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Celebrity Bulletin , August 12 2026


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Arrivals

 

Matthew Dunster

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Tony and Olivier Award-winning producer Runaway Entertainment (Girl From The North Country, The Hunger Games: On Stage) has announced that – following seven West End engagements, two record-breaking UK tours, and thirty productions across the globe – the Olivier Award-nominated stage thriller 2:22 – A GHOST STORY has set its New York Premiere for this fall at the Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher St.). Written by DANNY ROBINS, award-winning writer and creator of the hit BBC podcast The Battersea Poltergeist, and directed by MATTHEW DUNSTER (Hangmen, The Hunger Games: On Stage) & GABRIEL VEGA WEISSMAN (Guards at the Taj), the play will begin previews on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, and open on Thursday, Nov. 5 for a strictly limited engagement of 13 weeks only, through Sunday, Jan. 17, 2027The cast for the NY Premiere will be announced at a later date.

UK Agent: CAM, Sam Boyd sb@cam.co.uk 

Press Contacts (2:22...): Vivacity Media Group 212/812-1483, Whitney Holden Gore whitney@vivacityny.com, Leslie Papa leslie@vivacityny.com & Shea McGovern shea@vivacityny.com

 

Julianne Moore

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The Academy Award winner will return to the New York stage in the world premiere of Faydra, a bold new play by Tony Award nominee and two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist SARAH RUHL, directed by Tony Award nominee LES WATERS. Manhattan Theatre Club presents the limited engagement which begins previews on Feb. 2, 2027 with Opening Night scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 25, 2027
at New York City Center Stage I. The play is a modern take on the classic Greek myth Phaedra.

PR (Moore): Apex Public Relations, Polis Groutas polis@theapex-pr.com, Stephen Huvane stephen@theapex-pr.com & Scott Newman scott@theapex-pr.com 

Event Media Contact: The Press Room 212/763-7724 
faydra@thepressroomnyc.com

 

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This Just In

 

Kevin Sorbo

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The veteran actor steps into the world of rock-and-roll excess in ELIJAH PEEL, the award-winning faith-based drama opening exclusively in theaters Aug. 14 via EKKL Entertainment. Written, directed and produced by KEVIND. SEPE, ELIJAH PEEL is inspired by SEPE's own experiences. SORBO portrays the title character's longtime talent manager, a man tasked with navigating the career—and increasingly destructive personal life—of a stadium-filling rock star spiraling through addiction. *KEVIN SORBO is available for select virtual interview opportunities this Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 only. The film's Executive Producer, WILLIE ROBERTSON of "Duck Dynasty" fame, is available this Thursday, August 13 only for select virtual interview opportunities. * Press screener available upon request.

Manager (Sorbo): Endorse Management Group, Michael Greenwald
endorsemanagement@gmail.com 

Virtual Interview Requests: 2911 Media, Jeremy Westby jpw@2911.us 615/496-4954 (SMS/TEXT) or 833/537-2911 (VOICE)

Media Contact (EKKL Entertainment): Elena Russell-Nava 310/709-2977
elena.russell-nava@EKKL.com

 

Tom Felton

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UPDATED: The producers of the record-breaking hit Harry Potter and the Cursed Child have announced a final extension for the British star, now making his Broadway debut in the role of "Draco Malfoy," which he originated in the film series, through Sunday, Jan. 3, 2027 only at Broadway's Lyric TheatreThis is the first time a member of the original Harry Potter film cast has joined the stage production. As announced, TOM FELTON is not scheduled to appear at performances Aug. 17-23, Sept. 14-20, Oct. 12-18 and Nov. 2.

US Manager: Entertainment 360, Justin Grey Stone jstone@ent360.com & Clifford Murray cmurray@ent360.com

UK PR (Felton): Romilly Bowlby Ltd., Romilly Bowlby romilly@romillybowlby.com

Press Contacts (Harry Potter...): Aperture PR, Heath Schwartz heath@aperturepr.com, Adrian Bryan-Brown adrian@aperturepr.com & Jordan Goins jordan@aperturepr.com

 

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Next 7 days

 

Dogstar

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The LA-based, independent rock band DOGSTAR -- featuring actor-musician KEANU REEVES on bass, actor-musician ROBERT MAILHOUSE on drums and BRET DOMROSE on vocals & guitar -- will bring their international "All In Now" tour in support of their new album All In Now! (released May 29thto NYC's Webster Hall on Aug. 19th.

Manager: Q Prime, Cliff Burnstein cliff@qprime.com & Peter Mensch peter@qprime.com // PR (Dogstar) Mary Moyer mary@qprime.com & Emilio Herce 
emilio@qprime.com

 

Lorg

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LORG -- the solo journey of the singer and co-creator behind the music project SALES, L MORGAN (they/them) -- will release their debut solo album, I Fell For Fantasy, on Aug. 19th. The upcoming record was co-produced by LORG and ADAM McDANIEL between Drop of Sun Studios in Asheville, NC, and LORG's home studio. After recently relocating to New York City, LORG's debut album is the victorious result of unrelenting care and attention to detail — one that demanded an open heart to be created, and welcomes open hearts to receive it.

PR (Lorg): Big Hassle Media, Madi Florence madi@bighassle.com

 

Julian Schnabel

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The artist/filmmaker will introduce a screening og his Venice Film Festival-winning film In the Hand of Dante at The Guild Hall (158 Main St.) in East Hampton on Saturday, Aug. 15th at 6 PM. OSCAR ISAAC stars as a fictionalized version of novelist NICK TOSCHES in SCHNABEL's adaptation of TOSCHES' novel. The all star cast also includes GERARD BUTLER, JASON MOMOA, MARTIN SCORSESE, JOHN MALKOVICH, and AL PACINO.

Manager: LBI Entertainment, Christopher Donnelly 
cjd@lbient.com

PR (In the Hand of Dante): Netflix, Bianca Asnaran basnaran@netflix.com, Rebecca Rokacz rrokacz@netflix.com, Sue Luo sluo@neflix.com & Cheyenne Shelby cshelby@netflix.com

Press Contact (Guild Hall): Lincoln Palsgrove lpalsgrove@guildhall.org

 

The Stray Cats

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UPDATED: THE STRAY CATS—all three original members BRIAN SETZER (guitar, vocals), LEE ROCKER (upright bass, vocals), and SLIM JIM PHANTOM (drums, vocals)— and special guests PETE BERNHARD of THE DEVIL MAKES THREE will play a FridayAug. 14 show at Westbury, NY's Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair as part of their summer tour. They will follow their summer 2026 tour with a month of fall dates kicking off Nov. 9 in Grand Prairie, TX with stops in Nashville, Charlotte, Orlando, Atlanta and more, before wrapping Dec. 6 at Foxwoods in CT.

PR (Stray Cats): (National) SRO PR, Mitch Schneider mschneider@sropr.com & Marcee Rondan marcee@sropr.com / (Tour) Andrea Faulk afaulk@sropr.com

 

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Next 30 Days

 

Steve Earle

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The GRAMMY® award-winning singer, songwriter, author, actor, and activist will bring his Fifty One Years of Songs and Stories tour to The Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett, NY on Saturday, Aug. 22nd. Most recently, STEVE EARLE & LOS LOBOS released the pair's first ever collaboration, "Volver A Celaya," On Aug. 6th via New West Records. The song was originally written by EARLE during the intimate songwriting workshops he taught at the Jalopy Theatre and School of Music in Red Hook, Brooklyn last Spring. He then met up with the legendary band in Richmond, VA, earlier this summer where STEVE BERLIN produced the studio session at Red Amp Studios.

PR (Earle): Shore Fire Media, Moya Crowley steveearlepr@shorefire.com

Record Co. (Earle & Los Lobos): New West Records, Brady Brock bradybrock@newwestrecords.com

 

Kenya Barris

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Audible and Khalabo Ink Society have announced Season 2 of The Unusual Suspects with Kenya Barris and Malcolm Gladwell, the Audible Original interview series. To celebrate the season premiere, BARRIS and GLADWELL will record a live episode with seven-time New York Times bestselling author and trailblazing comedian and host CHELSEA HANDLER on Sept. 10 at 7:30 PM at Audible's Minetta Lane Theatre in NYC. The episode will release on Audible in October 2026.

Manager (Barris): Artists First, E. Brian Dobbins bdobbins@artistsfirst-la.com 

Theater Press Contact: Aperture PR Michelle Farabaugh michelle@aperturepr.com & Angela Yamarone angela@aperturepr.com // Audible Media Press Contact: Natali Halawani, Jessica Shoffel shoffel@audible.com, Michael San Gabino msangabi@audible.com & Morgan Maple morgamap@audible.com

 

Christine Ebersole

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The two-time Tony Award® winner will join New York State Senator ERIK BOTTCHER, activist and journalist FELIPE LUCIANO, and former NJ Governor JAMES McGREEVEY to host the special one-night-only engagement of The Castle – the hit Off-Broadway play that offers a first-hand account of life in and after prison – on Sunday, Aug. 30 at 3 PM at Theatre 555 (555 W. 42nd St.). Tickets are $25 and are now available at donate.fortunesociety.org/thecastle. All proceeds benefit The Fortune Society, the organization that supports successful reentry from incarceration and promote alternatives to incarceration.

Agent: IAG, Barry McPherson 212/205-4335 
bmcpherson@independentartistgroup.com

PR Contact (The Fortune Society) / Interview Requests: Keith Sherman & Associates, Brett Oberman brett@lksa-pr.com

 

Gary Clark Jr.

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UPDATED: The acclaimed musician, touring in support of his newest album, JPEG RAW (Warner Records), will now bring his JPEG RAW Global Tour to NYC's Irving Plaza on Friday, Sept. 11 at 7 PM (just added) and the Beacon Theatre on SaturdaySept. 12 at 8 PM. *Per the artist's request, no recording devices will be allowed at this event.

PR (Clark): Warner Records, Rick Gershon rick.gershon@warnerrecords.com 

Media Contact (Beacon Theatre only): LiveNation.com/PressRequests

 

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Next 60 Days

 

Louise Barnett

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Interviews are available with the author of the forthcoming TAINTED LOVE: A BIPOLAR MEMOIR (out Oct. 6th via Perry Park Press), for a timely National Recovery Month (September) conversation around bipolar disorder, addiction, motherhood and what recovery actually looks like behind closed doors. Now a JAY SHETTY-certified life coach, mental health advocate and host of the I'm Bipolar. Now What? Podcast, BARNETT has built an audience of more than 100,000 across social media by speaking candidly about bipolar disorder, sobriety, recovery and the realities of living well with mental illness.

PR (Barnett): Anderson Group Public Relations, Whitney Peterson & James Weir 323/655-1008
AGPR@AndersonGroupPR.com

 

Dave Stewart

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The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Songwriter Hall of Famer, EURYTHMICS co-founder, producer, and acclaimed songwriter has announced The Way It Was Back Then. Written, performed, and produced entirely by STEWART, the 10-song album will arrive on Friday, Sept. 18, via Bay Street Records as a limited, physical-only release on CD and vinyl, just days after his birthday.

U.S. Press Inquiries (Stewart): Milestone Collective, Maggie Coyle Maggie@milestonecollective.com, Jessica Adler Jessica@milestonecollective.com & Mike Gowen Mike@milestonecollective.com

 

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Later this year

 

Keke Palmer

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The actress will be in NYC to host The Council of Fashion Designers of America's 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards presented by Amazon Fashion on Nov. 2 at the American Museum of Natural History.

PR (Palmer): Luna Entertainment, Lauren Auslander lauren.auslander@luna-ent.com & Cj Obediente
cj.obediente@luna-ent.com

 

Dave Matthews Band

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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees will return to NYC's Madison Square Garden to wrap up their 2026 Fall Tour with two 7:30 PM shows: Thursday & Friday, Nov. 12 & 13.

PR (DMB): Shore Fire Media, Allison Elbl 
aelbl@shorefire.com

Press Contact: Live Nation Concerts, Maya Sarin MayaSarin@LiveNation.com & Erika Thomas ErikaThomas@livenation.com

 

Rhiannon Giddens

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Media coverage is encouraged as yesterday (8/11), the Pulitzer Prize, MacArthur Genius Award winner, and two-time GRAMMY Award-winning artist released "Freight Train” -- a spare interpretation of the song made famous by North Carolina music legend ELIZABETH COTTEN -- from her forthcoming album—Hope Is the Thing with Feathers, out Sept. 18 on Nonesuch Records. The track features only GIDDENS' lead vocal and longtime collaborator DIRK POWELL on acoustic guitar. Additionally, GIDDENS will perform on Nov. 14 at NY's Carnegie Hall with the SILKROAD ENSEMBLE & YO-YO MA.

PR (Giddens): Shore Fire Media, Chris Taillie ctaillie@shorefire.com 

 

Eureka O'Hara

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The Emmy Award nominee ("RuPaul's Drag Race," HBO's "We're Here") steps into the pumps of trailblazing drag icon DIVINE in Divine: Beyond The Flamingos!, a new play written and directed by DONNIE (Make Me Gorgeous!). triangle productions! presents the world premiere in a limited 6-week engagement starting Thursday, Dec. 3 at The Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater at the West Side YMCA (10 W. 64th St.). Opening night is Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 7:30 PM. 

Media Contact (Divine: Beyond...) / Interview Requests: Keith Sherman & Associates, Brett Oberman brett@ksa-pr.com

 

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Out of Town

 

Trace Adkins

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Avid military supporters including Opry members TRACE ADKINS and CHRIS YOUNG, Army veteran SCOTTY HASTING, BRELAND, RaeLynn, the U.S. ARMY CHORUS and more are scheduled to perform as The Grand Ole Opry® and its presenting sponsor Humana, are joining together for the third year with Face the Fight® on Sept. 9, the eve of World Suicide Prevention Day, to drive awareness and education about veteran suicide prevention. The Opry is proud to support the morning's "Louder Together: Music and the Movement to End Veteran Suicide" thought leadership event at Ole Red, an Opry property, ahead of the evening's show.

PR (Adkins): Sweet Talk Publicity, Jensen Sussman jensen@sweettalkpr.com

Press Contacts (Grand Ole Opry): Schmidt Relations, Dixie Owen 615/440-6171 Dixie@schmidtpr.com & Jessie Schmidt 615/491-7988 Jessie@schmidtpr.com

 

Taylor Swift

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The singer-songwriter who in 2026, became theyoungest female inductee into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, will also become the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame (NaSHOF)'s youngest inductee ever when she is inducted in the contemporary songwriter/artist categorySWIFT joins LYLE LOVETT, BRUCE CHANNEL, SHAWN CAMP, and LEE THOMAS MILLER as the Hall's Class of 2026. Details to follow on the invitation-only 56th Anniversary Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala to be held later this year.

PR (Swift): Premium PR, Tree Paine tree.paine@premiumpr.com 

Media Queries (NaSHOF): Alliance Media, Jenny Bohler 615/292-5804 jballiance@comcast.net

 

Rod Stewart

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UPDATEDThe 81 year old two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducted singer, songwriter and performer has canceled performances for the next month to recover from a recent coronary stent procedure. The canceled shows are: Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, IA (8/14); One Last Time Tour in Kansas City, MO (8/15); Rod Stewart: The Encore Shows Las Vegas Residency (8/18, 8/20, 8/22, 8/25, 8/27 & 8/29); Minnesota State Fair in Saint Paul, MN (9/1); with RICHARD MARX in Mount Pleasant, MI (9/3) & Highland Park, IL (9/5); and Mexico dates in Monterrey (9/9), Zapopan (9/11) & Mexico City (9/13).

PR (Stewart): Kampaign PR, Hannah Kampf hannah@kampaignpr.com

 

Ringling Bros And Barnum & Bailey Circus

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Due to overwhelming fan demand, circus legend BELLO NOCK -- known for his gravity-defying stunts, unmistakable personality, iconic hair and fearless comedy -- is joining RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY in additional cities across the tour starting at Fort Worth, TX's Dickies Arena on Aug. 21-23, 2026.

PR (RBandB&B): Feld Entertainment, Nicole Zimmerman 201/394-4000 420615@email4pr.com / Media Relations 703/448-4120 
mediarelations@feldinc.com

 

Third Day

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Following overwhelming demand from fans and strong ticket sales that saw over half of the first leg sell out, including a sold-out stop at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in June, the four-time GRAMMY Award-winning band has announced the second and final leg of its celebrated 30th Anniversary Tour. Set for Spring 2027, and produced by Awakening Event, the tour kicks off on April 1, 2027 at Clarksville, TN's F&M Bank Arena.

Manager: Red Light Management, JP Durant 
thirdday@redlightmanagement.com

 

Morrissey

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UPDATED: The British singer-songwriter has canceled his four-night residency at the Wynn Las Vegas' Encore Theater set to begin Aug. 14 & wrap on Aug. 19, 2026 due to "unforseen logistical issues."

Agent: WME, Dave Tamaroff 
DTamaroff@wmeagency.com