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John Travolta Surprises Fans with Epic Transformation Into 'Grease' Character 47 Years After Movie
John Travolta Surprises Fans with Epic Transformation Into 'Grease' Character 47 Years After Movie originally appeared on Parade. The movie Grease is one of those iconic films that has become a time-honored staple throughout several generations since its release in 1978. People just can't resist singing along to all of its classic songs, and the love story between Danny Zuko and Sandy Olsson never fails to captivate viewers. The characters were defining roles for actors John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, who were 23 and 28 years old, respectively, at the time of filming. Forty-seven years have passed since the movie came out, but it still has such a huge fan base, so much so, that the Hollywood Bowl put on a sing-a-long screening on the evening of June 27. Those in attendance got the surprise of their lives when none other than John Travolta showed up to surprise the crowd -- by showing up dressed as his iconic Danny Zuko character! He shared a photo of his epic transformation on Instagram along with a video of himself walking on stage. Needless to say, the crowd went wild. "Tonight at the Hollywood Bowl, for the first time, I surprised everyone at the GREASE Sing-A-Long and dressed up as Danny Zuko. No one knew. Not even the cast. Thank you for a great evening." OMG. The hair. The leather jacket. The perfect smolder. He totally nailed it! Travolta's Instagram followers are loving it, with one saying, "You look amazing @johntravolta, what a great surprise for the cast and the audience, you are such an amazing guy! X❤️X" Another person added, "Awesome. I was 18 when it came out. Still one of the best memories of growing up. ❤️"Someone else noted, "Wish I was there 😍" The people who were lucky enough to be at the Hollywood Bowl last night will no doubt talk about Travolta showing up for years to come. He's just such a legend... and something tells us even Danny Zuko would be proud! 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 John Travolta Surprises Fans with Epic Transformation Into 'Grease' Character 47 Years After Movie first appeared on Parade on Jun 28, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 28, 2025, where it first appeared. Solve the daily Crossword
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18-06-2025
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‘CoComelon' Sets North American and European Dates for International Tour (TV News Roundup)
'CoComelon,' the international children's show, is taking its nursery rhymes and songs on tour this fall. 'We're thrilled to bring 'CoComelon: Sing-A-Long Live' to families throughout the U.S. and Canada,' Stephen Shaw, Founder and Co-CEO of Round Room Live, said. 'In partnership with Moonbug Entertainment, we've transformed the beloved world of 'CoComelon' into a vibrant live stage production designed to captivate young audiences with their favorite characters, catchy songs, and immersive, interactive fun—creating unforgettable moments for the entire family.' More from Variety 'Cocomelon' Acquired by Disney+; Netflix Deal Ends After 60% Viewership Decrease 'Cocomelon' Producer Moonbug Hit With Small Round of Layoffs (EXCLUSIVE) Netflix Most-Watched Licensed Content in First Half of 2024: 'CoComelon,' 'Peppa Pig,' 'Young Sheldon' Lead the Pack Joined by main characters Ms. Appleberry, JJ, Cody, Nina and Cece, the 'CoComelon: Sing-A-Long Live' tour will feature popular songs like 'Wheels on the Bus,' 'Animal Dance' and 'If You're Happy and You Know It' in its setlist. The interactive live show will also tour internationally, with shows scheduled in the United Kingdom, Canada, Kuwait, Singapore, and Malaysia. 'Singing and dancing along to CoComelon tunes is a huge part of why families love to watch CoComelon together,' Susan Vargo, Head of Experiences, Moonbug Entertainment, said. 'It's exciting to bring this experience to life in a joyful event families won't want to miss. After its success around the world, we're delighted to share this experience with families in the U.S. and Canada.' 'The CoComelon: Sing-A-Long Live' tour kicks off in September in select cities, including Philadelphia, Boston, Louisville, Ky., Detroit and Chicago. Tickets for all dates go on sale starting June 17, with prices starting at $20. The event is produced by Round Room Live in partnership with Moonbug Entertainment. Tickets can be purchased at Traci Saulsberry has signed with Ferrari Talent Agency for representation in commercials and voiceover. Saulsberry is a former NBCU communications executive who has previously completed several on-camera and voiceover jobs for the wellness and meditation app Calm. Additionally, she is the author of the self-help book, 'Black Girl's Journal: A Guidebook to Finding Yourself,' which is set to release in the fall. Her book serves as a guide that focuses on self-discovery and self-exploration in both life and career. Other literary works that she has published include 'Accelerate Your Career On Your Own Timeline,' 'How to Journal' and the 'Harnessing Your Leadership Voice' workbook. She is also represented by Felice Laverne at ArtHouse Literary Agency. The 9th annual Black Reel Television Awards have officially announced this year's award nominees. The award winners will be announced virtually on Monday, August 18, 2025 on The Black Reel Television Awards' website. This year's nominees highlight a global and genre-spanning field of Black creators and performers in the television industry. Netflix's 'Forever' starring Lovie Simone and Michael Cooper Jr. leads this year's nominees with 12 nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series, Lead Performance in a Drama Series, Supporting Performance in a Drama Series and more. ABC's 'Abbott Elementary' picked up 11 nominations at this year's ceremony in the Outstanding Comedy Series category. Peacock's 'Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist' leads the TV Movie or Limited Series category with 8 nominations. In the Variety, Talk or Sketch category, Netflix's 'Beyoncé Bowl' secured 3 nominations, while 'The Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show starring Kendrick Lamar,' 'Michelle Buteau: A Buteau-ful Mind at Radio City Music Hall', 'Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was,' and 'Roy Wood Jr.: Lonely Flowers' received nominations for this year's ceremony. First-time nominees for the awards include Skye P. Marshall ('Matlock'), Tramell Tillman ('Severance'), and Isaiah Mustafa ('Cross'). This year's nominees in multiple shows nominated for this year's awards include Natasha Rothwell ('How to Die Alone,' 'The White Lotus'), Colman Domingo ('The Four Seasons,' 'The Madness'), Aldis Hodge ('Cross,' 'Leverage: Redemption'), and Uzo Aduba ('The Residence,' 'The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat.') 'Our mission has always been to honor the full spectrum of Black creativity on screen and behind the scenes,' said Black Reel Awards Founder Tim Gordon about this year's nominees. 'These nominees remind us why representation, visibility, and recognition remain so critical.' The Black Reel TV Awards are presented annually to celebrate the outstanding achievements of Black artists and creatives across the television industry, with categories spanning performance, writing, directing, technical elements, and cultural impact. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? 25 Hollywood Legends Who Deserve an Honorary Oscar
