Patti Lupone's Rare Apology Is Raising EyebrowsNew Foto - Patti Lupone's Rare Apology Is Raising Eyebrows

Patti Lupone's Rare Apology Is Raising Eyebrowsoriginally appeared onParade. Broadway icon Patti Lupone is just as famous for speaking her mind and standing her ground as she is for her legendary singing voice. But after making some controversial comments about fellow Broadway stars Audra McDonald and Kecia Lewis, Lupone issued her first-ever public apology to the shock of her fans—many of whom remain skeptical. After throwing some very serious shade at her two peers in an interview withThe New Yorker, Lupone came under fire from the theatre community. So much so that more than 500 Broadway artists (and for some reason, Courtney Love) signed an open letter condemning her statements, obtained byPlaybill.In addition to denouncing Lupone's comments as "degrading and misogynistic...racialized disrespect [that] constitutes bullying," the letter called on the American Theatre Wing and the Broadway League to uninvited her to industry events, including the Tony Awards. The swift, intense backlash led Lupone to respond. In a post onInstagram, the stage legend issued a long apology. She addressed Lewis and McDonald directly, saying she regretted her "flippant and emotional responses" which were "demeaning and disrespectful." Lupone added that she "wholeheartedly agreed with everything that was shared in the open letter" and is "committed to making this right." But many theatre fans are questioning her sincerity. "I mean I guess," one skeptical fan commented on the post, "but the only people who really get to say if this apology is acceptable are Kecia and Audra." Another commenter flat out poo-poo'd the apology. "The comment you made wasn't just offhand; it was a reflection of your true feelings," they wrote. "You've consistently shown disrespect towards those you consider beneath you, and this behavior isn't just a momentary lapse; it's a pattern." The skepticism spilled over toRedditas well. "There's no way her publicist wasn't involved," one user wrote, adding a crying laughing emoji. Another commenter joked, "Patti LuPone apologising….this is a recession indicator if i've ever seen one." But not everybody doubted Lupone's sincerity.Oh Mary!star Tituss Burgess commented, "That's My Patti. I knew you would want to make it right when seeing it through a different lens!" Patti Lupone's Rare Apology Is Raising Eyebrowsfirst appeared on Parade on Jun 1, 2025 This story was originally reported byParadeon Jun 1, 2025, where it first appeared.

Patti Lupone's Rare Apology Is Raising Eyebrows

Patti Lupone's Rare Apology Is Raising Eyebrows Patti Lupone's Rare Apology Is Raising Eyebrowsoriginally appeared onParade. Broadwa...
Devin Harjes, 'Daredevil,' 'Gotham' and 'Boardwalk Empire' Actor, Dies at 41New Foto - Devin Harjes, 'Daredevil,' 'Gotham' and 'Boardwalk Empire' Actor, Dies at 41

Devin Harjes, an American TV actor best known for his roles in "Boardwalk Empire," "Daredevil" and "Gotham," died on May 27 in New York City. He was 41. Harjes' death was announced via anobituaryposted on his website. More from Variety 'Boardwalk Empire' Star Michael Pitt Arrested on Sexual Abuse Charges 'Daredevil' Star Charlie Cox Teases the Dark 'Born Again' Revival and Potential 'Avengers' Crossover: 'As Long as They'll Have Me, I'm There' Dabney Coleman, '9 to 5' Star and 'Boardwalk Empire' Actor, Dies at 92 Harjes played boxing legend Jack Dempsey across two episodes of "Boardwalk Empire" Season 2. He also had a nine-episode arch on the Netflix sci-fi drama "Manifest" where he played Pete Baylor, a member of a drug posse known as the Meth Heads. In "Daredevil," he played Oscar, a Rikers Island Nurse. In "Gotham," he played a bank guard named Clyde. His other TV credits include "Blue Bloods," "Orange Is the New Black," "Elementary" and "FBI." Born in Lubbock, Texas, in July 1983, Harjes' first love was for the care of animals, specifically horses. But he would leave that all behind to launch his acting career in the Dallas-Fort Worth theatre community. He then made his way to New York City, where he lent his talents to student films and off-Broadway shows. He soon landed in the world of independent cinema, starring in films like "The Forest is Red," which won him best actor at Italy's Tolentino International Film Festival, and "The Boyz of Summer." The obituary states that outside of acting, Harjes "was a dedicated student of martial arts and a regular at the gym—he often joked it was safer than getting kicked in the face by a horse." Harjes is survived by his parents, Randy and Rosanne Harjes, and his sister Trich Harjes. Best of Variety What's Coming to Netflix in June 2025 New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? Sign up forVariety's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us onFacebook,Twitter, andInstagram.

Devin Harjes, ‘Daredevil,’ ‘Gotham’ and ‘Boardwalk Empire’ Actor, Dies at 41

Devin Harjes, 'Daredevil,' 'Gotham' and 'Boardwalk Empire' Actor, Dies at 41 Devin Harjes, an American TV actor best...
50 Cent says he'll reach out to Trump in effort to prevent a Diddy pardonNew Foto - 50 Cent says he'll reach out to Trump in effort to prevent a Diddy pardon

50 Centis looking to givePresident Donald Trumphis two cents aboutSean "Diddy" Combs. In anInstagram post on May 30, the "In da Club" rapper said he'll reach out to Trump after the president said he would "look at the facts" in Combs' case, suggesting a pardon could be on the table. 50 Cent shared a clip of the president's comments in his post and wrote that Combs "said some really bad things about Trump," adding that he will "reach out so he knows how I feel about this guy." In a follow-up post, 50 Centsuggested Combs' past commentsabout Trump could prevent a potential pardon. "Donald doesn't take well to disrespect, and doesn't forget who chooses to go against him," he wrote. He alsoshared a screenshotof an article suggesting he was trying to "nuke" Combs' chances of pardon, clarifying, "I didn't say I would nuke anything, I simply said I will make sure Trump is aware." Combs is on trial in New York and has pleaded not guilty to charges of sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation to engage in prostitution. Sean 'Diddy' Combs:Could Trump pardon Diddy and end his trial? When asked in the Oval Office on May 30 about the possibility of pardoning Combs, Trump said that "nobody's asked" about it, but that "I know people are thinking about it," and "some people have been very close to asking." He went on to say that he would "look at the facts" of Combs' case. "If I think somebody was mistreated, whether they like me or don't like me, it wouldn't have any impact," he said. 50 Cent's feud with Combsrecently came up in court, with Capricorn Clark, Combs' former assistant, testifying that the embattled hip-hop mogul "had an issue with" him. 'Nobody's asked':President Trump doesn't rule out pardoning Sean 'Diddy' Combs Brian Kalt, a law professor at Michigan State University College of Law, recentlytold USA TODAYthat Trump could pardon Combs and end his trial. "These are federal charges (against Combs), so that's the main limit. The matter has be federal, it has to be criminal vs. civil, and related to something that's already been done," Kalt said. "But the person doesn't have to even be charged yet, or convicted. The Supreme Court has said preemptive pardons are OK." Contributing: Marco della Cava,USA TODAY This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:50 Cent says he'll reach out to Donald Trump to prevent Diddy pardon

50 Cent says he'll reach out to Trump in effort to prevent a Diddy pardon

50 Cent says he'll reach out to Trump in effort to prevent a Diddy pardon 50 Centis looking to givePresident Donald Trumphis two cents a...
1 dead, 11 wounded in shooting at North Carolina partyNew Foto - 1 dead, 11 wounded in shooting at North Carolina party

One person was killed and 11 other people were wounded in a shooting Sunday morning at a party in western North Carolina, according to theCatawba County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff's deputies and Hickory police officers responded to a report of a shooting at a home on Walnut Acres Drive in the Mountain View community, about 57 miles northwest of Charlotte, at 12:45 a.m. There had been a noise complaint at the home at around 11 p.m. Saturday that deputies responded to, Sheriff's Maj. Aaron Turk said at anews briefingSunday afternoon. Deputies addressed it with the residents of the home, had them turn the music down and "left a short time later," Turk said. Over an hour later, the sheriff's office received multiple 911 calls about a shooting, reporting multiple victims, Turk said. The party included teenagers and people in their 20s and older. "They discovered what ended up being 12 people shot. One of the 12 was deceased on scene," Turk said. "Another of those 12 was critically injured and is presently at the hospital in Charlotte — in one of the hospitals in Charlotte." Others were treated in local hospitals, Turk said, adding that some have been released, while others were still receiving treatment. The deceased victim was identified as Shawn Patrick Hood, 58, the sheriff's office said. No one had been arrested Sunday afternoon, the sheriff's office said. A preliminary investigation determined that more than one shooter and more than one weapon, including long guns, were involved. Authorities do not believe that the shooting was random or "a circumstance that might endanger the community," Turk said. The sheriff's office, Hickory police and State Bureau of Investigation agents are investigating. Investigators were speaking with victims and people who attended the event, officials said. Turk said it has been difficult to track down information about the incident, adding that "it spans several separate individual pieces of property" larger than around 2 acres. "In circumstances where there's a large gathering of people that have come for some common event, like a party, that nobody lives here, nobody is local to here, they all leave — we're trying to track those people down," he said. Officials are also looking into a motive, including animosity between people at the party, Turk said. There is no link between the noise complaint and the shooting, he said. "We are certainly hopeful to find those that are responsible and bring them here, to justice," he said. The sheriff's office asks anyone with information about the shooting to get in touch. Catawba County Sheriff Don Brown underscored the rarity of such an incident in the western North Carolina community and spoke about a rise in violence among younger people that he has been seeing — including when they have been perpetrators and victims. "I talked to some neighbors here; they were visibly upset," Brown said. "And to our staff that works these types of cases, it's very difficult. It's taxing on them. They've been out here all night."

1 dead, 11 wounded in shooting at North Carolina party

1 dead, 11 wounded in shooting at North Carolina party One person was killed and 11 other people were wounded in a shooting Sunday morning a...
Poland on a knife's edge as exit poll shows a near tie in runoffNew Foto - Poland on a knife's edge as exit poll shows a near tie in runoff

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Exit polls in Poland's presidential runoff on Sunday showed the two candidates in a statistical tie with the race still too close to call in the deeply divided nation. The results could set the course for the nation's political future and its relations with the European Union. A first exit poll showed liberal Warsaw mayor Rafał Trzaskowski with a slight lead over conservative historian Karol Nawrocki, but two hours later an updated "late poll" showed Nawrocki winning 50.7%, more than Trzaskowski with 49.3% The polls have a margin of error and it was still not clear who the winner was. Claims of victory amid uncertainty Though the final result was still unclear with the two locked in a near dead heat, both men claimed to have won in meetings with their supporters in Warsaw. "We won," Trzaskowski told his supporters to chants of "Rafał, Rafał." "This is truly a special moment in Poland's history. I am convinced that it will allow us to move forward and focus on the future," Trzaskowski said. "I will be your president." Nawrocki, speaking to his supporters at a separate event in Warsaw, said he believed he was on track to win. "We will win and save Poland," he said. "We must win tonight." The final results were expected Monday. A divided country Thedecisive presidential runoffpittedTrzaskowski, a liberal pro-EU politician, against Nawrocki, a conservative historianbacked by the right-wing Law and Justice party and aligned with U.S. conservatives, includingPresident Donald Trump. The fact that it was so close underlined how deep the social divisions have become in Poland. The outcome will determine whether Poland takes a morenationalist pathor pivots more decisively toward liberal democratic norms. With conservative President Andrzej Duda completing his second and final term, the new president will have significant influence over whether Prime Minister Donald Tusk's centrist government can fulfill its agenda, given the presidential power to veto laws. "We will not allow Donald Tusk's grip on power to be completed," Nawrocki said. The runoff follows a tightly contested first round of voting on May 18, in which Trzaskowski won just over 31% and Nawrocki nearly 30%, eliminating 11 other candidates. Katarzyna Malek, a 29-year-old voter in Warsaw, cast her ballot in the first round for a left-wing candidate but went for Trzaskowski on Sunday, viewing him as more competent and more likely to pursue stronger ties with foreign partners and lower social tensions. "I hope there will be less division, that maybe there will be more dialogue," she said. The campaign has highlighted stark ideological divides. Trzaskowski, 53, has promised to restore judicial independence, ease abortion restrictions and promote constructive ties with European partners. Nawrocki, 42, has positioned himself as a defender of traditional Polish values and skeptical of the EU. Allegations against Nawrocki Nawrocki's candidacy has been clouded by allegations of past connections to criminal figures and participation in a violent street battle. He denies the criminal links but acknowledges having taken part in "noble" fights. The revelations have not appeared to dent his support among right-wing voters, many of whom see the allegations as politically motivated. "We managed to unite the entire patriotic camp in Poland, the entire camp of people who want a normal Poland, want a Poland without illegal migrants, a safe Poland. We managed to unite all those who want social, community security," Nawrocki said. It was an apparent reference to those who supported far-right candidates in the first round and who supported him on Sunday. Some of those voting for Nawrocki in Warsaw dismissed the allegations against him, saying he shouldn't be punished for his past and that Trzaskowski has also made mistakes as mayor. Władysława Wąsowska, an 82-year-old former history teacher, recalled instilling patriotism in her students during the communist era, when Poland was under Moscow's influence. "I'm a right-wing conservative. I love God, the church and the homeland," she said, explaining that Nawrocki for her is the only patriotic choice now, and accusing Trzaskowski of serving foreign interests. "He's controlled by Germany," she said. "I want a sovereign, independent, democratic Poland — and a Catholic one." International echoes Amid rising security fears over Russia's war in neighboring Ukraine,both candidatessupport aid to Kyiv, though Nawrocki opposes NATO membership for Ukraine, while Trzaskowski supports it in the future. Nawrocki's campaign has echoed themes popular on the American right, including an emphasis on traditional values. His supporters feel that Trzaskowski, with his pro-EU views, would hand over control of key Polish affairs to larger European powers like France and Germany. Many European centrists rooted for Trzaskowski, seeing in him someone who would defend democratic values under pressure from authoritarian forces across the globe.

Poland on a knife’s edge as exit poll shows a near tie in runoff

Poland on a knife's edge as exit poll shows a near tie in runoff WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Exit polls in Poland's presidential runoff on...

 

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