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Hindustan Times
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Brad Pitt ‘desperate to give one final shot and make amends' with his twins
American actor Brad Pitt is reportedly holding onto hope for a reunion with his youngest children, twins Knox and Vivienne, despite the growing distance between them. According to a report by Daily Mail, the 61-year-old actor is said to be 'desperate to give it one final shot to get together with them and make amends,' ahead of their 17th birthday. Brad Pitt wants to make amends with his children, especially the twins. While the chances of reconciliation remain slim, insiders say Brad hasn't stopped trying. He's 'devastated' by how strained things have become—especially after Vivienne dropped his surname from her name in a Playbill earlier this year. That move, sources claim, sent a 'loud and clear' message. But with Knox still keeping the Jolie-Pitt name, Brad allegedly sees a 'glimmer of hope.' Despite the silence from the twins or their representatives, Brad is believed to still want to play a role in all of his six children's lives. Along with Knox and Vivienne, he shares Maddox, Pax, Zahara, and Shiloh with ex-wife Angelina Jolie. The couple, once one of Hollywood's most talked-about duos, began dating in 2004 and married in 2014—only to separate two years later. Their divorce was finalized in 2023 following a prolonged legal battle over custody and assets, including their French vineyard, Château Miraval. The fallout from the separation has been especially tough on Brad's relationship with his children. Several of them have chosen to distance themselves, including Zahara, who introduced herself without the Pitt surname during a sorority ceremony, and Shiloh, who legally dropped his last name earlier this year. Yet, Brad continues to hold out hope. 'He will always believe and always hope there is a chance to be back with all of them, and he doesn't want to think otherwise,' one insider was quoted as saying. 'He doesn't want to give up, he's not that kind of guy, he's not that kind of father. He is a proud father, and he would be happy to have them see that eventually,' the insider added. While sources say Brad respects his children's privacy and chooses not to speak about them publicly, those close to him say the bond remains deeply important to him. Ultimately, Brad is hoping that his kids will make the move—because, as one insider put it, 'he has tried over and over again to get back in their good graces.'
New York Post
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘Boop! The Musical' announces final Broadway show in latest Tony Awards casualty
Boop-Oop-a-Doop! 'Boop! The Musical,' the Broadway play that opened at the Broadhurst Theatre on April 5, has announced its final show date after failing to win big at this year's Tony Awards. The show's producers made the closing announcement on Wednesday, with Playbill confirming that the musical's final show will be July 13 after a total of 25 previews and 112 regular performances. 6 'Boop! The Musical' has announced its final show date after failing to win big at this year's Tony Awards. Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman 6 Playbill confirmed Wednesday that the musical's final show will be July 13 after a total of 25 previews and 112 regular performances. Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman Inspired by the classic Depression-era cartoon character Betty Boop, 'Boop' stars Jasmine Amy Rogers, 26, in the leading role. Directed and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell, the musical follows Rogers' character as she is thrown from her two-dimensional, black-and-white 1930s world to the colorful and vibrant real world of modern-day New York City. But the show, which includes music by David Foster and lyrics by Susan Birkenhead, faced tough competition at the 2025 Tonys. 6 Jasmine Amy Rogers, who played Betty Boop in 'Boop! The Musical,' was nominated for Best Leading Actress in a Musical at the 2025 Tony Awards. Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman Although Rogers was nominated for Best Leading Actress in a Musical and Mitchell was nominated for Best Choreography, the production failed to win either category. This marks the fourth play to take a final bow, drop the curtain and shutter its theater doors for good after losing at the Tonys earlier this month. 'Smash,' which was nominated for Best Choreography and Best Featured Actor, performed its final show on June 22 after 32 previews and only 84 regular performances. 6 'Boop! The Musical' also failed to win a Tony for Best Choreography and Best Costume Design of a Musical. Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman 'Real Women Have Curves' and 'Dead Outlaw' have also announced their final shows after losing out at the Tonys. Both plays will conclude their Broadway runs on June 29. The news that 'Boop' is closing after just three months of regular performances also comes after some behind-the-scenes drama at Broadway's biggest awards show. 6 'Smash' was the first Broadway play to announce it was closing after losing at the 2025 Tony Awards. Matthew Murphy Both 'Boop' and 'Smash' were left out in the cold when the award show's producers refused to let either musical perform during the three-hour CBS broadcast on June 8, even after both productions offered to pay the $300K appearance fee. 'It's bizarre,' one Broadway producer exclusively told the Post as the drama unfolded. Still, 'Boop' received some positive reviews despite its Tony troubles. 6 'Boop' received some positive reviews even despite its troubles at the Tonys. Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman The Post's theater critic, Johnny Oleksinski, celebrated Rogers' performance as a live-action Betty Boop – even if he did admit that the production faced certain challenges. 'The show's biggest challenge exists off-stage: Making Betty Boop a draw 95 years after she debuted,' Oleksinski wrote in his three-star review. 'At this point, the icon isn't really nostalgic to anyone or at the top of anybody's mind.' He added, 'Whatever you may feel about the big-eyed flapper, the attraction today is not the title, but Rogers.'
New York Post
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘Smash' abruptly announces final show after Tony Awards drama in Broadway shocker
Behind every musical is a hot mess. 'Smash,' the Broadway play that opened at the Imperial Theatre on April 10, has abruptly announced its final show date after struggling at the box office and suffering a 2025 Tony Awards shutout. Executive producers Steven Spielberg, Robert Greenblatt and Neil Meron made the closing announcement on Tuesday. Playbill confirmed that the comedy's final show date will be June 22 after a total of 32 previews and just 84 regular performances. 6 'Smash' has abruptly announced its final show date after struggling at the box office and suffering a 2025 Tony Awards shutout. Matthew Murphy 6 Producers Steven Spielberg, Robert Greenblatt and Neil Meron made the closing announcement on Tuesday. Matthew Murphy Inspired by the canceled NBC series of the same name, 'Smash' is a musical about the making of a musical. Directed by Susan Stroman and featuring music by Marc Shaiman, it follows a group of theater artists as they try to create a Broadway production about Marilyn Monroe called 'Bombshell.' But the box office numbers were not in the play's favor, and the New York Times reported that the meta musical's weekly grosses were down from $1 million at its peak to $656K the week ending June 8. 6 Directed by Susan Stroman and featuring music by Marc Shaiman, 'Smash' follows a group of theater artists as they try to create a Broadway production about Marilyn Monroe called 'Bombshell.' Matthew Murphy The outlet also reported that $20 million was invested to bringing 'Smash' in Broadway to life, and so far, that money has not been recouped. This marks the first Broadway production to shutter after leaving empty-handed at the 2025 Tony Awards on Sunday. Although 'Smash' was nominated for Best Choreography and Best Featured Actor, it didn't win either. 6 This marks the first Broadway production to shutter after leaving empty-handed at the 2025 Tony Awards. Matthew Murphy Spielberg, Greenblatt, and Meron's decision to close the musical after less than three months of regular performances comes after some behind-the-scenes drama unfolded at the Tonys. Both 'Smash' and 'Boop! The Betty Boop Musical' were left fuming because the award show's producers refused to let either play perform during the three-hour broadcast on CBS Sunday night. 'It's bizarre,' one Broadway producer said, although neither 'Smash' nor 'Boop!' was nominated for Best Musical this year. 6 Although 'Smash' was nominated for both Best Choreography and Best Featured Actor at the 2025 Tony Awards, it didn't win either. Matthew Murphy The Post exclusively confirmed that both productions were willing to pay the $300K that a Tony Awards appearance costs but were still rejected by the award show's producers. Spielberg, Greenblatt and Meron first announced that 'Smash' was heading to Broadway in 2020, seven years after the NBC series ended in 2013 after just two seasons. The trio also served as producers of the original show. 6 'Smash' was inspired by the canceled NBC series of the same name. Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic ''Smash' is near and dear to my heart, and it was always my hope that a musical inspired by the show would eventually come to the stage,' Spielberg, 78, said in 2023. 'We think we've come up with something the die-hard series fans will love but that will also be exciting for people who never saw an episode of the show,' Meron, 69, added. 'And above all else,' he continued, 'it will be a valentine to the Broadway musical and the exhilarating rollercoaster ride of bringing one to life.'
Time of India
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Tony Awards 2025: How to watch red carpet, preshow and main ceremony? Here's date, time, where to watch, nominees, special awards, performances and presenters
The 78th Tony Awards will take place on Sunday, June 8, 2025. The ceremony will be hosted by Cynthia Erivo and will be held at Radio City Music Hall. The event honors Broadway productions and performers from the 2024–2025 season. It will be available across multiple platforms, both live and on demand. Red Carpet Streaming Time and Where to Watch The red carpet segment will begin at 1 p.m. PT / 4 p.m. ET. Playbill will stream it live through its official YouTube channel. Viewers can watch interviews and arrivals before the show starts. How to Watch Preshow? The preshow, called Tony Awards: Act One, starts at 3:40 p.m. PT / 6:40 p.m. ET. Darren Criss and Renée Elise Goldsberry will host this segment. It will stream for free on Pluto TV under the 'Live Music' channel in the Entertainment section. Main Ceremony Broadcast Time and Where to Watch The main ceremony begins at 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET. It will air on CBS and stream live through Paramount+ for Showtime subscribers. Paramount+ Essential users will be able to stream the event on-demand the next day. Leading Nominees for 2025 Musicals Buena Vista Social Club, Death Becomes Her, and Maybe Happy Ending lead with 10 nominations each. Other titles like Dead Outlaw, John Proctor is the Villain, and Sunset Blvd. follow closely with seven nominations. Nominees include well-known actors, such as George Clooney, Sarah Snook, Daniel Dae Kim, and Bob Odenkirk. Live Events Special Awards Special recognitions include Tony Honors for Excellence awarded to Great Performances, Michael Price, New 42, and the NY Public Library for the Performing Arts. Celia Keenan-Bolger will receive the Isabelle Stevenson Award. Harvey Fierstein will be honored for Lifetime Achievement. Performances to Expect During the Event Live performances will come from casts of several nominated shows. These include Buena Vista Social Club, Death Becomes Her, Sunset Blvd., Maybe Happy Ending, and more. The original cast of Hamilton will also reunite for a special anniversary performance. Presenters Presenters include a mix of actors, musicians, and public figures. Some names are Oprah Winfrey, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Adam Lambert, Kristin Chenoweth, Keanu Reeves and Michelle Williams. FAQs How can I watch the Tony Awards 2025 live? You can watch the main ceremony live on CBS or stream it on Paramount+ with Showtime. The red carpet and preshow are available on Playbill's YouTube and Pluto TV. Which musicals have the most nominations this year? Buena Vista Social Club, Death Becomes Her, and Maybe Happy Ending have the most nominations, with 10 each, including a nomination for Best Musical.
Time of India
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Here's what Shiloh is now called after she drops ‘Pitt'
Shiloh, the 19-year-old daughter of and , made a rare public appearance in Los Angeles on May 29. She attended a dinner event celebrating fashion designer Isabel Marant's new collaboration with Net-A-Porter. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now What caught everyone's attention was her new name, she was referred to as "Shi Joli" in the event materials, sparking fresh interest in her evolving identity. Shiloh was at the event working as the choreographer for singer Luella's live performance of her new song, Naïve. What got a lot of attention was the name used for her in the press — "Shi Joli." This is the latest change in how she wants to be known. Last year, it was confirmed that she legally dropped 'Pitt' from her last name and now goes by Shiloh Jolie. She made this change official on her 18th birthday in May 2024. Shiloh's Siblings Also Changing Their Names Shiloh isn't the only one in her family using a different name. Her 16-year-old sister, Vivienne, who helped their mother produce the Broadway musical The Outsiders, was listed in the Playbill as 'Vivienne Jolie.' It's not clear if Vivienne has legally changed her name yet, but the new name was clearly seen. Zahara Also Using New Name Their older sister, Zahara, 20, introduced herself as 'Zahara Marley Jolie' last November during a ceremony when she joined the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority at Spelman College. Angelina Jolie (49) and Brad Pitt (61) have six children: Maddox (23), Pax (21), Zahara (20), Shiloh (19), and twins Knox and Vivienne (16). The family has been in the spotlight since Angelina filed for divorce in 2016 and sought full physical custody. Reports have hinted at ongoing tensions between Brad Pitt and the children over the years. Revealed on their marriage and divorce American actor Brad Pitt has been in the news for his long divorce battle with ex-wife Angelina Jolie. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Recently, he opened up about their marriage and divorce in an interview with GQ. Brad said that finalizing the divorce in 2024 gave him a sense of relief and helped him move forward in his personal life, 'No, I don't think it was that major of a thing. Just something coming to fruition. Legally. It's been in the news for 30 years, bro. Or some version of my personal life, let's put it that way.' Family Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie met in 2005 while filming Mr. & Mrs. Smith. They got married in 2014 at Château Miraval in France, but their marriage ended after two years. The couple has six children: Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, Knox, and Vivienne. Angelina Jolie Reveals Plans to Move from LA, Discusses Desire for 'Privacy'
