Long Island Entertainment & Celebrity News

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This is Johnny Gilbert, the voice of 'Jeopardy!'

And who could forget two other legendary announcers, Johnny Olson and Don Pardo?

25 Broadway shows for half price: 2-for-1 tickets now on sale

'Rocky the Musical' comes out swinging for its LI premiere

Only in NewsdayMovie stars heading to LI for Netflix film shoot

Where was LI's first movie theater? First multiplex? First drive-in? We have the answers and more.

Looney Tunes star hits the big screen in 'Coyote vs. Acme'

Bret Michaels' comeback cut short as he cancels remaining 2026 shows on doctors' orders

LAPD investigates Nicolas Cage movie that went missing at Netflix

Venice Film Festival adds Gaza doc 'NAZA' to competition lineup

Washington Post ordered to reinstate Black opinion writer fired after Charlie Kirk posts

What to Stream: Alabama Shakes, 'The Whisper Man,' 'Leanne' and 'Star Wars Zero Company'

Music Review: Mike D 5D's debut solo album 'Thank You' offers glitchy, post-Beastie Boy fun

The health of Norway's King Harald deteriorated over the weekend but he is stable now

Dutch broadcaster to boycott Eurovision for a second year, calling it a 'platform for division'

TV

Too much of a good thing? 'Jeopardy' spinoffs put the show in overdrive.

The venerable game show is more popular than ever with four spinoffs going strong.

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'Sopranos' star Vincent Pastore goes out on a high note

'He was a dear friend'

Olivia Colman is a new 'Murders' suspect

Here's what happened Monday night when Rosie O'Donnell guest-hosted 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'

Billy Joel

AI-generated Billy Joel from 1971 to be featured in new documentary to screen on LI

"1971: Billy Joel's Lost Interview" will be screened a the LI Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame

Billy Joel tribute sets 37-date tour, with no stops planned for LI or NYC

Billy Joel appears on Rick Beato's music podcast

Alicia Keys sings (a bit of) Billy Joel classic at Knicks' celebration

Billy Joel predicts Knicks sweep at MSG

Billy Joel inducts longtime collaborator into LI Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame

Celebrities

Here's what happened when Wyclef Jean 'took over' Gurney's in Montauk

The rapper took part in a new venture from a culture-oriented hospitality group.

Remembering Howard Johnson's, the beloved restaurant chain

Jericho's Madison Beer engaged to LA Chargers QB Justin Herbert

LI's Melissa Joan Hart, other '90s TV stars, will compete in new HGTV show

Melissa Manchester talks about 'Cagney,' Clive Davis, performing on LI, more

Taylor Swift paid $160G in city permit bill for wedding

Verne Gay

'Lanterns': Sometimes not so easy being green

HBO's much-awaited-for DC adaptation isn't sure what it wants to be.

After Alzheimer's diagnosis, former Ch. 7 anchor Bill Ritter talks about his life now

Pat Battle gives cancer update on 'Weekend Today'

Theater

As the world rediscovers 'The Odyssey,' disabled actors in Greece explore the pain of war

As Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" renews global interest in Homer's epic, Greece's ancient Epidaurus theater is presenting another side of the Trojan War.

Spring will bring 'Purple Rain' to Broadway

OMG! Ex-Met José Iglesias joining Broadway's 'Buena Vista Social Club'

Movies

Shelley Fabares, 'Johnny Angel' singer and actor in 'The Donna Reed Show' and 'Coach,' dies at 82

Shelley Fabares, a beloved television actor known for roles on "The Donna Reed Show," "One Day at a Time," and "Coach," has died at 82.

'Spider-Man' tops box office in fourth weekend; 'The Odyssey' becomes Nolan's highest-grossing film

Togo detains French filmmakers over alleged immigration violations, advocacy group says

Movie Review: Gen Z gets a moody, existential horror in 'It Ends'

A Chinese animated film mocked as 'terrible' becomes a box-office hit

Music

November to remember: Zebra plays 2 nights in Patchogue, releases new album

One night will feature the songs of Led Zeppelin, in addition to original Zebra music.

Meet the Long Islanders making it big on TikTok

Remember these great songs from not so great movies?

'Total Eclipse' got its heart from a Long Islander

Well, hello 'Dolly'! Parton show headed to Broadway

Why we're obsessed with Taylor Swift's wedding and other celebrity nuptials

Radio

Report: Howard Stern to cut back SiriusXM work to 1 day a week

Stern, who currently does three weekly shoes, has reportedly laid off a dozen staffers.

Robin Quivers cancer-free after 14 years

Billy Joel Channel returns to SiriusXM, marking 50th anniversary of 'Turnstiles'

WWRL 'Urban Preacher' Bob Law dies at 86

More Entertainment

Jonas Brothers returning to LI for UBS Arena show

Actress, singer dead at 36

By the time they got to Woodstock, these legendary rock acts had already played LI gigs

LI man to compete on new 'Traitors' spinoff

Thanks to 'Spider-Man,' 'Toy Story,' 'The Odyssey,' Hollywood has a sizzling summer

A Boogie Wit da Hoodie headlines UBS Arena show celebrating 10th anniversary of 'Artist'

Elvis is dead, but his leading ladies live on. Here are 7 memorable co-stars.

Melissa Joan Hart, Paula Hart honored at first Sayville Film Festival

Kaity Tong: Why I'm retiring now

Patti Scialfa's cancer in remission after 8 years, Bruce Springsteen says

Bada bing! 'Sopranos' stars coming to Riverhead

LI confidential: 'Blue Bloods' showrunner pens 'One Good Eye'

RAFER GUZMÁN

World Wide Web: How many of these 'Spider-Man' TV shows do you remember?

Spidey has starred in network series, cartoons and even a Japanese version.

'The Odyssey': Larger-than-life spectacle doesn't disappoint

What to watch at this year's Stony Brook Film Festival

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