After more than a year of being homebound and Zoomed out, the cast of Broadway Bares are turning up the heat when Broadway Bares: Twerk from Home premieres online Sunday, June 20th on BroadwayCares.org. Featuring 14 all-new concept videos filmed exclusively for the event, the show will culminate with a celebratory finale shot in New York City’s Times Square.
Here, we have a special sneak peek preview of one of the cinematically shot numbers, titled “Mirror Mirror”; it’s choreographed by Al Blackstone (an Emmy winner for So You Think You Can Dance...
Here, we have a special sneak peek preview of one of the cinematically shot numbers, titled “Mirror Mirror”; it’s choreographed by Al Blackstone (an Emmy winner for So You Think You Can Dance...
- 6/19/2021
- by Rolling Stone
- Rollingstone.com
Exclusive: Stars of Broadway will stage a fundraising concert for Joe Biden’s presidential campaign, with plans to stream the event on Oct. 21.
The event, which starts at 8 Pm Et, is organized by the group Broadway for Biden and is called In Our America: A Concert for the Soul of the Nation, with donations going to the Biden Victory Fund.
The lineup of the concert includes Derrick Baskin, Laura Benanti, Victoria Clark, Glenn Close, Chuck Cooper, Darren Criss, André De Shields, Renée Elise Goldsberry, John Goodman, Jayne Houdyshell, Jennifer Hudson, James Monroe Iglehart, Latanya Richardson Jackson, Samuel L. Jackson, Norman Lear, Norm Lewis, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Rita Moreno, Karen Olivo, Ashley Park, Steven Pasquale, Carrie Preston, Kelani Queypo, Chita Rivera, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Phillipa Soo, Ephraim Sykes, Bd Wong, the Broadway Dreams Foundation Choir, and the casts of Six and Kpop.
Liesl Tommy, director of the upcoming Aretha Franklin biopic Respect...
The event, which starts at 8 Pm Et, is organized by the group Broadway for Biden and is called In Our America: A Concert for the Soul of the Nation, with donations going to the Biden Victory Fund.
The lineup of the concert includes Derrick Baskin, Laura Benanti, Victoria Clark, Glenn Close, Chuck Cooper, Darren Criss, André De Shields, Renée Elise Goldsberry, John Goodman, Jayne Houdyshell, Jennifer Hudson, James Monroe Iglehart, Latanya Richardson Jackson, Samuel L. Jackson, Norman Lear, Norm Lewis, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Rita Moreno, Karen Olivo, Ashley Park, Steven Pasquale, Carrie Preston, Kelani Queypo, Chita Rivera, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Phillipa Soo, Ephraim Sykes, Bd Wong, the Broadway Dreams Foundation Choir, and the casts of Six and Kpop.
Liesl Tommy, director of the upcoming Aretha Franklin biopic Respect...
- 10/6/2020
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Professional fighter Kimbo Slice has died at 42. "Professional," however, was an adjective that really only described the latter half of Slice's life, the part that would rock the sport of mixed martial arts. The Bahamian Slice, né Kevin Ferguson, briefly attended the University of Miami (where he studied criminal justice) and had a tryout for the Miami Dolphins in 1997. For a stretch in 1994, he lived out of his truck. Throughout the 1990s, he worked variously as a bodyguard and limo driver for Rk Netmedia, a pornography company better known as Reality Kings. By 2003, he began participating in unsanctioned street fights in and around Miami.
- 6/7/2016
- by Alex Heigl, @alex_heigl
- PEOPLE.com
Professional fighter Kimbo Slice has died at 42. "Professional," however, was an adjective that really only described the latter half of Slice's life, the part that would rock the sport of mixed martial arts. The Bahamian Slice, né Kevin Ferguson, briefly attended the University of Miami (where he studied criminal justice) and had a tryout for the Miami Dolphins in 1997. For a stretch in 1994, he lived out of his truck. Throughout the 1990s, he worked variously as a bodyguard and limo driver for Rk Netmedia, a pornography company better known as Reality Kings. By 2003, he began participating in unsanctioned street fights in and around Miami.
- 6/7/2016
- by Alex Heigl, @alex_heigl
- PEOPLE.com
A brilliant cast of dancers from Broadway's biggest hits and some of the most sought-after dance companies will bring to life Pure Motion, an evening of dances by emerging choreographer Ray Mercer. Produced by and benefiting Broadway CaresEquity Fights AIDS, the evening will feature cast members from Broadway's An American in Paris, The Lion King and Wicked as well as past and current dancers from Ailey II, Company Xiv, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, Nederlands Dans Theater and more.
- 2/27/2016
- by BroadwayWorld TV
- BroadwayWorld.com
A brilliant cast of dancers from Broadway's biggest hits and some of the most sought-after dance companies will bring to life Pure Motion, an evening of dances by emerging choreographer Ray Mercer. Produced by and benefiting Broadway CaresEquity Fights AIDS, the evening will feature cast members from Broadway's An American in Paris, The Lion King and Wicked as well as past and current dancers from Ailey II, Company Xiv, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, Nederlands Dans Theater and more.
- 2/11/2016
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Network: NBC , CTV
Episodes: 65 (hour)
Seasons: Five
TV show dates: March 1, 2009 -- August 18, 2014 (CTV dates)
Series status: Cancelled by NBC after one season, Ended by CTV in Canada after five seasons
Performers include: Craig Olejnik, Lisa Marcos, Ennis Esmer, Mylene Robic, Arnold Pinnock, Anthony Lemke, Lara Jean Chorostecki, John Fleming, and Colm Feore.
TV show description:
Toby Logan (Craig Olejnik) is a young paramedic who has a secret. He's also a telepath who's managed to keep his extraordinary ability hidden. He explores its possibilities only with his long-time mentor and confidant, Dr. Ray Mercer (Colm Feore).
Responding to calls with his paramedic partner, energetic Osman "Oz" Bey (Ennis Esmer), Toby uses his ability to help people in crisis. In the process, he also tries to unravel the truth about his own...
Episodes: 65 (hour)
Seasons: Five
TV show dates: March 1, 2009 -- August 18, 2014 (CTV dates)
Series status: Cancelled by NBC after one season, Ended by CTV in Canada after five seasons
Performers include: Craig Olejnik, Lisa Marcos, Ennis Esmer, Mylene Robic, Arnold Pinnock, Anthony Lemke, Lara Jean Chorostecki, John Fleming, and Colm Feore.
TV show description:
Toby Logan (Craig Olejnik) is a young paramedic who has a secret. He's also a telepath who's managed to keep his extraordinary ability hidden. He explores its possibilities only with his long-time mentor and confidant, Dr. Ray Mercer (Colm Feore).
Responding to calls with his paramedic partner, energetic Osman "Oz" Bey (Ennis Esmer), Toby uses his ability to help people in crisis. In the process, he also tries to unravel the truth about his own...
- 8/7/2014
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
World heavyweight boxing champion with a star role in Rocky V
When Tommy Morrison outpointed George Foreman to win the Wbo version of the world heavyweight boxing title in 1993, it seemed he had it all. He was then aged 24, and three years earlier had starred in the film Rocky V alongside Sylvester Stallone. With millions in the bank and an internationally recognised face, he had beaten a huge figure in Foreman and was intent on cashing in on his fame.
But his life changed forever in 1996 when he tested HIV positive, and his boxing licence was suspended by the Nevada State Athletic commission. In a nationally broadcast press conference, Morrison said: "I lived a permissive, fast and reckless lifestyle. I hope I can serve as a warning that living this lifestyle can really only lead to one thing, and that's misery. I thought I was bulletproof and I'm not." A decade later Morrison,...
When Tommy Morrison outpointed George Foreman to win the Wbo version of the world heavyweight boxing title in 1993, it seemed he had it all. He was then aged 24, and three years earlier had starred in the film Rocky V alongside Sylvester Stallone. With millions in the bank and an internationally recognised face, he had beaten a huge figure in Foreman and was intent on cashing in on his fame.
But his life changed forever in 1996 when he tested HIV positive, and his boxing licence was suspended by the Nevada State Athletic commission. In a nationally broadcast press conference, Morrison said: "I lived a permissive, fast and reckless lifestyle. I hope I can serve as a warning that living this lifestyle can really only lead to one thing, and that's misery. I thought I was bulletproof and I'm not." A decade later Morrison,...
- 9/12/2013
- by John Rawling
- The Guardian - Film News
On Sept. 1, the world lost a champion when world-renowned boxer Tommy Morrison, also known as “The Duke,” died of unknown causes at the young age of 44.
Out of 52 professional fights, Tommy Morrison only lost three. Going head-to-head against icons like Lennox Lewis and George Foreman, and starring in Rocky V alongside Sylvester Stallone, Tommy had a successful career, despite testing positive for HIV.
Tommy Morrison Dies At 44
Tony Holden, close friend and promoter of Tommy confirmed that the boxing champion had passed away at an hospital in Omaha, Neb. at 11:50 Pm with his wife Trisha Morrison by his side. At this time, the family is not releasing his cause of death.
While Tommy was well-known for his fighting ability, he entered the news in 1996 when the Nevada Athletic Commission released that he had tested positive for HIV. He followed the announcement with a press conference, where he announced he would “absolutely” never box again.
Out of 52 professional fights, Tommy Morrison only lost three. Going head-to-head against icons like Lennox Lewis and George Foreman, and starring in Rocky V alongside Sylvester Stallone, Tommy had a successful career, despite testing positive for HIV.
Tommy Morrison Dies At 44
Tony Holden, close friend and promoter of Tommy confirmed that the boxing champion had passed away at an hospital in Omaha, Neb. at 11:50 Pm with his wife Trisha Morrison by his side. At this time, the family is not releasing his cause of death.
While Tommy was well-known for his fighting ability, he entered the news in 1996 when the Nevada Athletic Commission released that he had tested positive for HIV. He followed the announcement with a press conference, where he announced he would “absolutely” never box again.
- 9/3/2013
- by Emily Longeretta
- HollywoodLife
Tommy Morrison, the former heavyweight champion who stood toe-to-toe with Lennox Lewis and George Foreman and later tested positive for HIV, died Monday. He was 44.
Morrison died Sunday night at a Nebraska hospital, said Tony Holden, his longtime promoter and close friend. The family would not disclose the cause of death.
In 1993, Morrison beat Foreman to win the Wbo heavyweight title, only to lose it to unheralded Michael Bentt in a defeat that scuttled a showdown with Lewis. Morrison would fight Lewis a couple of years later, getting knocked out in the sixth round in Atlantic City, N.J.
Morrison,...
Morrison died Sunday night at a Nebraska hospital, said Tony Holden, his longtime promoter and close friend. The family would not disclose the cause of death.
In 1993, Morrison beat Foreman to win the Wbo heavyweight title, only to lose it to unheralded Michael Bentt in a defeat that scuttled a showdown with Lewis. Morrison would fight Lewis a couple of years later, getting knocked out in the sixth round in Atlantic City, N.J.
Morrison,...
- 9/2/2013
- by Associated Press
- EW - Inside Movies
Tommy Morrison, the former heavyweight champion who stood toe-to-toe with Lennox Lewis and George Foreman and later tested positive for HIV, died Monday. He was 44. Morrison died Sunday night at a Nebraska hospital, said Tony Holden, his longtime promoter and close friend. The family would not disclose the cause of death. In 1993, Morrison beat Foreman to win the Wbo heavyweight title, only to lose it to unheralded Michael Bentt in a defeat that scuttled a showdown with Lewis. Morrison would fight Lewis a couple of years later, getting knocked out in the sixth round in Atlantic City, N.J. Morrison,...
- 9/2/2013
- by Associated Press
- PEOPLE.com
Audiences are going to hear a log more from "The Listener", which has been renewed for another 13 episodes. The Canadian drama, which premiered this year, has been picked up for a second season.
"The Listener" is a series about paramedic Toby Logan, a young man with the ability to "listen" to other peoples thoughts. As he helped out victims he met on and off the job, he also tried to help himself by learning more about his unknown past and abilities. Aided by his mentor Dr. Ray Mercer and friend and fellow paramedic Oz Bey, Toby's decision to get involved in these situations have drawn the unwanted attention of both the police (Charlie Marks) as well as a mysterious group which his mother saved him from when he was a child.
Despite being cancelled in the U.S. after only airing seven episodes, "The Listener" ran for its full season...
"The Listener" is a series about paramedic Toby Logan, a young man with the ability to "listen" to other peoples thoughts. As he helped out victims he met on and off the job, he also tried to help himself by learning more about his unknown past and abilities. Aided by his mentor Dr. Ray Mercer and friend and fellow paramedic Oz Bey, Toby's decision to get involved in these situations have drawn the unwanted attention of both the police (Charlie Marks) as well as a mysterious group which his mother saved him from when he was a child.
Despite being cancelled in the U.S. after only airing seven episodes, "The Listener" ran for its full season...
- 11/19/2009
- by Featherlite
- TVovermind.com
Given the immensely rising popularity of Mixed Martial Arts, I would not be at all shocked if some enterprising filmmaker eventually devises a slasher movie based around the world of Mma. But contrary to what some of you may have heard on the Internet in the past 24 hours, no, a former Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight is not the new Jason Voorhees.
The story originated at Fighters.com that former Ufc champion Tim Sylvia would be playing the role of Jason in the next Friday the 13th sequel already filming in Boston. The author even claims to have gotten it confirmed from an undisclosed source close to the washed-up ultimate fighter.
I say "washed-up" because his contract got dropped by Ufc not long after he lost the heavyweight title, and in his last match, an unsanctioned cage fighting show in Alabama, Sylvia showed up fat and out-of-shape and proceeded to get...
The story originated at Fighters.com that former Ufc champion Tim Sylvia would be playing the role of Jason in the next Friday the 13th sequel already filming in Boston. The author even claims to have gotten it confirmed from an undisclosed source close to the washed-up ultimate fighter.
I say "washed-up" because his contract got dropped by Ufc not long after he lost the heavyweight title, and in his last match, an unsanctioned cage fighting show in Alabama, Sylvia showed up fat and out-of-shape and proceeded to get...
- 9/6/2009
- by Foywonder
- DreadCentral.com
See no evil. Speak no evil. Hear all evil.
That is the premise of the new Canadian-produced drama “The Listener” which premiered on CTV last night and premieres on NBC as a summer series with a two-episode introduction tonight.
Craig Olejnik is Toby Logan, a paramedic with a gift. Toby is telepathic; he can read other people’s thoughts. After years of blocking the thoughts of others, he is blasted at the site of a car accident where a young woman’s pleas for help blast through his mental shields.
As he investigates why this happened, Toby is drawn into the cause of the car accident and discovers that the victim’s son has been kidnapped. Deciding to tune in rather than tune out, he helps her recover her son, who was kidnapped after she witnessed a shooting.
Toby has only let one person in on his secret, long-time friend Dr.
That is the premise of the new Canadian-produced drama “The Listener” which premiered on CTV last night and premieres on NBC as a summer series with a two-episode introduction tonight.
Craig Olejnik is Toby Logan, a paramedic with a gift. Toby is telepathic; he can read other people’s thoughts. After years of blocking the thoughts of others, he is blasted at the site of a car accident where a young woman’s pleas for help blast through his mental shields.
As he investigates why this happened, Toby is drawn into the cause of the car accident and discovers that the victim’s son has been kidnapped. Deciding to tune in rather than tune out, he helps her recover her son, who was kidnapped after she witnessed a shooting.
Toby has only let one person in on his secret, long-time friend Dr.
- 6/4/2009
- by Featherlite
- TVovermind.com
Chicago – Toby Logan (Craig Olejnik) is a 25-year-old paramedic who can hear other people’s thoughts. The telepath is the lead character on NBC’s frustrating new “The Listener,” a show that the network is clearly burning off this summer and that I don’t need psychic powers to predict won’t be on the schedule for too long.
Television Rating: 2.0/5.0 This CTV-developed show has a decent premise and talented supporting cast, but it’s such two-dimensional, generic material that it ends up feeling more like a syndicated action series that you would see on a Saturday afternoon. There’s nothing horrendously wrong with “The Listener” but it pales in comparison to recent dramatic occupants of the same night and network - “ER” and “Southland”.
The Listener
Photo credit: Steve Wilkie Unlike fellow TV telepath Sookie Stackhouse of “True Blood,” Toby has kept his ability secret from everyone but his long-time mentor,...
Television Rating: 2.0/5.0 This CTV-developed show has a decent premise and talented supporting cast, but it’s such two-dimensional, generic material that it ends up feeling more like a syndicated action series that you would see on a Saturday afternoon. There’s nothing horrendously wrong with “The Listener” but it pales in comparison to recent dramatic occupants of the same night and network - “ER” and “Southland”.
The Listener
Photo credit: Steve Wilkie Unlike fellow TV telepath Sookie Stackhouse of “True Blood,” Toby has kept his ability secret from everyone but his long-time mentor,...
- 6/4/2009
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Craig Olejnik is cast as Toby Logan on NBC's new series, "The Listener," which hits the smallscreen June 4th. Logan is a 25-year-old paramedic who is a telepath, a blessing or a curse that Toby keeps hidden. Only with his longtime mentor and confidant, Dr. Ray Mercer does Toby reveal what he is capable of. As he makes the rounds with his energetic paramedic partner "Oz" Bey, played by Ennis Esmer, the series follows Toby as he tries to help people in crisis, and in the process unravel the truth about his past. Toby's life balance is familiar, his professional life is clicking but his personal one is in need of some help. Detective Charlie Marks, played by...
- 5/22/2009
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
In NBC’s new show The Listener, a young paramedic discovers he has telepathic powers, and instead of using it to easedrop on his neighbors or hit on that very hot blonde woman at the bar, he decides to use his powers for good and, one presumes, solve crimes and what have you. I would have used it to pick up the hot blonde at the bar first, then solve crimes, but that’s just me. “The Listener” centers on Toby Logan (Craig Olejnik, “The Timekeeper”), a 25-year-old paramedic who has a big secret — he’s a telepath. Until now, Toby kept his ability hidden, exploring its possibilities only with his long time mentor and confidant, Dr. Ray Mercer (Colm Feore, “24: Redemption”). As he makes the rounds with his energetic paramedic partner — “Oz” Bey (Ennis Esmer, “Young People F*#king”), “The Listener” follows Toby as he tries to help people in crisis,...
- 5/12/2009
- by Nix
- SciFiCool.com
NBC just announced their Summer lineup of shows. One Sci-Fi that was picked up seems interesting. A show about a telepathic paramedic. “The Listener” centers on Toby Logan (Craig Olejnik, “The Timekeeper”), a 25-year-old paramedic who has a big secret — he’s a telepath. Until now, Toby kept his ability hidden, exploring its possibilities only with his long time mentor and confidant, Dr. Ray Mercer (Colm Feore, “24: Redemption”). As he makes the rounds with his energetic paramedic partner — “Oz” Bey (Ennis Esmer, “Young People F*#king”), “The Listener” follows Toby as he tries to help people in crisis, and in the process, unravel the truth about his past. While his professional life is in check, Toby’s personal life could use its own rescue. And with the help of Detective Charlie Marks (Lisa Marcos, “Diary of a Mad Black Woman”) and his E.R. doctor/ex-girlfriend Olivia Fawcett (Mylène Dinh-Robic,...
- 3/13/2009
- by endymi0n
- SciFiCool.com
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