Mark Kennedy

3 days ago | lufkindailynews.com | Mark Kennedy

By MARK KENNEDY - AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) - When he was first asked to helm the Broadway hit musical "Death Becomes Her," director and choreographer Christopher Gattelli loved it, but refused to work on the big, splashy opening number. It was just too delicious. "When they sent it to me, I was cooking and I burnt dinner because my mind was spinning," he says. "I was, like, 'This is a gift. I will never get an opening number like this again.'"Copyright 2025 The Associated Press.

3 days ago | thederrick.com | Mark Kennedy

Christopher Gattelli from "Death Becomes Her" attends the 78th Annual Tony Awards Meet the Nominees press event at the Sofitel New York on Thursday, May 8, 2025, in New York. Nominee Megan Hilty from "Death Becomes Her" attends the 78th Annual Tony Awards Meet the Nominees press event at the Sofitel New York on Thursday, May 8, 2025, in New York.

3 days ago | apnews.com | Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) — When he was first asked to helm the Broadway hit musical “Death Becomes Her,” director and choreographer Christopher Gattelli loved it, but refused to work on the big, splashy opening number. It was just too delicious. “When they sent it to me, I was cooking and I burnt dinner because my mind was spinning,” he says. “I was, like, ‘This is a gift.

6 days ago | independent.co.uk | Mark Kennedy

Loretta Swit, best known for her role as Major Margaret Houlihan on the TV series M.A.S.H., has died at the age of 87. Swit died at her home in Manhattan on Friday, with her publicist stating that the cause of death was likely natural causes. Her portrayal of head Army nurse Houlihan earned her 10 consecutive Emmy nominations for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, winning twice in 1980 and 1982.

6 days ago | lufkindailynews.com | Mark Kennedy

By MARK KENNEDY - AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Loretta Swit, who won two Emmy Awards playing Maj. Margaret Houlihan, the demanding head nurse of a behind-the-lines surgical unit during the Korean War on the pioneering hit TV series "M.A.S.H.," has died. She was 87. Publicist Harlan Boll says Swit died Friday at her home in New York City, likely from natural causes. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.