Long Island Entertainment & Celebrity News

From Billy Joel to Lindsay Lohan, the latest on Long Island celebrities, entertainment, theater, movies and television.

Remember Howard Stern's talk show from 1990?

Ahead of his HBO Max show, we recall the Roosevelt native's first talk show.

Fall for 12 new books by Jodi Picoult, Ed Burns, others

Tony Danza still packs a punch as a singer and actor

Fall theater preview: 12 Broadway must-see shows

The Suffolk to host stars from 'Twin Peaks'

Norah O'Donnell returning to 'CBS Mornings'

At Venice, Ellen Burstyn reflects on playing Marilyn Monroe and a lifetime in movies

Tale of conquest and symbol of friendship, the Bayeux Tapestry is a hot ticket at the British Museum

'Widow's Bay' dominates with 8 Emmys at early ceremony and 'The Pitt' takes 4

Chinese theater, promoter fined for altered patriotic song in a comedy show

What to Stream: 'The Paper,' Bloc Party, 'Call My Agent!' and a 'Halloween' game

A Sunday night at Lambeau marks Dan Hicks' 35th NBC Sports season milestone

Africa's mother tongues are finding new life as youth connect with roots and relatives

One Tech Tip: How to avoid Celine Dion ticket scams as she makes her grand concert comeback

TV

Maria Bartiromo and Fox News part ways after more than 12 years

The "Mornings With Maria" anchor has departed after 12 years with the network.

From radio to TV: Howard Stern's show hitting HBO Max

George Costanza calzone bobblehead is on the menu at Yankee Stadium this Thursday

This is Johnny Gilbert, the voice of 'Jeopardy!'

Too much of a good thing? 'Jeopardy' spinoffs put the show in overdrive.

Billy Joel

AI-generated Billy Joel from 1971 to be featured in new documentary to screen on LI

"1971: Billy Joel's Lost Interview" will be screened a the LI Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame

Billy Joel tribute sets 37-date tour, with no stops planned for LI or NYC

Billy Joel appears on Rick Beato's music podcast

Alicia Keys sings (a bit of) Billy Joel classic at Knicks' celebration

Billy Joel predicts Knicks sweep at MSG

Billy Joel inducts longtime collaborator into LI Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame

Celebrities

Actor Gary Sinise partners with LI district on 9/11 education

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland speaks to actor Gary Sinise about the Wantagh Union Free School District partnering with his foundation to raise money for field trips to the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, as well as a commemorative 9/11 statue in front of Wantagh High School.

MORE ON THIS TOPICHow 'Forrest Gump' actor and one LI high school connected over teaching 9/11 history

Delicioso! Ed Sheeran dines in Smithtown

Celebs at the U.S. Open

Stars come out to East Hampton for 'Big Chill' event

Musicians honor Dolly Parton in Jones Beach, East End shows

'Rocky Horror's' Tim Curry was a source of inspiration on LI

Verne Gay

Here's what happened Monday night when Rosie O'Donnell guest-hosted 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'

O'Donnell chose her barbs about President Trump carefully, or at least weighted them with strong implication.

'Lanterns': Sometimes not so easy being green

After Alzheimer's diagnosis, former Ch. 7 anchor Bill Ritter talks about his life now

Theater

Rob Bartlett is on the case in 'Murder on the Orient Express'

The radio comic is starring as Hercule Poirot at Manes Studio Theatre in Lindenhurst.

Its number is up: 'Six' to close in January

As the world rediscovers 'The Odyssey,' disabled actors in Greece explore the pain of war

Movies

Oasis reunion tour documentary rocks Venice Film Festival

The Gallagher brothers bring rock star energy to the Venice Film Festival with their documentary "Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger."

In 'Primetime,' Robert Pattinson takes on the 'irresistible' role of Chris Hansen

The year in review: Influential people who have died in 2026

Here's how the summer box office blew up and Hollywood got its mojo back

Fall movie season has arrived. Here are 5 early Oscar predictions

Music

36 fall concerts you won't want to miss

See Ringo Starr, Roger Daltrey, LI's Zebra and Blue Öyster Cult, and more big shows.

MORE ON THIS TOPICEven better than the real thing? Why LI loves tribute bands.November to remember: Zebra plays 2 nights in Patchogue, releases new album

Meet the Long Islanders making it big on TikTok

Flo Rida, more doing free shows at Eisenhower Park

Port Jeff concert series wraps with Mike DelGuidice

Even better than the real thing? Why LI loves tribute bands.

Dolly Parton's impact on LI

Radio

Report: Howard Stern to cut back SiriusXM work to 1 day a week

Stern, who currently does three weekly shoes, has reportedly laid off a dozen staffers.

Robin Quivers cancer-free after 14 years

Billy Joel Channel returns to SiriusXM, marking 50th anniversary of 'Turnstiles'

WWRL 'Urban Preacher' Bob Law dies at 86

More Entertainment

'Organizational restructuring'

First in NewsdayCinema board fires co-director over what it believes was 'serious misconduct'

Wile E. Coyote's antics back in theaters. Do you remember these other Looney Tuners?

The Suffolk salutes Tim Curry with 'Rocky Horror' Oct. 31

How Dolly Parton impacted these Long Islanders

Remembering Dolly Parton

'I Play Rocky' to kick off Hamptons film festival

Dolly Parton, iconic songwriter, singer and actor, has died at 80

First in NewsdayThe docs are in for LI Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame fest

'Sopranos' star Vincent Pastore goes out on a high note

'He was a dear friend'

Olivia Colman is a new 'Murders' suspect

RAFER GUZMÁN

Mah-jongg club opens this weekend

Mah-jongg clubs are opening on Long Island, offering lessons and team play.

MORE ON THIS TOPICIt's game on as mah-jongg is cool again Flee to these 5 LI flea markets for troves of treasures

Looney Tunes star hits the big screen in 'Coyote vs. Acme'

Where was LI's first movie theater? First multiplex? First drive-in? We have the answers and more.

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