June 5, 2017

Broadway stars let loose at Drama Desk Awards

Andy Karl did a pratfall on his way to the stage as a nod to the knee injury that almost sidelined him from “Groundhog Day.”

Bill Maher escaping N-word controversy virtually unscathed

“Real Time with Bill Maher” will air as scheduled at 10 p.m. on HBO on Friday.

Mischa Barton’s lawyer declares victory in 'revenge porn' case

In March, reports emerged that a sex tape involving Barton was being shopped to porn outlets.

Kendall Jenner ignores guy who calls her 'hot'

Kendall Jenner strutted her way into the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic in Liberty State Park on Saturday in a Dolce & Gabbana minidress and patent white boots.

Roger Smith of '77 Sunset Strip' dies at 84

Smith, who was married to Ann-Margaret, had battled the nerve disease myasthenia gravis for many years.

Scott Rudin readies for next season on Broadway

Rudin and other Broadway bigs talk theater ahead of the Tonys.

Mother of José Reyes' love child thrown out of courtroom

Christina Sanchez broke down in court and accused Reyes of being a “terrible father” who “abandoned our daughter.”

Irv Gotti: I 'twisted the world around' with new project

Gotti directed a two-hour movie inspired by the 1988 NWA hit “F - - k tha Police” that will air on BET.

Foxy Brown gets kicked out of Brooklyn party

She showed up five minutes before the Bushwick Collective charity block party ended, a source said.

Fashionable faces at the CFDA Awards

The Council of Fashion Designers of America celebrates its annual Fashion Awards.

Politics site Axios brings the heat in Hollywood

Axios made a splash in Hollywood with a reception at the mansion of pollster Frank Luntz and another hosted by director Rob Reiner and his wife.

Arden Wohl and artist Jonah Freeman tie the knot

Filmmaker and socialite Arden Wohl and artist Jonah Freeman wed in Williamsburg.

Jeremy Piven puts Malibu home on the market for $10.5M

The house can also be rented for for $40,000 a month this summer.

Emmy Rossum is having an amazing honeymoon

The pair is honeymooning in Rwanda.

HBO green lights Penn State football scandal movie with Pacino

HBO previously put the film on hold over budget issues.

Woman sobs on stand describing alleged Cosby assault

Kelly Johnson took the stand in the Bill Cosby trial on Monday.

Halle Berry's bump was just a food baby

The "Extant" actress cheekily addressed the headlines.

Jerry Lewis hospitalized for infection

The comedian is scheduled to travel to Toronto later this week to shoot a movie.

Hilary Duff pounds lobster and more star snaps

Hilary Duff dines and shoots, Kidman and Kendall take in polo and more...

Why Matthew Perry will never do a 'Friends' reunion

Perry says he has a recurring nightmare about the sitcom.

Jimmy Buffett's 'Margaritaville' musical heading to Broadway

“Escape to Margaritaville” will begin previews Feb. 16, 2018 ahead of a March 15, 2018 opening.

Billy Joel postpones Big Apple show due to illness

Joel has been performing shows at MSG once a month since 2014.

Hamptonites 'optimistic' about 'Summer House'

Bravo's Montauk reality show has moved to Southampton for Season 2.

Hoda Kotb celebrates four years with Joel Schiffman

The "Today" show co-anchor and her financier boyfriend adopted a baby girl earlier this year.

Dan Aykroyd blames Paul Feig for ‘Ghostbusters’ reboot

"[Feig] will not be back on the Sony lot anytime soon,” Aykroyd ripped on Sunday.

Did Tyga go after Kylie on his new song?

The track, which features Vince Staples, references a woman "crawling" back to him

'Monty Python' star accused of damaging historic convent

In a post on his Facebook page, Terry Gilliam said the allegations were "ignorant nonsense."

Sam Claflin spills on being fat-shamed by movie studios

Being a Hollywood hunk isn't all it's cracked up to be, according to the actor.

Harrowing opening statements kick off Cosby trial

In his opening remarks, Cosby’s lawyer Brian McMonagle said that “sexual assault is a terrible crime” but that “a false accusation of sexual assault is also a terrible crime.”

Why you'll never see Ashley Graham's vagina

“You know, my thing is: If it’s vulgar, and it’s, like, me grabbing my breasts and showing nipple, I’m not going to do it," Graham said.

Katie Cassidy engaged to Matthew Rodgers

The "Arrow" star announced her engagement to Matthew Rodgers on Sunday.

J.Lo, A-Rod and kids have pool party

The couple shared snaps of their poolside escapades on Instagram.

Halle Berry is not pregnant, says rep

She ignited a firestorm of pregnancy chatter when she showed off what appeared to be a baby bump this weekend.

Taylor Swift house hunts near new boyfriend

Swift has reportedly been dating British actor Joe Alwyn for several months.

Common honored at 16th annual Chrysalis Butterfly Ball

The event was held at the private estate of Susan Harris and Hayward J. Kaiser for the eleventh year.

Kourtney and Khloé hamper Hamptons reality shows

Southampton Village Mayor Mark Epley was heard saying at the kickoff for the Southampton Animal Shelter Gal, “We don’t miss the Kardashians."

Why stars flee to Music City

Nashville is home to Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, in addition to Faith Hill, Tim McGraw and country music group Lady Antebellum.

Lil Mama was not Tasha Smith's first choice for TV movie

“When Love Kills: The Falicia Blakely Story” also marks Smith's directorial debut.

American Ballet Theatre principal dancer honored

Misty Copeland attended the celebration.

Kit Harington falls asleep at booming nightclub

“He wasn’t passed out from alcohol. He just seemed sleepy," a spy said.

Tots try Teslas at Brooklyn Bridge Park benefit

Guests like Maisonette CEO and Vogue consultant Sylvana Ward Durrett, events guru Serena Merriman Alvarado and Atherley Lane founder Melisa Melling joined the tykes.

Olivia Wilde splits lip and breaks co-star's nose in '1984'

“Producers are mulling the idea of having a nurse on duty in the lobby at every performance," an insider said.

Donna Karan doesn't regret stepping away from fashion lines

Karan stepped down from DKNY and Donna Karan International in 2015.

Kaia Gerber is the queen of celebrity spawn

“The hottest trend for endorsements continues to be celebrity kids," Branding guru Ryan Schinman said.

Paula Abdul doesn't want to judge 'American Idol' reboot

Although the 90's hitmaker doesn't want to judge, she may be up for mentoring contestants.

Bill Cosby arrives at court for first day of trial

Members of the public were lined up as early as 7 a.m. to get their seats in the courtroom.

Drama Desk Awards 2017: Bette Midler, ‘Oslo’ take top honors

The Drama Desks, the last major New York theater awards to take place before the Tony Awards on June 11.

Tracy Morgan refuses to testify under oath in Walmart insurance dispute

Although known for his profanity-laced jokes, Tracy Morgan is passing up one opportunity for “swearing.”