John Legend continues to soar to higher ground.

Following multiple Grammy wins and unforgettable Oscar glory, last night brought with it a Tony award win for the performer!

What for? His role as co-producer of the Broadway show JITNEY which now means he stands only an Emmy away from bagging all four major American entertainment awards!

John won a Tony!!! He has a GOT!

— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) June 12, 2017

JITNEY!! #TonyAwards2017

— John Legend (@johnlegend) June 12, 2017

Best Musical

WINNER: Dear Evan Hansen
Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
Groundhog Day The Musical
Come From Away

Best Play

WINNER: Oslo
Sweat
Indecent
A Doll’s House, Part 2

Best Revival of a Musical

WINNER: Hello, Dolly!
Falsettos
Miss Saigon

Best Revival of a Play

WINNER: August Wilson’s Jitney
Present Laughter
Six Degrees of Separation
Lillian Hellman’s The Little Foxes

Best Actress in a Musical

WINNER: Bette Midler, Hello, Dolly!
Patti LuPone, War Paint
Christine Ebersole, War Paint
Denee Benton, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
Eva Noblezada, Miss Saigon

Best Actor in a Musical

WINNER: Ben Platt, Dear Evan Hansen
Andy Karl, Groundhog Day The Musical
David Hyde Pierce, Hello, Dolly!
Christian Borle, Falsettos
Josh Groban, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812

Best Actress in a Play

WINNER: Laurie Metcalf, A Doll’s House, Part 2
Jennifer Ehle, Oslo
Cate Blanchett, The Present
Sally Field, The Glass Menagerie
Laura Linney, Lillian Hellman’s The Little Foxes

Best Actor in a Play

WINNER: Kevin Kline, Present Laughter
Jefferson Mays, Oslo
Denis Arndt, Heisenberg
Chris Cooper, A Doll’s House, Part 2
Corey Hawkins, Six Degrees of Separation

Best Book of a Musical

Come From Away, Irene Sankoff and David Hein
WINNER: Dear Evan Hansen, Steven Levenson
Groundhog Day The Musical, Danny Rubin
Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, Dave Malloy

Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Come From Away, Irene Sankoff and David Hein
WINNER: Dear Evan Hansen, Benj Pasek & Justin Paul
Groundhog Day The Musical, Tim Minchin
Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, Dave Malloy

Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play

WINNER: Michael Aronov, Oslo
Danny DeVito, Arthur Miller’s The Price
Nathan Lane, The Front Page
Richard Thomas, Lillian Hellman’s The Little Foxes
John Douglas Thompson, August Wilson’s Jitney

Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play

Johanna Day, Sweat
Jayne Houdyshell, A Doll’s House, Part 2
WINNER: Cynthia Nixon, Lillian Hellman’s The Little Foxes
Condola Rashad, A Doll’s House, Part 2
Michelle Wilson, Sweat

Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

WINNER: Gavin Creel, Hello, Dolly!
Mike Faist, Dear Evan Hansen
Andrew Rannells, Falsettos
Lucas Steele, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812
Brandon Uranowitz, Falsettos

Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Kate Baldwin, Hello, Dolly!
Stephanie J. Block, Falsettos
Jenn Colella, Come From Away
WINNER: Rachel Bay Jones, Dear Evan Hansen
Mary Beth Peil, Anastasia

Best Scenic Design of a Play

David Gallo, August Wilson’s Jitney
WINNER: Nigel Hook, The Play That Goes Wrong
Douglas W. Schmidt, The Front Page
Michael Yeargan, Oslo

Best Scenic Design of a Musical

Rob Howell, Groundhog Day The Musical
David Korins, War Paint
WINNER: Mimi Lien, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812
Santo Loquasto, Hello, Dolly!

Best Costume Design of a Play

WINNER: Jane Greenwood, Lillian Hellman’s The Little Foxes
Susan Hilferty, Present Laughter
Toni-Leslie James, August Wilson’s Jitney
David Zinn, A Doll’s House, Part 2

Best Costume Design of a Musical

Linda Cho, Anastasia
WINNER: Santo Loquasto, Hello, Dolly!
Paloma Young, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812
Catherine Zuber, War Paint

Best Lighting Design of a Play

WINNER: Christopher Akerlind, Indecent
Jane Cox, August Wilson’s Jitney
Donald Holder, Oslo
Jennifer Tipton, A Doll’s House, Part 2

Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Howell Binkley, Come From Away
Natasha Katz, Hello, Dolly!
WINNER: Bradley King, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812
Japhy Weideman, Dear Evan Hansen

Best Direction of a Play

Sam Gold, A Doll’s House, Part 2
Ruben Santiago-Hudson, August Wilson’s Jitney
Bartlett Sher, Oslo
Daniel Sullivan, Lillian Hellman’s The Little Foxes
WINNER: Rebecca Taichman, Indecent

Best Direction of a Musical

WINNER: Christopher Ashley, Come From Away
Rachel Chavkin, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812
Michael Greif, Dear Evan Hansen
Matthew Warchus, Groundhog Day The Musical
Jerry Zaks, Hello, Dolly!

Best Choreography

WINNER: Andy Blankenbuehler, Bandstand
Peter Darling and Ellen Kane, Groundhog Day The Musical
Kelly Devine, Come From Away
Denis Jones, Holiday Inn, The New Irving Berlin Musical
Sam Pinkleton, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812

Best Orchestrations

Bill Elliott and Greg Anthony Rassen, Bandstand
Larry Hochman, Hello, Dolly!
WINNER: Alex Lacamoire, Dear Evan Hansen
Dave Malloy, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812

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Recipients of Awards and Honors in Non-competitive Categories

Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre: James Earl Jones

Special Tony Award: Gareth Fry & Pete Malkin, Sound Designers for The Encounter

Regional Theatre Tony Award: Dallas Theater Center, Dallas, TX

Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award: Baayork Lee

Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre: Nina Lannan, Alan Wasser

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Keen to give the world unedited access into hers, Katy Perry welcomed us all into her home via a live stream built to promote her new album ‘Witness.’

On it, fans are pulled into Perry’s place as she entertains guests, discovers herself through therapy and enjoys the #1 album before the launch of her tour.

Hours ago, she invited the creative Amanda Seales and the Trans icon Caitlyn Jenner for dinner and what happened next must be seen to be believed?

What happened when the Trump-endorsing Jenner found herself in the middle of a conversation about systemic and covert racism in America?

Watch below…

O MAIOR SAMBA da Amanda Seales pra cima da Caitlyn Jenner FOI AQUI ???? #KPWWW  #Witness  pic.twitter.com/6aVMSovct1

— Myri Oliveira (@MyriOliveira) June 12, 2017

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Remy Ma is refusing to take her foot off of Nicki Minaj. 

The pair made headlines after the former Terror Squad rapper uncaged ‘Shether’ – one of the most scathing, direct draggings heard in years. A move, she says, was provoked by Minaj’s constant digs.

Months removed, Remy continues to peddle the petty. Case in point tonight at Hot 97’s Summer Jam 2017. 

During her set, which featured a guest spot from rap legend and Onika’s rival Lil Kim, Remy projected a Nicki obituary on the screen before performed ‘Shether.’

And then Remy Ma Just Either Nicki Minaj on that #SummerJam stage for The Culture ?? pic.twitter.com/4SWn2JGxyj

— Real?Deplorable? (@Culture_God) June 12, 2017

Yikes!

We here for both ladies, but the back and forth definitely makes for much needed excitement in female rap sphere.

In keeping it 100%, Nicki has continued to throw shots and Remy clearly needs to keep the drama a’rolling as she tries to cook up buzz for her incoming new solo album ‘Seven Winters & Six Summers.’

Should Nicki clap-back?

Your thoughts?

The Weeknd continues to shine with ‘Secrets’ – the latest offering from his sophomore album ‘Starboy.’

Pedro Martin-Calero takes on directorial duties for the the track’s accompanying video, which was unleashed moments ago.

In trademark form, the clip is slick, suave, and stylised.

Check it out below…

Solid. This could well be another hit for Abel.

He remains a bit too mono for us, but if he rocks your boat, check him out on ‘The Legend Of The Fall Tour.’

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Rita Ora received a rapturous response to new single ‘Your Song’ upon its release last month.

Currently performing well globally (with a #13 peak on the UK tally), the Ed Sheeran track looks set to boom in the weeks ahead with the arrival of its accompanying video.

26-year-old media maven Ora shot the visual in Vancouver, Canada this week – and snaps from the set have surfaced.

Check ’em out below. She looks stunning!

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From The Vault is back this week honoring a band that has been showered with a lot of love as of late – and with good reason.

Today’s pick is ‘If It Isn’t Love’ by R&B titans New Edition.

Released as the lead single from the group’s fifth studio album ‘Heart Break,’ ‘Love’ was considered the band’s comeback single and was their first with Bobby Brown’s replacement, Johnny Gill. It was produced by the ever sought-after  Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis and (as planned) was a home-run on the charts, returning the quintet to the top 10 of both the Pop and R&B tallies (#7 and #2 respectively).

Although the song stands as an R&B classic, its accompanying visual is one of the group’s most enduring offerings. For, this video is the one that pops up in mass consciousness when considering the dance moves, aesthetics and creative direction of late 80’s/early 90’s boybands. Especially the mic stand/rehearsal/synchronized choreography theme that has been the inspiration behind many a visual – including Beyonce’s ‘Love On Top.’

As seen on their BET biopic earlier this year, New Edition’s story is undoubtedly compelling and we hope groups the world over take the time to study it. Because, in doing so, important lessons about work ethic, dedication, unity, and the effects of ego can be sourced.

Ralph, Michael, Ronnie, Ricky, Johnny and Bobby – we salute you!

Your thoughts?

Fifth Harmony have taken flight with the promo campaign for new single ‘Down.’

The popular quad brought the heat to Miami this weekend with a scorching performance at iHeartSummer 2017.

As well as their newest number, Normani, Dinah, Lauren, and Ally thrilled with high-octane showings of fan favorites too.

Check out the setlist and full performance below…

Setlist:

Worth It
That’s My Girl
Down
All In My Head (Flex)
Work From Home

It appears the departure of a certain someone has actually elevated the group. Maybe as a direct effect or simply because they’ve felt the need to up the ante. Maybe its both.

Whatever the case, they appear more cohesive and it’s easier to appreciate each member’s individual contribution.

More of this and this may end up as their best era yet.

Your thoughts?

Mariah Carey‘s relationship with dancer Bryan Tanaka is back on.

Initially, the union appeared like a synthetic storyline conjured up for her poorly performing reality series ‘Mariah’s World.’ A stance not helped by the fact that the pair went their separate ways almost as soon as the show wrapped.

However, recent weeks have seen the duo smitten once again.

The latest snap shared on social media saw Tanaka looking adoringly at Mimi – 13 years his senior – in the studio.

According to the 34-year-old, his 47-year-old bae was hard at work baking material for her next project.

He told his followers:

In the studio watching the Queen in her element the way nobody else gets to see. ??? #Moments4Life#MuchLove

As reported, Mimi recently inked a deal with Epic Records – who’ll house her new label, Butterfly MC Records. At the time of the announcement, it was stressed that an album would follow by the end of the year.

Although the recent departure of Epic head L.A Reid potentially puts that in question.

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We want to be excited, as Mariah tends to come through with the quality even when underperforming commercially (see: ‘Elusive Chanteuse,’ ‘Memoirs,’ and even ‘Charmbracelet’.)

However, she still has a fair amount of work to do with her image – this showmance included – before we can muster up anticipation.

Music, as ever, is only one piece of the product puzzle. Image and perception matters. And looking at the image above doesn’t fill us with hope.

Your thoughts?

Taylor Swift‘s supposed attempt to steal Katy Perry‘s chart thunder this week has done little to kill the love the latter has for the ‘White Horse‘ vocalist.

For, Perry has revealed that she forgives Swift for everything she may or may not have done to her and hopes that they can come to a place of peace and understanding.

She told The Thrive Global Podcast…

I am ready to let it go. I forgive her and I’m sorry for anything I ever did, and I hope the same from her. I think it’s actually like, I think it’s time. There are bigger fish to fry, and there are real problems in the world. You know what I’m saying?

I love her, and I want the best for her. And I think she’s a fantastic songwriter, and I think that if we, both her and I, can be representatives of strong women that come together despite their differences, I think the whole world is going to go like, ‘Yeah, well we can do this.’ I don’t know. Maybe I don’t agree with everything she does and she doesn’t agree with everything I do, but I just really, truly want to come together in a place of love and forgiveness and understanding and compassion.

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Katy Perry has revealed that she is deeply sorry for engaging in cultural appropriation.

During the live streamed launched to promote her #1 album ‘Witness‘, the Pop princess came clean during a conversation with DeRay McKesson about the bad habit and revealed how and why she was able to stop it.

I’m proud of Katy for acknowledging her mistakes with cultural appropriation. She’s learning pic.twitter.com/uyHd3upmzx

— la bella vita (@drugproblem) June 11, 2017

Her admission makes her one of the first Pop purveyors to address the problem head on publicly after the rapper Iggy Azalea saw her career derailed by criticism she faced for the same thing in 2014.

So, why millions around the world are against cultural appropriation?

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Little Mix have become one of the world’s biggest girlbands and today proved why with an electrifying showing at the 2017 Capital FM Summertime Ball.

Jesy, Jade, Perrie, and Leigh-Anne brought some of their biggest hits – including ‘Black Magic’ and ‘Touch’ – to the Wembley Stadium extravaganza. Much to the delight of the 50,000 in attendance.

Watch the ladies werk it below…

It’s been a busy week for the Pop quad, who this week also premiered the video for new single ‘Power.’ Click here to watch. 

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Liam Payne‘s solo train pulled into Wembley Stadium today for the 2017 Capital FM Summertime Ball. 

Opting to take residence in the “Urban” space, the 23-year-old recently released single ‘Strip That Down’ – which he performed for the 50,000 in attendance.

Backed by dancers and getting down to choreography himself, Payne is clearly trying. Is it enough, though? Watch below and let us know…

Sigh.

It’s odd because he’s hitting his marks, but he still makes for an uncomfortable watch. One look at his expression and it’s clear he’s counting every single step. Every one of them.

Elsewhere, the vocals are present but in scarily thin quantity.

Thus far, we’re yet to be convinced by this game of Justin Timberlake dress-up Liam is playing. Perhaps it’s this single, “him,” or both. Whatever the case, it’s not working. Yet.

Your thoughts?