Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · August 12, 2025 · Entertainment

Broadway Blues: Nicole Scherzinger's Hit Musical Loses Millions

Former pop singer Nicole Scherzinger has been acclaimed for her performance as faded film star Norma Desmond

Scandalous! Broadway's Billion-Dollar Blunder Exposed

The curtains have finally closed on Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical, Sunset Blvd, but not before it revealed a shocking $6million loss, despite playing to packed houses and raking in an impressive $1.9million during its closing weeks. This jaw-dropping revelation has left producers scrambling for answers, and insiders are pointing fingers at the show's transfer from the West End to Broadway as the culprit behind this financial fiasco.

"It was a hit show, but somehow it managed to lose around 40% of its total investment, which was a staggering $15million," reveals producer JJ Powell. "This is not an isolated incident; unfortunately, it seems to be a recurring theme for shows that make the transition from London's West End to Broadway."

Restaurateur and hotelier Robert Walton is served a glass of 2006 La Tache red wine from a bottle costing £175,000

Another production on Powell's roster, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, has been scheduled to close in October with a projected total write-off loss of $25million. The producer attributes this financial disaster to the outrageous operational costs, management difficulties, and union demands, which have sent ticket prices skyrocketing.

"With the elite 1% celebrity getting a fat payday while the rest of the actors are struggling to make ends meet, it's no wonder that the average citizen is being priced out of the theater scene," Powell laments. "The system is broken, and if we don't fix it soon, there will be no theater left to produce – and certainly few artists willing to continue the struggle."

Lisa Moorish: From Rock Star Groupie to Straight Laced

Trinny and daughter Lyla in Western garb during their holiday in Colorado

Lisa Moorish, the singer-songwriter who has children with rock stars Liam Gallagher and Pete Doherty, is opening up about her personal life in a candid interview. The 53-year-old musician reveals that she's closed down her "broken boys" rehab center and is now focusing on meeting someone special.

"I was a bit of a Florence Nightingale when it came to my love life," Moorish admits. "I had some promiscuous years, but I'm not ashamed of that. Now, I just want to meet a man for coffee – no strings attached."

Moorish also shares her concerns about online dating apps, admitting that she gets nervous about using them due to the potential for sleazy encounters.

"I'm on one app, but I'm being careful," she says with a laugh. "I don't want to get caught up in all that drama again."

Trinny Woodall and Daughter Lyla Go Wild West

What Not To Wear presenter Trinny Woodall has traded in her sharp tongue for cowboy boots as she explores the wilds of Colorado with her 21-year-old daughter, Lyla Elichaoff. The mother-daughter duo donned matching cowboy hats and set off to explore Dunton Hot Springs, a 19th-century ghost town.

"There's nothing like dressing up in Western attire when you're surrounded by such stunning scenery," Trinny says with a smile. "We're having the time of our lives here – no judgments needed!"

Jamie Lee Curtis Opens Up About Her Hollywood Past

Freaky Friday star Jamie Lee Curtis is reflecting on her long and storied career, including her infamous role in Perfect opposite John Travolta. The 66-year-old actress reveals that she had to severely restrict her diet to fit into the iconic leotard scene.

"I was starving myself to look cute in my underwear," Curtis admits with a sigh. "I wasn't free then – it was all about the physical ideal, not my mind or spirit."

The actress, who is married to Lord Haden-Guest, says she's grateful for her current life and career, but also acknowledges that the industry has come a long way since her Perfect days.

"It's a movie about your body, not your mind," Curtis concludes. "I looked great in that leotard, God bless her – but I'm not that person anymore."

Elizabeth Hurley Speaks Out on Reuniting with Shane Warne's Family

In a heartwarming interview, Elizabeth Hurley shares her emotional reunion with the family of her late fiancé, Australian cricketer Shane Warne. The 60-year-old actress and model reveals that traveling back to Melbourne for the first time since Warne's passing was bittersweet.

"We knew it would be tough, so we decided to make it a chance to get closure in other ways," Hurley says. "Going back was hard – I got very upset – but then I was glad I went."

The actress is currently starring as a grandmother in Freaky Friday: The Sequel and has nothing but kind words for her late fiancé's family.

"I'm just grateful that we could all come together and heal," Hurley concludes.