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Following a string of A-list celebrities who served in Funner, California, Martin Short was named the town's new mayor: "I can't wait to share my plans with all of my constituents."

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 1, 2024
Actor, singer, comedian, and now mayor of a small town in California. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Martin Short has been named as the next mayor of Funner, California. With celebrities Rob Riggle, David Hasselhoff, and Jane Lynch as mayors, the Only Murder In The Building actress is the fourth mayor to preside over the city.

Lily Gladstone's unique feather top is on display at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, while America Ferrera dazzles in form-hugging white attire

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 11, 2024
Lily Gladstone and America Ferrera attended the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Saturday evening and posed for a series of images at the Arlington Theatre. The 37-year-old entertainer and the 39-year-old actress seemed to be relishing their time at the festival, at which they were both honoured with Virtuosos Awards. Multiple other celebrities from the film industry joined Killers Of The Flower Moon cast members - who recently spoke about the film's'restorative' qualities - and the Ugly Betty actress.

Jane Lynch, a Glee actress, weighs in on the Phillip Schofield controversy

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 6, 2023
Following Holly Willoughby's departure from her co-host Phillip Schofield, Jane Lynch spoke out after she made a tweet on This Morning on Monday. Holly, a 42-year-old television presenter from Portugal, returned to the show after a two-week break and a family holiday, with her last episode being Thursday, May 18th. Phillip, 61, said he had left the ITV daytime show on Saturday, and a week later, it revealed he had been in a dispute with a much younger male colleague who worked as a runner.

In all-white for special Party Down season three screening in Los Angeles, Jennifer Garner oozes summer style

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 4, 2023
The revival of the sitcom Party Down for a long-awaited season three was almost 13 years in the making. Now, more than three months after the show's triumphant return, many of the actors appeared at STARZ's third FYC Screening Event at the Hollywood Athletic Club in Tinseltown. Jennifer Garner, the newcomer to the film, showcased her bright smile and perky personality while posing for a series of shots on the red carpet. Tyrel Jackson Williams and Zoe Chao, as well as original stars Jane Lynch, Ken Marin, Martin Starr, and Ryan Hansen were among the many attendees at the festival. Although main cast members Adam Scott and Megan Mullally recovered from the six-episode revival, they were able to attend the special FYC screening, owing to previous commitments.

When entering Jimmy Kimmel Live, Carol Burnett is all smiles ahead of her 90th birthday

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 12, 2023
Just weeks before her 90th birthday, comedian Carol Burnett was all smiles when she stepped into Jimmy Kimmel Live. On Tuesday afternoon, the actress, who will be celebrating her 90th birthday with a two-hour NBC special starring Katy Perry, Julie Andrews, and others, was seen entering Jimmy Kimmel Live's studio in Hollywood. Bernadette Peters, Billy Porter, Jane Lynch, Katy Perry, Kristin Chenoweth, and others appeared in the special, which was shot at the Avalon in Hollywood.

In a Hilarious GLAAD speech, Jennifer Coolidge Jokes says she is "surrounded by gays."

www.popsugar.co.uk, April 3, 2023
Jennifer Coolidge has received numerous accolades throughout the awards season, but her surprise appearance at the GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles was something special. On March 30, the White Lotus" actress opened the show by giving guests a farewell speech in true Jennifer Coolidge fashion and a nod to her line from the HBO series. "Here, I am again surrounded by gays," she began, clutching a dramatic black gown and a sparkly headpiece. "It's the story of my life." Coolidge, humour aside, discussed the benefits of media that "helps the world understand and accept the LGBTQ+ community." "I thank you for always being there for me," she said. "I'm here because I'm here." I want to give back. We should all have the right to be who we are and to love the people we love, as well as to tell our stories and celebrate it in whatever way we can."

Doris Bergman, a Hollywood publicist, died in a house fire in Los Angeles. Her husband and cat died

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 9, 2023
Doris Bergman, a Hollywood publicist, died on Wednesday at the age of 68, as did her husband Albert Sassoe Jr and their cat. According to YoVenice, the couple died in a house fire in Los Angeles' Mar Vista neighborhood. A 911 call was initiated by cell phone from inside the house, but the call was cut off before enough details were shared to the dispatcher. The fire department investigated the call and returned to the house, which had been ablaze. The couple and their pet were discovered dead. Jane Lynch, Marilu Henner, Esai Morales, Brigitte Nielsen, and Judd Nelson were all guests at Oscar gifting suites, and she also worked with George Lopez on his annual golf classic event. Sue Wong, Bergman's longtime companion, announced the death of the journalist on her Facebook page, where she branded her a 'good friend.'

In Act I Alone, Lea Michele's First "Funny Girl" Performance was awarded four standing ovations

www.popsugar.co.uk, September 8, 2022
Lea Michele is feeling all the love for her first "Funny Girl" appearance. People announced that in Act I of her highly awaited debut as Fanny Brice, the actor received multiple standing ovations (at least four), one before she even said a word on stage. As she took her first cheery bow in the audience Tuesday night, she had acquaintances and family present. Michele's lead role was one previously held by Beanie Feldstein, who played the titular character from April to July this year. Feldstein revealed on July 10 that she would be leaving "Funny Girl" earlier than expected. She revealed on Instagram that her last day would be July 31 -- almost two months before her and castmate Jane Lynch's previously announced final appearance, which was posted on April 25th.

When picking up her 10-year-old son Samuel, Jennifer Garner has a blue jumpsuit

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 7, 2022
When picking up her son Samuel from school, Jennifer Garner gave him a chic and useful look. As they took a walk in Santa Monica, California, the 50-year-old actress was seen holding hands with her 10-year-old son Samuel. Both the mother and son were smiling, cracking a joking about the actress' ride.

At the Creative Arts Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, Rachel Bloom and Niecy Nash lead roles

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 5, 2022
On Sunday, Rachel Bloom and Niecy Nash looked more glamorous than ever at the second night of the Creative Arts Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Bloom, 35, displayed her toned arms in a vivacious floral sleeveless skirt cinched at the waist with a belt. With a middle portion, the Crazy Ex-Girlfriend actress transformed her auburn tresses into a slicked back bun for the occasion. In the meantime, the television presenter, 52, oozed Hollywood glamour in a figure-hugging one-shoulder black gown that showcased her svelte cleavage.

Lea Michele calls rumors she can't read 'sad' and 'sexist' as she prepares to star in Funny Girl

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 1, 2022
Lea Michele was shocked to learn that she was illiterate as she prepares to appear in Broadway's Funny Girl. The Bronx-born 36-year-old's Instagram account is full of remarks from trolls who claim she'can't read', such as the photograph of herself proudly posing outside the August Wilson Theatre in Manhattan on August 5.

Lea Michele is ecstatic over a Surprise Birthday party hosted by Funny Girl's cast and crew

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 28, 2022
On Friday, August 26, Lea Michele was given a birthday by the cast and crew members of Broadway's Funny Girl. In a video posted to cast member Ephie Aardema's Instagram, the performer, who would officially ring in her 36th birthday on Monday, looked beyond ecstatic. Since it was announced that Beanie Feldstein will be replaced by Fanny Brice in the Broadway musical, the actress made news recently.

In a behind-the-scenes Funny Girl video, Lea Michele belts I'm The Greatest Star

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 20, 2022
In an evocative behind-the-scenes montage from Lea Michele's Funny Girl auditions, she displayed her vocal chops. Beanie Feldstein, who received a rash of stinging reviews and has been replaced by Lea, began the new Broadway revival of Funny Girl in April. Now, ahead of Lea's show on September 6, the revival's Twitter has a glimpse of her interpretation of I'm The Greatest Star, a song inextricably linked to the show's original leading lady Barbra Streisand.

Jane Lynch ALSO leaving Funny Girl on Broadway ahead of schedule

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 9, 2022
Jane Lynch will be leaving the new Broadway revival of Funny Girl three weeks earlier than expected. Although she had intended to leave September 4, the actress told the Hollywood Reporter that she had already had a planned holiday from August 15-23. She would have been out of the show on September 1st, so she could have travelled all around the country to Los Angeles for the Creative Arts Emmys. As a result, the producers decided that rather than asking Jane to return for just one week, the 62-year-old could leave the company at the end of this week.