What to Do in London: Platinum Jubilee, ‘Bridgerton’ Events and More

London comes back to life. Heathrow Airport reported that March 2022 was the busiest month since the start of the pandemic, with passenger travel, particularly from North America, increasing by more than 60 percent compared to January 2022. The increase is linked to the British government’s recent lifting of coronavirus restrictions; it’s a welcome move …

‘Bridgerton’ Star Simone Ashley Chemistry and Representation Talks

Playing the fiercely independent Kate Sharma in the new season of “Bridgerton,” Simone Ashley has found a lot to connect with in her character, a young woman who doesn’t have time for love and struggles when confronted with it. “I’m still on the same journey, learning the balance between being serious and brave and being …

How ‘The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical’ Beat Broadway at the Grammys

When is the songwriter-composer duo behind him “The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical” Taking the stage to accept their Grammy for best musical theater album on Sunday, the list of people they wanted to thank began with their social media followers, not a record label or producer. “We want to thank everyone who watched us online and …

How ‘Bridgerton’ Touches Colonialism in India

This article contains spoilers for Season 2 of “Bridgerton.” LONDON – In the first episode of the new season of “Bridgerton,” Kate Sharma (Simone Ashley) and the all-knowing Lady Danbury (Adjoa Andoh) have a heart-to-heart. Kate explains that her parents came to London from India so that her younger sister, Edwina, could marry into an …

Netflix Attracts ‘Bridgerton’ Fans with Live Event: The Queen’s Ball

LOS ANGELES — Clusters drip from the arch as classical music plays through the speakers. Powder-wig valets serve champagne to guests staring at empire-waisted dresses, gazing into a room full of makeup and accessories, or heading to a stage for a quick oil portrait (actually, a digital photo with a Regency England-esque filter). This The …