Long Island Entertainment & Celebrity News

From Billy Joel to Lindsay Lohan, the latest on Long Island celebrities, entertainment, theater, movies and television.

LI student eliminated from 'American Idol'

Massapequa Park's Jesse Findling was one of 12 contestants at the start of Monday's episode, but was eliminated during the program's closing moments.

'The Testaments': Thoughtful 'Handmaid's Tale' sequel

3 takeaways from Savannah Guthrie's return to 'Today'

See Marc Shaiman, Patti LuPone in Huntington

Spring TV preview: 25 must-see shows coming in April and May

Remember these people who used to be on News 12?

Volunteers turn a fan's recordings of 10,000 concerts into an online treasure trove

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Ray Stevens recovering after breaking neck

Former Migos rapper Offset is stable after being shot outside a Florida casino, spokesperson says

'Mormon Wives' star Taylor Frankie Paul can't have unsupervised visits with toddler son, court rules

Parents charged after toddler slips into wolf area and gets hurt at Hersheypark zoo

Oscars set dates for 99th and 100th broadcast, before move to YouTube

Wireless Festival canceled after UK bars rapper Ye over antisemitic remarks

Kate Jackson, Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd reunite for 'Charlie's Angels' 50th anniversary

TV

'Pizza Movie' review: It doesn't deliver

Gaten Matarazzo and Sean Giambrone are not in mint condition in this dumb comedy.

What's up, docs? Cast changes for 'The Pitt': report

LI singer Jesse Findling reaches top 14 on 'American Idol'

'Blue Bloods' cast: Where are they now?

'Mike & Nick...': Fun (but vapid) action comedy with Vince Vaughn, James Marsden

Billy Joel

Billy Joel makes rare public appearance at star-studded Carnegie Hall charity concert in his honor

"The Music of Billy Joel" featured 20 acts playing Joel's songs, accompanied by the Piano Man's touring band.

Billy Joel sells estate for $28.75 million — an LI record outside Hamptons

First in NewsdayAlexa Ray Joel had a '60s vision for 'Heavy Eyes'

Billy Joel performs for the first time since brain disorder diagnosis

Billy Joel tribute concert set for Carnegie Hall

From 'Fire Island' to Farmingdale': 8 songs that name-check LI

Celebrities

First in NewsdayEx-assistant to Howard Stern, wife sues over nondisclosure agreement

Leslie Kuhn, of Water Mill, worked as the Sterns' assistant, primarily at the couple's East End mansion known as Oceanview.

Cinema Arts Centre to welcome Ralph Macchio in May

LI's Eddie Murphy is turning 65 this year. See which other celebs are marking this milestone.

First in Newsday'These are, like, really hard tests.' Body cam footage shows Justin Timberlake's DWI arrest

Justin Timberlake's DWI arrest footage released

'I'm Justin Timberlake'

Verne Gay

WWRL 'Urban Preacher' Bob Law dies at 86

The pioneering Black radio newscaster was an activist who campaigned for civil rights.

Former News 12 reporter joins WABC/7's 'Eyewitness News'

From 'Dr. Kildare' to 'The Pitt': How TV doctors have evolved through the years

Theater

Bay Street to honor Lin-Manuel Miranda at gala

The "Hamilton" creator will receive the Julie Andrews Lifetime Achievement Award.

Mariska Hargitay to star in 'Every Brilliant Thing'

Maya Rudolph joining 'Oh, Mary!' in Broadway debut

Movies

Movie Review: 'Exit 8' is the video-game adaptation to see right now

Hallways, generally speaking, are not places you want to be in the movies.

Story of the birth of ESPN will be showcased in a documentary on Monday night

It's-a-hit: 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' box office blasts off with $372.5 million globally

Screenwriters union and Hollywood studios reach four-year tentative agreement

Canada's Artemis II astronaut gives thumbs-up to 'Project Hail Mary' starring Canadian Ryan Gosling

Music

2026 Jones Beach summer concert schedule: UPDATED

Train, Evanescence and Chicago are among the performers coming to Wantagh this year.

Shakira will make her UBS Arena debut in July

Farmingville man accused of stalking Billie Eilish hit, killed by LIRR train

Only in NewsdayLI village hosting 4 summer concerts, plus 1st Oktoberfest

Barry Manilow's 'What a Time' album coming in June

Jay-Z adds 3rd Yankee Stadium show

Radio

Who's on 'Jeopardy!'? This familiar LI radio personality.

Donna Vaughan Singer, the radio veteran of WALK and WINS, will compete on Thursday's show.

Is an LI morning radio battle about to begin?

Bill O'Reilly reveals undisclosed 'malady,' will pause activities

Howard Stern not going anywhere: He signs for 3 more years at SiriusXM

More Entertainment

Love '80s music? Check out this newly announced Jones Beach bill.

'Evolving with the times, getting better'

Our critic ranks the top 10 movies based on video games. Did your favorite make the cut?

Only in NewsdayNews 12 reporters, anchors: Where are they now?

Willie Nelson's Outlaw Festival set for Jones Beach: See who else is on the bill

'Gilmore Girls' book is a great armchair companion

4 big acts set new Jones Beach shows

Only in Newsday'Like I was watching myself': LI's ER doctors and nurses on why they love 'The Pitt'

Empire state of mind: Jay-Z to play 2 Yankee Stadium shows this summer

'Project Hail Mary': Ryan Gosling's star turn

'The Forsytes' return in a new 'Saga' that looks great (but is less filling)

Disco fever: Book recalls Donna Summer, Fire Island, more

RAFER GUZMÁN

A sure sign of summer: Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band sets Jones Beach show

Lil Wayne will also play the Wantagh venue in September.

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