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Jason Statham’s Remake of a Burt Reynolds Action Thriller Surpassed the Original in Every Way
William Goldman’s 1985 novel Heat had the makings of a gritty crime thriller destined to be adapted for the big screen with its exploration of the moody life of a former mercenary-turned-bodyguard, plagued by a gambling addiction and a desire to flee Las Vegas. Goldman’s novel was adapted twice — first, in the 1986 thriller of the same name starring Burt Reynolds under the direction of Dick Richards, and then the 2015 version, called Wild Card, starring Jason Statham by director Simon West.
Reynolds and Statham share something in common: both are world-renowned for their likable charm and ability to handle their own stunts. Yet, where Statham has enjoyed positive collaborations on his films, Reynolds’ bruised ego in the latter half of his career often led to high-profile embarrassments. Neither adaptation of the Goldman novel enjoyed box-office success. However, the Statham version would ultimately become the better take.
What Is William Goldman’s ‘Heat’ About?
According to Sean Egan‘s book William Goldman: The Reluctant Storyteller, the original novel was inspired by the Oscar-winning writer’s distaste for the city of Las Vegas and the seedy means of making a living there. Reynolds’ Heat and Statham’s Wild Card are narrowed down to the Goldman book’s highlights: Las Vegas tough guy Nick “The Mex” Escalante (renamed “Nick Wild” in the Statham version) lives a lonely existence as a “chaperone” with dreams of raising enough money to flee away from Sin City to Venice, Italy. He often gambles in the casinos and takes small jobs to achieve his financial goals, such as allowing a lovelorn client to beat him up to impress a date. The action kicks into gear when Nick gets hired by a sex worker named Holly to get payback against young gangster Danny DeMarco and his thugs who viciously assaulted her. With special combat skills involving edged weapons, Nick succeeds in beating the thugs and allowing Holly to commit a cringe-worthy act on DeMarco’s family jewels.
In the key subplots, Nick gets hired to toughen up a meek rich man, Cyrus, who becomes his unlikely companion. Additionally, Nick seeks to take his earnings from Holly’s job to gamble at the blackjack table to raise enough money to flee to Venice. His luck runs out when he blows all the earnings on a single bet. As Nick finds another path out of Vegas thanks to Cyrus’ generosity, a vengeful DeMarco defies his mobster father “Baby” by hunting the ex-mercenary down.
‘Heat’ Was Burt Reynolds’ Failed Attempt at a Career Comeback
Reynolds saw the Goldman novel as an opportunity to resuscitate his fading movie star status. Recounting this period of his life in his memoir But Enough About Me, the megastar of the ’70s had a string of box office disappointments in the early ’80s and suffered a serious injury to his jaw on the set of City Heat co-starring Clint Eastwood. Additionally, the audience turning to new leading action stars of the day, including Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone, caused the Smokey and the Bandit star to look like a relic of the past. After the failure of his 1985 crime-thriller Stick, Reynolds needed a significant makeover as an on-screen hero. No more fast cars and witty banter with his friend Dom Deluise. The ‘80s was all about men with more action and less talk. Reynolds had to recapture the gritty edge he displayed in his 1981 hit Sharky’s Machine.
On paper, the character of Nick had all the qualities that made Reynolds popular in his prime: masculine, loyal to friends, and a spark in his eye when it came to the ladies. Unfortunately, Heat’s production was troubled right from the start, beginning with director Robert Altman being involved. According to Patrick McGilligan‘s book, Robert Altman: Jumping Off the Cliff – A Biography of the Great American Director, the acclaimed filmmaker behind M*A*S*H dropped out when Goldman refused to change the screenplay adaptation of his novel. Richards took over based on his past collaboration with producer Elliott Kasner on the adaptation of Raymond Chandler‘s Farewell, My Lovely. Reynolds reveals in his memoir that he did not get along with the new director, resulting in a physical altercation that led to a years-long lawsuit. Between Reynolds’ fading star power and the behind-the-scenes creative issues, Heat was nowhere near the intense street-level thriller Goldman described in the novel. Barely released to theaters in 1986, Heat became an infamous footnote in Reynolds’ historic filmmography.
Jason Statham’s Brutality Is on Full Display in ‘Wild Card’
When Wild Card was made decades later, the film was tailored to the British action star known for his proficient martial arts skills and charming wit. Yet, it went as far as faithfully adapting the original screenplay that Goldman wrote before it was altered in production. The story beats remained mostly the same as Heat but with one key difference: Statham is more believable as a prime badass in every scene than the aging, tired-looking Reynolds. Reynolds’ performance in Heat mirrored the state of his career in 1986. Instead of relying heavily on executing big stunts and Southern charm, he plays Nick like a burned out warrior exhausted by the thrills. Though the film leans heavily on Reynolds’ attempt at giving a realistic performance, he ends up losing his signature charisma in the process. Statham, however, is far more action-driven while playing a man wanting out of a violent world.
‘Wild Card’s Director Had Previously Worked With Jason Statham
Unlike the Reynolds/Richards feud, Statham and West already had a positive working relationship with The Expendables 2 and The Mechanic. With both men having a depth of experience in action, the fight sequences have a greater intensity, closer to Statham’s Crank movies, than the ‘70s-looking approach that Heat took on. One clear-cut example is the scene of Nick using edged items against DeMarco’s thugs. Heat relies on slow-motion shots and quick cuts of Reynolds striking at the camera to hide his physical limitations with age. Wild Card’s version, however, goes even further in cranking the motion of the shots, similar to The Matrix’s bullet-time technique, for the audience to get the full effect of Nick’s brutality.
Wild Card’s more cohesive actor/director partnership goes beyond what’s on the screen. Director West, who replaced Brian De Palma on the project, had a better collaboration with Goldman than the filmmakers of the 1986 film. Recalling an early conversation with Goldman in an interview with Den of Geek, West’s direction of Statham for nearly every scene in Wild Card is driven by the writer’s description of Nick as the most dangerous man in Vegas “even when he’s not doing anything, everybody in the room knows that, and everybody knows his history, what he’s capable of. And so, he ultimately, doesn’t have to do that much, because he is the toughest guy in Vegas.” With that description in mind, the character of Nick was the perfect embodiment of the no-nonsense Statham as opposed to the remorseful Reynolds.
‘Wild Card’s Cast Elevates the Jason Statham Action Movie
Another aspect of Wild Card that makes it a superior film to Heat is its supporting cast. Though Heat enjoyed fine performances from Karen Young and Diana Scarwid, the rest of the cast, including WKRP in Cincinnati‘s Howard Hesseman, appeared as if they were only there to collect a paycheck. Statham, however, has been fortunate enough to surround himself with bigger stars, whether it is The Expendables, Parker, or The Beekeeper. The performances in Wild Card shine with high-caliber talents breathing life into Goldman’s street-level characters, including Milo Ventimiglia as DeMarco, Hope Davis as Nick’s card dealer friend Cassandra, Jason Alexander as Nick’s pal Pinky, and Stanley Tucci as Baby.
The standout of Wild Card’s ensemble is Michael Angarano as Cyrus, originally played by Peter MacNichol in Heat. The former’s take on the self-made millionaire has a strong apprentice characteristic next to Nick akin to Ben Foster’s role opposite Statham in The Mechanic. The ability of Angarano’s Cyrus to hold his own to Statham’s Nick is much stronger than MacNichol softening Heat’s gritty tone by playing the role as Reynolds’ latest comedic sidekick.
Wild Card did not do strong enough business in theaters to warrant a new franchise for Statham, as Heat failed to stop Reynolds’s box office slide. Yet, the differences in both films’ stars and the behind-the-scenes atmosphere made a huge difference in the overall quality. While Heat became an infamous chapter in Reynolds’ long career, Statham’s performance of Wild Card only added to his credibility as a legit modern-day action star, appearing in recent popular films like A Working Man and The Beekeeper.
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January 14, 2015
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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.
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
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.
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 […]
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:
Dua Lipa and Callum Turner are doubling down on their wedding bliss.
One week after officially tying the knot, the couple hosted a second star-studded wedding ceremony in June. The pair previously confirmed their engagement in 2025, after sparking dating rumors the year prior.
“It’s very exciting,” Dua Lipa told British Vogue for a cover story at the time. “This decision to grow old together, to see a life and just, I don’t know, be best friends forever — it’s a really special feeling.”
The “Levitating” singer also revealed that Turner customized her ring after consulting her friends and sister.
“I’m obsessed with it,” she gushed at the time. “It’s so me. It’s nice to know the person that you’re going to spend the rest of your life with knows you very well.”
At the time, Dua Lipa noted that she and Turner hadn’t set a date for their nuptials due to their busy schedules.
“I want to finish my tour, Callum’s shooting, so we’re just enjoying this period,” she said. “I’ve never been someone who’s really thought about a wedding, or dreamt about what kind of bride I would be. All of a sudden I’m like: ‘Oh, what would I wear?’”
Scroll down to learn more about Dua Lipa and Turner’s two celebrations:
Where Did Dua Lipa and Callum Turner Initially Get Married?
Multiple outlets reported that Dua Lipa and Turner made things official during a civil ceremony at Old Marylebone Town Hall. Days later, Dua Lipa confirmed the news while sharing several photos from their special day — including one of her sitting on Turner’s lap as they shared a kiss. In another image, the couple held hands as they exited the town hall building.
“31.05.2026 🤍,” she captioned the Instagram post.
Dua Lipa stunned in a custom Schiaparelli Haute Couture ensemble featuring an ivory blazer, asymmetric matching skirt, sculpted blush bustier, white gloves and an oversized hat. Turner, meanwhile, donned a custom Ferragamo look featuring a double-breasted navy jacket, coordinating shirt, pants and tie.
Where Did Dua Lipa and Callum Turner Have Their Second Wedding Ceremony?
Dua Lipa and the Masters of the Air star hosted a second wedding ceremony at Villa Valguarnera in Sicily, per Vanity Fair.
Who Attended Dua Lipa and Callum Turner’s Second Wedding Ceremony?
The star-studded celebration reportedly included Elton John serenading the couple with a rendition of “Your Song,” according to Vanity Fair.
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 behind with 11 nominations, while Death of a Salesman, Cats: The Jellicle Ball and The Rocky Horror Show are each up for nine awards.
Scroll down for the complete list of 2026 Tony Awards nominees — and look for the bold names to see who won each category:
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Best Play
The Balusters
Giant
WINNER: Liberation
Little Bear Ridge Road
Best Musical
The Lost Boys
WINNER: Schmigadoon!
Titaníque
Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)
Best Book of a Musical
The Lost Boys
WINNER: Schmigadoon!
Titaníque
Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)
Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman
August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone
The Lost Boys
WINNER: Schmigadoon!
Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)
Best Revival of a Play
Becky Shaw
WINNER: Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman
Every Brilliant Thing
Fallen Angels
Oedipus
Best Revival of a Musical
Cats: The Jellicle Ball
WINNER: Ragtime
Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
Will Harrison, Punch
Nathan Lane, Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman
WINNER: John Lithgow, Giant
Daniel Radcliffe, Every Brilliant Thing
Mark Strong, Oedipus
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
Rose Byrne, Fallen Angels
Carrie Coon, Bug
Susannah Flood, Liberation
WINNER: Lesley Manville, Oedipus
Kelli O’Hara, Fallen Angels
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Nicholas Christopher, Chess
Luke Evans, Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show
WINNER: Joshua Henry, Ragtime
Sam Tutty, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)
Brandon Uranowitz, Ragtime
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Sara Chase, Schmigadoon!
Stephanie Hsu, Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show
WINNER: Caissie Levy, Ragtime
Marla Mindelle, Titaníque
Christiani Pitts, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play
Christopher Abbott, Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman
Danny Burstein, Marjorie Prime
Brandon J. Dirden, Waiting for Godot
WINNER: Alden Ehrenreich, Becky Shaw
Ruben Santiago-Hudson, August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone
Richard Thomas, The Balusters
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play
Betsy Aidem, Liberation
Marylouise Burke, The Balusters
Aya Cash, Giant
WINNER: Laurie Metcalf, Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman
June Squibb, Marjorie Prime
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical
WINNER: Ali Louis Bourzgui, The Lost Boys
André De Shields, Cats: The Jellicle Ball
Bryce Pinkham, Chess
Ben Levi Ross, Ragtime
Layton Williams, Titaníque
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical
WINNER: Shoshana Bean, The Lost Boys
Hannah Cruz, Chess
Rachel Dratch, Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show
Ana Gasteyer, Schmigadoon!
Nichelle Lewis, Ragtime
Best Scenic Design of a Play
Hildegard Bechtler, Oedipus
Takeshi Kata, Bug
David Korins, Dog Day Afternoon
WINNER: Chloe Lamford, Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman
David Rockwell, Fallen Angels
Best Scenic Design of a Musical
Dots, Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show
Soutra Gilmour, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)
Rachel Hauck, Cats: The Jellicle Ball
WINNER: Dane Laffrey, The Lost Boys
Scott Pask, Schmigadoon!
Best Costume Design of a Play
Brenda Abbandandolo, Dog Day Afternoon
Qween Jean, Liberation
WINNER: Jeff Mahshie, Fallen Angels
Emilio Sosa, The Balusters
Paul Tazewell, August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone
Best Costume Design of a Musical
Linda Cho, Ragtime
Linda Cho, Schmigadoon!
WINNER: Qween Jean, Cats: The Jellicle Ball
Ryan Park, The Lost Boys
David I. Reynoso, Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show
Best Lighting Design of a Play
Isabella Byrd, Dog Day Afternoon
Natasha Chivers, Oedipus
Stacey Derosier, August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone
Heather Gilbert, Bug
Heather Gilbert, The Fear of 13
WINNER: Jack Knowles, Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman
Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Kevin Adams, Chess
WINNER: Jen Schriever and Michael Arden, The Lost Boys
Jane Cox, Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show
Andre Honoré and Donald Holder and 59 Studio, Ragtime
Donald Holder, Schmigadoon!
Adam Honoré, Cats: The Jellice Ball
Best Sound Design of a Play
Justin Ellington, August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone
Tom Gibbons, Oedipus
Lee Kinney, The Fear of 13
Josh Schmidt, Bug
WINNER: Mikaal Sulaiman, Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman
Best Sound Design of a Musical
Adam Fisher, The Lost Boys
Kai Harada, Cats: The Jellicle Ball
WINNER: Kai Harada, Ragtime
Brian Ronan, Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show
Walter Trarbach, Schmigadoon!
Best Direction of a Play
Nicholas Hytner, Giant
Robert Icke, Oedipus
Kenny Leon, The Balusters
WINNER: Joe Mantello, Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman
Whitney White, Liberation
Best Direction of a Musical
Michael Arden, The Lost Boys
Lear DeBessonet, Ragtime
Christopher Gattelli, Schmigadoon!
Tim Jackson, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)
WINNER: Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch, Cats: The Jellicle Ball
Best Choreography
Christopher Gattelli, Schmigadoon!
Lauren Yalango-Grant and Christopher Cree Grant, The Lost Boys
WINNER: Omari Wiles and Arturo Lyons, Cats: The Jellicle Ball
Ellenore Scott, Ragtime
Ani Taj, Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show
Best Orchestrations
WINNER: Doug Besterman and Mike Morris, Schmigadoon!
Ethan Popp, Adrianne “AG” Gonzalez, Gabriel Mann and Kyler England, The Lost Boys
Lux Pyramid, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)
Andrew Lloyd Webber, David Wilson, Trevor Holder and Doug Schadt, Cats: The Jellicle Ball
Brian Usifer, Chess
Dancing With the Stars pro Mark Ballas and wife BC Jean made their first trip to New York City without 2-year-old son Banksi in tow — and he’s unbothered by his parents’ absence.
“This date night is, like, usually there’s one with us,” Ballas, 40, told Us Weekly exclusively while attending the 2026 Tony Awards on Sunday, June 7, “He was like, ‘See ya, whatever.’ He’s having the best time [without us].”
Banksi might not have been around for this red carpet moment, but Ballas and Jean, 39, told Us that he’s already displaying signs of following in their musical footsteps.
“I think we have a drummer on our hands,” Ballas said. Jean added, “I said that when he was in the belly.”
Ballas continued, “He’s always hearing drums and me isolating them. When the drums are going he wants to be involved in that.”
Jean also told Us that Banksi is “definitely loving being in the studio” as the couple records their upcoming album.
“Every instrument, he likes to touch all of them and hear the sounds,” Jean continued, “[He’s] starting to move a little bit.”
Sports could also be in Banksi’s future.
“He also has an arm,” Ballas said. “For a 2-year-old, you should see him throw a ball. It’s pretty impressive.”
Jean added, “We’re proud parents.”
Shortly after Mark Ballas and BC Jean (real name Brittany Jean Carlson) met, they created their own band and quickly started falling in love. Us Weekly confirmed in November 2015 that Ballas proposed, and the pair wed one year later surrounded by several of the Dancing With the Stars pro’s colleagues. Thank You! You have successfully […]
While they’re celebrating their son’s milestones, Ballas and Jean are also gearing up for a major milestone of their own. The couple will be celebrating their 10-year wedding anniversary this upcoming November.
“For us, I don’t know if there’s a secret. I feel like it’s marry your best friend,” Jean told Us about their relationship. “Not just someone that you love, but someone that you can fight with and get through the hard times with. Mainly someone that you can laugh even through the dark stuff.”
Ballas agreed, noting that being “best friends” was the “root” of their relationship.
“We do a lot of things together,” he added. “I love her more and more every day. It’s just marry your best friend.”
Part of their longtime romance will be showcased on their upcoming album, Jean teased.
“During the pregnancy and since having Banksi, we have been creating this album,” she said. “The other day we were listening to our songs, trying to be like, ‘OK, which ones are making the album, what are we thinking? What are we missing from the album? What do we want to do?’ We’re just actually really proud. We’re excited to share it.”
Fire Country’s Leven Rambin is opening up about her decision to undergo in vitro fertilization (IVF).
“I’m going to talk to you a little bit about why I’m going to do IVF at 36 years old,” Rambin, 36, began a Friday, June 5, TikTok. “Some of y’all think it’s kind of young. Some of y’all think it’s kind of old. Depends on who you talk to. Depends on what doctor you talk to. One doctor said I was old and barren and decrepit. The other one said I was the youngest patient she’s had. So it really depends on what environment you’re in.”
Rambin went on to admit she wished she had frozen her eggs when she was younger, potentially when she was single and “didn’t have as much going on” and “didn’t feel like I was under the gun.” (Rambin tied the knot with husband Dawson Smith in 2025.)
“Because now I would have those eggs and they could just mix ‘em up. That being said, I am a good candidate for natural still,” she said. “However, I feel like I’m just waiting for this. I feel like I’ve run out of patience — it’s not a strong suit, and I want to continue to act and go on sets and be away for months at a time. So, I can’t be hanging around my husband all the time.”
Rambin explained that she is undergoing surgery for endometriosis, to see if she is diagnosed with infertility “in order for insurance to cover it.”
“You’ve been so supportive and so many comments of like, ‘I did IVF.’ And just sharing your stories, so thank you,” she said. “I think it’s a fascinating topic, a fascinating journey and I want to share it with you guys. So stick around for more updates.”
Rambin captioned the upload, “Y’all are so helpful and supportive thanks ladies xx #ivf #endo #fertility #fyp.”
Days prior, Rambin filmed herself after leaving a gynecologist’s office. In the TikTok video, Rambin shared that her doctor told her she was within the average range of women getting pregnant and reassured her that her body was normal.
“She was like, ‘This could be your lucky month but if you want to be efficient you can go ahead and do the IVF. I’m also going to get the endometriosis diagnostic surgery. So that should be fun. She said the best time to get pregnant is right after that,” Rambin said in the Wednesday, June 3 upload. “So let’s go ladies.”
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