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Daniel Radcliffe Wins His First Tony And More Highlights From Broadway’s Biggest Night
The Sunday 2024 Tony Awards ceremony in New York City was the kind of song-and-dance extravaganza that theatergoers everywhere could have dreamed of.
There were several noteworthy speeches and spectacular performances, but a few poignant moments stuck out.
Including first-time winners and pop culture reunions, these are some of the Tony Awards’ best moments from this year.
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Daniel Radcliffe Wins His First Tony And More Highlights From Broadway’s Biggest Nights
Sarah Paulson, Daniel Radcliffe, and other performers win their first-ever Tonys
It was a memorable evening for Daniel Radcliffe of “Harry Potter” and other first-time winners.
Radcliffe won his first Tony in the best performance by an actor in a featured role in a musical category after a joyous rendition of a song from the show he appears in, “Merrily We Roll Along.” “This has been one of the best experiences of my life,” he declared in his address.
Additionally, Radcliffe’s co-star Jonathan Groff won his first Tony in the best performance by an actor in a leading role category. Emotionally charged, Groff talked of how the “greatest gift and pleasure of my life” is being a member of the theater community.
With her triumph for best performance by an actress in a main role in a play for “Appropriate,” Sarah Paulson also became a newly minted Tony winner. During her address, Paulson honored Holland Taylor, her longtime boyfriend, the crew, and the cast.
First-time winners included Jeremy Strong of “Succession” and Kecia Lewis, who, in her speech, considered her 40-year journey to the Tony stage.
Reunion of Alicia Keys and Jay-Z
The ensemble of the ambitious Broadway production of Alicia Keys’ musical “Hell’s Kitchen” gave a vibrant medley of her hits. Naturally, Keys herself graced the stage as well.
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Daniel Radcliffe Wins His First Tony And More Highlights From Broadway’s Biggest Nights
Keys urged the crowd to “do something crazy” to honor her hometown of New York City midway through her rendition of her 2009 smash “Empire State of Mind.” Keys worked with Jay-Z on “Empire State of Mind,” at that point, he came on stage to rap his part and wrap out the show.
Two Tonys went to “Hell’s Kitchen” on Sunday.
Celebrating a good night for “The Outsiders” are Angelina Jolie and her daughter Vivienne.
The 1967 book by S.E. Hinton was adapted for the stage, and on Sunday, it took home four Tonys, including the much-coveted best musical prize.
Leading producer Angelina Jolie and her daughter Vivienne, 15, were among those who rejoiced in its success, especially after director Danya Taymor won the Tony for outstanding musical direction. The mother-daughter team could be spotted blotting away tears throughout her address.
Jolie told People earlier that her daughter motivated her to take on the assignment.
Kecia Lewis gives her doctor appreciation.
Speaking humorously, Tony-winner Kecia Lewis complimented her ENT specialist for keeping her vocal range “alive and well.” Lewis took home the prize for best actress performance for her portrayal of a main role in a musical.
Several performers acknowledged their assistants and publicists at different award presentations earlier this year, beginning an appreciation of the sometimes disregarded members of their teams in acceptance speeches.
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Daniel Radcliffe Wins His First Tony And More Highlights From Broadway’s Biggest Nights
Reminding everyone to vote is Hillary Clinton.
Ex-First Lady and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton gave the audience great applause to introduce a performance by the cast of “Suffs,” the Broadway play she co-produced with Tony-winner Shaina Taub and Malala Yousafzai. “I am really proud of this original American musical because I know a little bit about how hard it is to make change,” Clinton declared.
The Suffragettes, of whom Clinton remarked “fought so valiantly for so long to give women in our country the right to vote,” are the subject of the musical. She then mentioned the approaching election: “We need to be reminded about how important it is to vote.”
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2024| Judge Rejects Claims That Generative AI Tanked Political Conspiracy Case Against Fugees Rapper Pras
Washington – Pras, On Friday, a court denied a request for a fresh trial in a multimillion-dollar political conspiracy lawsuit against Fugees rapper Prakazrel “Pras” Michel.
U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly determined that his defensedefense attorney’s employment of a generative AI software during closing arguments and other errors made throughout the Washington, D.C. trial did not constitute a substantial miscarriage of justice.
Judge Rejects Claims That Generative AI Tanked Political Conspiracy Case Against Fugees Rapper Pras
Michel was found guilty of ten counts after a jury heard testimony from witnesses, including actor Leonardo DiCaprio and former US Attorney General Jeff Sessions. On the most serious charges, he faces up to 20 years in prison. He is free until sentencing, which has yet to be decided.
The Grammy-winning rapper was accused of funneling money from a now-fugitive Malaysian financier through straw donors to Barack Obama’s 2012 reelection campaign, then attempting to deter a Justice Department investigation and influence an extradition case on behalf of China during the Trump administration.
The defense said Michel received lousy advice as he attempted to support himself while recreating himself in politics.
His defense attorney, David Kenner, who has previously represented rappers like Suge Knight and Snoop Dogg, pleaded guilty to leaking grand jury evidence to reporters.
Michel hired a new lawyer, who claimed Kenner had made several errors, including deploying an “experimental” generative AI software that botched closing arguments by misattributing a lyric from his client’s influential 1990s group.
Judge Rejects Claims That Generative AI Tanked Political Conspiracy Case Against Fugees Rapper Pras
Michel, however, failed to prove that Kenner’s handling of the case influenced the jury, according to Judge Kollar-Kotelly.
She accepted that some of Michel’s faults were valid, but they did not neutralise the prosecution’s extensive evidence against him or render the nearly month-long trial unfair.
Michel’s representative had no immediate comment on the ruling.
SOURCE | AP
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Julian Ortega, Actor In Netflix’s ‘Elite’ Series, Dies Aged 41
Julian Ortega, a Spanish actor best known for his role in the popular Spanish-language Netflix drama series “Elite,” has died, according to the country’s actor and actress union. He was 41.
“Our deepest condolences to his family and friends,” the union said in a statement Monday.
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Julian Ortega, Actor In Netflix’s ‘Elite’ Series, Dies Aged 41
Ortega, the son of Spanish actress Gloria Muñoz, was born in Madrid in 1983. According to the organization, he attended acting school in the Spanish capital.
He began his career in Spanish-language films, including the 2000 drama “El Otro Barrio” (“The Other Side”) and the 2008 horror fantasy “La raíz del mal.”
He appeared in various Spanish television programs before becoming well-known internationally after appearing in six episodes of Netflix’s Elite.
Ortega played a restaurant manager in the murder-mystery-infused high school thriller, which follows privileged pupils at a prestigious school.
His most recent performances were in drama programs like “The Countryside” (formerly called “El Pueblo”) and “4 estrellas.”
“You were a great man; humble, always smiling, generous, and thoughtful…” I have a great colleague. “Thank you for everything,” wrote his “Countryside” co-star Ruth Diaz in an Instagram post.
Julian Ortega, Actor In Netflix’s ‘Elite’ Series, Dies Aged 41
According to the Spanish Theatre in Madrid, Ortega has worked on theatre ventures, including the 2021 play “Ira,” which he created and co-starred in with his mother.
The reason for the death has not been officially confirmed.
SOURCE | AP
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Selena Gomez Reacts To Taylor Swift Cameo Rumors in ‘Only Murders in the Building’ S4
Selena Gomez has recently put a fun twist on rumors swirling about a potential cameo by Taylor Swift in the fourth season of Only Murders in the Building. In an interview with E! News, Gomez responded to the speculation with her signature humor and charm.
Laughing off the rumors, Gomez quipped, “You’re hilarious. She’s a little busy, you guys.”
Her playful tone continued as she added, “Oh dear, I love that,” while still chuckling. Gomez’s light-hearted response showcased her easy-going nature and her ability to handle fan speculation with grace.
Gomez’s co-stars, Steve Martin and Martin Short, also joined in on the playful banter. Martin, in a comedic twist, said, “Listen, she calls us every day. Here – she’s calling right now. Ahh I’ll take it later.”
‘Only Murders in the Building’ S4
Martin Short added to the jest, joking, “No, I was talking to Taylor around 3:00 a.m.” Their jokes highlighted the camaraderie and fun atmosphere among the cast.
Beyond the jokes, Martin took a moment to genuinely praise both Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez for their poise.
He commented, “Taylor Swift handles everything perfectly and so does Selena. In the situations I’ve seen—politically, trolls, everything—she just seems to have a wisdom about how to do something quietly, effortlessly.”
The interaction underscores not only the strong bond between the cast members but also their mutual respect and admiration for each other.
Gomez and Swift’s friendship, along with their shared ability to navigate public life with elegance, continues to be a topic of interest and admiration among fans and colleagues alike.
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