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J. Harrison Ghee Keeps Their History-Making Tony in Such a Relatable Spot on September 16, 2023 at 6:00 pm Us Weekly

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J. Harrison Ghee’s performance in Broadway’s Some Like It Hot earned rave reviews — and a Tony Award win — after the characterization was partially informed by the actor’s real life.

“It means everything to be able to come into a room and a creative space and bring yourself and your truth into the work and let that inform it,” Ghee, 34, exclusively told Us Weekly at the American Theatre Wing’s fall gala on Monday, September 11. “To really be effective in the artistry and the ministry that I’m doing, it means everything.”

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Ghee — who is nonbinary and uses he/she/they pronouns — stars as Jerry/Daphne in Some Like It Hot, which premiered in December 2022 based on the 1959 film of the same name. The production follows two Prohibition-era musicians, played by Ghee and Christian Borle, after they are forced to flee town when they witness a mob hit. With gangsters hot on their heels, they go undercover in drag. Ghee’s Jerry quickly finds the experience to be transcendent.

“It was such a process and collaborative in the way of always having conversations,” Ghee previously said in an Instagram video shared via the Some Like It Hot account in May. “There were often times I would come in during the workshop and during the rehearsals for Broadway and things I say in my everyday life found their way into the script.”

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The Broadway star further characterized Jerry as a “grounded artist” with big dreams, whose friendship with Borle’s Hoe is based “in love and in truth and in experience.”

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Ghee’s Some Like It Hot role earned them their first Tony Award nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical. The honor marked the first time that a nonbinary actor had been nominated in that category. Ghee won the trophy during the awards show in June.

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“So many things went through my head [when they called my name] but I was just so happy that I could share the moment with my mom, who was my date,” Ghee told Us on Monday. “[And] give her her flowers and show her how she’s made a difference in the world through her child.”

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Nearly three months after the Tonys, Ghee still marvels at the coveted trophy on a daily basis. “It’s on a shelf above my TV,” the actor revealed at the Broadway benefit. “Every day [I look at it and], I’m like, ‘Ah, it’s right there!’”

In addition to being a Tony-nominated performer, Ghee is also making waves with their impeccable wardrobe selections.

“I go in my closet and I play,” they quipped to Us of making style decisions. “I literally make time to play in my closet and just say, ‘What is the vibe today? How do I feel?’ and come into whatever it is for the day and just let it find itself.”

Cindy Ord/Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions J. Harrison Ghee’s performance in Broadway’s Some Like It Hot earned rave reviews — and a Tony Award win — after the characterization was partially informed by the actor’s real life. “It means everything to be able to come into a room and a creative space and bring 

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Shoppers Are ‘Shocked’ at the High Quality of This Striped Sweater — Only $40! on September 23, 2023 at 5:30 pm Us Weekly

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If fall had a fan club, I would be the president. Crisp air, changing leaves and cozy knits make me happier than a kid in a candy shop. What can I say? I’m a sucker for sweater weather! But after spending the summer in sundresses and shorts, I forgot how to dress for transitional temperatures. Just the other day, I ransacked my closet attempting to put together an autumn outfit. It may be too soon to break out the beanies but it’s never too early for a lightweight layering piece!

A striped sweater is the signature look of fall fashion that never goes out of style. But not all striped sweaters deliver the desired effect. However, we just found the cutest classic crewneck at Amazon that looks so much more expensive than it actually is! Made with luxuriously soft fabric, this trendy pullover is top-rated — and we plan on rocking this top all season long!

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Get the ETCYY Trendy Crewneck Side Slit Pullover Sweater for just $40 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate at the date of publication, September 22, 2023, but are subject to change. 

The ETCYY Trendy Crewneck Side Slit Pullover Sweater is an Amazon bestseller! Shoppers say that this affordable article of clothing delivers high quality at a low cost. Even the design itself looks luxe! It’s very fashion-forward to only feature the stripes on the center of the sweater with white space above and below. Plus, the thick, ribbed knit material adds an element of elegance. And the side slits offer air flow and flexible movement. Even though the fit is slightly oversized (another trendy touch!), this sweater is ultra-flattering.

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Get the ETCYY Trendy Crewneck Side Slit Pullover Sweater for just $40 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate at the date of publication, September 22, 2023, but are subject to change.

There are so many fun ways to style this striped sweater! If you’re meeting up with friends for brunch, we’d recommend pairing this pullover with straight-leg blue jeans and ballet flats. On a lazy day, switch out the denim for leggings and Uggs instead. And for date night, opt for faux leather pants and booties. Comfy-chic!

Customers can’t get enough of this stylish sweater. “I am so impressed with the quality of this sweater!” one shopper gushed. “It’s incredibly soft and comfortable to wear. I get lots of compliments anytime I wear it. The fabric is thick and feels like butter. I promise this will be your new favorite sweater!!” Another reviewer raved, “This is the coziest sweater I have bought in a while! The sweater overall is very flattering! It’s thick material but not itchy. Highly recommend!”

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This striped sweater is officially the cherry on top of my go-to fall ‘fit! 

See it! Get the ETCYY Trendy Crewneck Side Slit Pullover Sweater for just $40 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate at the date of publication, September 22, 2023, but are subject to change.

Not what you’re looking for? Shop more from ETCYY here and explore more sweaters here! Don’t forget to check out all of Amazon’s Daily Deals for more great finds! 

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Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services. Autumn’s equinox is only days away, which means it’s officially crunch time. Like many of Us, you’re probably ready to enter sweater weather with the coziest knits on the market. But when it comes to shopping for cozy […]

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Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services. If fall had a fan club, I would be the president. Crisp air, changing leaves and cozy knits make me happier than a kid in a candy shop. What can I say? I’m a sucker for sweater weather! 

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Cheryl Burke Jams Out to TLC’s ‘Waterfalls’ and ‘Scrubs’ Amid Ex’s Romance With Chilli on September 23, 2023 at 5:47 pm News

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Burke divorced Matthew Lawrence in 2022, and he’s now dating Chilli.Burke divorced Matthew Lawrence in 2022, and he’s now dating Chilli. 

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Shakira Refused to Swap Lyrics About Gerard Pique Split: ‘It’s My Catharsis’ on September 23, 2023 at 5:43 pm Us Weekly

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Shakira was proud of her post-split song “Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53,” but members of her record label were wary about her lyrical choices.

“When I did that session, people on my team were saying, ‘Please change this. Don’t even think about coming out with those lyrics.’ And I said, ‘Why not?’ I’m not a diplomat in the United Nations. I’m an artist, and I have the right to work on my emotions through my music,’” Shakira, 46, told Billboard in a profile published on Thursday, September 21. “It’s my catharsis and my therapy, but it’s also the therapy of many people. I know I’m the voice of many people, and I’m not being pretentious, just realistic.”

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She continued: “I lend my voice to many women, who maybe also wanted to say the same things I said and perhaps haven’t had the validation to do so. I think songs like the Bizarrap session or like the one I did with Karol [G] have given many women strength, self-empowerment, self-confidence and also the backing to express and say what they need to say.”

Shakira dropped “Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53,” a collaboration with DJ Bizarrap, in January. The lyrics immediately reminded many fans about Shakira’s split from Gerard Piqué and his new romance with Clara Chia Marti.

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Moving on! Since Shakira and Gerard Piqué announced their split after 12 years together, the songstress has been candid about dealing with heartbreak. “This is really hard to talk about personally, especially as this is the first time I’ve ever addressed this situation in an interview,” the “Hips Don’t Lie” singer told Elle in a September 2022 […]

“I’m not coming back here, I don’t want another disappointment / So much that you pretend to be a champion / And when I needed you, you gave your worst version,” she sings in Spanish. “Sorry, baby, it’s been a while / I should have thrown that cat away / A she-wolf like me ain’t for a rookie.”

Shakira — who announced her split from the retired soccer star, 36, in 2022— did not immediately address the lyric speculation. Two months later, she revealed on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon that writing the “anthem” was crucial in helping her move on from the “very rough year after [the] separation.”

Shakira and Piqué were together for 12 years, during which they welcomed sons Milan, 10, and Sasha, 8. The duo confirmed in June 2022 that they called it quits but that their kids’ well-being remained their primary focus.

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“My priority was my home, my family. I believed in ‘till death do us part.’ I believed that dream, and I had that dream for myself, for my children,” Shakira confessed to Billboard about the demise of her decades-long relationship. “My parents have been together, I don’t know, 50 years, and they love each other like the first day, with a love that’s unique and unrepeatable. … And it has always been my example. It’s what I wanted for myself and my children, but it didn’t happen. If life gives you lemons, you have to make lemonade. That’s what I’m doing: making lemonade.”

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The way it was. Shakira and soccer player Gerard Piqué were together for 12 years before announcing their eventual breakup. “[Gerard is] with me because he wants to be with Shakira the person, not the celebrity,” Shakira, who was first linked to the professional athlete in 2011, previously told Latina magazine in 2014. “There’s real love, there’s no […]

She continued: “I think that nothing can compensate for the pain of destroying a family. Of course, I have to keep going for my children’s sake; that’s my greatest motivation. But my biggest dream, more than collecting platinum albums and Grammys, was to raise my sons with their father. Overcome obstacles and grow old together. I know I’m not getting that now.”

While Shakira’s music allowed her to productively cope with her new normal, she was never trying to create hit songs. “I was trying to work out and understand my emotions in search of a catharsis,” she explained to the outlet.

Shakira has since moved on with basketball player Jimmy Butler. “They’re growing closer every day,” a source exclusively told Us Weekly earlier this month, noting the singer is not rushing to settle down. “Shakira has a lot on her plate. Her main priority is her kids and career. But she’s definitely optimistic about finding love again.”

Shakira was proud of her post-split song “Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53,” but members of her record label were wary about her lyrical choices. “When I did that session, people on my team were saying, ‘Please change this. Don’t even think about coming out with those lyrics.’ And I said, ‘Why not?’ I’m not a 

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