By Jonathan Klotz
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Sam Raimi isn’t only one of the best horror and superhero directors of the last 40 years, he’s also an incredibly successful producer who kickstarted the 90s syndication boom. Hercules, Xena, Young Hercules, Jack of All Trades, all of them were executive produced by Raimi and filmed in New Zealand. There’s another show in his stable, one that doesn’t get talked about as much as the others, and unlike all of them, it’s sci-fi. Cleopatra 2525 is so campy, it makes She-Spies seem grounded, and it was another Raimi hit that aired for two seasons. Today, you can’t find it streaming anywhere, which has denied generations the chance to see a stripper save the future. 

Cleopatra 2525 Is A Sci-Fi Fever Dream

Cleopatra 2525 is as goofy as the title. Cleo (Jennifer Sky), an exotic dancer, was cryogenically frozen after a simple cosmetic procedure  went wrong, and wound up waking up 500 years later in a future where humanity lives underground. AI has taken over the surface using drones called Baileys to keep humanity in check. Cleo joins the resistance fighters Hel (pre-Firefly Gina Torres) and Sarge (Victoria Pratt) as they are given missions by The Voice (Elizabeth Hawthorne). Three women, missions given by only a voice? It’s sci-fi Charlie’s Angels. 

Most of the plots center around Betrayers, which, as the name implies, are humans working for the Baileys. In practice, this turns episodes into games of Among Us where the team has to deduce who the Betrayer is, or go out of their way to capture a Betrayer, and you get the idea. As with Xena and Hercules, the majority of the episodes are self-contained adventures, though as with Raimi’s other shows, there’s a stable of supporting characters that pop in and out of the series.

What you can expect every episode is Cleo impressing the residents of the 25th century with her deep, philosophical musings, such as “The truth is out there” or “Live long and prosper. The Force is with you.” It’s a take on Idiocracy, years before Mike Judge released his documentary. Pop culture of today is to the future what Shakespeare is to us. 

The Golden Age Of Campy Sci-Fi

Cleopatra 2525 is available as an out of print DVD box set but other than that, it’s not streaming anywhere. For the longest time, it was on Tubi, which means it’ll likely pop back up at some point and when it does, it’s well worth checking out. The early 2000s were a Golden Age of campy, low-budget sci-fi that holds up remarkably well. It’s insane, the special effects looked dated back then, and yet, Cleopatra 2525 has more heart and joy than the majority of today’s sci-fi. 

Hamptons rich moms are almost too easy to spot. They wear Zimmermann designs nonstop, and although these boho-luxe pieces cost thousands, we found 17 romantic summer dresses that channel the same energy for *so* much less. We’re talking loose, billowy picks from just $11!

Flowing skirts, head-turning florals and sleeves with just enough drama are just some of the enviable details you find ahead. Honestly, there’s a reason even rich moms are swapping the real deal for these chic lookalikes! From casual errand runs to fancy Mediterranean dinners, these frocks work for everything on your calendar. Check out our summer favorites that scream ‘expensive’ to everyone but your wallet.

17 Zimmermann-Style Dresses — From $11

1. Everyday Outfit: This functional, floral, short-sleeved dress is polished enough for brunch, yet holds your phone, keys and lip balm without a clutch. Those trusty pockets are a real game-changer.

2. Oh-So Dreamy: A smocked bodice does the hard work here, cinching your waist while the long skirt floats. This blue floral maxi radiates socialite vibes without even trying.

3. Effortlessly Elevated: Walk into a vineyard wedding wearing this elevated mini dress and garner endless compliments. The watercolor print photographs beautifully.

4. Puff-Sleeve Princess: If midis feel too long and minis feel too short, a knee-length dress hits the sweet spot in between. We’re really feeling the blue and red color combo!

5. Boho Babe: Give your Zimmermann aesthetic a touch of Zara with this boho midi dress. The breezy fabric keeps it cool and forgiving.

6. Wedding Guest of Honor: A June wedding, an Aperol spritz and this dreamy floral gown swirling on the dance floor. It’s perfect for any venue.

7. Cool Mom: The tribal-inspired print makes this one-of-a-kind mini feel more laid back than the average sundress, while the front buttons add a luxe, polished vibe.

8. Pool Day: You’ll look like you dropped hundreds on this tropical tie-strap dress. It serves pure designer resort energy.

9. Farmer’s Market: Tie waists masterfully conceal bloating, and this paisley shirtdress is a prime example. It creates shape while concealing your tummy.

10. Fun Floral: Small florals sometimes feel dated, but Zesica’s bold floral mini reads as modern and rich.

11. Vintage Find: People will think you found this preppy V-neck dress at a Hamptons boutique or a really good estate sale. East Coast rich moms are obsessed with the contrasting details.

12. Flattering Find: Zesica’s white maxi dress uses every flattering trick: a defined waist, flutter sleeves and a tiered skirt that lengthens your entire figure.

13. Oversized Elegance: Imagine this long-sleeve maxi dress on a Greek island terrace at dinner, sandals kicked off, a glass of white in hand. It’s that kind of vacation dress.

14. Plus-Friendly: Throw on this puff-sleeve sundress with white sneakers for a backyard birthday party. Although optional, the blue colorway is a work of art!

15. Model Status: A halter neckline plus maxi length equals legs-for-days proportions. This lengthening maxi draws the eye up and down.

16. Center of Attention: Belt this printed shirtdress for cocktail hour, or leave it loose for travel days. Either way, people will ask where it’s from.

17. $20 Stunner: Hot afternoons call for this ultra-flowy mini dress that hangs loosely everywhere without looking frumpy. At only $20, you can grab two colors guilt-free!

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British singer-songwriter Talay Riley, who wrote songs for artists including Dua Lipa, Britney Spears and Zendaya, was stabbed to death in London on Friday, June 5, the Metropolitan Police said. He was 35.

Police were called early Friday to an address in Silvertown, east London, to attend to a suspected stabbing.

Riley, whose real name was Mark Orabiyi, was pronounced dead at the scene.

A second man was taken to the hospital with multiple stab wounds, the Met Police said.

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Three suspects — two men aged 27 and 24 and a 25-year-old woman — were arrested on suspicion of murder, the department said. The 27-year-old man was released on bail pending further investigation. The other two people detained were released with no further action.

“Mark was a beloved son, brother, uncle and friend. He brought love, light and joy to our family and to all who knew him,” Riley’s family said in a statement.

“We will always cherish his kindness, beautiful spirit and remarkable talent. His presence touched many lives, and his memory will remain in our hearts forever,” the family added. “May his soul rest in perfect peace.”

Riley’s songwriting credits include Zendaya’s “Close Up,” Dua Lipa’s “Last Dance” and Spears’ “Clumsy.” He has also written for the likes of U.K. rapper Stormzy, Craig David, Chris Brown, Khalid and more.

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Riley’s brother, music producer Scribz Riley (real name Michael Orabiyi), paid tribute to the singer-songwriter in a Saturday, June 6, Instagram post.

“My heart is shattered! This doesn’t feel real. It feels like a bad dream. Just before he went to sleep we spoke about the future, staying positive and about everything we still had left to do,” he wrote. “I never imagined that would be our last conversation. Yinka wasn’t just my brother. He was my mother’s son, a friend to many, a mentor, an inspiration, and a light in so many people’s lives. He had one of the purest hearts I’ve ever known. He loved deeply, gave freely, and touched countless people through his talent, kindness, and spirit.”

Scribz added, “The outpouring of love already shows how many lives he impacted. You inspired so many people and your legacy will continue to live on through your music, your family, your friends, and everyone blessed enough to have known you. Thank you to everyone who has reached out to me and my family, we appreciate you all.”

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Stormzy and Khalid were among the people to comment on Scribz’s post.

“I’m sorry bro ❤️❤️❤️,” wrote Stormzy. Khalid added, “Im so sorrry bro… im sending you so much love 🕊️.”

Singer Kehlani wrote, “Big hugs scribz i’m so sorry.”

By Chris Snellgrove
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One question that I get asked very often is why I like movies so much. Obviously, there are plenty of reasons: for example, movies are the best way to bring amazing stories to life in a way that audiences will never forget. What I don’t always admit to people is that I love films because they help me psychoanalyze myself. Like, why do I adore horror movies so much? Like, I live a pretty mild-mannered life and get wigged out by the grisly details of true crime podcasts. Nonetheless, nothing delights me quite as much as films where psychotic killers turn hapless victims into mincemeat.  

By getting closer to answering that question, I get that much closer to learning what makes my weird brain tick. That’s part of why I loved Nope (2022) so much: it’s a blockbuster from iconic horror director Jordan Peele that doesn’t settle for simply scaring us. Instead, the movie explores the weird intersection of film history, yearning nostalgia, and destructive spectacle, all of which force the audience to learn more about what they find scary and why. Care to learn more about yourself with one of the decade’s freshest, most frightening films? Good news, pilgrim: Nope is currently streaming on Netflix!

Cowboy And Alien

The plot of Nope is that a pair of siblings who provide horses for Hollywood productions discover something astonishing: namely, that a UFO has been snacking on their horses. They then decide to do what most of us would in their position: record the UFO and then sell the footage for cash. Unfortunately, capturing this thing on camera is easier said than done. For one thing, it has a bad habit of shutting down nearby electronics. For another thing, anyone who so much as looks at this thing is in danger of becoming its next meal.

Still, the stubborn siblings persist in their plan. They get help from an increasingly eclectic series of allies, including a grizzled cameraman and a former child actor who narrowly survived getting killed by a chimpanzee costar. Eventually, everything culminates in a madcap attempt by this ersatz crew to capture live footage of this alien object. But as its body count grows and they learn more about its terrible secrets, one thing becomes clear: everyone involved will be lucky if they manage to somehow get out of this alive!

The Dangers Of Nostalgia

One of the weirder things I loved about Nope is how it unflinchingly presents nostalgia as a kind of double-edged sword. Sometimes, looking back to the past can be wholesome, like when the sibling protagonists take pride in their family’s connection to the earliest days of Hollywood. Plus, the veteran cameraman uses a handcranked camera to circumvent the UFO’s anti-tech abilities, a moment that is presented as the ingenuity of the past triumphing over the problems of the present. But nostalgia can also be dangerous and debilitating, as evidenced by Steven Yeun’s Jupe character.

Jupe narrowly survived a tragedy in the ‘90s when a chimpanzee co-star named Gordy got startled and murdered everyone else before being shot. As an adult, Jupe weaponizes public nostalgia for his show and for old cowboy movies by creating a tacky, Western-style theme park. Jupe never stops dwelling on the past, and he would do anything (including putting hundreds of people in danger) to regain the fame he had as a child actor. He ultimately dies because he misunderstands how he survived the chimp’s attack in the first place (namely, by never looking directly at its eyes), showcasing how fatally fickle our nostalgic memories can be.  

The Most Believable Performances In Horror

As with all of director Jordan Peele’s films, the single best part of Nope is the cast. Sure, the special effects are excellent, and they do a great job of helping the UFO at the center of this weird tale be properly frightening. But the frights only work because we witness the scary events through the lens of what might be the most believable performers in horror history. Daniel Kaluuya’s OJ, for example, isn’t some walking horror cliche who makes a constant stream of bad decisions. Instead, he is the ultimate audience surrogate, reacting (often hilariously) in the exact baffled and beleaguered way that the rest of us would to a hungry UFO.

Kaluuya has absolutely amazing chemistry with Keke Palmer, who plays his sister. With one scene-stealing line after another, she helps bring their sibling rivalry to hilarious life, and Palmer always ensures that we can see the warmth and love undergirding every mean comment she makes to her onscreen brother. I also thought that Steven Yeun’s Jupe was remarkably complex: he is both a trauma survivor and a trauma-powered grifter, and Yeun helps to sell the desperate pathos of a man who makes one bad decision after another, all in an attempt to return to Hollywood glory days that everyone has forgotten but him.

A Deconstructed Mystery Box

When rewatching Nope, I finally put my finger on one of the more elusive reasons I always loved this movie: Jordan Peele takes the most annoying trope in film and finally does something interesting with it. After the success of JJ Abrams’ Lost, an increasing number of movies and TV shows embraced “mystery box” storytelling. These are the kinds of stories where key details are released in a slow trickle to force audience engagement. As with Lost, the answers are almost always disappointing, but the driving idea behind mystery box storytelling is that it’s okay if the reveal sucks, so long as the mystery is compelling.

Nope, by contrast, provides a kind of deconstructed mystery box. Key information isn’t trickle-truthed out to the audience; instead, we discover the most important things right alongside the characters, and every single promised payoff seriously delivers. That makes this horror film as immersive as it is rewarding, especially the climax that will leave you on the edge of your seat. What happens in this iconic horror movie, and what will it tell you about what you’re afraid of? The only way to find out is to stream it for yourself on Netflix!

Savannah Guthrie is not giving up hope four months after mom Nancy Guthrie‘s disappearance.

On Sunday, June 7, the Today show cohost shared a picture of a religious painting depicting Christ’s ascension via her Instagram Stories. The image was overlaid with text that reads, “Oh my, my soul, it cries out, soul, it cries out.”

Savannah, 54, added, “Bring her home” alongside a yellow heart emoji.

Police believe that Nancy, 84, was abducted from her home just outside of Tucson, Arizona, in the early hours of February 1. She has yet to be found.

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“These cases are difficult,” Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said in an update on the case on June 1.

Nanos added to Tucson news station KOLD News 13, “Not just this case. A number of our cases come to us where it requires a lot of work from other people. It’s not just a detective who goes out there, talks to somebody, and we can make an arrest.”

“What really makes it prolonged is we do rely on labs,” said the sheriff. “You don’t want to jeopardize not just the integrity of this case, but the integrity of DNA as a supplement to law enforcement work.”

As the search for Nancy rolls into its fourth month, Savannah has publicly appealed for her mom’s return.

In an emotional Mother’s Day tribute via Instagram in May, she wrote, “Mother, daughter, sister, Nonie, we miss you with every breath. We will never stop looking for you. We will never be at peace until we find you.”

“We need help. Someone knows something that can make the difference. Call 1800CALLFBI. You can be anonymous and the reward remains available. Please keep praying. Bring her home,” she added.

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In a March interview on the Today show, Savannah recalled how she first learned about her mom’s suspected kidnapping.

“[My sister, Annie, called], she said, ‘She’s gone,’” she said. “She was in a panic. I was in a panic. I’m like, ‘Call 911.’ She’s like. ‘I did. We called them. They’re here.’ … It was just chaos and disbelief. From the very early moments, Annie and [her husband] were saying [to authorities], ‘This isn’t a case that you are used to where someone wanders off. She can’t wander off.’”

Savannah briefly took a break from the Today show starting in February, returning to cohosting duties on April 6. She also stepped away from fronting NBC’s coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.

Matt Damon has spent decades building one of Hollywood’s most successful careers, but these days, the Oscar winner is thinking more about fatherhood than box office numbers. 

While promoting his latest film, “The Odyssey,” Matt reflected on the challenges of balancing a demanding career with raising four daughters. 

The actor admitted that the entertainment industry’s constant uncertainty has sometimes made it difficult to stay present, even as he tries to savor precious moments with his family before they slip away.

As his children get older, Matt Damon says he finds himself thinking more about time and how quickly it passes. The movie star shares daughters Isabella, Gia, and Stella, with wife Luciana Damon, and is also a stepfather to Alexia, from Luciana’s previous marriage.

Speaking with GQ, Matt explained that his priorities have shifted significantly from the early years of his career.

“There’s less of that kind of young person’s engine of needing to prove something and more about, like, accepting work and doing it on your terms and doing it as precisely and as well as you can,” he said. 

Still, the 55-year-old admitted being fully present remains a struggle. “I think about it a lot, especially as my kids are getting older: really trying to be here now,” Damon revealed. 

Despite recognizing the importance of slowing down, Matt admitted it remains difficult. “And it’s hard for me to do that,” he confessed.

The actor explained that part of the struggle comes from his own personality, but also from the unpredictable nature of the entertainment industry, which constantly pushes performers to think about what comes next.

Matt Says Hollywood’s Uncertainty Never Fully Goes Away

According to Matt Damon, years of working in an uncertain business trained him to always focus on the future.

“It also has to do with this career where you’re always trying to figure out what’s ahead, because it’s such an uncertain business and a pretty ruthless one,” he admitted.

Those pressures have followed him throughout his career. The “Interstellar” actor entered Hollywood at just 18 years old with a small role in “Mystic Pizza.” 

Less than a decade later, he became a household name after starring alongside Ben Affleck in “Good Will Hunting.” The success was life-changing, but it also fueled a nonstop work schedule.

“I don’t think either of us stopped for years,” Matt recalled of himself and Affleck. For five straight years, he moved from project to project, traveling constantly and living out of two duffel bags.

“I loved it. It was great. I loved what I was doing. I didn’t want to stop,” Matt shared. Yet even amid success, he said actors often worry about how long opportunities will last.

Matt Damon Reveals The Fear That Followed His Success

Despite becoming one of Hollywood’s most recognizable stars, Matt says insecurity never completely disappears. According to him, “There’s that insecurity of actors of like, the phone’s going to stop ringing.”

He also described the invisible hierarchy actors often feel they are navigating. “There’s that list that you hear about, and you never know. I’ve always been really aware of that,” Damon said.

Over time, however, family helped change his perspective. While his career continued to flourish, becoming a father gave him a different emotional foundation and unexpectedly improved his work as an actor.

During a 2021 interview with Fatherly, Damon explained that parenthood made it easier to access emotions on screen. “I feel like fatherhood has made my job a lot easier in a lot of ways,” he said.

Instead of searching for emotional experiences to draw from, those feelings became readily available through his experiences as a dad.

Matt Chose Family Over Constantly Chasing Roles

Over the past decade, Matt Damon has intentionally slowed down. Rather than pursuing every opportunity, he focused more on spending time at home and building Artists Equity, the production company he founded with Affleck.

His children’s ages played a major role in that decision. “My youngest is a freshman, and I’ve been through this a few times and I know how quickly these years go,” he told GQ.

Still, one recent opportunity proved impossible to pass up. Matt stars as Odysseus in Christopher Nolan’s upcoming adaptation of “The Odyssey,” a project he described as unique within today’s film industry.

The film producer admitted the experience felt nostalgic because it reminded him of the types of large-scale movies that helped define the industry when he was first starting out.

Matt Damon Reflects On Time, Parenting, And Watching His Children Grow

While discussing both family and career, Matt repeatedly returned to one central theme: how quickly life moves. Reflecting on his experience as a parent, he said children often arrive with their own unique personalities already firmly intact.

“Your kids show up—like that spirit that soul is there, and it’s going to do what it’s going to do,” he shared. 

The father of three acknowledged that parents play an important role in shaping their children but believes much of who they become is present from the very beginning.

“The nurture part is very important; you’re going to be helping with that, but they really are who they are right away,” Matt noted.

Those lessons have become especially meaningful as his daughters move closer to adulthood. Looking back on years spent balancing Hollywood and family life, Matt offered a simple piece of advice during an appearance on Travis and Jason Kelce’s “New Heights” podcast.

“Don’t blink,” he told the brothers per Page Six.

One month ago today, the forces of Outworld and Earthrealm engaged in a deadly tournament to determine the fate of both worlds in Mortal Kombat II. Now, Shao Kahn and his champions are about to invade homes everywhere. Simon McQuoid‘s bloodier and more brutal sequel to the 2021 film, based on NetherRealm Studios’ iconically gory series of fighting games, officially hits digital platforms tomorrow after testing its might at the box office to the tune of $126.8 million and wowing viewers with a new round of bone-crunching fatalities. Ahead of its arrival, Collider can exclusively share a new sneak peek that plunges into the fiery depths of the Netherrealm for a clash of blades between two of the most recognizable fighters from the series — Hanzo Hasashi, aka Scorpion (Hiroyuki Sanada), and Bi-Han, the former Sub-Zero now known as Noob Saibot (Joe Taslim)

In the footage, Scorpion, flanked by Johnny Cage (Karl Urban) and Kano (Josh Lawson), draws his sword as the camera slowly turns to meet the shadowy ninja in front of them. After being roasted alive by Hanzo at the end of the first film, Bi-Han has returned from the fires of Hell himself, trading his original icy abilities for phantom powers that allow him to split his being into dark doppelgängers and even teleport around. That sinister moveset allows Noob’s clone to get the jump on Johnny and Kano and distract them, while Scorpion seeks to banish his old nemesis back to the shadows once and for all. The fast-paced clash of steel and fists between the fighters serves to demonstrate how Mortal Kombat II‘s action and effects were leveled up from its predecessor, showing off everyone’s moves from Noob’s shadows to Scorpion’s chain and Kano’s eye laser. Of course, to see who pulls off a flawless victory, you’ll have to watch the full movie.

Mortal Kombat II picks up in the aftermath of the previous film as the tenth Mortal Kombat tournament between Earthrealm and Outworld is about to begin. To help even the odds, Lord Raiden (Tadanobu Asano) enlists the washed-up martial arts movie star Johnny to be the final combatant on Earth’s side to save them all from being brought under Shao Kahn’s (Martyn Ford) brutal rule. Although his best days of lighting up the silver screen with his flashy moves and sick shades are past him, every fighter, from the last film’s protagonist, Cole Young (Lewis Tan), to Liu Kang (Ludi Lin), has a purpose in the competition. For Johnny, it represents a chance to redeem himself as a true hero, while, on the opposite side, Princess Kitana (Adeline Rudolph) seeks to free the people of Edenia from Shao Kahn’s grasp.

‘Mortal Kombat II’ Brings Home a Stacked Roster of Special Features

For those willing to wait a bit longer to have the hit video game adaptation on their shelves, 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD copies will be released on July 28 and will come packed with special features breaking down how McQuoid, writer Jeremy Slater, and the team brought more of the Mortal Kombat world to life. That includes a breakdown of the expanded roster of fighters, which featured plenty of familiar names, including those named above alongside Jessica McNamee, Damon Herriman, and Mehcad Brooks, but also no shortage of newcomers in fan-favorite roles like Urban, Rudolph, Ford, and Tati Gabrielle as Jade. These featurettes will also shine a light on the game-accurate recreations of iconic locales Edenia, Outworld, and the deadly Pit, the wardrobes and training required for each cast member to become their respective fighters and recreate the same moves employed by players, and a sit-down with franchise co-creator Ed Boon exploring the many pieces of the mythos, from the mainline games to comics and more, that informed Mortal Kombat II.

Mortal Kombat II arrives on digital on June 9. Check out our exclusive sneak peek in the player above.

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Pink kicked off the 2026 Tony Awards by not-so-subtly touching on the current state of global politics and the ongoing political attacks aimed at the transgender community.

“We go to a Broadway show to look at what the state of the world is. This year, the worst parts of history began repeating itself and we were given Liberation and Ragtime,” Pink, 46, said during her opening monologue at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, June 7. This year, our country became more divided than ever, and we were given Two Strangers Carry a Cake Across New York,” Pink told the crowd.

The host’s opening monologue continued, “This year, our trans siblings began to lose even more rights, and we were given Cats: A Jellicle Ball.”

Summarizing the impact of commercial theater, the Grammy winner concluded, “Broadway theater is brave.”

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Pink, who was joined by daughter, Willow, on the red carpet as well as husband, Carey Hart, and their second child, son Jameson, further sung the praises of theater on a smaller human-to-human level.

“Theater is like group therapy: We journey to Midtown not knowing one another,” she said. “We laugh and cry together, and by the time we leave, we have a different perspective on life. And how much Twizzlers should cost.”

Prior to delivering her monologue, Pink had flown into the venue during a performance of “I’m Flying” from Peter Pan before her musical bit morphed into snippets from Wicked, The Phantom of the Opera and Les Misérables. Her final song was “Lady Marmalade,” performed alongside Megan Thee Stallion, Whitney Leavitt, Lea Michele, Sara Chase, Marla Mindelle and more recent Broadway stars.

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Fan-favorite stars stepped out in style to celebrate Broadway’s biggest night.  The 77th annual Tony Awards took place at the Lincoln Center’s David H. Koch Theater in New York City on Sunday, June 16, and the red carpet was almost too hot to handle. Celebrities brought their fashion A-game, blessing Us with glamorous gowns, fabulous […]

Pink has never shied from expressing her political perspectives. In November 2024, the musician took to Instagram to speak her mind after voting in that year’s presidential election.

“Vote for democracy, vote for love and vote for respect. Vote for your family, your loved ones and your community. Freedom of the press, reproductive freedom, the right to vote, the right to read books,” Pink captioned a selfie that showed an “I Voted” sticker fixed to her shirt. “The right to go to school and get an education separate from religion. Vote for the future. Vote for decency.”

Pink has also given multiple interviews that discuss politics and social issues, frequently advocating for human rights and gender equality.

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For Broadway actress Krysta Rodriguez, there are all sorts of emotions come Tony Awards time. The actress, 41, who will begin a stint as Roxie Hart in Chicago on Broadway later this month, fondly recalls her first Tony’s moment: Performing with the original cast of Spring Awakening back in 2007. “After we had won Best […]

As for her interest in theater, Pink has also shown support for the arts in the past, revealing that she relocated her family to New York City in order for Willow, 15, to pursue dreams of performing on Broadway.

During her opening monologue, Pink even referenced Willow.

“Tonight, I am here as Broadway’s biggest fan — well second biggest next to my daughter, Willow,” she quipped. “I don’t know where she is [in the venue], but I did not take this job so my kid could get Broadway selfies, although [we have done that backstage before] … and a couple for mama.”