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The following contains spoilers for Doctor Who, Season 2, Episode 6, "The Interstellar Song Contest," now streaming on BBC iPlayer and Disney+.

Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies has opened up about the return of a classic cast member in new episode "The Interstellar Song Contest." The latest season two installment featured The Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) having a powerful vision at a moment of great need.

The Doctor and Belinda Chandra (Varada Sethu) were enjoying the intergalactic version of the Eurovision Song Contest in Saturday's (May 18) episode when two renegade members of the Hellion race — Kid (Freddie Fox) and Wynn Aura-Kin (Iona Anderson) — launched an attack on the audience by propelling them into the vastness of space. While Belinda was safe, The Doctor was plunged into the icy sky above of the arena and nearly froze to death. However, in his moment of need, The Doctor had a vision of his granddaughter...

Country superstar, Dolly Parton will be collaborating with Sabrina Carpenter right on the heels of the latter winning her first two Grammys. Dolly has always been open to working with other artists that she admired and respected. So, what has brought these two blonde bombshells together? Keep reading for more details.

Dolly Parton Collaborating With Sabrina Carpenter

Over the decades, Dolly Parton has collaborated with some of the greats. She worked with Kenny Rogers, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Norah Jones, and many more. Then, she began work on her first rock album, Rockstar which was an immense success. On that, she collaborated with the best of the best, pulling out all of the stops. Dolly brought in Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Sting, Peter Frampton, Steve Perry, John Fogerty, Richie Sambora, Pat Benatar, Joan Jett, Steven Tyler, Lynyrd Skynyrd, P!nk, Rob Halford, and Nikki Sixx. This became her highest-ranking album to...

Sabrina Carpenter put the good judgment and even better taste she boasts about on “Please Please Please” to exceptional use for the forthcoming deluxe edition of Short n’ Sweet. Arriving on Valentine’s Day, the extended version of the record will feature an updated recording of “Please Please Please” featuring country icon Dolly Parton.

“As a thank you for giving this album 2 Grammy’s :’) short n’ sweet deluxe is now available for pre order.. out February 14th,” Capenter wrote on Instagram. “And yes that does say featuring Miss Dolly Parton…...

“Please Please Please,” the chart-topping and now Grammy-nominated single from Sabrina Carpenter, took a trip down South on the latest episode of the Kelly Clarkson Show. During the Kellyoke segment, Clarkson performed the song with an edge of southern twang, using her Texas roots to lean further into the pre-existing country structure of the record.

Carpenter also appeared as a guest on the show back in 2020, where she revealed that her first-ever concert was when she attended Clarkson’s Breakaway tour in the early 2000s. “I still have the poster from your concert,...

If anyone had to be labeled Hollywood’s golden boy in the late 70s, it was John Travolta. From early success on Welcome Back, Kotter to his star turns in Grease, Travolta’s charm, cool-collected persona, and chops in singing and dancing made him sparkle. As much as those roles played to his specific skill sets and advantages, they left him a bit typecast as the smooth-talking, dancing heartthrob – a niche he, or for that matter anyone, couldn’t keep playing forever.

It would be, perhaps, some soul-searching that would lead to a different alley in 1981. Blow Out, a gritty thriller by Brian De Palma had Travolta taking risks. Gone were the musical numbers and dance moves, replaced by an intense role as a sound engineer caught up in a murder. Travolta’s performance was strong – so strong that years later, Quentin Tarantino reached out to him with an offer...

Breast cancer is a topic that hits close to home for many. It is one of the most common cancers in women and while it is as overwhelming as it can get, humanity’s biggest weapon against it is awareness and education. Routine check-ups and self-assessments help in early detection of cancer which is the second-most ideal situation in the scenario.

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We are well into October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The month is more than wearing pink ribbons; it is about the countless women who have been affected by breast cancer and the countless who will be in the future. It is important to learn stories about brave women who have battled the disease in order to be aware of the dos and don’ts. Here are a few celebrities who either lost in battle or emerged victorious.

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The Deadpool and Wolverine soundtrack will feature a song from Hugh Jackman's hit 2017 musical film The Greatest Showman.

Fans have been looking forward to the upcoming MCU installment since it will mark Jackman's long-awaited return as Wolverine and team up with Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool in a multiversal adventure.

As we've seen in the trailers and TV spots that they released so far, Deadpool and Wolverine will embrace its R-rated tone and poke fun at the current state of the MCU and Jackman's comeback in his iconic role.

Hugh Jackman's The Greatest Showman Song is Featured in Deadpool and Wolverine Soundtrack

Marvel Studios recently unveiled the tracklist for the soundtrack of Deadpool and Wolverine that will be released this July 24.

The songs consist of classic gems from the 1970s to 2000s as well as a K-Pop track...

Leeza Gibbons created The Leeza Gibbons Memory Foundation in 2002 as a promise to her mother to “tell her story and make it count” after her diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease.

Leeza’s Place, the signature program of The Leeza Gibbons Memory Foundation, opened its first doors the following year in 2003 as the manifestation of what Leeza “wished we had when we were going through this journey”.

Leeza’s Place is “A Place for Family Caregivers”; a community gathering place and resource center committed to providing free support services, resources and programs for family caregivers taking care of a loved one with a memory disorder or any chronic and/or progressive illness.

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Leeza's Place has 22 known supporters, including David Foster, Paris Hilton, and Mario Lopez

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“Please Please Please” is the Number One song in the country, earning Sabrina Carpenter her first-ever chart-topping position on the Billboard Hot 100 with the single from her upcoming album Short n’ Sweet, out Aug. 23.

The singer and songwriter released “Please Please Please” nearly four weeks ago alongside a crime drama music video starring herself and her real-life boyfriend, Barry Keoghan. Last week, the record debuted at No.2 on the Hot 100 before making the jump to the top spot.

“There’s like an Olivia Newton [John] feeling, there’s a Dolly feeling,...

Spoiler alert: The following article contains spoilers from Pretty Little Liars: Summer School episodes 1 through 8.

"Pretty Little Liars: Summer School" offers a bright summer slasher vibe with familiar characters and a new villain. Returning characters face new challenges as they navigate summer school and encounter the mysterious "Bloody Rose." The Max show's soundtrack includes popular songs like "School's Out" by Alice Cooper and "Cruel Summer" by Bananarama.

Pretty Little Liars: Summer School is a stark contrast to Original Sin, with brighter tones, sunny vibes, and, of course, several pop hits that are perfect for summer break. The slasher and horror elements are still present (proven by the haunting instrumental additions to the show's score) as the five teenagers recover from their experience with "A," aka Archie Waters, and try to move on. However, a new villain named "Bloody Rose" throws a wrench into the characters' plans in Pretty Little Liars: Summer School.

Movie musicals capture the magic of live theater while providing larger-than-life sets and immersive experiences for viewers. Songs in movie musicals connect with audiences through relatable messages, catchy music, and memorable lyrics. They help drive the plot forward, develop characters, and express their innermost wishes without relying on dialogue. Music in movie musicals can create emotional context and reflect the cinematic world even after the movie is over. Good songs from musicals have a lasting impact, becoming timeless classics that live on beyond the big screen. Dance sequences in musicals add another dimension of expression and bring flamboyance and flair to the collaboration of music and film.

Hollywood movies and Broadway musicals have a long history with one another. Over the years, it’s been common for successful musicals to be quickly adapted into Hollywood films for a larger audience to enjoy. However, in more recent years, it has sometimes been working out in reverse.

Olivia Newton-John died today at the age of 73, prompting an outpouring of love for the singer from friends, peers, family and famous admirers.

The singer’s daughter, Chloe Lattanzi, who has been by her mother’s side through her battles with cancer, was among the first to pay tribute. She posted a photo gallery of herself and her mother together from the time she was a baby until now. There was no caption.

Newton-John’s friend and co-star John Travolta wrote in part, “We will see you down the road and we will all be together again. Yours from the moment I saw you and forever! Your Danny, your John!”

Mia Farrow admitted that she’d never met the Grease star, but called her “lovely, talented, brave” and noted that “everyone says she was wonderful – always kind.”

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Jane Lynch, Antonio Banderas, Lea Salonga, Gabrielle Union, George Takei and more have posted tributes to “Grease” star and singer Olivia Newton-John, who died on Monday at 73 years old. In addition to John Travolta, who shared a heartfelt post about his “Grease” co-star on Instagram, other actors, directors and members of Hollywood took to social media to remember Newton-John’s career.

On Monday, Newton-John’s husband announced that she “passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California…surrounded by family and friends,” adding that she was “a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years” after sharing her experiences with breast cancer.

Newton-John’s daughter Chloe Lattanzi posted a series of photographs with her and her mother on Instagram without a caption.

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Jane Lynch, who sang “Physical” alongside Newton-John for her guest episode on “Glee” in 2010, simply tweeted “Onj.

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Hollywood is mourning the loss of Olivia Newton-John.

Newton-John died Monday morning at her ranch in Southern California, her husband, John Easterling, announced on Facebook.

Born on Sept. 26, 1948, in Cambridge, England, the iconic singer and actress had success on both screen and stage. Newton-John sold more than 100 million albums and had nearly 40 entries on the Billboard Hot 100 during her five decades in music. Her popularity rose even more for her portrayal of Sandy Olsson opposite John Travolta as Danny Zuko in Grease (1978).

After its release, Grease grossed 395 million (1.53 billion in today’s dollars), becoming the highest-grossing American movie musical of the 20th century. Newton-John’s songs from the film including “Hopelessly Devoted to You” and two duets with Travolta, “You’re the One That I Want” and “Summer Nights,” became instant classics.

Newton-John was vocal about her battle with breast cancer, first being...

John Travolta is mourning his “Grease” leading lady, after it was revealed that Olivia Newton-John died in her home on Monday morning. The singer and actress was 73 years old.

Newton-John, of course, starred as Sandy in the film, an innocent girl who inspires Danny Zuko to be a better version of himself. Together, the two have become a truly iconic movie pairing over the years.

“My dearest Olivia, you made all of our lives so much better,” Travolta wrote. “Your impact was incredible. I love you so much. We will see you down the road and we will all be together again. Yours from the first moment I saw you and forever! Your Danny, your John!”

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In the film, Newton-John’s character sang a now-beloved ballad for Travolta’s bad boy, called “Hopelessly Devoted to You.” The song...

Olivia Newton-John, the multiple-Grammy-winning “Physical” and “I Honestly Love You” singer who went on to star in the beloved film musical Grease and later Xanadu, died today at her Southern California ranch, according to her official Facebook page. She was 73.

No cause of death was given, but Newton-John had been diagnosed with breast cancer in 1992. She later recovered, but the cancer recurred in 2013 and had metastasized to her lower back within four years. She long had been an activist against the disease.

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A UK native who was raised in Australia, Newton-John began her career as a country singer but quickly crossed over to pop with the late-1973 hit “Let Me Be There.” It was the first of 15 Top 10 U.S. singles, including five No. 1s: “I Honestly Love You,” “Have You Never Been Mellow,” “You’re the One That I Want”, “Magic” (from the 1980 film Xanadu) and her biggest smash, “Physical.” The latter topped the Billboard Hot 100 for 10 weeks and was the No. 1 single of 1981. It also spurred a physical-fitness craze, with its music video featuring Newton-John — in a period-defining outfit that included a leotard and headband — cavorting among hardbody models and chunky schlubs just trying to work off a few dozen extra pounds. Watch it below.

Newton-John won four Grammy Awards among a dozen nominations during her career: “Let Me Be There” took Best Country Performance, Female, in 1974; “I Honestly Love You” won Record of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female, the following year; and “Heart Attack” took Video of the Year in 1983. She also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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She is best known to movie fans as the “Sandra Dee”-esque Sandy in Grease, the 1978 smash that remains among the top-grossing movie musicals of all time. Starring opposite Travolta in the Broadway adaptation, Newton-John sang the film’s country-flecked ballad “Hopelessly Devoted to You” and also duetted with Travolta and the company on “Summer Nights.” Both of those singles also made the U.S. Top 10. The film’s soundtrack spent 12 nonconsecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and has sold more than 8 million copies in the U.S. alone. It also spawned a No. 1 hit with Frankie Valli’s title track.

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Olivia Newton-John, and John Travolta in ‘Grease,’ 1978

Grease was a sensation with it premiered in June 1978. With school scenes shot at Venice High and Marshall High in Los Angeles, it combined the era’s 1950s nostalgia with the burgeoning disco movement and made film stars of Newton-John and Travolta. They played star-crossed polar-opposite lovers who become the king and queen of Rydell High School, with Newton-John’s Sandy Dumbrowski getting an extreme makeover from the prim, ponytailed new girl at school into a leather-clad stunner near the end.

Grease was added to the Library of Congress’ National Film Registry in 2020.

The film also helped fuel Newton-John’s stellar music career. Along with “Physical” and “Magic,” she also had post-Grease Top 10 hits with the disco-flecked “A Little More Love,” “Make a Move on Me,” “Heart Attack,” “Twist of Fate” and the title track from follow-up film, “Xanadu.” She had five Top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart as well.

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Released by Universal in August 1980, Xanadu coat-tailed the late-’70s roller disco craze, with Newton-John starring as Kira, a mysterious woman who falls in love with a struggling freelance artist (Michael Beck) living in Los Angeles. Despite co-starring Gene Kelly, the film was not a commercial hit — the skating fad had ebbed by the time it came out — but its soundtrack reached No. 4 on the Billboard 200 and went on to go double platinum. It also features Electric Light Orchestra and the Tubes.

Flowers for Olivia Newton-John are placed on her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Many of Newton-John’s solo albums also were hot sellers in the 1970s and early ’80s, with If You Love Me, Let Me Know topping the Billboard 200 in October 1974 and follow-up Have You Never Been Mellow doing the same just five months later. Two others made the U.S. Top 10: Totally Hot (1978) and Physical (1981).

Born on September 26, 1948, in Cambridge, England, Newton-John moved with her family to Melbourne, Australia, when she was a child. She began in music with a teenage pop group before winning an Australian TV talent show. She made her first single, “Till You Say You’ll Be Mine” in 1966 and toured English clubs as part of the duo Pat & Olivia with Pat Carroll. She later returned Down Under to continue her music career.

Newton-John is survived by her husband, John Easterling; daughter Chloe Lattanzi; her sister, Sarah Newton-John; her brother, Toby Newton-John; and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that any donations be made in her memory at ONJfoundation.org.