Celebrity Status: Dragons, Tony’s, And Swifty

SUNDAY

THE 77TH ANNUAL TONY AWARDS (8p ET, CBS and Paramount+) – Ariana DeBose hosts this ceremony honoring the best of Broadway. Performers include Eddie Redmayne, Jonathan Groff, Lindsay Mendez and Daniel Radcliffe. Presenters include Angelina Jolie, Nick Jonas, Idina Menzel, Jim Parsons, Wendell Pierce, Ben Platt, Cynthia Erivo, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Josh Gad, Sean Hayes, Taraji P. Henson, Jennifer Hudson, Pete Townshend, Andrew Rannells and Jeffrey Wright.

SEASON PREMIERE: HOUSE OF THE DRAGON (9p ET, HBO) – Season two joins the kingdom where season 1 ended: on the brink of civil war. Queen Rhaenyra is in exile in Dragonstone, while Alicent’s older son, Aegon (Tom Glynn-Carney), has taken up residence on the Iron Throne. Both sides are shoring up allegiances. Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy, Eve Best, Steve Toussaint, and Rhys Ifans star.

HOTEL COCAINE (MGM Plus) – This new series follows the story of Roman Compte, who was the general manager of a hotel that served as the epicenter of the Miami cocaine scene in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The cast includes Danny Pino, Yul Vazquez, Mark Feuerstein, Corina Bradley and Michael Chiklis.

IN THEATERS AND STREAMING _ New movies in (select) theaters, streaming, and video on demand.

• WATCHERS (Theaters) — Follows Mina, a 28-year old artist who gets stranded in an expansive, untouched forest in western Ireland. When Mina finds shelter, she unknowingly becomes trapped alongside three strangers that are watched and stalked by mysterious creatures each night. Stars Dakota Fanning.
• INSIDE OUT 2 (Theaters) — An all-new adventure inside the head of now-teenager Riley — who may or may not be feeling all kinds of new Emotions. Stars Diane Lane, Lewis Black, Amy Poehler, Tony Hale.
• TUESDAY (Limited) — Zora lives with her terminally ill daughter Tuesday. One day, Death in the form of a size-altering macaw arrives and sends Zora and Tuesday on an emotional journey about life, love, and death. Stars Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
• FIREBRAND (Limited) — Follows legendary Queen of England Katherine Parr and her quest to survive the perilous last months in the life of her ailing and abusive husband, Henry VIII. Stars. Alicia Vikander, Jude Law.

GOLDEN BACHELOR COUPLE OFFICIALLY DIVORCED _ Less than 200 days since the finale of The Golden Bachelor the once-happy couple are officially divorced. The first-ever Golden Bachelor couple, Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist, are legally over. The couple, who got married in a televised wedding five months ago, announced their breakup two months ago.

… Gerry Turner, who made his debut as the Golden Bachelor last year, chose Theresa over runner-up Leslie Fhima. Their journey ended in marriage on January 4 in La Quinta, California, where Gerry promised Theresa to make her the happiest woman on earth.

… ABC’s spinoff, The Golden Bachelorette, will premiere this fall, centering on a mature woman seeking love.

TAYLOR SWIFT REVEALS THE FUTURE OF THE ERAS TOUR _ Taylor Swift recently marked a significant milestone during her Eras Tour in Liverpool, where she celebrated the 100th show of the concert series. The pop megastar took a moment to reflect on the journey she has taken with her fans, band, crew, and dancers since the tour began in March 2023.

… During her performance at Anfield Stadium, Taylor shared with the enthusiastic crowd that the tour will officially come to an end in December. She expressed gratitude for the support and energy that her fans have brought to each show, making the experience both joyful and rewarding.

LOPEZ AND GARNER CELEBRATE SAMUEL’S GRADUATION AT BEN AFFLECK’S HOME _ Jennifer Lopez and Jennifer Garner were spotted at Ben Affleck’s rental home for a graduation party honoring their 12-year-old son, Samuel.

HOUSE OF THE DRAGON RENEWED FOR SEASON 3 _ HBO has excited fans by officially announcing the renewal of the popular series “House of the Dragon” for a third season. This announcement comes just in time for the upcoming premiere of the show’s second season, set to air on Sunday night.

… Based on George R.R. Martin’s book, “Fire & Blood,” the series immerses viewers in the world of Westeros, showcasing the Targaryen family’s tumultuous history.

’80s CULT HORROR CLASSIC GETS REMAKE _ Possession, the 1981 supernatural horror film, is set for a remake by director Parker Finn and producer Robert Pattinson. The original starred Sam Neill and followed a spy facing bizarre events after his wife’s request for a divorce. Pattinson’s acting involvement in the remake is yet to be confirmed.

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This post was written by Nick Sawicki