'Hamilton' Cast Reunites for Tony Awards; Panahi's 'It Was Just an Accident' Wins Palme d'Or
Key Takeaways
- Original "Hamilton" cast reunites for a special performance at the 78th Tony Awards.
- Jafar Panahi's 'It Was Just an Accident' won the Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival.
- 'The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo’ wins Un Certain Regard Prize at Cannes 2025.
- Harry Lighton won Un Certain Regard Award for best screenplay at Cannes for “Pillion”.
- Eminem beats Kendrick Lamar for Hip-Hop Award at the 2025 AMAs.
Top Stories
Hamilton original cast reunites for Tony Awards 10th anniversary
On May 29, 2025, the original cast of "Hamilton," including Lin-Manuel Miranda and others, announced they will reunite for a special performance at the 78th Tony Awards. This reunion celebrates the show’s 10th anniversary.
Jafar Panahi's 'It Was Just an Accident' wins Palme d’Or
On May 29, 2025, it was reported that Jafar Panahi's 'It Was Just an Accident' won the Palme d’Or at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.
'The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo’ wins Cannes prize
On May 29, 2025, it was reported that 'The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo’ won the Un Certain Regard Prize at the Cannes Film Festival 2025.
Harry Lighton wins Cannes Un Certain Regard award
Reported on May 29, 2025, Harry Lighton’s “Pillion” earned Lighton the Un Certain Regard Award for best screenplay at the Cannes Film Festival. The LGBTQ+ drama premiered in the Cannes Un Certain Regard section.
Eminem beats Kendrick Lamar for Hip-Hop Awards at AMAs
Eminem won the Hip-Hop Award at the 2025 AMAs, beating out Kendrick Lamar. This was reported on May 29 and 30, 2025.
Award Winners
AAFCA TV Honors 2025 winners announced
On May 30, 2025, the African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) announced the winners and special achievement honorees for the 7th annual AAFCA TV Honors, which will be held on August 23, 2025, at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. Winners include "Paradise" (Best Drama), Sterling K. Brown (Best Actor), Kathy Bates (Best Actress), and "Forever" (Best Writing & Best Director).
'The Love That Remains' wins Palm Dog at Cannes
Published on May 29, 2025, Hlynur Pálmason’s film, “The Love That Remains,” won the Palm Dog award for best canine performance at the Cannes Film Festival. The award went to Pálmason’s Icelandic sheepdog, Panda.
Nominee Highlights
Variety's 'Actors on Actors' Season 22 features Emmy nominees
On May 29, 2025, Variety announced that Season 22 of “Actors on Actors” will feature conversations with potential Emmy nominees. The episodes will air on Variety.com from June 2-15, on PBS SoCal on June 12, and in the “Actors on Actors” magazine issue on June 4, and will include participants such as Colin Farrell, Danny DeVito, and Kathy Bates.
For Your Consideration
Peacock's 'Poker Face' hosts 'BLSHT Day' event
On May 29, 2025, it was announced that Peacock's "Poker Face" will hold a 'BLSHT Day' FYC event on June 7, 2025, at 13 Los Angeles burger joints. The event offers free "'BLSHT burger and a side of lies" to fans and Emmy voters.