Kristi Turnquist

1 week ago | oregonlive.com | Kristi Turnquist

When Cole Escola last appeared on NBC’s “Late Night With Seth Meyers” show last summer, Escola was basking in a wave of praise and box-office gold for “Oh, Mary!” the farcical take on First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln that Escola both wrote and starred in. If things were looking good then, they’re even better now.

1 week ago | oregonlive.com | Kristi Turnquist

Another Oregonian is climbing aboard the “Oh, Mary!” bandwagon, as Jinkx Monsoon has announced that she’ll be playing the role originated by Clatskanie-raised Cole Escola, who recently won a Tony Award in the category of best lead actor in a play for “Oh, Mary!,” which Escola also wrote.

1 week ago | oregonlive.com | Kristi Turnquist

Portlanders have long enjoyed performances and videos posted by Moshow, (real name Dwayne Molock), better known as the “Cat Rapper.” But on Tuesday night’s “America’s Got Talent,” the judges and viewers nationwide had an opportunity to see Moshow in action. At this stage, acts are auditioning in the hopes that judges Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Sofia Vergara and Mel B will cast enough “yes” votes to move them to the next stage of the talent competition, and the grand prize of $1 million.

1 week ago | oregonlive.com | Kristi Turnquist

Oregonians don’t need any national websites to remind us of how beautiful our beaches are. But it’s kind of fun, anyway, to see our spectacular coastline get some love, and attention. The HGTV website is sending some kudos toward this part of the country, with a list of “The Best Pacific Northwest Beaches.” We Oregonians have got company, as some Washington coastal locations are also featured in the round-up.

1 week ago | oregonlive.com | Kristi Turnquist

When “Top Chef” Season 22 aired its season finale episode last week, and revealed which of the competitors would be declared “Top Chef,” the group gathered in Milan that tasted the chefs’ finale meal included Gregory Gourdet, the acclaimed Portland-based chef, who has competed on “Top Chef” twice.