Elton John’s embarrassing $25M Broadway flop was predictable — the Rocket Man keeps crashing

In 2000, the $15 million Disney musical “Aida” got a zero’s welcome to Broadway.  The show starring Heather Headley and Sherie Rene Scott was slammed by theater critics (“a pompous bore,” said The Post’s Clive Barnes) and didn’t manage a coveted Tony Award nomination for Best Musical. But, as male lead Radames sings, fortune favors … Read more

Her memoir offers painful observations on growing up. She wants you to laugh while crying

Youngmi Mayer, author of “I’m Laughing Because I’m Crying: A Memoir.” (Fujio Emura) Welcome to the L.A. Times Book Club newsletter. Hello, fellow readers. I’m culture critic and fervent bookworm Chris Vognar. This week we speak with comedian and first-time author Youngmi Mayer, whose new memoir “I’m Laughing Because I’m Crying” chronicles her life as … Read more

Kanye West sued for allegedly sexually assaulting, strangling ‘America’s Next Top Model’ alum on music video set

Kanye West is being accused of inappropriately touching and forcefully gagging a model during a 2010 music video shoot, according to a bombshell new lawsuit filed Friday. Model Jenifer “Jenn” An, who was a contestant “America’s Next Top Model,” alleges in the complaint obtained by Page Six that the rapper sexually assaulted her while on … Read more

Princess Anne blocks Queen Camilla’s attempt to break royal protocol

Queen Camilla’s polite attempt at breaking the royal protocol was blocked by her sister-in-law, Princess Anne, during a royal engagement this week. 5Queen Camilla’s polite attempt at breaking the royal protocol was blocked by her sister-in-law, Princess Anne, during a royal engagement this week. ZUMAPRESS.com The pair attended a joint engagement at the University of … Read more

From Jalen Brunson to Meghan McCain, celebs dish on what they’re grateful for this Thanksgiving

These boldfacers, like the birds they’ll be gobbling up this Turkey Day, are stuffed with gratitude. 14Knicks captain Jalen Brunson is thankful for his family, friends and close circle. Getty Images Jalen Brunson, Knicks captain “I’m thankful for my family, my friends and my close circle who have always supported me non-stop, and who have … Read more

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