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'The Wiz' Opens in L.A. Ahead of Broadway Run; Wayne Brady & Deborah Cox Get Star Support on Opening Night

The Wiz is getting so close to premiering on Broadway, but first the national tour is playing in Los Angeles.

Wayne Brady and Deborah Cox are leading the Broadway-bound revival of the beloved musical and they celebrated opening night at the Pantages Theatre on Wednesday (February 14) in Hollywood.

They were joined by co-stars Nichelle Lewis, Melody A. Betts, Kyle Ramar Freeman, Phillip Johnson Richardson, and Avery Wilson at the opening night celebration.

Some of the celebs who stepped out to support the opening night performance included Cynthia Erivo and partner Lena Waithe, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Gina Torres, Amber Ruffin, Robin Thede, and Kandi Burress.

The Wiz is currently playing at the Pantages Theatre through March 3. The production will then begin performances on Broadway on March 29. The second leg of the North American tour will begin in February 2025.

FYI: Nichelle is wearing a dress from Nadine Merabi.

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Daniel Craig & Ruth Negga Celebrate Opening Night for 'Macbeth' on Broadway!

Opening night has arrived for Daniel Craig and Ruth Negga‘s Broadway production of Macbeth!

The 54-year-old actor and the 40-year-old actress walked the red carpet together at the opening night performance of the play on Thursday (April 28) at the Longacre Theatre in New York City.

BillionsAsia Kate Dillon co-stars in the production and they were seen on the red carpet too!

Some of the celebs who attended the opening included Oscar Isaac and wife Elvira Lind, Bryan Cranston, Candice Bergen, Jeremy Strong, Danai Gurira, and Real HousewivesKandi Burress.

Daniel is back on stage after performances of Macbeth were canceled due to him testing positive for COVID-19.

A tale of malice, matrimony and murder, Macbeth tells the story of one couple’s obsession with power—and their guilt after doing the unthinkable. Ruth is making her Broadway debut in the role of Lady Macbeth while Daniel is returning to the stage as the title character.

The limited engagement is running through July 10.

FYI: Ruth is wearing Louis Vuitton.

Click through the gallery for more photos from opening night… More Here! »

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Snoop Dogg Performs With 50 Cent At 'BMF' World Premiere in Atlanta!

Snoop Dogg makes a grand entrance on stage for his performance during the BMF premiere screening held at Cellairis Amphitheatre at Lakewood on Thursday night (September 23) in Atlanta, Ga.

The rapper was joined on stage by several other musicians, including series executive producer 50 Cent, Moneybagg Yo and more.

50 Cent, Moneybagg Yo and Snoop Dog even performed the series’ title song “Wish Me Luck” for the crowd of fans and partygoers.

Executive Producer and Writer Randy Huggins was spotted at the event and posed for pictures with cast members Demetrius “Lil Meech” Flenory Jr., Da’Vinchi, Russell Hornsby, Michole Briana White, Ajiona Alexus, Eric Kofi-Abrefa, Myles Truitt, Steve Harris, La La Anthony, Arkeisha “Kash Doll” Knight and Serayah.

Other special guests included T.I., 2 Chainz, Flo Rida, Young Thug, Gunna, Monica, Kandi Burress, Killa Mike, Jacob Latimore, Mimi Faust, Angela Simmons, and so many more.

BMF follows the story of two brothers who created the Black Mafia Family, the most prominent drug distribution network in American history, and is set to premiere on Sunday, September 26 on Starz.

FYI: La La is wearing a Dundas x Revolve dress.

Click through the gallery for 100+ photos of the premiere of BMF… More Here! »

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Nicole Scherzinger & Naomi Campbell Dazzle in White at Clive Davis' Pre-Grammys Gala

Nicole Scherzinger and Naomi Campbell step out looking glam for Clive Davis’ Pre-Grammys Gala on Saturday night (January 25) in Beverly Hills, Calif.

The 41-year-old Pussycat Dolls singer and the 49-year-old supermodel both looked hot in white gowns as they attended the party.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Nicole Scherzinger

Other stars at the event included Paula Abdul, Avril Lavigne, British musician Bishop Briggs, singer-songwriter Deborah Cox, singer Monica, and music producer and Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kandi Burress.

FYI: Nicole is wearing an Azzi & Ostra gown, Le Silla shoes, a Jimmy Choo clutch, and Jacob & Co. jewelry. Naomi is wearing a Stephane Rolland dress, Sophia Webster shoes, and a Karen Suen bracelet.

15+ pictures inside of the stars arriving at the event…More Here! »

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