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After three knock-out weeks on The Masked Singer, Ant was burnt by the magnifying glass of life when she was eliminated on Wednesday night, revealing singer and entertainer Aubrey O'Day. "It's been a year, Nick," she told host Nick Cannon after unmasking. "I just feel truly grateful to be among so many beautiful people, such wonderful judges. You guys are such a positive, loving group."

The former Danity Kane girl group member went on to explain, "My ex-boss — I'll go there — he calls himself Love. He legally titled himself that and he uses the Love heart to express that everywhere he goes. He's in prison now. And I just want to say to you guys, the Love heart is now here." O'Day was referring to her former mentor P. Diddy, who was...

Many well-known stars have been impacted by the recent Los Angeles wildfires. Actress and television personality Ricki Lake, however, recently talked about a supernatural warning she may have received. Notably, this prediction was made by another television personality.

Ricki Lake Recently Lost Her Home In The Pacific Palisades Fire

Lake’s breakout role was arguably Tracy Turnblad in John Waters’ 1988 film, Hairspray. She would later appear in a ew other of Waters’ projects, such as Cry-Baby and Serial Mom. Other notable films Lake appeared in include Mrs. Winterbourne and Last Exit to Brooklyn.

In 1993, Lake would go on to host her own talk show, which ran until 2004. Lake also briefly hosted a revival series in 2012.

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According to Us Weekly, Lake was one of many stars to have been impacted by the recent Los Angeles wildfires. However, the star claims to have had some eerie warning about what was to happen.

Kristin Chenoweth originated the stage role of Glinda 20 years ago on Broadway, but now she has given her blessing to Ariana Grande to take over the role in the Wicked movie. There is even a cameo of Chenoweth in Wicked as a member of the Emerald City Players. In a meta moment, Chenoweth wanders through the crowd, encouraging everyone to sing, and stops to address Grande's Glinda directly. When Glinda goes to sing, Chenoweth covers her mouth with her hand, a nod to her own time as Glinda, a character who loved to have the spotlight.

While Chenoweth's musical cameo in Wicked was already exciting, the scene is actually so much better because it is not just a passing of the wand, but a musical reunion between Grande and Chenoweth. Almost a decade before Grande joined the cast of Wicked, she was in Hairspray Live!, which also starred Chenoweth,...

With the goal of making a big-screen Australian musical in the vein of movies like Muriel’s Wedding and The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert that made such an impression on her growing up, Rebel Wilson has in many ways measured up to the delights that made those films modern classics in The Deb, which just had its world premiere at the closing night of the Toronto Film Festival.

Overshadowed in the past few weeks by a public dispute between Wilson and the film’s producers that nearly derailed this premiere, that kind of negative energy should not cloud what, for much of its two-hour running time, is a toe-tapping, dazzling, fun and young musical entertainment with an exceptional cast in the kind of showcase that makes future stars. Wilson knows exactly what kind of entertainment she wants to serve up here, and for at least the first half...

Nikki Blonsky starred in Hairspray, earning critical acclaim and a Golden Globe nomination. Despite her breakthrough performance, Blonsky's career didn't reach the same heights afterward. Blonsky remains content with her career, maintaining a friendship with Hairspray co-star John Travolta and continuing to work steadily in Hollywood.

Nikki Blonsky was a breakthrough star when she appeared in Hairspray, but she didn't really appear in anything as big afterward. 2007's Hairspray is a delightful remake of the John Waters musical classic from 1988. Even John Travolta, whose voice is nothing particularly special, is still excellent as Edna Turnblad. However, it's Nikki Blonsky as Tracy Turnblad, who's the real star of the film. Tracy's unshakable optimism and unwavering acceptance of everyone and anyone makes her a darling film protagonist.

Tracy is a 16-year-old student in Baltimore, Maryland in the 1960s and though some people are concerned with her weight, Tracy is not one of them.

It’s not easy to shock John Waters. The “Pink Flamingos” director spent his career pushing, prodding and profaning the envelope in every way imaginable. But one thing the self-proclaimed “pope of trash” never thought he’d see was a career-spanning show at the Academy Museum.

The exhibition — which features everything from a full-scale trailer home to Ricki Lake’s cockroach-covered dress from the movie “Hairspray” — opened last September and runs through the end of August. Waters spoke to Variety ahead of the opening, but because of the writers’ strike last summer, he wasn’t able to discuss current or upcoming projects.

Back in Los Angeles this weekend, Waters provided a candid live commentary for his first two short films, “Hag in a Black Leather Jacket” and “Roman Candles,” and fielded questions from the audience. When asked how he feels to be paid such respect by the same organization that bestows Oscars,...

Divine's versatile talent and daring creativity made him an iconic figure in American counterculture. Divine's flamboyant and commanding presence inspired Disney's Ursula the sea witch in The Little Mermaid. Divine's impact on drag and LGBTQ+ communities led to his recognition as the "Drag Queen of the Century."

Harris Glenn Milstead, known by his stage name Divine, was an American actor, drag queen, and singer best known for his role in Hairspray. He rose to fame through his work with independent filmmaker John Waters, performing primarily female roles in both cinematic and theatrical productions. Divine's early interest in drag developed while working as a women's hairdresser, leading him to the countercultural scene of Baltimore where he met Waters. His portrayal of bold, often controversial characters, alongside his unique drag persona in his music career, made him an iconic figure in American counterculture. His career was still thriving when he passed...

John Waters' films often push boundaries and tackle taboo subjects, gaining controversy but also creating a safe space for marginalized communities. While some of Waters' films may feel disjointed or unmemorable, they still showcase his unique and provocative sense of humor. Waters' legacy extends beyond filmmaking, as he has had an impact on LGBTQ+ cinema and recently published his first novel.

American filmmaker John Waters is famously known for his controversial films, many of which are just as taboo today as they were in the '70s. A pioneer of provocative media, Waters specializes in counterculture as a subgenre and ideology for the films he directs. He's gained a significant cult following due to his outrageous yet uniquely reformative black comedy. While John Waters' icon status began for his purposefully objectionable film Pink Flamingos, he truly became known for his 1988 movie Hairspray. According to Waters, Tracy Turnblad's Hairspray narrative...

Hairspray (2007) is a beloved musical film that addresses social issues while still being fun and entertaining. The film features an all-star cast including Nikki Blonsky, John Travolta, Michelle Pfeiffer, Amanda Bynes, Christopher Walken, Queen Latifah, and Zac Efron. Hairspray (2007) is not currently available for streaming, but it can be rented or bought on platforms such as Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube, Vudu, and Microsoft Store.

Those who missed the beloved musical film can watch Hairspray (2007) on several online platforms. Hairspray follows a Tracy Turnblad (Nikki Blonsky), a full-figured teenage girl who auditions to be on her favorite dance series, The Corny Collins Show. While Tracy's audition is ultimately a success and she becomes a permanent member of the show, she still is forced to confront certain obstacles such as not fitting the "traditional standards" of women and beauty, institutionalized racial segregation, and Velma Von Tussle (Michelle Pfeiffer...

When John Waters shocked audiences with “Pink Flamingos” more than 50 years ago, he probably didn’t foresee major museum exhibitions of his trashy aesthetic and irreverent filmmaking. But half a century later, he’s become the elder statesman of rebellion, and the Academy Museum is celebrating Baltimore’s treasure with a career-spanning exhibit and accompanying film retrospective.

Opening Sunday in Los Angeles, the extensive exhibit includes 400 pieces over 12 galleries. At the preview, Bill Kramer, CEO of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, said, “John Waters: Pope of Trash is a salute to an individual creative voice and the distinctive contributions he has made over the past six decades, not only to the art of film but to American pop culture.”

Among the many must-see props and costumes on display were the jackets Johnny Depp wore in the 1990 film “Cry Baby” and the prop electric chair from “Female Trouble.

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In 1988, director John Waters debuted his wacky, irreverent quasi-musical “Hairspray” in theaters. The story of Tracy Turnblad (Ricki Lake), a young Baltimore teen desperate to become a star on the Corny Collins show, went on to gross over $8 million at the box office that year on a $2.7 million budget, garnering six Independent Spirit Award nominations and the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival. It also marked the mainstream explosion of Waters, whose campy spirit connected with audiences at large as “Hairspray” has since become a bona fide fan favorite, with a long-running Broadway show that was also adapted into a true movie musical in 2007.

Waters, who has gone on to make other cult classics including “Serial Mom” and “Polyestor,” attributes the film’s success to not talking down to its audience, no matter how misguided they might be. “It’s a political movie without anyone preaching,...

Clockwise from top left: The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert (MGM), Tangerine (Magnolia Pictures), The Birdcage (MGM), Moonlight (Lionsgate)Graphic: AVClub

June means Pride Month, and Pride Month means celebrating queer art—which we could all use more of given the current state of things. In the spirit of 2023 Pride,...

Andrew Levitt — best known as his bubbly, mama bear drag persona Nina West — is no stranger to life on the road. In addition to a laundry list of film and TV credits, the “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 11 fan-favorite and Miss Congeniality winner has for years toured the country as Nina and, more recently, as the beloved Edna Turnblad in the national tour of “Hairspray.” (The latter begins its three-week stint at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Tuesday.)

But it’s only within the last year that touring in any capacity has begun to feel dangerous. Anti-drag bills are sweeping across the U.S., with Tennessee banning public drag shows as of March, and over a dozen other states introducing similar legislation, including Arizona, Kentucky and Oklahoma. Levitt’s holiday drag revue, “A Drag Queen Christmas,” toured 35 dates between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, and he, in conversation with TheWrap,...

It’s time for the girls to shine in the official music video for “Grease Is The Word”, a rebuffed version of Frankie Valli’s ear-worm song for Paramount+'s upcoming prequel series, Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies. Before you continue, we’re warning you that the classic tune will immediately get stuck in your head - if it hasn’t already after just reading this far. Putting their own spin on things, the folks behind the remix ditched the disco feeling of the original film’s song, toning down the horn section and picking up the pace with a faster tempo. While the series is set in the 1950s, the title track is drumming up memories of welcoming the ‘60s with Tracy Turnblad in Hairspray.

John Waters, the Pope of Trash, made his most mainstream and family-friendly movie with 1988's "Hairspray" — but did so without diluting his outsider essence.

You don't get to be known as the Pope of Trash without seriously proving yourself over the decades. Having started with creatively titled short films like "Hag in a Leather Jacket" in the '60s, director John Waters slowly established himself as a thoroughly unique director of proud, all-American filth. He dominated the '70s midnight movie circuit thanks to attention-grabbing exploits like "Multiple Maniacs," "Female Trouble," and the infamous "Pink Flamingos." No director seemed less likely to penetrate the mainstream than Waters, a man whose works included singing anuses, feces eating, rape via giant lobster, and penis removal. Yet it happened in 1988 when Waters made "Hairspray."

The unthinkable occurred when Waters directed a film with big stars, a family-friendly rating, and a solid box office return,...

When you say the name "John Travolta," people are going to know who you're talking about. The actor has made quite the name for himself in Hollywood. His filmography is chock full of modern classics. Everything from Brian de Palma's 1976 adaptation of Stephen King's first novel "Carrie" to more recent movies like 2007's "Hairspray" in which Travolta plays Edna Turnblad, the mother of the musical's main star, Tracy Turnblad.

Of course, when you think of Travolta, you also can't help but think of him dancing. Many of his most famous films have featured his ability to shake a leg on the dance floor. His role as bad boy Danny Zuko in "Grease" is where many of us first came to worship at the foot of Travolta's dance-infused alter, but his moves have only proliferated since then. He's mesmerized audiences with his and Uma Thurman's lackadaisical shimmy in Quentin Tarantino's "Pulp Fiction,...

Christopher Walken is one of the most unique character actors of all time. Walken is renowned for his idiosyncratic mannerisms and has reinvented himself for audiences of many different generations. He has attracted some younger viewers with his frequent appearances on "Saturday Night Live" and Fatboy Slim's infamous "Weapon of Choice" music video.

Although Walken is largely associated with his comedic roles, he has delivered many riveting dramatic performances. At 79, Walken hasn't shown any signs that he is slowing down. He has recently found success on television with his roles as Burt Goodman on Apple TV+'s acclaimed science fiction series "Severance" and Frank Sheldon on Amazon Prime Video's crime series "The Outlaws." It was recently announced that Walken will be joining the cast of "Dune: Part Two" as Emperor Shaddam IV. It will be exciting to see Timothée Chalamet's Paul Atreides face off against the most fearsome antagonist in the "Dune" universe.

Nikki Blonsky made her professional acting debut as the star of 2007’s movie adaptation of “Hairspray” but her friendship with John Travolta carries just as much weight, if not more.

Blonsky made her acting debut starring alongside industry giants like Travolta, Queen Latifah, Christoper Walken, Allison Janey, Zac Efron, Amanda Bynes and James Marsden.

“Playing Tracy Turnblad was my first job in the entertainment business,” Blonsky told “Allison Interviews” host Allison Kugel. “Starring in ‘Hairspray’ was my first job outside of Cold Stone Creamery and babysitting.”

The long-term friendship she sparked with Travolta was an unexpected blessing.

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“‘Always be yourself.’ That is what John told me. He said, ‘Always stay true to Nikki,” Blonsky said. “Don’t change for this business or anybody in the business. Don’t take any roles that don’t feel right to you.

Ricki Lake could not be happier with her dramatic hair regrowth. Pic credit: ©Imagecollect.com/StarMaxWorldwide

Ricki Lake has been showing off her dramatic hair regrowth with a couple of before and after photos on social media, and the results are quite incredible.

The 53-year-old former Ricki Lake host opened up in January 2020 about how she has suffered from hair loss for many years, starting in the late 1980s.

Lake had been attempting to hide her condition, but two years ago, she decided to go public with her struggles, an experience that caused her to feel “liberated.”

This week, Lake took to Instagram to post two pics side by side. The first was from December 2019 and portrayed her with a very short and thinning scalp.

But the second photo, from January 2021, showed a whole new woman with beautiful thick luscious hair.

So, what’s the secret to her success? Lake...

If you thought Tracy Turnblad was ambitious, just wait until you hear about Nikki Blonsky's journey to playing the iconic character in the 2007 film adaption of Hairspray. After the Long Island native fell in love with the Tony-winning Broadway musical when she saw it for her 15th birthday, Blonsky had one goal and one goal only: Star in it herself. So she started regularly purchasing Backstage magazine to keep an eye on notices for open casting calls until finally she saw the message she had been waiting for. "I went in to audition and they brought me back three times," Blonsky exclusively told E! News. "I was super excited and then they were like, 'We love you, but you're just too young.'...