The 77th annual Tony Awards are this Sunday on CBS, which means the best of Broadway (and some of Hollywood) are going to make their way to the Great White Way to celebrate the theatre. ("Theatre" with an intentional "re" and said like Judi Dench in a Shakespeare play.) Despite Broadway very much still recovering from the pandemic, this year featured not just great talent, but also some great productions. Let's break down why this year's Tony Awards are the one to watch.
For me, the Tonys used to be the only way I could see a Broadway show or learn anything about Broadway. I would watch the show from my childhood home and dream of being able to make it to New York City to see a musical or a play. Which is why watching the Tonys is so nostalgic for me. Even though I haven't seen most of the shows, it's still amazing to watch. And this year Ariana DeBose is back as host, which means it's going to be quite a show. (I could watch her dance for hours.)
Even though many of the nominees aren't household names, there are quite a few you'll recognize. Stars like Sarah Paulson, Daniel Radcliffe, Jeremy Strong, Leslie Odom Jr., Jessica Lange, Rachel McAdams, and Eddie Redmayne are all nominated. Who will win? Let's break it down.
Tap the link below to listen to my chat with Tony nominee Kara Young. It was such a great chat. We spoke about her making history as the first Black performer to receive three consecutive Tony nominations and only the sixth performer in Tony history to do so. And keep scrolling for even more entertainment news. I'll be back on Monday with more!
It's rare for a piece of theater to become such a cult hit that it moves from downtown to Broadway, but that's exactly what's happening with Cole Escola's Oh, Mary! For Escola, who previously was best known for their YouTube sketches and collaborations with Amy Sedaris, "it feels like I scored a goal for the home team." Oh, Mary! is an absurd comedic send up on Mary Todd Lincoln in the weeks leading up to Abraham's assassination. Read the full interview with Escola below.
Kate had issued rare statements since stepping out of the public eye due to health issues in January. Here's what she has said.
The pop star is known for her impressive "girl squads," and her famous friends across the pond are no exception. Plus, see why her ex's mom is making waves.
The R&B star kept singing, but he was clearly annoyed with staff over the mishap. Watch the incident.
The eldest of Madonna's six children was a spitting image of her mother on the red carpet. See the photos here.
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Taking center stage right now is Young Thug and his ongoing RICO trial in Georgia. Here's the latest twist in that case. The alleged suspect in the 1996 death of Tupac Shakur remains on house arrest in Nevada after being charged in the rap icon's homicide.
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