Janet [Dacal] and Chris have been with this since it started. Credit: Joan Marcus And so, it felt like family. Whats amazing is how its only continued to grow. I get messages from productions ofIn the Heightsall over the world. Thats wild to me!...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 329 words · Sarah Stewart

Lin-Manuel Miranda shares powerful message on Puerto Rico and 'f---ing bop' of a charity single

I was on vacation when the hurricane hit. The power grid was completely destroyed. Every cell tower was out of service. Credit: Maarten de Boer/Getty Images Has anyone heard from there? And then I pulled up my Rolodex. Ive spent the past two days in Miami and Los Angeles recording vocals with all of these artists. I went to L.A. and got Rita Moreno and Gina Rodriguez and Camila Cabello....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 274 words · Christine Osborne

Lin-Manuel Miranda to make film directing debut withRentcreator'sTick, Tick... Boom!

The multi-faceted talent behind Broadway’sHamiltonandIn the Heightsis making his directorial debut onTick, Tick… Boom!, a new film based onRentcreator Jonathan Larson’s autobiographical musical. The theater production ofTick, Tick… Boom!began as a solo work in 1990. On stage, playing the role of ‘Jon’ in 2014 was one of my most honored achievements. The project, it seems, has been in the works for some time. Howard, who recently helmedSolo: A Star Wars Story, shared a photo of himself with Miranda....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 128 words · Alyssa Gibson

Lin-Manuel Miranda's Freestyle Love Supreme returns — here's what happened when we went

Ever-changing lineup (with someHamiltoncameos!) That variance is further enhanced by the changes in lineups during shows. Sometimes, one or more of them will rotate out to accommodate a special guest. Credit: Matthew Murphy At the performance EW saw, Bancroft was switched forChristopher Jackson,Hamilton’s original George Washington. AlthoughHamiltoncameos can’t be counted on, fans of the blockbuster musical can look forward to the possibility. Other times it’ll get even more personal. She went from face-planting on her birthday to single-handedly taking down Amazon!...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 207 words · Rachel Larson

Linda Blair explains why she starred in the notoriousExorcist II: The Heretic

On Sept. 25,Scream Factoryis releasing acollectors edition Blu-ray of 1977s notoriousExorcist II: The Heretic. In fact, Boormans movie is widely regarded as among the most bewildering big screen projects all-time. ), as she reveals in a just-released clip from an interview featured on the 2-disc set. Credit: Scream Factory Finally, one day, the script appears, says Blair in the clip. And I felt like, Wow, this project is amazing, its perfect, its fabulous....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 105 words · Megan Johnson

Linda Perry on the Grammys, working with Dolly Parton, and the secret to being a great producer

Linda Perryis a little frustrated. Still, all we can do is focus on the right now, she says. Its not, Why arent there any women producers or engineers,' she says. Casey Curry/Invision/AP/REX/Shutterstock Its, Why arent they being presented?' On the other hand, its vitally important to show that this isnt some sort of token moment. Youre a producer, not a female producer.LINDA PERRY:You are absolutely right. If I were Pharrell, wed be talking about my songs and the music I have done....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 581 words · James Vaughn

Lindsay Kemp, David Bowie mentor and Ziggy Stardust influencer, dies at 80

He was very happy and it was very sudden. The influential dancer and mime artist often performed in white face makeup and theatric costumes. He also tutored Bowie and was credited with helping him create the iconic Ziggy Stardust persona. Credit: John Alex Maguire/REX/Shutterstock; Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Kemp met Bowie in 1966 when the futureHunky Dorymusician was 19 years old. The pair were briefly lovers and they collaborated on the production ofPierrot in Turquoise....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 138 words · Mitchell Armstrong

Lindsay Lohan defends Harvey Weinstein in deleted Instagram video

Hi, this is Lindsay Lohan. Im home and I feel very bad for Harvey Weinstein right now, Lohan said. In a second clip, she added, I dont think its right whats going on. I think Georgina needs to take a stand and be there for her husband. Hes never harmed me or did anything to me. Weve done several movies together. I think everyone needs to stop. I think its wrong....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 152 words · Scott Copeland

Lindsay Lohan didn't know her viral Mykonos dance was filmed: 'I was just dancing!'

“We just started dancing!” “She goes ‘This dance is going viral. It’s called #DotheLilo!’ and I was like, ‘What are you talking about?’ “Then, I saw it,” she continues. “And she was like, ‘We have to make this a spectacular thing,’ and she did! But it wasn’t planned… we were just having fun and it became something. Then I saw Halloween costumes later, and it completely changed the whole perception of what dancing is!...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 196 words · Amy Robles