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UAE Moments
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- UAE Moments
Daily Affirmation for July 21, 2025 to Kickstart Your Vibe
✨ Today's Affirmation: 'I trust the timing of my life — even when it doesn't make sense yet.' 💫 Vibe Check: Feeling behind? Comparing your pace to everyone else's highlight reel? We've all been there. But today's energy is a reminder that your journey is unfolding exactly as it's meant to — plot twists, pauses, and all. You're not late. You're not off track. You're just living a timeline that's custom-built for you. 🧘♀️ Why This Works: We live in a world obsessed with milestones: career by 25, marriage by 30, success by yesterday. But comparison is a trap, and it steals your peace. This affirmation helps ground you in the truth that not everything needs to happen now to be meaningful later. Trusting your own pace builds resilience — and self-love. 🌿 Your Mini Mission: Today, ditch the pressure to 'keep up.' Instead: – Unfollow one account that makes you question your worth. – Write down three things you've done lately that your younger self would be proud of. – Whisper this when your mind spirals: 'I am not behind. I am becoming.' 🎧 Divine Timing Playlist: For the days you need to slow down and trust the magic: 'Unwritten' – Natasha Bedingfield 'Wait for It' – Leslie Odom Jr. (Hamilton) 'Grow As We Go' – Ben Platt 'Everything in Its Time' – Indigo Girls 🔮 BonusEnergy Tip: Look at the sky today — sunrise, sunset, or just clouds drifting. Let it remind you: nothing in nature rushes, and it all still blooms. You will too.
CBS News
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Boston Pops and special guests hold final dress rehearsal before July 4 performance
It was a star-studded spectacular for a star-spangled celebration the night before Boston's iconic Independence Day celebrations, where the atmosphere was already electric. "I love the Pops, the rehearsal, the environment, the beautiful air, I'm just here for all of it," said spectator Pebble Williams. Leslie Odom Jr. and Bell Biv DeVoe The pipes got plenty of practice. The smooth Leslie Odom Jr. who portrayed Aaron Burr in the smash hit Tony-Award winning musical "Hamilton" joined the lineup again and Boston's own Bell Biv DeVoe's performance was still so infectious. The Pops' Fourth of July spectacular is now in its 51st year and Maestro Keith Lockhart said the music celebrates what unites us. This is his 30th anniversary with the Pops. "This concert is for all of us," said Lockhart. "It's for all Americans so we try not to go in any one particular direction, we go in all directions at once so that there's somebody on the program that everybody says, 'Wow, that they got them just for me.'" Some couldn't wait until the actual fourth to partake in the festivities, so they got cozy in the grass early. "I think just enjoying time with family and friends, I think a little pause in the summer to celebrate and just enjoy our country," said spectator Renee Buck. Boston is preparing to pull out all the stops out as thousands descend to the Hatch Shell for America's birthday. Celebrating America's birthday There will be red, white and extra men and women in blue keeping a close eye. "The impact is the city celebrating and I love that the city comes out together and it's just a big fun festival," said Williams. In the 250th year of the American Revolution, it will be a celebration for the record books with the stars and stripes forever. "It gives us a chance to think about what that revolution was about and what we can do to manifest those ideals today," said Lockhart. The gates open tomorrow at noon if you're looking to grab a seat. This year, the concert starts at 7 p.m. and the fireworks are at 9:40 p.m.
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hamilton Star Anthony Ramos Reacts To Fans Who Were 'P***ed' About Cast's Tonys Performance
Hamilton star Anthony Ramos has responded to the furore surrounding his recent appearance at the Tony Awards. To commemorate 10 years since the revered musical made its Broadway debut, the original cast came together for a performance at the Tonys earlier this month, which saw Anthony once again sharing the stage with the likes of Lin-Manuel Miranda, Leslie Odom Jr, Phillipa Soo, Jonathan Groff, Ariana DeBose and Christopher Jackson. But while the performance was hugely lauded, some fans were pretty irked that Anthony didn't get his own moment to shine. During an appearance on Thursday's edition of Watch What Happens Live, host Andy Cohen pointed out: 'When you were at the Tonys with the cast of Hamilton, you were the only one without a solo, and people were pissed.' 'I was,' Anthony responded, making a face. He added: 'That was really nice, that people got pissed! But honestly, there was a solo moment in that whole sequence. But I didn't say yes to the Tonys until Saturday morning, and the Tonys was on Sunday. 'So, they weren't even planning on me being there, so they cut that part, they choreographed the whole number. And then I texted Lin on Saturday morning, like, 'yo, is it too late to join y'all?'... 'They fit me in where I could fit in. But I mean, there was a moment for me, but they had to take it out, because they didn't plan on me being there.' Since originating the role of Philip Hamilton on Broadway, Antony's star has only continued to rise. In 2021, he took the lead in the film adaptation of another Lin-Manuel Miranda creation, In The Heights, and has also appeared in A Star Is Born, Dumb Money and Twisters. He's also lent his voice to the family comedy The Bad Guys and its upcoming sequel, and played a small role in the Will & Grace revival. Show-Stoppers, Surprises And Sequins: 17 Unmissable Moments From This Year's Tony Awards Cole Escola Sets The Record Straight About Nicole Scherzinger Tonys Joke Hamilton Cancels Run Of Shows At The Kennedy Center Amid Trump Overhaul
New York Post
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Leslie Odom Jr. announces 2025 Christmas tour, New York show. Get tickets
Vivid Seats is the New York Post's official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. Leslie Odom Jr. won't be relaxing after he wraps his run as Aaron Burr in 'Hamilton' this fall. The Tony and Grammy Award-winning actor just announced he's striking out on a November/December 2025 'Christmas Tour' that will send him to venues all over North America. That includes stops at Morristown, NJ's Mayo Performing Arts Center on Friday, Nov. 28 and Tarrytown, NY's Tarrytown Music Hall on Saturday, Dec. 6. Advertisement This run of Yuletide-themed shows isn't unprecedented for Odom Jr.; he went on a similar tour last year. Based on our findings at Set List FM, he performed 12 songs at one of his gigs including iconic Christmas classics, cuts from his two holiday albums — 2016's 'Simply Christmas' as well as 2020's 'The Christmas Album' — and even a surprise 'Hamilton' tune. Prior to the quick trek, as noted above, the 43-year-old actor and singer will reprise his role as Aaron Burr in 'Hamilton.' At the time of publication, he's slated to perform eight times a week as part of the ensemble at the Richard Rodgers Theatre from Sept. 9 through Nov. 23. According to the Associated Press, Odom Jr. has played Burr approximately 500 times but never tired of the role. 'It still had revelation for me, and it still gave me reason to look a little deeper and focus a little harder,' he said. Fans can purchase tickets for all upcoming Leslie Odom Jr. Christmas shows on sites like Vivid Seats; the official on-sale for 'The Christmas Tour' is Friday, June 20. Advertisement Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand. They have a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event. Leslie Odom Jr. tour schedule A complete calendar including all upcoming Leslie Odom Jr. Christmas concert dates (as well as a few no-holiday shows), venues and links to buy tickets can be found below. 'Hamilton' on Broadway Advertisement Starting Sept. 9, Odom Jr. returns to the Great White Way for just 12 weeks. If you want to see him live, tickets for all 'Hamilton' shows featuring Odom Jr. — yes, only the dates he's set to perform — can be found here. Leslie Odom Jr. Christmas set list On Dec. 12, 2024, Odom Jr. brought holiday cheer to Nashville, TN's Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Here's what Set List FM reported he performed that evening. 01.) 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas' (Hugh Martin cover) 02.) 'My Favorite Things' (Rodgers & Hammerstein cover) 03.) 'Cold' 04.) 'Snow' 05.) 'Heaven & Earth' 06.) 'Merry Christmas Darling' (Carpenters cover) 07.) 'The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)' (Mel Tormé cover) 08.) 'The Christmas Waltz' (Frank Sinatra cover) 09.) 'Twas The Night Before Christmas' (Clement Clarke Moore cover) (reading) 10.) 'Wait for It' (Lin‐Manuel Miranda cover) 11.) 'Jesus Gave Me Water' 12.) 'The First Noel' ([traditional] cover) Huge stars on tour in 2025 Advertisement Many Broadway icons are going the solo route this year just like Odom Jr. Here are just five of our favorites you won't want to miss live — all by their lonesome — these next few months. • Patti LuPone • Mandy Gonzalez sings Lin-Manuel Miranda • Mandy Patinkin • Renee Elise Goldsberry • Bernadette Peters Want to catch a Tony-nominated show, too? Check out our list of all the 2025 nominees here to find the play or musical for you. Advertisement This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tony Awards: Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda, original ‘Hamilton' cast perform show's greatest hits for 10th anniversary
Ten years later, it happened in the room again. To celebrate the milestone anniversary of Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda reassembled his original cast to perform a rapid-fire 'mixtape' of the show's greatest hits at Sunday's Tony Awards. More from GoldDerby 'Every beat is meticulously crafted': An oral history of the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony-winning play 'Purpose' 2025 Tony Awards (updating live): 'Purpose' upsets 'Oh, Mary!' for Best Play, Sarah Snook wins Best Actress Paul Tazewell makes awards history again, becomes only 2nd costume designer to win Oscar and Tony in same year Joining Miranda were fellow Hamilton Tony winners Leslie Odom Jr., Daveed Diggs, and Renée Elise Goldsberry, along with principal players Phillipa Soo, Christopher Jackson, Jonathan Groff, Jasmine Cephas Jones, and Okieriete Onaodowan, and members of the original chorus, including West Side Story Oscar winner Ariana DeBose and Umbrella Academy star Emmy Raver-Lampman. They tore through a medley that included "Nonstop," "My Shot," "The Schuyler Sisters," "Guns and Ships," "You'll Be Back," "Yorktown (The World Turned Upside Down)," "The Room Where It Happens," "Satisfied," "Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story," and "History Has Its Eyes on You." Watch the full performance below. Fellow OG cast member Anthony Ramos, who has gone on to star in such films as In the Heights, Twisters, and Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, wasn't given a solo moment, which did not go unnoticed on social media. He did, however, join his castmates onstage as part of the overall ensemble. Hamilton premiered on Broadway on Feb. 17, 2015 and dominated with 11 Tonys at the 2016 ceremony, including Best Musical. The cast also received the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album. Best of GoldDerby 'Maybe Happy Ending' star Darren Criss on his Tony nomination for playing a robot: 'Getting to do this is the true win' Who Needs a Tony to Reach EGOT? Sadie Sink on her character's 'emotional rage' in 'John Proctor Is the Villain' and her reaction to 'Stranger Things: The First Shadow' Click here to read the full article.
