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The"Hot Girl Summer" rapper, 31, is set to make her Broadway debut in "Moulin Rouge! The Musical," joining the stage show for a limited eight-week engagement from March 24 through May 17.

The Grammy winner will star as nightclub impresario Zidler, and the production noted she will become the first female-identifying performer to play the role. In a statement, Megan Thee Stallion said it's an "absolute honor" to join "Moulin Rouge" and noted it will be a new creative challenge for her.

"I've always believed in pushing myself creatively and theater is definitely a new opportunity that I'm excited to embrace," she said. "Broadway demands a different level of discipline, preparation and storytelling, but I'm up for the challenge and can't wait for the Hotties to see a new side of me."

Based on the jukebox musical film of the same name, "Moulin Rouge!" has won 10 Tony Awards, including best musical, best lead actor in a musical for Aaron Tveit and best featured actor in a musical for Danny Burstein, who played Harold Zidler.

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The Broadway production is set to end its run on July 26.

Bad Bunny and "Wuthering Heights" have dominated the month of February, as the march to the 2026 Oscars continues.

Stars have been stepping out this month at movie premieres and awards shows, including the Grammys and the Independent Spirit Awards. Plus, New York Fashion Week 2026 is underway, featuring appearances by Rihanna and Anne Hathaway.

Scroll through for the best celebrity photos of February 2026 so far, starting with Bad Bunny, left, and Lady Gaga performing during the Super Bowl halftime show on Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, California.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Keke Palmer attends the Film Independent Spirit Awards at Hollywood Palladium on Feb. 15, 2026, in Los Angeles.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Rose Byrne

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Kirsten Dunst, left, and Jesse Plemons

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Amy Madigan

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Dylan O'Brien

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Wunmi Mosaku

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Glen Powell attends a screening of "How To Make a Killing" on Feb. 14, 2026, in Los Angeles.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Margaret Qualley

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Topher Grace

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Jessica Henwick

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Charli XCX attends the premiere of "The Moment" during the Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin on Feb. 14, 2026.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Callum Turner, left, and Dua Lipa attend the "Rosebush Pruning" premiere during the Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin on Feb. 14, 2026.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Pamela Anderson

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Haley Lu Richardson attends the "Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die" premiere during the Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin on Feb. 13, 2026.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Zazie Beetz

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Bella Ramsey attends the "Everybody Digs Bill Evans" red carpet during the Berlinale Berlin International Film Festival on Feb. 13, 2026.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Isabel May attends the "Scream 7" x TikTok Stab House Experience on Feb. 13, 2026, in Los Angeles.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Neil Patrick Harris attends the "No Good Men" premiere during the Berlinale International Film Festival on Feb. 12, 2026, in Berlin, Germany.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Timothée Chalamet attends a screening of "Call Me By Your Name" hosted by Cinespia on Feb. 13, 2026, in Los Angeles.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Hudson Williams attends the Hennessy Gold House Lunar New Year Celebration at Chinese Tuxedo on Feb. 12, 2026, in New York City.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Margot Robbie attends the "Wuthering Heights" Australian premiere on Feb. 12, 2026, in Sydney, Australia.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Jacob Elordi

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Hailey Bieber

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Dove Cameron attends the premiere of "56 Days" on Feb. 11, 2026, in Los Angeles.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Halsey

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Neve Campbell attends a screening and Q&A for "Scream" on Feb. 10, 2026, in Paris.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Halle Berry attends the premiere of "Crime 101" in Los Angeles on Feb. 10, 2026.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Chris Hemsworth

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Ben Affleck, left, and Matt Damon

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Angelina Jolie attends a screening of "Coutures" in Paris on Feb. 9, 2026.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Anne Hathaway attends the Ralph Lauren runway show during New York Fashion Week on Feb. 10, 2026, in New York.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Bad Bunny performs during the Super Bowl halftime show on Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, California.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Ricky Martin

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Bad Bunny, left, and Lady Gaga

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Young Miko and Pedro Pascal

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Alan Ritchson attends the "War Machine" premiere on Feb. 7, 2026, in Melbourne, Australia.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Chase Infiniti attends the NAACP Image Awards Nominees Brunch on Feb. 7, 2026, in Los Angeles, California.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Anthony Davis, left, and Yvette Nicole Brown

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Tyriq Withers

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Caleb McLaughlin attends the premiere of "GOAT" on Feb. 6, 2026, in Los Angeles.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Gabrielle Union

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Aaron Pierre

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Jennifer Hudson

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Jelly Roll

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Keke Palmer attends the premiere of "The 'Burbs" on Feb. 5, 2026, in Universal City, California.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Camila Mendes attends the premiere of "Idiotka" on Feb. 5, 2026, in New York City.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Margot Robbie attends a photocall for "Wuthering Heights" in Paris on Feb. 2.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Jacob Elordi

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> From left, Jacob Elordi, Emerald Fennell, Margot Robbie and Shazad Latif

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Sabrina Carpenter performs during the Grammys on Feb. 1 in Los Angeles.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Lady Gaga

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Music's biggest stars are kicking off February on a high note with the 2026 Grammy Awards, where Bad Bunny had a big night with an album of the year win for "Debí Tirar Más Fotos."

Meanwhile, Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi are continuing to step out on red carpets for "Wuthering Heights." February will also see the return of New York Fashion Week, plus the premieres of highly anticipated movies like "Scream 7" and TV shows like ABC's reboot of "Scrubs."

Scroll through for the best celebrity photos of February 2026 so far, starting with Bad Bunny attending the Grammys on Feb. 1 in Los Angeles.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Billie Eilish, left, and Finneas O'Connell

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Chappell Roan

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Doechii

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Justin Bieber

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Olivia Dean

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Trevor Noah, left, and Gayle King

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Addison Rae

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Harry Styles

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Jelly Roll

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Miley Cyrus

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Tate Mcrae

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Rex Linn, left, and Reba McEntire

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Charli XCX attends the W Magazine, Charli XCX, and Saint Laurent Grammy after party at Bar Marmont on Feb. 1 in Los Angeles.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Paris Hilton

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See Halle Berry, Bad Bunny in the best celebrity photos of February

Bad Bunnyand "Wuthering Heights" have dominated the month of February, as the march to the 2026 Oscars continues.Stars have been stepping out this month at movie premieres and awards shows, including the Grammys and the Independent Spirit Awards. Plus,New York Fashion Week 2026is underway, featuring appearances by Rihanna and Anne Hathaway.Scroll through for the best celebrity photos of February 2026 so far, starting with Bad Bunny, left, and Lady Gaga performing during the Super Bowl halftime show on Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, California.

Producer Carmen Pavlovic said Thursday it's a "thrilling moment" to welcome Megan Thee Stallion, a "true global superstar," into the production and teased that there will be a "hint" of some of the rapper's own music in the show.

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"This historic casting is a major part of our closing celebrations: our farewell gift to Broadway audiences and one of our biggest announcements in the history of 'Moulin Rouge! The Musical,'" the producer said. "We want our show to go out with a spectacular bang, and Megan is the force of nature to lead us there. And yes, there will be a hint of music from her own iconic catalogue. It's an unmissable moment for both Megan's fans and ours."

Megan Thee Stallion has had a limited number of acting roles during her career, previously starring in the comedy film "Dicks: The Musical" and making cameos as herself in the movie "Mean Girls" and Marvel show "She-Hulk: Attorney at Law."

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Megan Thee Stallion on Broadway? Singer to star in 'Moulin Rouge!'

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• The visit celebrated the community ahead of St. David's Day, with the royals wearing daffodil pins for Welsh pride

• William and Kate's trip coincided with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's humanitarian visit to Jordan

Kate Middletonbraved a game in the rain during her visit to Wales withPrince William!

On Feb. 26, Princess Kate, 44, tried her hand at a few rounds of rock, paper, scissors with children during her visit to Powys.

As seen in a video shared toXby Emily Ferguson of theDaily Express, the Princess of Wales eagerly played the children's classic with two young boys during a walkabout in the downpour.

"Let's do it again. Rock, paper, scissors, shoot. Aw!" Princess Kate expertly said, as the first young boy's "paper" gesture topped the "rock" she made with her hand.

The royal mom of three then turned to the second youngster, and they played three speedy rounds, before his "rock" beat her "scissors."

The game in the rain brought a smile to Kate's face, and she seemed to congratulate the second winner. She then waved to a little girl who held a drawing of the Welsh flag and said, "Nice to meet you."

The Princess of Wales, who is nicknamed the Children's Princess for her warm way with kids, has three children of her own at home:Prince George, 12,Princess Charlotte, 10, andPrince Louis, 7.

Her game play at the walkabout wasn't her only cute interaction with kids on Thursday. Anothervideoshowed Princess Kate giving three big hugs and a few handshakes to a group of little girls holding Welsh flags — a few who bounced with excitement to meet the princess.

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She also accepted a necklace from a young girl at the Oriel Davies art gallery, graciously letting the child help fasten the handmade creation!

Powys is the county with the most volunteers per capita in the U.K. and William and Kate visited to celebrate community ahead of St. David's Day, the national holiday, on March 1.

The Prince and Princess of Wales poignantly pinned on daffodil pins in homage to the upcoming St. David's Day, when daffodils (Wales' national flower) or leeks (St. David's personal symbol) are traditionally worn as a symbol of Welsh pride.

William and Kate have a strong connection to Wales, living there as newlyweds and after the birth of Prince George. Following the death ofQueen Elizabethin September 2022,King Charlesannounced that his eldest son and daughter-in-law were now thePrince and Princess of Wales, bestowing William with the highly prestigious title reserved for the male heir to the throne.

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Their stops on Feb. 26 included visits to The Hanging Gardens in Llanidloes, Oriel Davies public art gallery in Newtown and Hafan yr Afon community hub in the same village.

Prince William and Princess Kate's away day in Wales coincided with the final day ofPrince HarryandMeghan Markle's humanitarian trip to Jordan,creating a rare moment of overlapwhere both couples were conducting public outings.

The Prince and Princess of Wales visited Powysone week after the historic arrestof William's uncle, the formerPrince Andrew, on Feb. 19.

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U.S. District Court Judge Richard J. Leon's ruling comes after the National Trust for Historic Preservationfiled a lawsuitin December against Trump and several federal agencies asking to stop construction on the90,000-square-foot ballroom. The non-profitgroup argued that Trump should have sought Congress' authorization prior to the demolition of the East Wing.

The judge said the group did not sufficiently prove the president was exceeding his powers. Rather, it based its challenge "on a ragtag group of theories" under federal law and the Constitution. Still, he said the court would consider additional efforts if the group decides to amend its complaint.

Leon had predicted last month that his verdict wouldn't be the end of the saga.

"I know it will be appealed. Whichever side wins, the other side will appeal," Leon said. "So this case is going to go to the DC Circuit, for certain, and, maybe, perhaps even to theSupreme Court. Who knows?"

On Feb. 19, the Commission of Fine Arts, a panel whose members were all appointed byTrumplast month, unanimously approved a plan for a90,000-square-foot White House ballroom, clearing one of the hurdles on the controversial project.

And on March 5, the National Commission on Capital Planning (NCPC), the central planning agency of the federal government, is holding a public hearing. The 12-member commission, the majority of whom are Trump-appointed allies, will also vote on the project on the same day.

The White House announced the construction in July and by October had launched asudden and complete clearingof the East Wing to make way for the ballroom, sparking concern from critics,preservationistsand a few former residents, including former first ladiesMichelle Obama and Hillary Clinton.

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President Donald Trump released a new rendering of the East Wing on Truth Social Feb. 3, 2026. Trump said the price of his new White House ballroom has risen again to $400 million − double the initial estimate.

Trump's earlier estimates for the ballroom began at $200 million when it was announced in July, rose to $250 million in September and then to $300 million in October. The ballroom will be financed by private donations, Trump said.

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President Donald Trump released a new rendering of the East Wing on Truth Social Feb. 3, 2026.Trumpsaid the price of his new White House ballroom has risen again to $400 million − double the initial estimate.

Trump's earlier estimatesfor the ballroom began at $200 millionwhen it was announced in July, rose to$250 million in Septemberand then to$300 million in October. The ballroom will befinanced by private donations, Trump said.

During a hearing last month, Leon questioned whether the president has the authority to level the East Wing and construct the ballroom using a deliberately complicated funding setup with private money while avoiding congressional authorization.

Trump's team countered in court that the president did not need approval from lawmakers because the project is not using taxpayer dollars and instead is being funded by private donation.

Democratic lawmakers have raised alarm about accepting funds from companies with business before the federal government.

"Trump's gold-encrusted ballroom has become a vehicle for corruption," said Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts. Donors include Palantir, Lockheed Martin and Meta, according to a a list provided by the White House. The Trust for the National Mall, a nonprofit organization, is managing the $400 million in donations for the project.

At 90,000 square feet of new construction, Trump's project "will overwhelm the White House itself," which is 55,000 square feet, said National Trust for Historic Preservation CEO Carol Quillen, adding: "(The addition) may also permanently disrupt the carefully balanced classical design of the White House with its two smaller, and lower, East and West Wings."

Trump's project has gone through various changes since the White House first announced its plans in July, includingfinancing, seating capacity and cost.The price tag jumped from $200 million to $400 million, and the ballroom is now expected toaccommodate 1,000 people.

The NCPC earlier this month posted new renderings of the East Wing submitted by the architect Shalom Baranes. The renderings, which showed an imposing new East Wing roughly a city block long, would be longer than the West Wing and almost completely obfuscating the view of the Treasury Building from the White House's South Lawn.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:US judge won't block ongoing Trump White House ballroom construction