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18.06.2024 - 15:15 / deadline.com
EXCLUSIVE: Comedian and impressionist extraordinaire Matt Friend has been tapped to host the 2024 NHL Awards, the National Hockey League announced today.
The celebration of the league’s best regular-season performances will be broadcast live from Fontainebleau Las Vegas on Thursday, June 27, on ESPN and Sportsnet in the U.S. and Canada, respectively, beginning at 4 p.m. PT/7 p.m. ET.
The event marks the 11th time the NHL Awards will be presented in Las Vegas and the first since 2019.
“Growing up, all my heroes were hockey-obsessed comedians,” Friend said in a statement to Deadline. “I am so thrilled to join the list of my heroes like Will Arnett and Kenan Thompson as host of the NHL Awards, especially as someone who grew up a Chicago Blackhawks fan during the dynasty. I am so grateful to Steve Mayer, Michael Dempsey and Gary Bettman for the opportunity to fulfill my lifelong dream of hosting the Golden Globes … of hockey! Hopefully I’ll win them over when I debut my Gary Bettman impression.”
Stated NHL Chief Content Officer and Senior EVP Steve Mayer: “We can’t wait to be back in Las Vegas to celebrate the best players in the NHL and cap off a monumental season for the league. Vegas has a unique energy, and we’re thrilled to have Matt Friend join us as host this year. Matt is a versatile comedic talent unlike any other and we know the show will be in great hands.”
Friend has risen to fame on social media in recent years as a master impressionist with spot-on takes of everyone from Jeff Goldblum to Rami Malek and Timothée Chalamet. Boasting over a million followers across all socials, the 25-year-old’s repertoire includes more than 250 impressions in total. He has appeared on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve,
The 2024 BET Awards are tonight (Sunday, June 30)!
New Edition put on a six-concert residency at Las Vegas’ Encore Theatre at Wynn.Turns out that wasn’t enough for the NE Family.Near the end of their brief stint, the legendary group announced onstage that they were adding six more summer dates at the 1,480-seat venue.And, after four long months of waiting, Ronnie, Bobby, Ricky, Mike, Ralph and Johnny are finally returning to the Encore Theatre. From July 3-13, the quintet will bring “Candy Girl,” “Can You Stand The Rain” and many, many more timeless R&B classics to the stage.If you want to be there to get down with them all over again, it isn’t too late to scoop up last-minute tickets.At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on tickets for the six July shows was $85 before fees on Vivid Seats.Other shows start anywhere from $107 to $173 before fees.All things considered, that’s not bad for Vegas especially considering Ronnie DeVoe told the New York Post that the group “(brings) the same energy (they) sang the (songs) with back in the day.”Should those dates not work, New Edition will venture back to Sin City yet again from Oct.
The Eagles will no longer be the “New Kid(s) In Town.”The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group announced they have tacked on eight (!) additional Friday and Saturday shows to their ‘Eagles — Live In Concert at Sphere’ stint.Their 16-concert run begins Sept. 20 and now stretches until Dec.
Jamie Oliver and his wife Jools have tied the knot, again! The pair said 'I do' in a Las Vegas wedding to celebrate their 24th anniversary - and were married by Elvis.The TV chef, 49, marked the milestone by sharing a selection of images to Instagram of the pair posing with the US singer lookalike at the Graceland Wedding Chapel. Among the photos were snaps from their wedding in 2000 which also featured an Elvis impersonator, due to his wife’s love for the late star.
“Stereophonic” was the night’s biggest winner, nabbing five awards (of a record-setting 13 nominations) including Best Play, while “The Outsiders” took home Best Musical.At the time of publication, both shows are running for the foreseeable future; “Stereophonic” has the John Golden Theatre booked until January 2025 and “The Outsiders” doesn’t have an end date at the Jacobs Theatre in sight.And if watching the lively performances during the Tonys telecast make you want to catch a show live in person, you’re in luck. Not only can you beat the heat wave in NYC this week, you can spend an evening in an air-conditioned Broadway theater with discounted tickets, to boot.From now until June 30, Vivid Seats is offering an exclusive discount just for New York Post readers and only on Broadway tickets.For a limited time, you’ll be able to save $25 on $200 Broadway ticket orders purchased through any link in this article.That includes catching Tony winners Daniel Radcliffe in “Merrily We Roll Along” and Jeremy Strong in “An Enemy Of The People” live onstage (both which close very soon).With that, ladies and gentlemen, it’s time to head to the theater district; let’s see a Tony-winning Broadway show.What is it about?It’s 1976 and an unnamed up-and-coming rock band is recording their second album.
Jay-Z made a surprise appearance during Alicia Keys‘ performance at the 2024 Tony Awards last night (June 16) – watch the footage below.Keys’ Broadway musical Hell’s Kitchen was nominated for 13 awards at the ceremony, which took place at the Lincoln Center’s David H. Koch Theater in New York City.The R&B artist began singing ‘Empire State Of Mind’ – her 2009 collaborative single with Jay-Z – alongside the cast of her show.
It was a Wicked union between Idina Menzel and Cynthia Erivo as the actresses and singers came together to close out the 2024 Tony Awards.
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Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Broadway’s biggest night is here. The 77th annual Tony Awards will take place Sunday, June 16 at New York City’s David H.
Tony Awards, which recognize excellence in Broadway theater, are set to begin in just a few hours.The 2023-24 Broadway season was the most musical-heavy one in at least five years, with 21 musicals (16 new, 5 revival) opening between May 2023 and April 2024, but it’s a play that made history as nominations were announced.RELATED: Check out the full list of 2024 Tony Award nominees“Stereophonic” by David Adjmi, about a fictional band facing pressure as they record their second album, became the most nominated play in the Tonys’ 77-year history with 13 nominations, including 5 acting nominations and nods in two categories that traditionally recognize musicals rather than plays. Alicia Keys’ semi-autobiographical musical “Hell’s Kitchen” tied “Stereophonic” for most nominations of the season, also netting 13. It’s sure to be a star studded evening, with appearances by Jennifer Hudson, Angelina Jolie, and Jeffrey Wright and performances by the casts of nominated shows, including Eddie Redmayne in “Cabaret at the Kit Kat Klub” and Daniel Radcliffe in “Merrily We Roll Along.” Though the Tony Awards air on CBS, it’s possible to stream the entire event for free without cable.
Céline Dion has revealed she is working her way back to recovery, and is already planning a new show in her beloved Las Vegas.
Eagles have confirmed their upcoming residency at the Las Vegas Sphere – find dates and ticketing information below.Yesterday (June 12), the band announced the residency via their official website, confirming rumours dating back to March that they were in talks for several shows at the state-of-the-art venue in Nevada. While rumours suggested that the band would be playing a whopping 10-week residency, the Eagles have confirmed that they’ll be doing an eight-show stint instead.Those eight shows are due to take place between September and October, with two shows taking place each weekend.
The Eagles will play eight concerts at Las Vegas’ premier concert destination, Sphere.At all ‘Eagles — Live In Concert at Sphere’ shows, fans can expect an “ultimate connection to the band’s legendary catalog in an immersive experience that only Sphere can provide,” according to a press release.Prior to this high-profile residency announcement, Don Henley, Joe Walsh and co.
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Christina Aguilera is booked and busy, and the singer with Ecuadorian roots looks flawless. The 43-year-old music icon has been on tour and returned to her Las Vegas residency after extending more dates into August.Thankfully for fans who can’t attend shows, the singer has been sharing clips from her performances on social media.
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Morrissey has announced that he will be performing two shows in Las Vegas next month.The solo icon and former Smiths frontman is set to perform a two-night run at the House Of Blues inside Mandalay Bay on July 26 and 27. A ticket pre-sale will be available for fans who use the code CHORD on June 6 at 10am local time.
Lexi Carson Oscar-nominated actor, producer and author Taraji P. Henson is set to return as the host of this year’s BET Awards. It will air live on June 30 on BET at 8 p.m.
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