Cynthia Erivo to Host Tony Awards; Golden Globes Adds Podcast Category
Key Takeaways
- Cynthia Erivo will host the 78th Tony Awards on June 8, 2025, airing on CBS and Paramount+.
- Golden Globes will introduce a Best-Podcast category in 2026 with six nominees.
- Audra McDonald and Nicole Scherzinger are top contenders for the Tony Award for lead actress.
- Cole Escola and George Clooney compete for the Tony Award for best lead actor in a play.
- Tom Francis, Darren Criss, and Jonathan Groff compete for Tony Award for lead actor in a musical.
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Cynthia Erivo to host 78th Tony Awards
On June 5, 2025, it was announced that Cynthia Erivo will host the 78th Tony Awards, which will honor the best of Broadway's 2024-2025 season. The awards show will air on CBS and stream on Paramount+ on June 8, 2025.
Golden Globes to introduce Best-Podcast category
On June 5, 2025, it was announced that the Golden Globes will introduce a Best-Podcast category in 2026. The category will feature six nominees selected from the top 25 podcasts of the year.
Tony Award lead actress: McDonald vs. Scherzinger
On June 5, 2025, predictions highlighted Audra McDonald (for Gypsy) and Nicole Scherzinger (for Sunset Blvd.) as top contenders for the Tony Award for lead actress in a musical. Scherzinger previously won the Drama League Award for distinguished performance; a win for McDonald would mark her seventh Tony Award.
Cole Escola and George Clooney compete for Tony
On June 5, 2025, it was reported that Cole Escola (for Oh, Mary!) and George Clooney (for Good Night, and Good Luck) are competing for the Tony Award for best lead actor in a play. Voters are predicting a win for Cole Escola.
Tony Award: Francis, Criss, Groff compete
On June 5, 2025, it was noted that Tom Francis (for Sunset Blvd.), Darren Criss (for Maybe Happy Ending), and Jonathan Groff (for Just In Time) are competing for the Tony Award for lead actor in a musical. Jonathan Groff won a Tony in the same category last year.
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MrBeast's 'Beast Games' FYC event held
On June 5, 2025, MrBeast's 'Beast Games' held a 'For Your Consideration' (FYC) event at the Television Academy’s HQ in North Hollywood. The show is being considered for Emmy awards for outstanding reality competition series and host.