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2025 Tony Award nominations include George Clooney, Nicole Scherzinger, Sadie Sink and more

2018 Tony Awards Nominations Announcement at New York Public Library for the Performing Arts New York^ NY - May 1^ 2018

The 78th annual Tony Award nominees were announced early Thursday, announced by previous Tony Award winners Sarah Paulson and Wendell Pierce.

“Death Becomes Her,” “Maybe Happy Ending” and “Buena Vista Social Club” led the list of nominees with 10 nods each; while, “Dead Outlaw,” “John Proctor is the Villain,” “Sunset Blvd.” and “The Hills of California” scored seven nods apiece.

In addition, among the actors receiving their first Tony nominations include: George Clooney, for his role in Good Night, and Good Luck; Nicole Scherzinger, for her role in Sunset Blvd.; Sarah Snook, for her role in The Picture of Dorian Gray; Bob Odenkirk, for his role in Glengarry Glen Ross; Sadie Sink for her role in John Proctor is the Villain; and Mia Farrow, for her role in The Roommate. Gypsy star Audra McDonald also made Tonys history by receiving her 11th career nomination.

Harvey Fierstein will receive a lifetime achievement award, with actor Celia Keenan-Bolger receiving the 2025 Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award for advocacy work through the arts.

The 78th annual Tony Awards — “Broadway’s biggest night” — will be hosted by Cynthia Erivo and held June 8 at 8 p.m. ET at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall.

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2025 Tony Award nominations include George Clooney, Nicole Scherzinger, Sadie Sink and more

2018 Tony Awards Nominations Announcement at New York Public Library for the Performing Arts New York^ NY - May 1^ 2018

The 78th annual Tony Award nominees were announced early Thursday, announced by previous Tony Award winners Sarah Paulson and Wendell Pierce.

“Death Becomes Her,” “Maybe Happy Ending” and “Buena Vista Social Club” led the list of nominees with 10 nods each; while, “Dead Outlaw,” “John Proctor is the Villain,” “Sunset Blvd.” and “The Hills of California” scored seven nods apiece.

In addition, among the actors receiving their first Tony nominations include: George Clooney, for his role in Good Night, and Good Luck; Nicole Scherzinger, for her role in Sunset Blvd.; Sarah Snook, for her role in The Picture of Dorian Gray; Bob Odenkirk, for his role in Glengarry Glen Ross; Sadie Sink for her role in John Proctor is the Villain; and Mia Farrow, for her role in The Roommate. Gypsy star Audra McDonald also made Tonys history by receiving her 11th career nomination.

Harvey Fierstein will receive a lifetime achievement award, with actor Celia Keenan-Bolger receiving the 2025 Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award for advocacy work through the arts.

The 78th annual Tony Awards — “Broadway’s biggest night” — will be hosted by Cynthia Erivo and held June 8 at 8 p.m. ET at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall.

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Netflix shares trailer for Karol G documentary ‘Tomorrow Was Beautiful’

Karol G during a performance at the Santiago Bernabeu^ on July 20^ 2024^ in Madrid^ Spain

Netflix is previewing the documentary Tomorrow was Beautiful about Colombian singer and actress Karol G (born Carolina Giraldo Navarro) set for release May 8.

Directed by Cristina Costantini and produced by R.J. Cutler’s This Machine (a Sony Pictures Television company), the documentary chronicles Karol G’s inspiring journey to global stardom, giving fans a behind-the-scenes glimpse behind her stadium tour. The film follows her rise from her modest roots in Medellín, Colombia, as she defies the odds—and the doubters—who told her she wouldn’t succeed because of her gender, her background, or the scale of her dreams.

Karol G says in the trailer: “The fact that I’m a woman was already a huge obstacle for my career. Everyone could see I was at the top of my career, but inside, I felt like I was losing who I really was. As much as I’d like to explain how difficult it was, I wouldn’t have enough time.”

See the trailer for Tomorrow was Beautiful – HERE.

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NBA Playoffs: Timberwolves eliminate Lakers to advance; Rockets beat Warriors

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The Houston Rockets defeated the Golden State Warriors 131-116 in Game 5 of the first round. Entering the game down 3-1 in the series, the Rockets led by as much as 31-points and held off a late-game rally by Golden State to avoid elimination, with Fred VanVleet scoring 26 points and Amen Thompson adding 25.

The Rockets and Warriors will meet for Game 6 on Friday night at Chase Center.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves advance to the second round of the NBA playoffs after beating Los Angeles Lakers 103-96 in Game 5. The Wolves were led by four-time Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert, who posted a playoff career-high 27 points on 12-of-15 shooting and 24 rebounds.

Minnesota will move on to face the winner of the Golden State Warriors-Houston Rockets series in the Western Conference semifinals. The Warriors currently lead their series 3-2.

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Capitals eliminate Canadiens, Panthers defeat Lightning to advance; Jets beat Blues

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The Washington Capitals will advance to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs after defeating the Montreal Canadiens 4-1 in Game 5 on Wednesday. The Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin and Jakob Chychrun scored in the first period, with Tom Wilson adding a goal and an assist, and Brandon Duhaime also scoring. Logan Thompson picked up the victory for Washington after making 28 of 29 saves. Ovechkin’s goal was his 76th postseason tally of his career, to tie Mario Lemieux for 12th on the NHL’s all-time playoff scoring list.

Washington will face the Carolina Hurricanes (who eliminated the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday) in the second round series.

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The Florida Panthers eliminated the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday with a 6-3 victory in Game 5, winning their first-round series to advance to the second round. Eetu Luostarinen had a goal and three assists, while Anton Lundell had a goal and two assists and Aleksander Barkov, Carter Verhaeghe, Sam Bennett, and Sam Reinhart also scored for Florida; Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky made 26 saves on 29 shots,

The reigning Stanley Cup champions will face the winner of the Toronto Maple Leafs/Ottawa Senators series in the second round; Toronto currently leads that series 3-2.

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The Winnipeg Jets defeated the St. Louis Blues 5-3 in Game 5 of the first round of their Western Conference series on Wednesday at Canada Life Centre. Kyle Connor had a goal and two assists, with Vladislav Namestnikov (who replaced star centre Mark Scheifele after the first period) recording a goal and assist. Nino Niederreiter also had a goal and assist, with Dylan DeMelo and Adam Lowry adding empty-netters, and Mason Appleton also scoring. Game 6 will take place Friday in St. Louis

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John Lithgow, Jimmy Smits to return for ‘Dexter: Resurrection’ premiering July 11th

John Lithgow December 10^ 2019: attends a Special Screening of Liongate's "Bombshell" at Regency Village Theatre on December 10^ 2019 in Westwood^ California.

Deadline confirmed that John Lithgow, 79, will return as Arthur Miller, aka the Trinity Killer, in the Dexter sequel series Dexter: Resurrection at Showtime. The outlet also reported that Jimmy Smits will reprise his character, Miami Assistant District Attorney Miguel Prado.

Showtime revealed that the first two episodes of sequel series Dexter: Resurrection will drop on Paramount+ with Showtime two days before premiering on the cable network. The two-episode premiere will be available on streaming and on demand starting July 11, and will air at 8 p.m. EDT July 13 on Showtime.

Dexter: Resurrection stars Michael C. Hall as he reprises his role as serial killer Dexter Morgan alongside David Zayas as Angel Batista, Jack Alcott as Harrison Morgan, James Remar as Harry Morgan, and David Magidoff as Teddy Reed.

Peter Dinklage will play the season’s main villain, Leon Prater, a billionaire venture capitalist, with Uma Thurman as Charley, a former Special Ops officer who serves as his right-hand woman. Krysten Ritter, Neil Patrick Harris, Eric Stonestreet, David Dastmalchian, and Steve Schirripa will guest star. Other newcomers to the franchise include Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine, Kadia Saraf, Dominic Fumusaand, and Emilia Suárez.

“Dexter” ran for eight seasons between 2006-2013, and was revived in 2021 with “Dexter: New Blood.” Hall returned to narrate as Dexter’s inner voice in the prequel series “Dexter: Original Sin,” which debuted in December. Original “Dexter” showrunner Clyde Phillips returns to helm the series, which is currently in production in New York. Dexter: Resurrection is expected to premiere this summer on Paramount+ with Showtime.

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‘Legally Blonde’ prequel series ‘Elle’ casts Tom Everett Scott as Elle’s dad

Tom Everett Scott at the "Sister Cities" Los Angeles Premiere Screening at the Paramount Studios on August 31^ 2016 in Los Angeles^ CA

Variety reports that actor Tom Everett Scott has joined the cast of Prime Video‘s ‘Legally Blonde’ prequel series Elle, executive produced by the film franchise’s star Reese Witherspoon.

From creator Laura Kittrell, the series will follow Elle Woods (Lexi Minetree) through her high school years. Scott will play Wyatt, Elle’s father, opposite June Diane Raphael as Elle’s mom, Eva. (in the original film, Wyatt was played by James Read, who alongside his wife tried to dissuade Elle from attending Harvard).

The official logline for Elle details her “life experiences that shaped her into the iconic young woman we came to know and love in the first ‘Legally Blonde’ film.”  The series was originally greenlit at Amazon back in May 2024.

The first “Legally Blonde” film grossed over $140 million worldwide following its release in 2001; with the sequel “Legally Blonde 2: Red, White, and Blonde” released in 2003.

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Benson Boone shares lyric video for his new track ‘Mystical Magical’

Concert of Benson Boone March 12 2025. Austin City Limits Moody Theatre Austin Tx

Following its live debut at Coachella, Benson Boone released his new song “Mystical Magical,” the second single from his upcoming American Heart album, due June 20. Boone brought out Queen guitarist Brian May at Coachella to cover the 1975 hit “Bohemian Rhapsody” and also gave his fans a sneak peek of “Mystical Magical” for the first time.

The song dropped alongside an official lyric video, directed by Matt Eastin, showing Boone dancing around in a series of colorful outfits and settings, as balloons float all around him.

Next up for Boone is his Saturday Night Live debut on May 3 as musical guest, alongside host Quinta Brunson. He also has a string of festival dates lined up throughout the summer, including BottleRock in Napa, California; Summerfest in Milwaukee; and Governors Ball in New York.

See the “Mystical Magical” lyric video – HERE.

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Shinedown shares the video for ‘Dance, Kid, Dance’

Brett smith and Zach Myers at the Rockstar Uproar Festival on September 25^ 2012 in Nampa^ Idaho. NAMPA^ IDAHO - SEPTEMBER 25

Shinedown has released the music video for their No. 1 song “Dance, Kid, Dance.”  Dance, Kid, Dance made history reaching No. 1 on the Mediabase Active Rock Chart, marking Shinedown’s 22nd No. 1 – making them the only band in the charts history to achieve 20 No. 1s on the chart.

The video, directed by Lewis Cater and choreographed by Julissa Bond, was filmed in Brooklyn, New York and opens up with concert goers trying to break into a vending machine to take “the pills (that) will make you dance” while featuring the members of Shinedown giving a live performance.

The band’s Brent Smith shares: “For the video, we really wanted to focus on the dancers. Every one of them brought so much energy to the set, and it was amazing to watch and be a part of. The song doesn’t let up, so it was super important that our performance as a band matched the intensity of the choreography. When it came to the location, everyone agreed that NYC was the place. The backdrop of the city, and the authenticity of the dance culture was extremely important. One of the coolest things about the video for us as a band, is that every time you watch it you see something new, and exciting. We had an absolute blast making it and we hope the fans love it as much as we do.”

In addition, the Dance, Kid, Dance Tour just kicked-off on April 25th in Des Moines, Iowa, and will make stops across the U.S. in Nashville, New York, and more before wrapping up in Memphis on August 30th. The 36-date trek will feature special guest Beartooth on the spring dates and Bush on the summer dates, with Morgan Wade opening all shows.

See the video for ‘Dance, Kid, Dance’ – HERE.

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