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Everything from 2026 Tony Awards You Didn’t See on TV
The 2026 Tony Awards started with a bang — meaning a 170-person strong opening number featuring first-time host Pink, Neil Patrick Harris, Megan Thee Stallion and many, many more singing a parody number of Pink’s hit “Lady Marmalade.”
The three-hour CBS telecast of the Tonys was just beginning, but for ceremony participants at Radio City Music Hall it has already been an action-packed day on the blue carpet.
Keep scrolling for eight things viewers at home didn’t see on the Tonys telecast, complete with intel from the hours-long carpet, backstage media room and more.
The biggest stars on Broadway traded the stage for the red carpet at the 2026 Tony Awards. Host Pink joined the 79th annual awards show’s nominees, presenters and performers at Radio City Music Hall in New York City for the Sunday, June 7, event. Thank You! You have successfully subscribed. Subscribe to newsletters Enter your […]
1. Whitney Leavitt – who performed at the Tony Awards as part of a 30th anniversary celebration of Chicago – introduced herself to *NSync’s Joey Fatone and JC Chasez (who walked the carpet together), telling them she’s a big fan and introducing the singers to her husband, Conner Leavitt.
2. Unlike at the Oscars — when celebrities tend to arrive in cars, step out and immediately hit the carpet — the Tonys had a little traffic jam where everyone doing the carpet first had to wait in a roughly 45-60 minute line. Yup, even VIP nominees like Daniel Radcliffe, Carrie Coon and Jim Parsons all had to wait in the outside heat. Naturally, it turned into a catch up fest!
3. Remember their names! Best Choreography winners Omari Wiles and Arturo Lyons drew press room cheers when they announced a dream project: a revival of Fame.
4. John Lithgow won his third Tony for his performance as Roald Dahl in the play Giant, which deals with anti-semitism. “It ends with a moment that is inexplicably horrible,” Lithgow explained to reporters in the media room after his win, referring to a real-life phone call Dahl had with a reporter. “My challenge was always motivate that last moment, [to] try to help people understand where that kind of cruelty comes from, because in my mind that’s exactly what the play is about. … [There’s so much] cruelty of all kinds, hatred of the other. These are things that we’re dealing with these days, and I think that’s what makes Giant so important and what’s made it such a success.”
Broadway’s biggest night is bringing together this year’s nominees and past winners for an unforgettable 2026 Tony Awards. Pink made her Tonys hosting debut during the Sunday, June 7, ceremony at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. The Lost Boys and Schmigadoon! lead this year’s nominees with 12 nods each. Ragtime follows closely […]
5. Julia Louis-Dreyfus had a red carpet chat with Vogue’s Anna Wintour. Wintour’s daughter Bee Shaffer was a fan – she introduced herself to Dreyfus on the carpet.
6. Pink knows how to get a party started, but so does Usher — who brought his own drink to the afternoon carpet.
Usher and Jenn Goicoechea Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions
7. Alden Ehrenreich won his first Tony for his role in the play Becky Shaw as a Nice Guy boyfriend who turns out to be something far more sinister. In his telecast speech, he talked about his mom’s support. Speaking to press after, he discussed more about her role in his life.
“She’s an artist and she used to quote her grandfather, [who] used to say, ‘It takes the same energy to dream big as it does to dream small,’” he said. “So anytime I come home, like, ‘Oh, I want to open an ice cream stand,’ she’d be like, ‘You could create a worldwide franchise.’ She just would encourage and champion every instinct that she saw [in] my penchant toward make believe and dressing up. She exalted that from the first second and made me feel like I could do anything.”
8. Darren Criss, who won a Tony last year for Maybe Happy Ending, started things off on a positive note with the press and photographers gathered on the carpet, thanking everyone for their time and checking in on how the unfolding event had been going on a very hot NYC summer day. A class act.
Additional reporting by Shelby Stivale
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Forget ‘Severance,’ Apple TV’s Sci-Fi Masterpiece Is the Perfect Weekend Binge Ahead of Season 3
Time is ticking ever-closer to Dunesday, as arguably the two biggest franchise releases of the year arrive in theaters on the same day. On December 18, the star-studded Avengers: Doomsday will be joined by Dune: Part Three as it makes its global debut, with the latter expected to be a decade-defining sci-fi spectacle. The final installment in Denis Villeneuve‘s acclaimed adaptation of Frank Herbert‘s Dune novels, Part Three boasts an eye-catching cast, including Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Florence Pugh, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Javier Bardem, Anya Taylor-Joy, and more.
For Ferguson fans, the release of Dune: Part Three might mark her most exciting project of a stacked year, but there is the small matter of her genius sci-fi series’ return to attend to in the meantime. On July 3, 2026, Silo, Apple TV’s genius sci-fi hit based on Hugh Howey’s New York Times bestselling trilogy (Wool, Shift, and Dust), will return for a hotly anticipated third season that promises plenty of twists and turns. Boasting a total of ten episodes, Silo will release throughout the summer, starting on July 3 and continuing every Friday through September 4. A certain must-watch while Apple TV subscribers continue to wait for Severance Season 3.
The Emmy Award-winning Graham Yost series has already become a favorite for Apple TV subscribers, with the second season earning rave reviews. “Silo continues to surpass the genre, asking viewers to question not only the motives of those in power but the strength of their convictions,” wrote Tania Hussain in Collider’s review of Season 2, with nothing but near-perfection expected again for Season 3. Ahead of the next installment, and following the release of a trailer, Silo has returned to the streaming charts, officially ranking as one of the ten most-streamed titles on Apple TV in the U.S.
Rebecca Ferguson Has Already Had a Busy Year
Although the return of Silo and the arrival of Dune: Part Three might be her most exciting projects of the year, Ferguson has already been very busy in 2026. She began the year with Mercy, an AI-based sci-fi thriller that co-starred Chris Pratt, and, although it faced mixed reviews from critics, the film has since become a huge streaming success. Then came a role in Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, the huge Netflix phenomenon that saw Cillian Murphy make his final bow as Tommy Shelby, before Ferguson starred as the villainous Dame Snap in the fantasy adaptation The Magic Faraway Tree, which has so far received near-perfect reviews.
Silo Seasons 1 and 2 are streaming now on Apple TV. Stay tuned to Collider for more streaming updates.
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May 5, 2023
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Luke Evans turned one of Broadway’s biggest nights into a social media frenzy when he took the stage at the Tony Awards and delivered a performance that instantly became one of the ceremony’s most talked-about moments.
The actor, currently starring in a revival of “The Rocky Horror Show,” stunned viewers with a daring costume choice while performing the show’s iconic anthem “Sweet Transvestite.”
Within minutes, fans flooded social media with reactions ranging from shock to admiration.
Luke Evans appeared during Sunday’s ceremony at Radio City Music Hall as Dr. Frank-N-Furter, the flamboyant character immortalized by Tim Curry in the 1975 film adaptation of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.”
The performance centered on “Sweet Transvestite,” one of the musical’s most recognizable songs and a fan favorite for decades.
While audiences knew Evans would be taking on the role for the Broadway revival, many were unprepared for just how far he would lean into the character during the televised performance.
The 47-year-old made a dramatic entrance before turning toward the audience and cameras in a revealing costume featuring fishnet stockings and a jockstrap thong.
The look quickly became one of the defining images of the night and immediately set social media ablaze.
For many viewers, Evans’ interpretation stood apart from previous versions of the role and gave the classic character a distinctly modern edge.
Evans’ Costume Sparks A Flood Of Online Reactions
Almost as soon as the performance aired, social media users began sharing stunned reactions. One viewer joked per the Daily Mail, “Did not have Luke Evans showing full hole in a jockstrap thong at the Tonys on my 2026 bingo card.”
Another praised Luke Evans’ confidence, writing, “Luke Evans said: ‘we’re going a size smaller for tonight’s jockstrap’ to his dresser. And I commend him for it. Show it off, honey.”
Others appeared shocked that the outfit made it onto a nationally televised awards show.
“I didn’t know he’d be able to wear the jockstrap on national television UGHHHH LUKE EVANSSSSS STEP ON ME,” one fan posted.
Another viewer laughed, “I can’t believe they didn’t find a way to censor Luke Evans’ costume for this TV performance.”
Luke Evans Swapped His Red Carpet Elegance For A Much Bolder Look
The stage costume was in sharp contrast to the polished appearance Evans had showcased earlier in the evening.
Before taking the stage, the singer walked the red carpet in a classic white tuxedo alongside his boyfriend, Spanish entrepreneur Fran Tomas.
The elegant appearance gave little indication of the eye-catching performance that would follow later in the evening.
Although many younger fans know Evans primarily through his film work, the Hollywood star’s background is deeply rooted in musical theater.
Before becoming a Hollywood star, he built a successful stage career through productions in London’s West End, appearing in major musicals including “Rent” and “Miss Saigon.”
That theatrical experience ultimately brought him back to Broadway for “The Rocky Horror Show” revival, where he has earned acclaim for his take on Frank-N-Furter.
Evans Earned A Major Tony Nomination For His Performance
Luke Evans’ work in “The Rocky Horror Show” earned him a nomination for Best Leading Actor in a Musical at Sunday’s ceremony.
However, the award ultimately went to Joshua Henry for “Ragtime.” Other nominees included Brandon Uranowitz, also for “Ragtime,” Sam Tutty for “Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York),” and Nicholas Christopher for a revival of “Chess.”
Despite missing out on the trophy, Evans remained one of the evening’s most discussed performers thanks to his unforgettable musical number.
His journey to Broadway recognition follows years of success on the big screen, during which he became known worldwide for portraying Bard the Bowman in Peter Jackson’s “The Hobbit” trilogy.
He later expanded his profile further by playing Gaston opposite Emma Watson and Dan Stevens in Disney’s live-action adaptation of “Beauty and the Beast.”
Luke Evans’ ‘Rocky Horror’ Revival Faced Tough Competition Throughout The Night
Evans was not the only member of “The Rocky Horror Show” company recognized during the ceremony.
Co-star Stephanie Hsu received a nomination for Best Leading Actress in a Musical for her portrayal of Janet, a role famously played by Susan Sarandon on screen. Hsu ultimately lost to Caissie Levy for “Ragtime.”
The category also featured Christiani Pitts for “Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York),” Sara Chase for “Schmigadoon!,” and Marla Mindelle for “Titanique,” the musical parody built around Celine Dion’s songs.
Meanwhile, “The Rocky Horror Show” itself competed for Best Revival of a Musical. The production ultimately fell short against “Ragtime,” which enjoyed one of the strongest nights of the ceremony.
The revival category also included “Cats: The Jellicle Ball,” a reimagined version of the Andrew Lloyd Webber classic that pays tribute to queer Harlem ballroom culture.
The season of the summer blockbuster is officially here, and while The Mandalorian and Grogu didn’t get the ball rolling as well as Disney would have liked, Masters of the Universe is here to kick things off this weekend. One of the most anticipated movies of the summer comes this week, when Steven Spielberg officially returns to the world of sci-fi for his next epic, Disclosure Day, which stars Emily Blunt and Josh O’Connor. Fans could argue for days about which summer 2026 movie is going to be the biggest, and while Spider-Man: Brand New Day may yet finish with the highest box office total, The Odyssey is guaranteed to turn heads. The new historical epic hails from Christopher Nolan, who recently swept the Oscars for his work writing and directing 2023’s Oppenheimer.
After starring in a key supporting role in Oppenheimer, Matt Damon has been promoted to the lead figure in The Odyssey, which also stars Chris Nolan newcomer Tom Holland. Between his work in The Odyssey and Brand New Day, Holland could easily add another $2 billion to his already impressive box office total. News broke earlier this week that The Odyssey has a runtime of 2:52, making it one of the longest movies of Nolan’s career, behind the three-hour epic, Oppenheimer. Further developments just yesterday revealed that the film carries a $250 million budget, which is Nolan’s most expensive film since The Dark Knight Rises in 2012. This gargantuan budget leaves The Odyssey with a break-even point of just over $500 million, but after Oppenheimer fell just short of $1 billion, there’s no reason to bet against Christopher Nolan right now.
Who Else Stars in ‘The Odyssey’?
In addition to Matt Damon and Tom Holland, who star in the father-son duo roles of Odysseus and Telemachus, Christopher Nolan has assembled one of the most impressive casts in movie history for The Odyssey. Also billed in lead roles in The Odyssey are Anne Hathaway as Penelope, Robert Pattinson as Antinous, Lupita Nyong’o as both Helen of Troy and Clytemnestra, Zendaya as Athena, and Charlize Theron as Calypso. The star power doesn’t stop there, though, as Jon Bernthal, Mia Goth, Elliot Page, Benny Safdie, John Leguizamo, Ryan Hurst, Himesh Patel, James Remar, and Bill Irwin have all been tapped for roles in the film as well. The film is adapted from the famous fictional story by Homer.
Stay tuned to Collider for more updates and coverage of The Odyssey, which is coming to theaters on July 17.
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July 17, 2026
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Taylor Sheridan’s 2 New ‘Yellowstone’ Spin-Offs Duke It Out on Paramount+ for the #1 Spot
Close to ten years since Yellowstone first premiered, the hit neo-western is now a full-fledged franchise with multiple hit spin-offs. Back in 2018, when it began airing, the Taylor Sheridan-created series was a surprise ratings hit despite the mainstream television audience having no idea it existed. But now it’s harder to ignore this universe when the mothership is still one of the most-watched shows on Paramount+ and on PVOD, while two new spinoffs have launched and are already ruling the airwaves.
March 1 marked the return of the Yellowstone universe, with Luke Grimes returning as Kayce in the universe’s first broadcast procedural, Marshals. After selling the ranch to Rainwater (Gil Birmingham) and the Native community, Kayce runs a smaller ranching operation until a tragedy strikes, forcing him to make a change in his life. He joins the US Marshals and helps his SEAL buddy Pete Calvin (Logan Marshall-Green) navigate Montana’s landscape and culture. A few months later, Dutton Ranch joined the roster, but at Paramount+ and Paramount Network. The show follows Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser‘s characters as they also move on from the Yellowstone to start their own ranching business. Both shows have been wildly successful, but one has outpaced the other in terms of raw viewership.
Marshals is the most-watched Yellowstone spin-off, with CBS ratings reporting 20 million viewers in 7 days of availability. That has made the show the most-watched new series and the most-watched series overall, surpassing Tracker. A good portion of that audience is live viewers, but the show also performs well on streaming platforms. Meanwhile, Dutton Ranch broke Paramount+’s record for having the most-watched premiere ever with 12 million viewers over the same period. Streaming data from FlixPatrol shows that Dutton Ranch is the most-watched on streaming, while Marshals has started slipping. This is to be expected when Marshals wrapped up its freshman run last week, while Dutton Ranch recently began its freshman run. Still, both shows are just getting started.
The ‘Yellowstone’ Universe Will Continue
With such viewership numbers, the fate of these shows is a no-brainer, and both have been renewed for a second season. Marshals will continue its run on CBS while Dutton Ranch will remain at Paramount+. The beauty of this is that Sheridan is not involved with writing either show, so they will return faster than if he had to be involved with every single script. Marshals was created by Spencer Hudnut, who also serves as the showrunner. Dutton Ranch was created by Chad Feehan, who also served as the showrunner for Season 1 prior to his firing. No showrunner for Season 2 has been announced yet.
Stream all three shows on Paramount+ in the US and stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
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Spencer Hudnut, Tom Mularz, Dana Greenblatt
Some Euphoria viewers were shocked by Bishop’s fatal decision to ultimately betray his boss, Alamo — but when did he start to turn on the crime lord?
“This is just my own conjecture. I think for Alamo, when you’re in the hot seat, you know you’re always aware that people are snapping at your heels. People want that seat, people want what you have,” Akinnuoye-Agbaje, 58, exclusively told Us Weekly. “I think he’s always aware that he could have a challenge that is par for the course for being the boss or the emperor.”
Akinnuoye-Agbaje noted that Bishop (Darrell Britt-Gibson) was always someone Alamo second guessed, adding, “He’s always slightly paranoid about perceived or unperceived threats.”
The actor pointed to the scene where Alamo and Bishop were with Maddy (Alexa Demie).
Viewers were left confused by why Bishop betrayed Alamo in Euphoria‘s series finale. During the Sunday, May 31, episode of the HBO show, Ali (Colman Domingo) came into the Silver Slipper to avenge Rue’s (Zendaya) death. He held Alamo (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje) at gunpoint before they agreed to a Western-style showdown. But when Alamo drew his […]
“It surfaced there — even though it may not be written subtextually. Bishop talks in riddles and you could see that Alamo is frustrated,” he noted. “The frustration comes off, like, ‘Why are you not telling me the truth about this?’ I think there’s an inkling.”
Akinnuoye-Agbaje clarified it was only a theory, adding, “It’s just a general perceiving of threats around him for being the top of the throne — and he may have thought Bishop at one point may want it because he’s always with him. Bishop is always the guy with him everywhere.”
During the May 31 series finale, Bishop had a hero moment when he helped Ali (Colman Domingo) avenge Rue’s (Zendaya) death by removing bullets from Alamo’s gun moments before an appropriate, Western-style showdown.
Britt-Gibson, 39, previously shared his thoughts on the twist.
“I wasn’t aware, at first when I began filming, but I was made aware of it probably midway through filming,” he told TVInsider. “And I just thought it was so beautifully done.”
Britt-Gibson said the narrative choice made sense, adding, “At that point, it felt very much in line with what Bishop would do, in my opinion. And so it felt very organic that that was gonna happen. When we actually got to film it, nothing about it felt like a shock or a surprise to me.”
After Alamo’s death, Bishop also moved in on Maddy — whom his boss was previously interested in.
“I’m dead at that point so I didn’t see nothing,” Akinnuoye-Agbaje quipped to Us. “That’s the exciting part. We throw it out and then it’s for you guys to create your own theories and move it in your head. I’m dead. I don’t care. I’ll haunt both of them.”
Euphoria‘s series finale introduced a potential romantic between Maddy and Bishop — but did they actually get together? Darrell Britt-Gibson was asked about his character Bishop offering to give Maddy (Alexa Demie) a ride home during the Sunday, May 31, episode, to which he told Decider, “You know, I interpret it in a lot of […]
Akinnuoye-Agbaje did take the opportunity to reflect on whether Alamo and Maddy would have made it.
“He realized he has everything but nothing. He had this wonderful moment of self-reflection — this epiphany that he had been exploiting women all this time — and now he wanted to surrender to them,” he continued. “He mistakenly — or rightly — thought that, ‘OK, Maddy, you’re The One.’ But obviously when push comes to shove — excuse the pun — he threw her out the window and used her as a bulletproof shield.”
Despite his interest in Maddy, Akinnuoye-Agbaje didn’t see it lasting long.
“He was always going to be about himself first,” he told Us. “That is the man. So would they have had a future? I think he would have tried. They would have had their cocoa colored babies, perhaps. But I think anytime he was under threat — his empire or his life — he would have sacrificed her in a minute as we saw in the showdown.”
Euphoria is currently streaming on HBO Max.
Democrat Nithya Raman has overtaken Republican Spencer Pratt to secure second place in the primary race for Los Angeles’ next mayor.
After the latest round of ballots were counted on the evening of Sunday, June 7, the Los Angeles City Council member, 44, leapfrogged Pratt, 42, to sit just behind incumbent Karen Bass. Prior to Sunday’s count, Raman had been trailing behind the Hills alum by a considerable margin.
Raman currently holds 27.12% of the vote at the time of publication, compared to Pratt who holds 26.69%. Bass, 72, is meanwhile holding strong with 34.68% of the vote. (The results have already cemented Bass’ place in the November runoff for L.A. mayor.)
While Pratt looked likely to advance his bid, finishing in third place would knock him out of November’s showdown.
Spencer Pratt has fired back at criticism of a new attack ad in his Los Angeles mayoral campaign. On Wednesday, April 29, the former Hills star released a campaign ad filmed outside the homes of two of his opponents in the upcoming mayoral primary: current Mayor Karen Bass and Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman. […]
Raman exclusively told Us Weekly on April 30, via a “Nithya for Mayor” spokesperson, that she condemned Pratt for filming part of his own campaign outside her home.
“Filming outside my home, where I live with my young children, feels unnecessary and reckless,” the spokesperson said at the time. Pratt’s campaign included an advertisement that saw him visit the homes of both Raman and Bass to provide insight into each candidate’s unique living situations. (Pratt and his wife, Heidi Montag, have lived in a trailer with their two children since losing their home in the 2025 Palisades wildfires.)
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Pratt had declared in the controversial ad, “This is where Mayor Bass lives. Notice something? Or here, where Nithya Raman’s $3 million mansion sits? They don’t have to live in the mess they’ve created.”
In a June 2 primary, Bass advanced to November’s general election. While Bass has refrained from publicly commenting too much on Pratt, she did comment on Raman during a Politico event in May. “I question her ability to lead the city when she struggles being a member of the city council,” Bass said at the time.
Pratt announced his candidacy one year after his family lost their home in the wildfires.
Spencer Pratt Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images
“The system in Los Angeles isn’t struggling; it’s fundamentally broken,” Pratt declared during the “They Let Us Burn” public demonstration that announced the campaign. “It is a machine designed to protect the people at the top and the friends they exchange favors with while the rest of us drown in toxic smoke and ash. Business as usual is a death sentence for Los Angeles, and I’m done waiting for someone to take real action.”
He exclusively told Us Weekly in a May 27 cover story that he had never predicted he would be running for mayor.
“I truly never imagined I would actually, probably [become] the mayor,” he said. “I just wanted somebody to [tell] the truth, and I wanted to have that platform as a candidate against [Bass] to get the truth,” he said at the time.
In the search to find love, the Islanders on Love Island USA are often forced to depart the villa after failing to make a lasting connection.
Love Island USA follows a group of singles who must pair off in order to stay in the show’s luxury villa. The contestants — referred to as Islanders — live in isolation in a villa under constant video surveillance. They must be coupled up to remain on the show and earn a shot at the $100,000 prize.
While the islanders are filming nonstop for weeks, viewers are watching daily episodes and casting votes that affect the couples and the fate of the contestants.
Peacock’s popular dating show returned in June with contestants Aniya Harvey, Beatriz Hatz, Bryce Alakai Dettloff, KC Chandler, Mackenzie “Kenzie” Annis, Melanie Moreno, Sincere Rhea, Sean Reifel, Trinity Tatum and Zach Georgiou.
Love Island USA is all about coupling up — so which Islanders are currently together and which have already called it quits in the villa? Peacock’s popular dating show returned in June 2026 with contestants Aniya Harvey, Beatriz Hatz, Bryce Alakai Dettloff, KC Chandler, Mackenzie “Kenzie” Annis, Melanie Moreno, Sincere Rhea, Sean Reifel, Trinity Tatum […]
While the Islanders paired off during Day 1, it didn’t take long for those bonds to shift. There was also the arrival of bombshells Gabriel Vasconcelos and Kayda Bosse, who tempted several Islanders to reconsider their connections.
Before viewers tuned in, Peacock issued a message to remind the audience to be kind.
“The Villa runs on good vibes, and so does this community. We love seeing your reactions, opinions, and debates, but everyone deserves to feel safe and respected,” read their statement. “This is a space for fun, not negativity – so keep it kind, keep it positive, and remember: this is LOVE Island!”
Host Ariana Madix has also had to previously issue a message for those Love Island USA viewers who are taking things too far when expressing their frustrations with the show.
“I do want to say something to some of those people who are online,” she said during a June 2025 episode of Aftersun. “Don’t be contacting people’s families. Don’t be doxxing people.”
Ariana questioned the behavior she saw on social media.
“Don’t be going on islanders’ pages and saying rude things. You still have time to delete all of that because the islanders don’t have their phones,” she noted. “So we are giving you a chance because this is a fun, amazing and beautiful show. We should be thanking each one of these islanders every single day for giving us themselves.”
Keep scrolling who has been eliminated from the villa so far:
Sean Reifel
The (former) police officer was the first to leave after Beatriz chose to follow her connection with Gabriel. Sean formed a bond with Kenzie, but newcomer Corbin Mims picked her as his match first … which left Sean with no one else in his corner.
Past Chicago stars brought all that jazz to the 2026 Tony Awards to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the beloved musical.
Whitney Leavitt, Julianne Hough, Pink, Queen Latifah, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Alex Newell, Adrienne Warren, Dylan Mulvaney and more performed multiple during the Sunday, June 7, awards show at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
“And now, ladies and gentlemen, frrom one mother hen to another, the Keeper of the Keys, the Countess of the Clink, the Mistress of Murderer’s Row, Matron Mama Morton,” Queen Latifah, who played the character in the 2022 film adaptation of the hit play, said, before introducing the slew of Broadway stars to the stage.
Leavitt also joined in Tonys host Pink‘s musical monologue, helping to sing a cover of “Lady Marmalade” from Moulin Rouge with other leading ladies of Broadway.
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The performance celebrated 30 years of Chicago on Broadway. The original production opened in June 1975 and closed in August 1977. Two decades later, the revival debuted in November 1996. It is currently the longest-running show on Broadway and holds the record for the longest-running musical revival and the longest-running American musical in Broadway history.
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In 1997, Chicago won six Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Musical, Best Actor in a Musical for James Naughton, Best Actress in a Musical for Bebe Neuwirth, Best Direction of a Musical for Walter Bobbie, Best Choreography for Ann Reinking and Best Lighting Design for Ken Billington.
Many of the stars chosen for the 30th anniversary tribute at the 2026 Tonys have significant ties to Chicago. Leavitt, 33, notably starred as Roxie Hart in the Broadway production from February to May, with her run breaking a box office record for the musical’s highest weekly gross in its history.
Newell, 33, also appeared in the Broadway revival of Chicago, previously portraying Matron “Mama” Morton from November 2025 to January.
For her part, Latifah played Matron “Mama” Morton in the 2002 film adaptation of Chicago. The following year, she earned an Oscar nomination for her performance, though her costar Catherine Zeta-Jones ultimately won Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her portrayal of Velma Kelly.
Ahead of Sunday’s ceremony, Pink teased the Chicago tribute as she prepared to host the Tonys for the first time.
“The first thing I had to do was see if my hips worked, and they do … sort of,” she quipped in a Billboard interview published on Wednesday, June 3. “It’s not something I ever thought I’d do, and now that I’m doing it it’s really fun.”
She added, “It’s gonna be a medley. I’m doing … something! And it’s gonna be amazing! I’m, like, living out my childhood dreams right now.”
Chicago is not the only Broadway musical that celebrated a major milestone during this year’s Tonys. The original cast of The Book of Mormon — including Josh Gad, Andrew Rannells, Rory O’Malley and Nikki M. James — reunited to perform in honor of the show’s 15th anniversary.
Rachel Zegler also delivered a special tribute to A Chorus Line for its 50th anniversary, while Leslie Odom Jr. sang “Without You” from Rent to mark the production’s 30th anniversary.
The ceremony also featured performances from this year’s Tony-nominated musicals, The Lost Boys, Schmigadoon!, Titaníque, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Ragtime and Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show.
Sharon Stone believes there are valuable lessons to be learned from “Euphoria” and has even suggested the HBO drama should be mandatory viewing in high schools.
The actress made the suggestion during a conversation with Keke Palmer, who appeared to push back against critics who have dismissed the series as overly risqué.
The pair also discussed issues affecting women, with Stone revealing that her marriage began to unravel after her ex-husband opposed her decision to undergo a mastectomy.
Stone is triggering a conversation about teen mental health after suggesting HBO’s critically acclaimed yet controversial series “Euphoria” should be required viewing for high school students.
The 68-year-old actress sat down with Palmer for a wide-ranging conversation covering everything from their humble upbringings and experiences as single mothers to their admiration for the hit teen drama.
Despite the criticism the series has faced, Stone said she was moved to tears by the way it portrays its characters’ struggles, arguing that it reflects challenges many young people experience in real life.
“When the first episode ended, I just sat there and cried. And then I read these reviews about how people wanted it to be this happy ending, and I’m like, ‘What you saw was so honest,’” she said, per Variety.
“‘Euphoria’ is so relevant. I believe it should be shown in every high school, and I think all the parents should have to see it. As a mom, I love it,” she added.
Stone Shares Family Drug Struggle
Stone joined the cast of “Euphoria” in Season 3 as Patty Lance, a powerful Hollywood executive who crosses paths with Lexi Howard, played by Maude Apatow.
During her interview with Palmer, the “Basic Instinct” star explained that the show’s themes resonate deeply with her because of her family’s own experiences with drugs and addiction.
Reflecting on her role, Stone praised the series as the “greatest show on television” and revealed that her brother became involved in the drug trade and eventually served time in prison. “I’ve gone through it in my family,” she said. “My brother went to the biggest prison in New York. He got in the drug business. It kept going. I was like, ‘You have to get out. You have to let me pay off your vig.’ He was like, ‘It doesn’t work like that. You can’t pay it off.’”
Keke Palmer Pushes Back On ‘Euphoria’ Critics
While discussing the series, Palmer appeared to challenge critics who have often accused “Euphoria” of relying too heavily on explicit content.
The HBO drama has remained a lightning rod for debate throughout its run, with viewers frequently questioning some of its more provocative storylines.
One of the most talked-about arcs this season involved Sydney Sweeney’s character, Cassie, whose controversial choices sparked significant online discussion and renewed scrutiny of creator Sam Levinson’s creative decisions.
Addressing the criticism, Palmer suggested that many viewers focus on the show’s surface-level elements while overlooking its deeper themes.
“I think sometimes people stop at the surface of ‘No, it’s too much sex,’” Palmer said.
Sharon Stone Says Disagreement On Mastectomy Led To Marriage Rift
Stone also reflected on one of the most difficult periods of her personal life, revealing that her decision to undergo a bilateral mastectomy created serious strain in her marriage.
In her memoir, “The Beauty of Living Twice,” the actress explained how doctors discovered multiple tumors in her breasts and warned her about the risks she faced.
Speaking on David Begnaud’s “The Person Who Believed In Me” podcast, Stone recalled how her then-husband strongly disagreed with her decision.
“One of [the tumors] was bigger than the size of my entire left breast,” she said. She went on to explain that doctors urged her to undergo a bilateral mastectomy because of the severity of the situation. Still, her husband dismissed the recommendation before leaving the room during the discussion.
Sharon Stone Shares Her ‘Dad Questions’ Rule
Elsewhere in the conversation, Stone opened up about the realities of raising her three adopted sons as a single parent.
The actress admitted that parenting alone can be challenging, even with a support system, and said the experience fundamentally changed her.
As her sons grew older, Stone explained that they began asking questions they would traditionally have taken to a father figure. To address that, she created a unique approach inside her home.
“I took them to a certain room of my house and closed the door, and said, ‘This is where we do dad questions. And now you talk to me like I’m your dad,” Stone told Palmer. She added: “We’re going to talk about anything you might need to know about this, this, or this.”
Pink was the queen of Broadway while hosting the 2026 Tony Awards — and she certainly had the wardrobe to prove it.
“For some reason, I’m your host, Pink,” the rock star quipped in her opening monologue during the ceremony held on Sunday, June 7. “I am here to celebrate the hardest working people in showbiz — mostly the people who sew Luke Evans into that [Rocky Horror Picture Show] corset. Tonight, I am here as Broadway’s biggest fan, well, second biggest next to my daughter, Willow.”
Pink’s 15-year-old daughter, Willow, is an aspiring theater performer, who dreams of one day conquering the Broadway stage.
“I did not take this job so my kid could get Broadway selfies, although,” Pink added, trailing off and flashing a montage of Willow’s personal photos at Great White Way shows throughout the year. “And a couple for Mama.”
Keep scrolling to see Pink’s best outfits during the 2026 Tony Awards:
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