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Research Sheds Light on Alexander Hamilton as Slave Owner
A new research paper takes a swipe at the popular image of Alexander Hamilton as the abolitionist founding father, citing evidence that he was a slave trader and owner himself
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‘Hamilton' Musical Aims to Give Puerto Ricans Their Shot At Performing
Lin-Manuel Miranda held auditions for his hit musical “Hamilton” in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on Wednesday, June 13.
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Lin-Manuel Miranda's Wife Has a Hilarious Reaction During Her Husband's Kissing Scenes
While it’s just acting, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s wife can’t help but voice her disapproval in the most hilarious way every time her “Hamilton” star and creator husband kisses someone onstage. “I always boo when Lin kisses someone else on stage, and people sitting around me look at me like I’m a crazy person,” Miranda’s wife, Vanessa Nadal, wrote on Twitter. Nadal, who has...
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‘Hamilton' Airs on Disney+: For People of Color, an American Story ‘That Could Be Theirs'
To borrow a phrase from the Broadway smash “Hamilton,” this weekend millions of Americans will have the opportunity to be in “the room where it happens.” Only that room will probably be their living room, NBC News reports.
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‘Tonight': Lin-Manuel Miranda Talks ‘Hamilton,' Black Lives Matter Protests
Lin-Manuel Miranda shares his thoughts on “Hamilton” lyrics appearing at Black Lives Matter protests and the show’s tone shifting based on what’s going on in the United States.
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‘Tenet,' ‘Hamilton' and More: 17 Movies, Shows and Books Debuting This Summer
In a normal year, summer is the season for beach reads, outdoor concerts and a glut of Hollywood blockbusters. But in the age of COVID-19, most of our seasonal cultural rituals are on hold. But that’s not to say pandemic-weary pop culture junkies don’t have promising options. Here’s a month-by-month guide to some of the notable movies, TV shows and...
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Disney Makes Filmed Version of ‘Hamilton' Streamable in July
This July Fourth holiday, you’ll be able to see the original Broadway cast of “Hamilton” perform the musical smash from the comfort of your couch
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John Krasinski is Back With ‘Some Good News' for Hamilton Fans
Now that really is some good news. On Sunday, John Krasinski released the second episode of his YouTube series “Some Good News,” a broadcast focused on the good things happening across the globe in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. And in this episode Krasinski was accompanied by a few musically inclined friends….the original Broadway cast of Hamilton.
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'Hamilton' by Original Cast Coming to a Film Screen Near You
Next year, you’ll be able to see the original Broadway cast of “Hamilton” perform the musical smash from the comfort of a movie theater
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Support Grows for Halle Bailey Amid Ariel Casting Backlash
A Disney-owned cable network has taken aim at critics who disagreed with the decision to cast Halle Bailey as Ariel in the upcoming adaption of “The Little Mermaid.”
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Support Grows for Halle Bailey Amid Ariel Casting Backlash
A Disney-owned cable network has taken aim at critics who disagreed with the decision to cast Halle Bailey as Ariel in the upcoming adaption of “The Little Mermaid.”
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Halle Bailey Tapped to Play Ariel in ‘The Little Mermaid'
Halle Bailey, half of the sister duo Chloe x Halle, will next be going under the sea, starring as Ariel in the upcoming adaptation of “The Little Mermaid.”
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Lin Manuel Miranda to Attend Chicago Opening of ‘Hamilton' Exhibition
An exhibition that producers tout as a 360-degree immersive experience to expand on “Hamilton” the hit Broadway musical will enjoy a Chicago debut. “Hamilton: The Exhibition” is opening Saturday in a temporary building erected on the city’s Northerly Island along Lake Michigan. Producers said the exhibit’s 19 rooms chronicle the life of founding father Alexander Hamilton. The musical’s creator, Lin-Manuel...
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Oprah Winfrey Donates $2 Million to Help Revitalize Arts in Puerto Rico
Oprah Winfrey is giving back. The philanthropist, global leader, book club connoisseur and media mogul has pledged $2 million to help revive Puerto Rico’s arts and cultural programs, which took a hit after the devastating 2017 Hurricane Maria. Winfrey’s donation will benefit two separate funds and organizations.
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'Hamilton' Musical Ends in Chaos in San Francisco's Orpheum Theater
The wildly popular musical “Hamilton” ended in chaos Friday night in San Francisco’s Orpheum Theater after several attendees required medical attention during the performance.
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A Medical Emergency Triggered Panic During Hamilton Show in SF
Audience members attending the musical “Hamilton” on Friday mistook a medical emergency for an active shooter as people hid behind seats as the cast running backstage. Christie Smith reports.
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Historians Irked by Musical ‘Hamilton' Escalate Their Duel
Ever since the historical musical “Hamilton” began its march to near-universal infatuation, one group has noticeably withheld its applause — historians. Many academics argue the portrait of Alexander Hamilton, the star of our $10 bills, is a counterfeit. Now they’re escalating their fight. Ishmael Reed, who has been nominated twice for a National Book Award, has chosen to fight fire...
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Former ‘Top Chef' Star Fatima Ali Dead at 29 After Cancer Battle
The former “Top Chef” contestant died on Friday, Jan. 25 at the age of 29. Ali was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer named Ewing Sarcoma in 2017, and briefly went into remission in July. But in October the cancer returned and Fatima was given the prognosis that she only had a year to live.
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Shot Down: Miranda Slams Hamilton Filmer Mid-Performance, Rewrites Lyrics on Stage
A Hamilton audience member took her shot at filming Lin Manuel Miranda during a recent performance… and got shot down from stage.
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‘Tonight' in PR: Fallon Joins ‘Hamilton' Cast on Stage
Jimmy Fallon puts a “Tonight Show” spin on “Hamilton” as he joins the Puerto Rico cast for a special version of “The Story of Tonight.”