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Nonika Singh Ludicrous, downright unrealistic premises have defined many a cross-border story. But even in the fictional retelling of these stories, with complete flight of fancy, there has been enou

Ben Platt is hitting back at those mocking him on Twitter for playing a high school student in the trailer for new movie Dear Evan Hansen, the lead character that he originated in the Broadway musical. The 27-year-old actor - who was around 21 when he first performed the role off-Broadway - called out the randos being jerks about age in a now-deleted tweet, after many thought he now looked too old to play the part.  That dude looks like hes the principal one Twitter user wrote, while another s...

Ben Platt Calls Out Randos Being Jerks About His Age in Dear Evan Hansen Trailer Rebecca Rubin, provided by FacebookTwitterEmail Ben Platt is many things: a Tony-winning actor who perfected the art of snot-crying on stage and a songwriter whose talents extend to catchy Yom Kippur jingles and beyond. What Platt is not, as many on Twitter were quick to point out after the trailer for “Dear Evan Hansen” debuted, is a high school student. And yet, the 27-year-old revisits his adolescent years ...

A SPECTACULAR soul show is heading to Blackburn over the August Bank Holiday weekend. The live show announced for King Georges Hall will feature Alexander ONeal, Shalamar, Gwen Dickey - the voice of Rose Royce and Odyssey. Alexander ONeal is known for his string of hits including Criticize and Fake and he remains one of the most popular live soul singers. Shalamar currently featuring original members Howard Hewett and Jeffrey Daniel plus Carolyn Griffey were behind a series of monster h...

4 Bedtime Habits That Are Harming Your Body, Says Science 4 Bedtime Habits That Are Harming Your Body, Says Science How you spend the minutes before turning down for the evening is more important for your body and your long-term health than you probably knew. For instance, did you know that lazily heading to bed a half-hour later than usual can increase your heart attack risk down the road? Or that your sleep "associations" could be putting you on the path to addiction and depression? Or that ...

Published May 2, 2021, 7:02 AM Ray Reyes Ray Reyes, a member of the popular Puerto Rican boy band Menudo, has passed away. He was 51. His colleagues in the musical group expressed their condolences. Charlie Masso declared he felt with “great sadness” with the Ray’s demise. “Rest in peace Ray,” Charlie wrote. Filipino Broadway star Lea Salonga commented on Charlie’s post with: “Oh no!!! Sending you all condolences, prayers and big hugs.” Roy Rosselló said it was a “sad” mome...

Clare McPhee’s first poetry was published when she was 30, and several collections followed DavidCrossman Fri 23 Apr 2021 12.53 EDT Last modified on Fri 23 Apr 2021 13.01 EDT My sister, Clare McPhee, who has died aged 66 of cancer, was a gifted poet and writer. She published seven collections of poems, focusing on the natural world and objects of importance to her. She also taught creative writing, helping people to access their own imagination and participate in literature. Born in Dartford...

Article content Former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill was right when he said “never let a good crisis go to waste.” How can the best be made out of a lousy situation? We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser. Pandemic prompts changing of lives Back to video The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is a tough mental slog as the public health crisis rolls into a second year. Hopes are vaccines will ease infection rates, prompting a return to life no long...

 

Attorneys defending former Chemistry department chair Charles M. Lieber, who was charged with lying to federal authorities examining his ties to China, said during a status conference last week that Lieber’s cancer diagnosis and deteriorating health call for an expedient trial. As the trial looms, legal experts spoke with The Crimson about Lieber’s possible defense strategies, which might implicate Harvard and draw attention to University policies around foreign funding disclosure. Fe...