The Latest Breaking News from Judy Garland

Bob Mackie obituary

American fashion designer and costumier who clothed glamorous showbiz celebrities, especially Cher

The Guardian - UK · Sep 24

Dame Elaine Paige battled addiction to sleeping pills

Veteran performer Dame Elaine Paige has revealed she spent years battling an addiction to sleeping pills - calling it her "Judy Garland syndrome" - and only kicked the habit after the COVID-19 pandemic.

BANG Premier · Aug 17

‘Sometimes they credit the janitor. But not us’: what’s it like to be a child chaperone on a film set?

Safeguarding young people in films is a vital role, often remembered by their charges later in successful careers, but not always recognised. Some of the best share their tips

The Guardian - UK · Aug 12

End of the Rainbow review – Jinkx Monsoon’s Judy Garland could be the talk of the town

The Drag Race star brings nuance to the vocals and has a hoot with a frisky script but this bio-drama is too limited and ultimately cramps her style

The Guardian - UK · May 22

Drag star Jinkx Monsoon: ‘It makes sense for me to play Judy Garland. It just does’

INTERVIEW: The Broadway star and two-time ‘Drag Race’ winner speaks to Louis Chilton about portraying a timeless queer icon on stage, her struggles with addiction, and ‘treating Doctor Who like Shakespeare’

The Independent UK · May 20

Quote of the day by Liza Minnelli: 'I think that's the greatest gift one can have: point of view. You know? I've come…’ Inspiring words by the Cabaret star about rewriting painful memories and moving on with your head held high

Quote of the day: One reason Liza Minnelli’s quote feels so authentic is that her own career became a powerful example of reinvention. After achieving enormous success in the 1970s, she went through periods of professional setbacks, health challenges and intense tabloid attention. Yet she repeatedly returned to the stage,…

The Economic Times · May 17

‘There was a lot of addiction and trauma in my family’: why Drag Race winner Jinkx Monsoon plays a perfect Judy Garland

As she takes on the icon in musical drama End of the Rainbow, Monsoon recalls a childhood spent watching Wizard of Oz on repeat – and explains why audiences are ready for trans performers in non-trans roles

The Guardian - UK · May 14

Buyers of Liza Minnelli memoir claim it was not signed by hand

Premium editions of Kids, Wait Till You Hear This! cost up to $250 but some say signatures are unnaturally identical

The Guardian - UK · May 12

Century-old casino once owned by Frank Sinatra reopening in Lake Tahoe after sitting empty for decades

Ties between Frank Sinatra and mob figure Sam Giancana led regulators to suspend his gaming license in 1963, forcing him out of the casino business

The Independent UK · Apr 23

10 Old Hollywood Stars Who Became Queer Icons

Pioneers of culture and camp, every one.

The Mary Sue · Apr 23