The 2025 Tony Awards are tonight. Here's how to watch and what to know.

The 2025 Tony Awards are tonight. Here's how to watch and what to know.

The 78th Annual Tony Awards, honoring the best in plays and musicals on Broadway, is taking place on Sunday. And the 2025 awards ceremony comes after a record-breaking season. Broadway's biggest night is capping the highest-grossing Broadway season in recorded history,the Broadway League said, with high ticket prices for plays includingDenzel Washington's"Othello" andGeorge Clooney's"Good Night, and Good Luck" helping drive nearly $2 billion in gross ticket sales. The 2024-25 season was also the second best attended season in recorded history. Overall, about 14.7 million audience members bought tickets, the agency said. Forty-three productions, including 21 musicals, 21 plays and one special engagement, raised their curtains, according to the Broadway League. When are the 2025 Tony Awards? The Tony Awards, at New York City's Radio City Music Hall, begin on Sunday, June 8, at 8 p.m. ET. Where to watch the 2025 Tony Awards with cable The Tony Awards ceremony airs on CBS television stations beginning at 8 p.m. ET. How to stream the Tony Awards live The Tony Awards are streaming onParamount+in the U.S. The ceremony is available live and on demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers on Monday, June 9, the day after the special airs. Before the main show,Darren CrissandRenée Elise Goldsberryare hosting "The Tony Awards: Act One." The live pre-show is featuring exclusive content and will be available to viewers for free on the free streaming television service Pluto TV. The pre-show begins at 6:40 p.m. ET and runs until the start of the Tonys. Who is nominated at the 2025 Tony Awards? Fifteen musicals and 14 plays arenominatedacross 26 competitive categories at the Tony Awards. Several nominees are making history. "Yellow Face" starDaniel Dae Kimis the first Asian actor to be nominated for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play. Kara Young, a Tony nominee this year for "Purpose," is the first Black actor to be nominated four years in a row in any category. Last year, Young received the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play. "I love the fact that we are being recognized as Asian Americans on Broadway, and I think it's really important for where we are in our society, especially today, and yet I yearn for the day when it's so commonplace and understood that anyone of any race or religion or gender identification can be nominated for these things," Kimtold CBS News New York. "I've always wanted to play Henry V, and you know we can always dream. And those dreams are becoming reality now." "Oh, Mary!" star and creatorCole Escolais the first non-binary nominee for Best Leading Actor in a Play. And "English" performers Tala Ashe and Marjan Neshat have become the first Middle Eastern actors to be nominated for Best Featured Actress in a Play, Ashe recently told CBS News New York. Meanwhile,Broadway legend Audra McDonaldhas set a new bar: This year, she received her 11th Tony Award nomination for herperformance in "Gypsy" — the most-ever for a performer. She has been awarded in every acting category at least once. If she wins on Sunday, she will become the performer with the most Tony Award wins, a title she currently shares with Julie Harris and Angela Lansbury. Thefull list of nomineescan be found here. Who is hosting the 2025 Tony Awards? "Wicked" star Cynthia Erivo ishosting the ceremony. She teased her plans for the show during a Wednesdayappearanceon "CBS Mornings." Viewers can expect to see costume changes, she said, and Erivo attended numerous Broadway shows this season to prepare for the hosting gig. Erivo said hosting the Tony Awards is "a beautiful full circle moment" in her career. She received a Tony Award for her performance in "The Color Purple" in 2016, which led to more career opportunities, including her starring role in "Wicked." "Because of Broadway and because of the work that we did in 'The Color Purple,' I get to sit with you now where I am and have done all the things that I've done since then," Erivo said. Who is performing at the 2025 Tony Awards? Typically, the host takes part in an opening number to begin the show. The five shows nominated for Best Musical — "The Buena Vista Social Club," "Dead Outlaw," "Death Becomes Her," "Maybe Happy Ending" and "Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical" — all have performances. The four shows nominated for Best Revival of a Musical — "Floyd Collins," "Gypsy," "Sunst Blvd." and "Pirates! The Penzance Musical" — are also performing. The musicals "Just in Time" and "Real Women Have Curves," which were not nominated for the top awards but have been nominated in other categories, are also expected to perform. Members of the original cast of the smash hit "Hamilton" areset to reunite for a performancecelebrating the musical's 10th anniversary on Broadway. The Tony Awards did not announce what the cast would perform. The choir Broadway Inspirational Voices, which received an honor for "Excellence in Theater" at the 2019 Tony Awards, is also performing. Who is presenting at the 2025 Tony Awards? The Tony Awards will see some of Broadway's biggest names give awards and introduce performances. Pop star Adam Lambert, TikTok influencer Charli D'Amelio, and media mogul Oprah Winfrey are among the biggest names presenting at the awards. Actors Samuel Jackson, Sarah Paulson, Bryan Cranston, Jean Smart, Katie Holmes and Keanu Reeves — all of whom have recently appeared, or are set to appear, in Broadway shows — will also be among the presenters. Former Tony hostsSara BareillesandAriana DeBosewere also set to present. Dad says son "may never be the same" after alleged hazing Nature: Mating grebes From celebrating Juneteenth to the erasure of Black history: Charles M. Blow on America today

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The 2025 Tony Awards are tonight. Here's how to watch and what to know.

The 2025 Tony Awards are tonight. Here's how to watch and what to know. The 78th Annual Tony Awards, honoring the best in plays and musi...

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'American Pickers' Mike Wolfe's New Career Move Has a Surprising Connection to Danielle Colby

'American Pickers' Mike Wolfe's New Career Move Has a Surprising Connection to Danielle Colby

'American Pickers' Mike Wolfe's New Career Move Has a Surprising Connection to Danielle Colbyoriginally appeared onParade. American PickersstarMike Wolfe's new career move—an Airbnb in Le Claire, Iowa—has a surprising connection to his co-star,Danielle Colby. On Saturday, June 7, Colby, 49, took to herInstagramStories to promote Wolfe's newly-openedTwo Lanes Guesthouse. And in doing so, she revealed a cool fact about the property. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 "My old house is now an air bnb❤️," she shared. "I raised my kids in this house. ❤️." Colby, who has two adult children—a daughter namedMemphisand a son namedMiles—added, "Mike restored it beautifully." Very cool.pic.twitter.com/O07d3IiURX — Reality TV 4Lyfe (@realitytv4lyfe)June 8, 2025 On May 16, Wolfe, 60, revealedhis short-term rental officially had its first guest. He also shared a photo of the rental property's entryway and staircase on his Instagram Stories, declaring, "When will the@twolanesguesthousebe available? NOW!! In another segment, Wolfe noted his Two Lanes Guest House is "nestled in the heart of Le Claire, Iowa, right across the street fromAntique Archaeology." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mike Wolfe (@mikewolfeamericanpicker) As Wolfe launched the Airbnb, Colby is gearing up for an exciting career venture of her own:a museum dedicated to the history of stripping. The History Channel star will soon open herEcdysiast Arts Museumin Davenport, Iowa; itsgrand opening is on June 21. When she's not appearing inAmerican Pickers, Colby performs burlesque under the stage name Dannie Diesel—and she oftenposts photos of her jaw-dropping costumeson social media. Next:American Pickers' Mike Wolfe Makes a Bold Declaration About Country Star 'American Pickers' Mike Wolfe's New Career Move Has a Surprising Connection to Danielle Colbyfirst appeared on Parade on Jun 8, 2025 This story was originally reported byParadeon Jun 8, 2025, where it first appeared.

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UN Ocean Conference sets sail off France on World Oceans Day

UN Ocean Conference sets sail off France on World Oceans Day

NICE, France (AP) — A fleet of 30 research and exploration vessels from around the world set sail just off the French coastal city of Nice on Sunday tokick off the third U.N. Ocean Conferenceand pay tribute toWorld Oceans Day. The event themed "Ocean Wonders" will see the vessels sail across Nice's Baie des Anges, or Bay of Angels, and is designed to spotlight the beauty and importance of the ocean while urging world leaders not to lose sight of its value as they make decisions about the planet's future. Thousands of delegates, including heads of state, scientists, and environmental advocates, are expected in Nice this week to confront growing threats to the ocean, and the need to transform pledges into protection. The United Nations has called the threats a global emergency facing the world's oceans as they confront rising temperatures,plastic pollutionchoking marine life, and relentless overexploitation of fish and other resources. Just 2.7% of the global ocean is effectively protected from destructive activities like industrial fishing and deep-sea mining — far below the global goal of 30% by 2030. Participating boats include the Energy Observer, a solar-panel covered catamaran that was the first vessel to circumnavigate the globe usingrenewable energyalone. It produces hydrogen fuel on board via seawater electrolysis, offering a vision of zero-emissions maritime travel. Other standout vessels include France's Alfred Merlin, dedicated to underwater archaeology; the OceanXplorer, a high-tech billionaire-owned research yacht; and the WWF's Blue Panda, which is working to map and protect the last remaining seagrass meadows in the Mediterranean Sea. At the heart of the conference is the push to ratify the High Seas Treaty, adopted in 2023. If it takes effect, the treaty would for the first time allow countries to establish marine protected areas in international waters, which cover nearly two-thirds of the ocean and remain largely ungoverned. "The High Seas Treaty is critical to ensuring we can protect biodiversity in the ocean," said Rebecca Hubbard, director of the High Seas Alliance. "We're in the middle of a biodiversity and climate crisis. We absolutely have to protect the ocean to address those crises." But even in waters already designated as protected, enforcement often falls short. Many countries, France included, facecriticism from environmental groupsover weak regulation and continued industrial activity within their marine protected areas. "The ambition is not there, the speed is not there, and the scale has not been there," said Sílvia Tavares, project manager at Oceano Azul Foundation. "Moments like UNOC are key to changing that." Several countries are expected to announce new marine protected areas, or MPAs, during the conference, along with bans on bottom trawling and other destructive activities within their existing MPA networks. After Sunday's parade sail, the "Ocean Wonders" fleet will remain docked in Nice and open to the public until the conference concludes on June 13. ___ Follow Annika Hammerschlag on Instagram@ahammergram. ___ The Associated Press receives support from the Walton Family Foundation for coverage of water and environmental policy. The AP is solely responsible for all content. For all of AP's environmental coverage, visithttps://apnews.com/hub/climate-and-environment

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UN Ocean Conference sets sail off France on World Oceans Day

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Palestinians say Israeli fire kills 5 near aid sites. Israel says it fired warning shots

Palestinians say Israeli fire kills 5 near aid sites. Israel says it fired warning shots

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli fire killed at least five people and wounded others as they headed toward two aid distribution points inGazarun by an Israeli and U.S.-backed group, Palestinian health officials and witnesses said Sunday. Israel's military said it fired warning shots at people who approached its forces. The past two weeks have seenfrequent shootings near the new hubswhere thousands of Palestinians — desperate after 20 months of war — are being directed to collect food. Witnesses say nearby Israeli troops have opened fire, andmore than 80 people have been killed, according to Gaza hospital officials. In all, at least 108 bodies were brought to hospitals in Gaza over the past 48 hours, the territory's Health Ministry said. Israel's military said it struck dozens of militant targets throughout Gaza over the past day. Four of the latest bodies were brought to Nasser Hospital in the southern city of Khan Younis. Palestinian witnesses said Israeli forces fired on them at a roundabout around a kilometer (half-mile) from a site run by theGaza Humanitarian Foundationin nearby Rafah. Israel's military said it fired warning shots at "suspects" who had advanced toward its forces and ignored warnings to turn away. It said the shooting occurred in an area that is considered an active combat zone at night. Al-Awda Hospital said it received the body of a 42-year-old man and 29 people who were wounded near another GHF aid distribution point in central Gaza. The military said it fired warning shots in the area at around 6:40 a.m. but did not see any casualties. A GHF official said there was no violence in or around its distribution sites, all three of which delivered aid on Sunday. The groupclosed them temporarilylast week to discuss safety measures with Israel's military and has warned people to stay on designated access routes. The official spoke on condition of anonymity in line with regulations. The new aid hubs are set up inside Israeli military zones where independent media have no access. Witnesses fear for their safety Witnesses said the shooting in southern Gaza occurred at around 6 a.m., when they were told the site would open. Many headed toward it early, seeking desperately needed food before the crowds arrived. Adham Dahman, who was at Nasser Hospital with a bandage on his chin, said a tank fired toward them. "We didn't know how to escape," he said. "This is trap for us, not aid." Zahed Ben Hassan said someone next to him was shot in the head. He said he and others pulled the body from the scene. "They said it was a safe area from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. ... So why did they start shooting at us?" he said. "There was light out, and they have their cameras and can clearly see us." The military announced on Friday that the sites would be open during those hours, and that the area would be a closed military zone the rest of the time. Children cried over their father's body at the hospital. "I can't see you like this, Dad!" one girl said. Aid distributed inside Israeli military zones Gaza's roughly 2 million Palestinians are almost completely reliant on international aid because nearly all food production capabilities have been destroyed. The new aid hubs are run by GHF, a new group of mainly American contractors. Israel wants it to replace a system coordinated by the United Nations and international aid groups. Israel and the United States accuse the Hamas militant group of stealing aid. The U.N. denies there is systematic diversion. The U.N. says the new system is unable to meet mounting needs, allows Israel to use aid as a weapon by determining who can receive it and forces people to relocate to where aid sites are positioned. The U.N. system has struggled to deliver aid, even after Israel eased its complete blockade of Gaza last month. U.N. officials say their efforts are hindered by Israeli military restrictions, the breakdown of law and order and widespread looting. Experts warned earlier this year that Gazawas at critical risk of famineif Israel did not lift its blockade and halt its military campaign. Both were renewed in March. Israeli officials have said the offensive will continue until all hostages are returned and Hamas is defeated or disarmed and sent into exile. Hamas has said it will only release the remaining hostages in return for Palestinian prisoners, a lasting ceasefire and an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. Talks mediated by the U.S., Egypt and Qatarhave been deadlocked for months. Hamas started the war with its attack on southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, when Palestinian militants killed some 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and took another 251 hostage. They still hold 55 hostages, fewer than half of them alive, after most of the rest were released in ceasefire agreements or other deals. Israel has recovered dozens of bodies,including three in recent days, and rescued eight living hostages during the war. Israel's military campaign has killed over 54,800 Palestinians, according to Gaza's Health Ministry. It says women and children make up most of the dead but does not say how many civilians or combatants were killed. Israel says it has killed over 20,000 militants, without providing evidence. The war has destroyed vast areas of Gaza and displaced around 90% of its population. ___ Chehayeb reported from Beirut. Associated Press writer Melanie Lidman in Tel Aviv, Israel, contributed to this report. ___ Follow AP's war coverage athttps://apnews.com/hub/israel-hamas-war

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The Cast of “The Goonies” Celebrates the Movie's 40th Anniversary: 'Never Say Die'

The Cast of "The Goonies" Celebrates the Movie's 40th Anniversary: 'Never Say Die'

Warner Bros. / courtesy Everett Collection The cast ofThe Gooniesmarked the movie's 40th anniversary on June 7 on social media Corey Feldman, Sean Astin and Ke Huy Quan were among the stars who took a moment to reflect on the major milestone Feldman documented his nostalgic visit to Astoria, Oregon, where the 1985 movie was filmed The Gooniesturns 40! To mark the 1985 movie's 40th anniversary on Saturday, June 7, several actors from the cast shared social media tributes. Ke Huy Quan, who played Data, shareda clipon his Instagram Stories in whichSean Astin's character Mikey gives his inspiring "Goonies never say die" speech to the group of friends. He wrote over it, "Happy 40th my fellow Goonies! Thinking of you today." Astin, meanwhile, posted a collage of photos from the movie's set on his Instagram Stories with the message, "NEVER SAY DIE." He also shared the same movie clip as Quan, 53, and wrote over it: "40 Years Ago. Love You Goonies." Corey Feldmancelebrated the milestone by making a nostalgic visit to Astoria, Oregon — where the movie was filmed — with his girlfriend, Adrien Skye. He shared photos and videos from his trip down memory lane onInstagram, along with a lengthy message for fans. "HEY U GUYS..... ITS THE GOONIES 40TH ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND HERE IN ASTORIA OREGON, HERES PT 1 OF MY ADVENTURES. ITS A COLLECTION OF VIDS & PICS OF ME TOURING AROUND ASTORIA THE PAST FEW DAYS. SHOWING THE OLD LOCATIONS 2 MY GF@adrienskye_," he wrote. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Corey Feldman (@cdogg22) Feldman, 53, went on to share that he found "an actual DVD" of the movie in a local rental store and also toured the "famous & possibly haunted" Flavel House Museum, where Mikey's dad worked as a curator. Addressing the 40th anniversary specifically, he wrote: "I WOULDN'T MISS THE CHANCE 2 CONGRATULATE ALL MY FELLOW CAST & CREW MEMBERS ON BUILDING A 40 YR LEGACY, BUT I ALSO WANTED 2 THANK ALL OF U 4 ALL THE #LOVE! [HONESTLY] WALKING AROUND THIS TOWN IS BLOWING MY MIND, I'VE NEVER EXPERIENCED ANYTHING LIKE THIS 4 ANY FILM, EVER!" The Gooniesstars Astin, Feldman,Martha Plimpton, Kerri Green, Robert Davi andJoe Pantolianolast reunited at Awesome Con in April for a panel moderated by PEOPLE's Breanne L. Heldman. There, the cast confirmed that they'd love to be a part of theGooniessequel, which is currently in development with directorSteven Spielberg; original screenwriterChris Columbusis also attached to the project. The late Richard Donner directed and co-wrote the original film. "We love that Steven Spielberg is engaged and back in theGooniesmindset, so that's exciting for all of us, and whatever happens, we hope that it's worth it," Feldman, 53, said at Awesome Con. "We hope that everybody has a great adventure. Keep the adventure alive." Warner Brothers/Getty Images Plimpton, 54, added, "I think [fans are] going to seeThe Goonies 2,whether we're in it or not. I think that's pretty obvious. At least, I hope [they] will." Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The cast also reunited in February to celebrate Ke Huy Quan's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Feldman, Greene,Jeff CohenandJosh Brolingathered at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles to honor Quan's inspiring film career. Brolin, 57, gave a heartfelt speech in Quan's honor at the ceremony. "I could not be happier for you. I know we all are, all usGoonieshere for an honor that is not only totally deserved but celebrates all that is right in this industry," he said. Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Later that day, there was anotherGooniesreunion at the premiere of action flickLove Hurts, which Quan, 53, starred in alongside Astin, 54. Quan shared that he would love to revisit his iconic role as Data. "It's one of the most asked questions in my life. I would love for it to happen," Quan said at the premiere. Before this year's stream ofGooniesreunions, the last time the cast got together was for avirtual fundraiserin 2020. Read the original article onPeople

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