Jennifer Lawrence at a photo call for at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on December 9, 2016. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Invision for Sony Pictures/AP Images)
Jack Black at a photo call for “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” at CinemaCon in Las Vegas on March 27, 2017. (Photo courtesy of Columbia Pictures)
Taraji P. Henson at the Fox All-Star party at Wollman Rink in New York City on May 15, 2017. (Photo by Anthony Behar/Fox)
The following is a press release from the Hollywood Walk of Fame:
A new group of entertainment professionals in the categories of Motion Pictures, Television, Live Theatre/Live Performance, Radio and Recording have been selected to receive stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, it was announced today, Thursday, June 22, 2017 by the Walk of Fame Selection Committee of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. These honorees were chosen from among hundreds of nominations to the committee at a meeting held in June and ratified by the Hollywood Chamber’s Board of Directors. Television Producer and Walk of Famer Vin Di Bona, Chair of the Walk of Fame Selection Committee for 2017, announced the new honorees with Leron Gubler, President & CEO for the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce who is also the emcee of the Walk of Fame ceremonies.
The new selections were revealed to the world via live stream exclusively on the official website www.walkoffame.com. The live stream began at 2:15 p.m. PDT and was held at the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce offices.
“The Walk of Fame Selection Committee is pleased to announce our newest honorees to the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Committee looked carefully at each nominee and we feel that we have selected an eclectic group of talent that will appeal to the tastes of many fans around the world,” said Di Bona. “As a Walk of Famer myself, I know these honorees will remember the dedication of their stars with great memories and will be proud that they are part of Hollywood’s history now and forever. We look forward to their big day as the Walk of Fame Class of 2018 becomes cemented one by one on the most famous sidewalk in the world!”
The Hollywood Walk of Fame Class of 2018 are:
In the category of MOTION PICTURES: Jack Black, Kirsten Dunst, Jeff Goldblum, F. Gary Gray, Mark Hamill, Jennifer Lawrence, Gina Lollobrigida, Minnie Mouse, Nick Nolte and Zoe Saldana
In the category of TELEVISION: Anthony Anderson, Gillian Anderson, Lynda Carter, Simon Cowell, RuPaul Charles, Taraji P. Henson, Eric McCormack, Ryan Murphy, Niecy Nash, Mandy Patinkin, Shonda Rhimes, and posthumous Steve Irwin
In the category of RECORDING: Mary J. Blige, Sir Richard Branson, Petula Clark, Harry Connick, Jr., Ice T, Snoop Dogg, Carrie Underwood and “Weird Al” Yankovic
In the category of RADIO: Steve Jones
In the category of LIVE THEATRE/LIVE PERFORMANCE: Charles Aznavour, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and posthumous Bernie Mac
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and its Walk of Fame Selection Committee congratulate all the honorees. Dates have not been scheduled for these star ceremonies. Recipients have two years to schedule star ceremonies from the date of selection before they expire. Upcoming star ceremonies are usually announced ten days prior to dedication on the official website www.walkoffame.com.
The following is a press release from the Music Midtown Festival:
Bruno Mars, Mumford & Sons, Future and Blink-182 will headline this year’s Music Midtown Festival at Atlanta’s Piedmont Park on Saturday, September 16 and Sunday, September 17. The annual festival, which began in 1994, will also feature chart toppers including Wiz Khalifa, Weezer, Big Sean, HAIM, Young the Giant, Bastille, Two Door Cinema Club, Tove Lo, Russ, Milky Chance, Collective Soul, The Strumbellas, Oh Wonder, Judah & The Lion, The Naked and Famous, Zara Larson, Dua Lipa, Broods, PVRIS, Vintage Trouble, Lizzo, Joywave, Bibi Bourelly, COIN, AJR, Circa Waves, Missio, Hiss Golden Messenger, Daye Jack and Midnight Larks
Fans who sign up for the Music Midtown E-List will have special access to the presale beginning Tuesday, June 20 from 10AM ET through Thursday, June 22 at 10PM ET. To Join the Music Midtown E-List visit MusicMidtown.com. Tickets will go on-sale to the general public on Friday, June 23 at 10AM ET at MusicMidtown.com.
“I’m so proud of our line-up this year. We have an incredibly diverse group of artists and some of the biggest names in music,” says Live Nation Atlanta President, Peter Conlon. “We received such great feedback from the fans after expanding Music Midtown to two full days in 2016, so we are keeping with that model to give people the most time to enjoy the music, food, and beautiful Piedmont Park on Saturday and Sunday.”
TICKET PACKAGES
2-Day General Admission Ticket: $135.00
VIP packages will be available for an enhanced festival experience and include:
VIP: $600.00 Weekend Ticket
Admission to Festival
Dedicated VIP Entrances
Complimentary food, beer and wine
Preferred Stage Viewing Areas
Centrally located lounge area
Private Air-Conditioned Restrooms
Super VIP Presented by Salesforce: $1,750.00 Weekend Ticket
Admission to Festival
Preferred Parking and Shuttle Service
Air-Conditioned Luxury Lounge located at the Electric Ballroom Stage
Exclusive Viewing Areas at Honda and Roxy Stages
Gourmet catered fare and full open bar
Golf Cart transportation between Electric Ballroom and Honda Stages
Private Air-Conditioned Restrooms
$1 for the benefit of Piedmont Park plus applicable service charges will be added to each ticket purchase. Acts, event time and dates are subject to change. For more information, visit www.musicmidtown.com.
New for 2017, fans will have the opportunity to purchase a limited amount of “Early Entry” passes. Early Entry pass-holders will be able to enter the Festival beginning at 11:30AM ET on Saturday and Sunday, a full 30 minutes before the gates are scheduled to open.
The performance schedule, along with other exciting details, will be released leading up to the event.
Music Midtown 2017 is sponsored by Salesforce, Honda, Twix, Coca-Cola, Stella Artois, Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, el Jimador Tequila, SVEDKA Vodka, Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi, Alternative Apparel, W Midtown Hotel and Uber. Produced by Live Nation.
The following is a press release from the Teen Choice Awards:
TEEN CHOICE 2017, the summer’s hottest live show is back with a brand-new wave of nominees. Leading the television category with seven nods is “Pretty Little Liars,” followed by “The Flash,” with four. FOX’s LETHAL WEAPON, “The Arrow,” “Supergirl,” “This Is Us” and “The Vampire Diaries” each received three nominations. ”xXx: Return of Xander Cage” leads the TEEN CHOICE 2017 film category with five nominations and “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales,” “The Fate of the Furious” and “Power Rangers” each have four. Musical artist Harry Styles tops the music category with three nominations. Additionally, two new categories have been added to this year’s ballot: Choice Throwback TV Show and Choice Latin Artist. Host(s), performers, presenters and additional nominees will be announced soon.
Voting will officially open at 5:00 PM PT on June 19, 2017 via TeenChoice.com and Twitter. Starting June 19 through June 22 at 9:00 PM PT, fans are allowed 10 votes per category, per day, per platform user ID, for their favorite TEEN CHOICE 2017 Wave One nominees. Vote via Twitter by tweeting a category hashtag (please see below) with the nominee’s name (either @nominee or if the nominee does not have a Twitter account use #nominee). You may only vote for one TEEN CHOICE nominee per Tweet.
Celebrate this year’s top teen icons in television, music, film, sports, comedy and digital when the choicest, star-studded two-hour event airs LIVE Sunday, Aug. 13 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX.
Following are “Wave One” categories and nominees for TEEN CHOICE 2017:
MOVIES
Choice Action Movie (#ChoiceActionMovie)
“Logan”
“Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales”
“The Fate of the Furious”
“Transformers: The Last Knight”
“Wonder Woman”
“xXx: Return of Xander Cage”
Choice Action Movie Actor (#ChoiceActionMovieActor)
Brenton Thwaites – “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales”
Chris Pine – “Wonder Woman”
Dwayne Johnson – “The Fate of the Furious”
Hugh Jackman – “Logan”
Johnny Depp – “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales”
Vin Diesel – “The Fate of the Furious,” “xXx: Return of Xander Cage”
Choice Action Movie Actress (#ChoiceActionMovieActress)
DeepikaPadukone – “xXx: Return of Xander Cage”
Gal Gadot – “Wonder Woman”
Kaya Scodelario – “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales”
Michelle Rodriguez – “The Fate of the Furious”
Nina Dobrev – “xXx: Return of Xander Cage”
Ruby Rose – “xXx: Return of Xander Cage”
Choice Sci-Fi Movie (#ChoiceSciFiMovie)
“Arrival”
“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2”
“Kong: Skull Island”
“Power Rangers”
“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”
“The Space Between Us”
Choice Sci-Fi Movie Actor (#ChoiceSciFiMovieActor)
Asa Butterfield – “The Space Between Us”
Chris Pratt – “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2”
Dacre Montgomery – “Power Rangers”
Diego Luna – “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”
Jeremy Renner – “Arrival”
Tom Hiddleston – “Kong: Skull Island”
Choice Sci-Fi Movie Actress (#ChoiceSciFiMovieActress)
Amy Adams – “Arrival”
Becky G – “Power Rangers”
Brie Larson – “Kong: Skull Island”
Felicity Jones – “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”
Naomi Scott – “Power Rangers”
Zoe Saldana – “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2”
Choice Fantasy Movie (#ChoiceFantasyMovie)
“Beauty and the Beast”
“Doctor Strange”
“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them”
“Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children”
“Moana”
Choice Fantasy Movie Actor (#ChoiceFantasyMovieActor)
Asa Butterfield – “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children”
Benedict Cumberbatch – “Doctor Strange”
Dan Stevens – “Beauty and the Beast”
Dwayne Johnson – “Moana”
Eddie Redmayne – “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them”
Choice Fantasy Movie Actress (#ChoiceFantasyMovieActress)
Auli’iCravalho – “Moana”
Emma Watson – “Beauty and the Beast”
Eva Green – “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children”
Katherine Waterston – “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them”
Rachel McAdams – “Doctor Strange”
Choice Drama Movie (#ChoiceDramaMovie)
“Before I Fall”
“Everything, Everything”
“Gifted”
“Hidden Figures”
“The Edge of Seventeen”
“The Shack”
Choice Drama Movie Actor (#ChoiceDramaMovieActor)
Andrew Garfield – “Hacksaw Ridge”
Chris Evans – “Gifted”
Kian Lawley – “Before I Fall”
Nick Robinson – “Everything, Everything”
Taylor Lautner – “Run the Tide”
Choice Drama Movie Actress (#ChoiceDramaMovieActress)
Amandla Stenberg – “Everything, Everything”
Emma Watson – “The Circle”
Hailee Steinfeld – “The Edge of Seventeen”
Taraji P. Henson – “Hidden Figures”
Zoey Deutch – “Before I Fall”
Choice Comedy Movie (#ChoiceComedyMovie)
“Cars 3”
“Finding Dory”
“Keeping Up with the Joneses”
“Table 19”
“The LEGO Batman Movie”
Choice Comedy Movie Actor (#ChoiceComedyMovieActor)
Dwayne Johnson – “Baywatch”
Owen Wilson – “Cars 3”
Ricky Garcia – “Bigger Fatter Liar”
Will Arnett – “The LEGO Batman Movie”
Zac Efron – “Baywatch”
Zach Galifianakis – “Keeping Up with the Joneses”
Choice Comedy Movie Actress (#ChoiceComedyMovieActress)
Alexandra Daddario – “Baywatch”
Anna Kendrick – “Table 19”
Ellen DeGeneres – “Finding Dory”
Gal Gadot – “Keeping Up with the Joneses”
Jennifer Hudson – “Sandy Wexler”
Tori Kelly – “Sing”
TELEVISION
Choice Drama TV Show (#ChoiceDramaTVShow)
“Empire”
“Famous In Love”
“Pretty Little Liars”
“Riverdale”
“Star”
“This Is Us”
Choice Drama TV Actor (#ChoiceDramaTVActor)
Cole Sprouse – “Riverdale”
Ian Harding – “Pretty Little Liars”
Jesse Williams – “Grey’s Anatomy”
Jussie Smollett – “Empire”
Milo Ventimiglia – “This Is Us”
Sterling K. Brown – “This Is Us”
Choice Drama TV Actress (#ChoiceDramaTVActress)
Ashley Benson – “Pretty Little Liars”
Bella Thorne – “Famous In Love”
Lucy Hale – “Pretty Little Liars”
Sasha Pieterse – “Pretty Little Liars”
Shay Mitchell – “Pretty Little Liars”
TroianBellisario – “Pretty Little Liars”
Choice Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Show (#ChoiceSciFiTVShow)
“Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments”
“Stranger Things”
“Supernatural”
“Teen Wolf”
“The Vampire Diaries”
“Timeless”
Choice Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Actor (#ChoiceSciFiTVActor)
Bob Morley – “The 100”
Dylan O’Brien – “Teen Wolf”
Ian Somerhalder – “The Vampire Diaries”
Jensen Ackles – “Supernatural”
Joseph Morgan – “The Originals”
Matthew Daddario – “Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments”
Choice Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Actress (#ChoiceSciFiTVActress)
Abigail Spencer – “Timeless”
Eliza Taylor – “The 100”
EmeraudeToubia – “Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments”
Jennifer Morrison – “Once Upon A Time”
Kat Graham – “The Vampire Diaries”
Lana Parrilla – “Once Upon A Time”
Choice Action TV Show (#ChoiceActionTVShow)
“Arrow”
“Gotham”
“Lethal Weapon”
“Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”
“Supergirl”
“The Flash”
Choice Action TV Actor (#ChoiceActionTVActor)
Chris Wood – “Supergirl”
Clayne Crawford – “Lethal Weapon”
Gabriel Luna – “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”
Grant Gustin – “The Flash”
Stephen Amell – “Arrow”
Wentworth Miller – “Prison Break”
Choice Action TV Actress (#ChoiceActionTVActress)
CaityLotz – “Legends of Tomorrow”
Candice Patton – “The Flash”
Danielle Panabaker – “The Flash”
Emily BettRickards – “Arrow”
Jordana Brewster – “Lethal Weapon”
Melissa Benoist – “Supergirl”
Choice Comedy TV Show (#ChoiceComedyTVShow)
“Baby Daddy”
“Brooklyn Nine-Nine”
“Fuller House”
“Jane the Virgin”
“One Day at a Time”
“Young & Hungry”
Choice Comedy TV Actor (#ChoiceComedyTVActor)
Andy Samberg – “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”
Anthony Anderson – “black-ish”
Hudson Yang – “Fresh Off the Boat”
Jaime Camil – “Jane the Virgin”
Jean-Luc Bilodeau – “Baby Daddy”
Micah Fowler – “Speechless”
Choice Comedy TV Actress (#ChoiceComedyTVActress)
Candace Cameron Bure – “Fuller House”
Emma Roberts – “Scream Queens”
Gina Rodriguez – “Jane the Virgin”
Rose McIver – “iZombie”
YaraShahidi – “black-ish”
Zendaya – “K.C. Undercover”
Choice Animated TV Show (#ChoiceAnimatedTVShow)
“Bob’s Burgers”
“Family Guy”
“Gravity Falls”
“Rick and Morty”
“Sonic Boom”
“Steven Universe”
Choice Reality TV Show (#ChoiceRealityTVShow)
“Chasing Cameron”
“Dance Moms”
“Keeping Up with the Kardashians”
“Masterchef Junior”
“The Voice”
“Total Bellas”
Choice Throwback TV Show (#ChoiceThrowbackTVShow)
“Buffy the Vampire Slayer”
“Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”
“One Tree Hill”
“Sister, Sister”
“The O.C.”
“Veronica Mars”
Choice TV Personality (#ChoiceTVPersonality)
Anthony Anderson – “To Tell the Truth”
Blake Shelton – “The Voice”
Ellen DeGeneres – “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”
James Corden – “The Late Late Show with James Corden”
Jimmy Fallon – “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon”
Tyra Banks – “America’s Got Talent”
MUSIC
Choice Male Artist (#ChoiceMaleArtist)
Bruno Mars
Ed Sheeran
Harry Styles
Justin Bieber
Shawn Mendes
The Weeknd
Choice Female Artist (#ChoiceFemaleArtist)
Alessia Cara
Ariana Grande
Hailee Steinfeld
Katy Perry
Miley Cyrus
Selena Gomez
Choice Music Group (#ChoiceMusicGroup)
Fifth Harmony
Little Mix
Maroon 5
The Chainsmokers
The Lumineers
The Vamps
twenty one pilots
Choice Country Artist (#ChoiceCountryArtist)
Blake Shelton
Carrie Underwood
Florida Georgia Line
Kelsea Ballerini
Luke Bryan
Sam Hunt
Choice Electronic/Dance Artist (#ChoiceElectronicDanceArtist)
Calvin Harris
David Guetta
Major Lazer
Martin Garrix
Steve Aoki
Zedd
Choice Latin Artist (#ChoiceLatinArtist)
CNCO
Daddy Yankee
Enrique Iglesias
Luis Fonsi
Maluma
Shakira
Choice R&B/Hip-Hop Artist (#ChoiceRBHipHopArtist)
Beyoncé
Chance the Rapper
Drake
Kendrick Lamar
Nicki Minaj
Rihanna
Choice Rock Artist (#ChoiceRockArtist)
Harry Styles
Imagine Dragons
Linkin Park
Paramore
twenty one pilots
X Ambassadors
Choice Song: Female Artist (#ChoiceSongFemaleArtist)
Alessia Cara – “Scars To Your Beautiful”
Camila Cabello – “Crying in the Club”
Hailee Steinfeld– “Most Girls”
Julia Michaels – “Issues”
Miley Cyrus – “Malibu”
Selena Gomez – “Bad Liar”
Choice Song: Male Artist (#ChoiceSongMaleArtist)
Bruno Mars – “That’s What I Like”
Ed Sheeran – “Shape of You”
Harry Styles – “Sign of the Times”
Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee (feat. Justin Bieber) – “Despacito”
Niall Horan – “Slow Hands”
Sam Hunt – “Body Like a Back Road”
Choice Song: Group (#ChoiceSongGroup)
The Chainsmokers (feat. Halsey) – “Closer”
Fifth Harmony (feat. Gucci Mane) – “Down”
Hey Violet – “Guys My Age”
Imagine Dragons – “Believer”
Little Mix – “Shout Out to My Ex”
twenty one pilots – “Heathens”
Choice Collaboration (#ChoiceCollaboration)
Cheat Codes (feat. Demi Lovato) – “No Promises”
Florida Georgia Line (feat. Backstreet Boys) – “God, Your Mama, And Me”
Kygo & Selena Gomez – “It Ain’t Me”
Steve Aoki & Louis Tomlinson – “Just Hold On”
ZAYN & Taylor Swift – “I Don’t Wanna Live Forever”
11:00pm – 2:00am
BETX Late Night Concert
The Novo
Performers:
De La Ghetto
11:00pm – 2:00pm
VIP Late Night Kick-Off Party (Invite Only)
The Conga Room
DJ:
Big Tigger
Friday, June 23
11:00am – 8:00pm
BET Experience Fanfest
LACC West Hall
11:00am – 8:00pm
BET Experience Fashion & Beauty
LACC West Hall Concourse Hall
12:30pm – 1:00pm:
Motions Hair Demonstration (The Locks Station)
2:30pm:
Fashion Show (Cat Walk)
3:30pm – 4:00pm:
Hair Demonstration
5:00pm – 6:00pm:
Fashion Happy Hour
11:00am – 2:00pm
BET Open Casting Call
LACC West Hall Petree A
11:00am – 8:00pm
Kicksperience
LACC West Hall Main Hall A
1:00pm:
World of Dance Performance (Meet & Greet)
2:30pm:
Fat Joe (Meet & Greet)
Joey BadA$$ (Photo by Johnny Nunez)
3:00pm:
Joey Bada$$ (Meet & Greet)
11:00am – 8:00pm
Viacom and Facing Addiction
LACC West Hall
11:00am – 2:00pm
Nickelodeon Kids Choice Sports Awards
LACC West Hall
11:00am – 8:00pm
Comedy Central “Legends of Chamberlain”
LACC West Hall Main Hall A
11:00am – 8:00pm
Coca-Cola Music Studio
LACC West Hall Exhibit Hall A
1:00pm:
Taylor Girlz
2:00pm:
Billion Dollar Baby
5:00pm:
The Bomb Digz
11:45am – 2:00pm
Celebrity Basketball Game
LACC West Hall Exhibit Hall B
Presented by Sprite & State Farm
11:45am:
BET Experience Slam Dunk Contest
12:00pm:
Game Starts
1:00pm:
Halftime Show powered by Applebees
Nick Cannon (Photo by:Trae Patton/NBC)
Players:
Chris Brown, Nick Cannon, Souljah Boy, The Game, Dave East, Joey Bada$$, Trevor Jackson, DJ Mustard, Brandon T. Jackson, Rotimi, 2 Chainz, BBD, Young M.A, Lil Rel Howey, Demetrius Shipp Jr.
Coaches:
Snoop Dogg & Fat Joe
Commentators:
Jemele Hill & Michael Smith
National Anthem:
Kevin Ross
Host:
Christian Crosby
DJ:
DJ Malski
12:00pm – 6:00pm
Pool Groove – INVITE ONLY
Gilbert Lindsey Plaza
1:00pm – 7:30pm
Genius Talks
LACC West Hall Petree Hall D
Host:
Charlamagne Tha God
1:00pm – 1:30pm:
Issa Rae
Ava DuVernay (Photo by Rebecca Sapp/Getty Images for SBIFF)
4:00pm – 4:30pm:
Ava Duvernay
5:00pm – 5:30pm:
New Edition
6:00pm – 6:30pm:
Tracee Ellis Ross
7:00pm – 7:30pm:
Nick Cannon
1:00pm – 2:00pm
VH1 Save the Music: Compton Sounders Drummer Squad Check Presentation
LACC West Hall Exhibit Hall B
1:15pm – 2:00pm
Black Vogue
LACC West Hall Concourse Hall
3:00pm – 5:00pm
BETX Live! (106 & Park Live)
3:30pm – 7:00pm
BETX Main Stage
LACC West Hall Exhibit Hall B
3:30pm:
Nick Grant
3:50pm:
Kap G
4:10pm:
Dave East
4:30pm:
GoldLink
4:50pm:
P&B Rock
5:10pm:
A Boogie
5:30pm:
Amine
Young M.A. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Pandora)
5:50pm:
Young M.A.
6:10pm:
Kyle
6:30pm:
Cardi B
7:00pm:
Wiz Kid
Gucci Mane (Photo courtesy of Pandora)
7:00pm – 11:55pm
Staples Center Saturday Night
Performers:
A$AP Rocky, Schoolboy Q, Rae Sremmurd, Gucci Mane, Migos, Young Thug, Lil Yachty
11:00pm – 2:00am
BETX Late Night Concert “R&B Only”
The Novo
Friday, June 23
12:00am – 6:00pm
Pool Groove (Invite Only)
Gilbert Lindsey Plaza
3:00pm – 5:00pm
BETX Live! (106 & Park Live)
Microsoft Square
DJ Khaled (Photo by Eric Bodden)
7:30pm – 11:55pm
Staples Center Friday Night
Performers:
DJ Khaled & Friends, Bryson Tiller, Jhene Aiko, Jidenna, Khalid, THEY., H.E.R.
11:00pm – 2:00am
BETX Late Night Concert
The Novo
Performers:
Keyshia Cole
Saturday, June 24
11:00am – 8:00pm
BET Experience FanFest
LACC West Hall
11:00am – 4:00pm
Nickelodeon Kids Choice Sports Awards
LACC West Hall
11:00am – 7:00pm
BET Experience Fashion & Beauty
LACC West Hall Concourse Hall
1:30pm – 2:00pm:
Macy’s Summer Look Fashion Shown
1:45pm – 2:15pm:
Barbershop Talk (The Parlor Station)
1:45pm – 2:15pm:
Make-Up Demonstration (The Beat Station)
4:00pm – 5:00pm:
Fashion Happy Hour
Sunday, June 25
11:00am – 7:00pm
Viacom and Facing Addiction
LACC West Hall
11:00am – 8:00pm
Kicksperience
LACC West Hall, Exhibit Hall A
4:00pm – 5:00pm
The Restock
11:00am – 7:00pm
Comedy Central “Legends of Chamberlain”
LACC West Hall Main Hall A
11:00am – 2:00pm
BETX Main Stage Celebration of Gospel Live
LACC West Hall Exhibit Hall B
11:15am
One Church Worship Team
11:40am
Pastor Toure Roberts & Sarah Jake Roberts
11:50am
Gospel Dancers
12:00pm
Pastor Toure Roberts
1:20pm
Isreal Houghton
2:00pm
Jonothan McReynolds
2:15pm
Mali Music
11:00am – 8:00pm
Coca-Cola Music Studio
LACC West Hall Exhibit Hall A
1:00pm:
Ayo & Teo
2:00pm:
Christian Combs
2:30pm:
Elhae
3:30pm:
Spencer Ludwig
3:00pm – 8:30pm
BETX Main Stage BET Awards Viewing Party
LACC West Hall Main Hall B
2017 BET Awards host Leslie Jones (Photo by Charbonneau/Invision for Sony/AP Images)
5:30pm – 10:00pm
BET Awards
10:00pm – 1:00am
BETX Late Night Concert
The Novo
10pm
2 Chainz and Friends
11:00pm – 2:00am
VIP Late Night Party (Invite Only)
The Conga Room
Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds at the Songwriters Hall Of Fame 48th Annual Induction and Awards at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City on June 15, 2017. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall Of Fame)
The following is a press release from the Songwriters Hall of Fame:
The 2017 Songwriters Hall of Fame 48th Annual Induction and Awards Dinner (which took place June 15 at the Marriott Marquis in New York City) was a sparkling success, as SHOF President/CEO Linda Moran and co-chairs, Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff recognized and celebrated some of the best songwriting legends of our time. Last night, musical titans Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, Berry Gordy, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Robert Lamm & James Pankow p/k/a “Chicago,” Max Martin, and Shawn “JAY Z” Carter were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Honored with special awards were Alan Menken with the prestigious Johnny Mercer Award; Ed Sheeran with the Hal David Starlight Award; Pitbull with the first-ever Global Ambassador Award and Caroline Bienstock with the Abe Oleman Publisher Award.
The Songwriters Hall of Fame induction and awards dinner, year after year, is a night full of unforgettable moments celebrating the art of songwriting. The evening kicked off with Jon Bon Jovi performing an acoustic version of his hit, “It’s My Life” before inducting the song’s writer Max Martin, whom he called a “genius.”
Cassandra Wilson performed an electrifying rendition ofPeggy Lee’s “Fever” before Songwriters Hall of Fame co-chairmen, Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff honored Caroline Bienstock with the Abe Oleman Publisher Award.
Whoopi Goldberg took to the stage to present Alan Menken with the highest honor bestowed by the Songwriters Hall of Fame, the Johnny Mercer Award. After accepting his award he sat at the piano for a beautiful medley of his classic scores including “Under The Sea,” “A Whole New World,” “Beauty and the Beast” and more, which had the audience clapping and singing along.
Presenter Train’s Pat Monahan introduced inductees James Pankow & Robert Lamm p/k/a Chicago before performing their hit “Just You And Me” with Pankow on trombone. Prior to their induction, Lamm joined Pankow for their classic song “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is,” before proclaiming how humbled they are to be in the company of the “greatest songwriters in modern history.”
Johnny Gill brought the audience to its feet with a captivating rendition of “My, My, My” written by inductee Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, who was inducted by Irving Azoff.
Following his induction, Edmonds stated “what a blessing it is to do something [he loves]” and what an honor it is to stand in front of his heroes.
The evening continued as past recipient, Benny Blanco took to the stage to honor friend, Ed Sheeran with the Hal David Starlight Award, which is presented to young songwriters who are making a significant impact in the music industry with their original songs. Blanco called Sheeran “one of the greatest live performers he’s ever seen.” After a heartfelt and comical acceptance speech, Sheeran performed “Castle On The Hill.”
Rhonda Ross Kendrick surprised her father and performed a soulful rendition of “To Be Loved” before welcoming music titan Berry Gordy whom she called a “guiding force,” into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Gordy, who shared a special moment with his daughter on stage, told stories from throughout his career, adding “a song is not only a force that evokes emotion; it takes us to another time and place.”
Usher performed an exhilarating medley of “Gigolos Get Lonely Too,” “Tender Love,” “Let’s Wait Awhile” and more before inducting the song’s writers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis who accepted their award before performing “Human” and “Optimistic.”
A surprise congratulatory video from President Barack Obama in recognition of Shawn “JAY Z” Carter becoming the first-ever rapper to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame shocked the audience. Highlights from throughout the inductee’s career played before Jon Platt, CEO of Warner/ Chappell accepted the award on JAY Z’s behalf.
The celebratory evening came to a close as actor John Leguizamo presented Pitbull, whom he called a “true international superstar,” with the first-ever Global Ambassador Award, created to celebrate a songwriter-artist whose music has true worldwide appeal, crossing genre, cultural and national boundaries. Pitbull, full of gratitude, spoke about the struggles and sacrifices that made him who he is today and said “our music is not only powerful, it’s the universal language.” He then went on to perform a high-energy medley of “Fireball, “Don’t Stop the Party,” “Give Me Everything,” and “Remix,” that had the audience dancing.
About The Songwriters Hall of Fame:
The Songwriters Hall of Fame celebrates songwriters, educates the public with regard to their achievements, and produces a spectrum of professional programs devoted to the development of new songwriting talent through workshops, showcases and scholarships. Out of the tens of thousands of songwriters of our era, there are approximately 400 inductees who make up the impressive roster enshrined in the Hall of Fame. In order to be considered for induction, nominees must have been published songwriters for a minimum of 20 years with a notable catalog of hit songs. The list of inductees includes Kenneth Gamble & Leon Huff, Barry Mann & Cynthia Weil, Jerry Leiber & Mike Stoller, Eddie Holland, Lamont Dozier & Brian Holland, Smokey Robinson, Albert Hammond, Desmond Child, Paul Williams, Hal David & Burt Bacharach, John Fogerty, Bob Dylan, Isaac Hayes & David Porter, Carole King, Paul Simon, Billy Joel, Jon Bon Jovi & Richie Sambora, Elton John & Bernie Taupin, Brian Wilson, James Taylor, Don Schlitz, Bruce Springsteen, Phil Collins, Alan & Marilyn Bergman, Loretta Lynn, Jimmy Webb, Van Morrison, Kris Kristofferson, Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks, Diane Warren, Paul Anka, Stevie Wonder, Steven Tyler & Joe Perry, Mac Davis, Leonard Cohen, Ray Davies, Donovan, Cyndi Lauper, Mick Jones & Lou Gramm, Chip Taylor, Elvis Costello, Marvin Gaye, Nile Rodgers & Bernard Edwards, Lionel Richie, Bill Withers, Neil Diamond and Tom Petty among many others.
Full biographies and a complete list of inductees are available at the Songwriters Hall of Fame’s Virtual Museum at http://songwritershalloffame.org/. Joining online is quick and easy: http://songhall.org/join
Pitbull at the Songwriters Hall Of Fame 48th Annual Induction and Awards at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City on June 15, 2017. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall Of Fame)
Usher at the Songwriters Hall Of Fame 48th Annual Induction and Awards at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City on June 15, 2017. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall Of Fame)
Berry Gordy at the Songwriters Hall Of Fame 48th Annual Induction and Awards at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City on June 15, 2017. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall Of Fame)
Robert Lamm, Pat Monahan and James Pankow at the Songwriters Hall Of Fame 48th Annual Induction and Awards at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City on June 15, 2017. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall Of Fame)
Rhonda Ross Kendrick and Berry Gordy at the Songwriters Hall Of Fame 48th Annual Induction and Awards at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City on June 15, 2017. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall Of Fame)
Robert Lamm, Whoopi Goldberg, James Pankow and Pat Monahan at the Songwriters Hall Of Fame 48th Annual Induction and Awards at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City on June 15, 2017. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall Of Fame)
Alan Menken at the Songwriters Hall Of Fame 48th Annual Induction and Awards at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City on June 15, 2017. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall Of Fame)
James Pankow and Robert Lamm at the Songwriters Hall Of Fame 48th Annual Induction and Awards at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City on June 15, 2017. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall Of Fame)
Pat Monahan at the Songwriters Hall Of Fame 48th Annual Induction and Awards at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City on June 15, 2017. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall Of Fame)
Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds at the Songwriters Hall Of Fame 48th Annual Induction and Awards at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City on June 15, 2017. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall Of Fame)
Benny Blanco and Ed Sheeran at the Songwriters Hall Of Fame 48th Annual Induction and Awards at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City on June 15, 2017. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall Of Fame)
Ed Sheeran at the Songwriters Hall Of Fame 48th Annual Induction and Awards at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City on June 15, 2017. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall Of Fame)
Caroline Bienstock at the Songwriters Hall Of Fame 48th Annual Induction and Awards at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City on June 15, 2017. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall Of Fame)
Alan Menken signs a guitar backstage at the Songwriters Hall Of Fame 48th Annual Induction and Awards at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City on June 15, 2017. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall Of Fame)
Max Martin and Jon Bon Jovi at the Songwriters Hall Of Fame 48th Annual Induction and Awards at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City on June 15, 2017. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall Of Fame)
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis at the Songwriters Hall Of Fame 48th Annual Induction and Awards at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City on June 15, 2017. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall Of Fame)
Warner/Chappell Music CEO Jon Platt at the Songwriters Hall Of Fame 48th Annual Induction and Awards at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City on June 15, 2017. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall Of Fame)
Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds and Johnny Gill at the Songwriters Hall Of Fame 48th Annual Induction and Awards at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City on June 15, 2017. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall Of Fame)
Whoopi Goldberg at the Songwriters Hall Of Fame 48th Annual Induction and Awards at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City on June 15, 2017. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall Of Fame)
Jon Bon Jovi at the Songwriters Hall Of Fame 48th Annual Induction and Awards at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City on June 15, 2017. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall Of Fame)
Max Martin at the Songwriters Hall Of Fame 48th Annual Induction and Awards at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City on June 15, 2017. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall Of Fame)
April Anderson and Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds at the Songwriters Hall Of Fame 48th Annual Induction and Awards at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City on June 15, 2017. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall Of Fame)
Linda Moran and Berry Gordy at the Songwriters Hall Of Fame 48th Annual Induction and Awards at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City on June 15, 2017. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall Of Fame)
Usher at the Songwriters Hall Of Fame 48th Annual Induction and Awards at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City on June 15, 2017. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall Of Fame)
Rhonda Ross Kendrick at the Songwriters Hall Of Fame 48th Annual Induction and Awards at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City on June 15, 2017. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall Of Fame)
Rhonda Ross Kendrick and Berry Gordy at the Songwriters Hall Of Fame 48th Annual Induction and Awards at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City on June 15, 2017. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall Of Fame)
Benny Blanco and Ed Sheeran at the Songwriters Hall Of Fame 48th Annual Induction and Awards at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City on June 15, 2017. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall Of Fame)
Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds at the Songwriters Hall Of Fame 48th Annual Induction and Awards at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City on June 15, 2017. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall Of Fame)
Ed Sheeran at the Songwriters Hall Of Fame 48th Annual Induction and Awards at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City on June 15, 2017. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall Of Fame)
Johnny Gill at the Songwriters Hall Of Fame 48th Annual Induction and Awards at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City on June 15, 2017. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall Of Fame)
Jon Bon Jovi at the Songwriters Hall Of Fame 48th Annual Induction and Awards at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City on June 15, 2017. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall Of Fame)
Pat Monahan and James Pankow at the Songwriters Hall Of Fame 48th Annual Induction and Awards at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City on June 15, 2017. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall Of Fame)
Robert Lamm and James Pankow at the Songwriters Hall Of Fame 48th Annual Induction and Awards at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City on June 15, 2017. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall Of Fame)
Caroline Bienstock (far right) at the Songwriters Hall Of Fame 48th Annual Induction and Awards at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City on June 15, 2017. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall Of Fame)
Warner/Chappell Music CEO Jon Platt at the Songwriters Hall Of Fame 48th Annual Induction and Awards at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City on June 15, 2017. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall Of Fame)
Pitbull (center) at the Songwriters Hall Of Fame 48th Annual Induction and Awards at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City on June 15, 2017. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall Of Fame)
Irving Azoff at the Songwriters Hall Of Fame 48th Annual Induction and Awards at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City on June 15, 2017. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall Of Fame)
Cassandra Wilson at the Songwriters Hall Of Fame 48th Annual Induction and Awards at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City on June 15, 2017. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall Of Fame)
Smokey Robinson, Berry Gordy and Rhonda Ross Kendrick at the Songwriters Hall Of Fame 48th Annual Induction and Awards at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City on June 15, 2017. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall Of Fame)
The 21st annual Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, produced by live-events company Insomniac, takes place June 16 to June 18 at the Las Vegas Speedway. Attracting more than 400,000 dance music fans from around the globe, EDC has parades of beautiful costumed performers, industry-leading stage designs, awe-inspiring visual displays, full-scale carnival rides, interactive art installations, and a diverse community of accepting individuals.
In April 2017, Insomniac and iHeartMedia announced an unprecedented multi-platform collaboration, including the launch of the brand new EDC Radio on iHeartRadio, iHeartMedia’s all-in-one digital music, podcasting and live streaming radio service. iHeartMedia will act as the premier on-air host of Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) Las Vegas 2017 content across more than 100 broadcast radio stations nationwide.
Listeners can visit iHeartRadio.com/EDC to enjoy EDC Radio, a 24/7 dance music station featuring original content, dedicated dance genre programming and nonstop tracks from thousands of fans’ favorite electronic artists everywhere iHeartRadio is available – across more than 90 unique device platforms. Additionally through the collaboration, exclusive EDC Las Vegas content, announcements and chart-topping tracks will be heard on more than 100 iHeartMedia Top 40 radio stations throughout the United States leading up to EDC Las Vegas.
Insomniac founder/CEO Pasquale Rotella commented in a press release: “I’m extremely excited for this collaboration! It will allow millions of EDC fans around the world to tune in together. EDC Radio gives Headliners a 24/7 station packed with tracks from the best tastemakers in dance music.”
iHeartMedia president of national programming group Tom Poleman added: “We’re excited to be the on-air home for all things Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas. As the largest multiplatform media company in the country, we are uniquely able to share the energy and vibrant music of the Electric Daisy Carnival with hundreds of millions of listeners nationwide, across our live broadcast stations, socially, and digitally on iHeartRadio’s new EDC Radio. Listeners have grown to expect iHeartMedia to be the go-to place for one-of-a-kind music experiences and teaming up with our friends at EDC is yet another opportunity to give fans exclusive access to the music they love.”
Red Bull TV will webcast select performances from the EDC Las Vegas.
The official EDC Las Vegas 2017 app is available on iOs and Android platforms.
Farm Aid has announced that its annual food and music festival will take place on September 16, 2017, at KeyBank Pavilion in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania., with tickets on sale to the public on Friday, June 23.
“Family farm agriculture is the heart of Pennsylvania,” Farm Aid President and Founder Willie Nelson said. “What’s happening in western Pennsylvania and the region shows us that we can count on family farmers to strengthen our communities and connect people. Whether we live in rural or urban places, food — and music — brings us all together.”
Agriculture is Pennsylvania’s leading economic enterprise, and production agriculture and agribusiness contributes nearly $75 billion total to Pennsylvania’s economy each year. Home to 58,200 farms, Pennsylvania is ranked 22nd nationally in farm sales. The state is also the birthplace of organic agriculture in the United States and a trailblazer in developing sustainable agriculture practices.
Farm Aid 2017 will mark the third time the festival has taken place in Pennsylvania, with shows in Burgettstown in 2002 and Hershey in 2012.
Farm Aid 2017, an all-day music and food festival, will feature performances by Farm Aid board members Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Neil Young and Dave Matthews with Tim Reynolds, as well as Jack Johnson, The Avett Brothers, Sheryl Crow, Jamey Johnson, Blackberry Smoke, Valerie June, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real and Insects vs Robots. Additional artists will be announced later this summer.
Festivalgoers will experience family farm agriculture firsthand, along with family farm-identified, local and organic foods at Farm Aid’s HOMEGROWN Concessions®. Farm Aid’s HOMEGROWN Village will feature hands-on activities about soil, water, energy, food and farming. Festivalgoers can also hear farmers and artists discuss pressing issues on the FarmYard Stage, attend demonstrations to learn agrarian skills and celebrate the culture of agriculture in the HOMEGROWN Skills tent and connect with organizations doing critical food and farm work all over the country. Farm Aid 2017’s concert greening efforts will include recycling and composting, including compostable serviceware and packaging throughout the venue, with a goal of zero waste.
Tickets for Farm Aid 2017 will go on sale Friday, June 23, at 10 a.m. EDT. Ticket prices range from $49.50 to $199.50 and will be available for purchase at LiveNation.com, all Ticketmaster locations and by phone at 800-745-3000. A limited number of pre-sale tickets will be sold beginning at 12 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, June 14, at farmaid.org/concert.
Farm Aid is teaming up with IfOnly to offer a collection of experiences that give fans once-in-a-lifetime memories at Farm Aid 2017, from behind-the-scenes tours to signed memorabilia from this year’s headliners. People can purchase and bid on these special offerings starting June 14 at www.ifonly.com/FarmAid.
For event updates, follow Farm Aid on Twitter (@FarmAid), Facebook (facebook.com/farmaid) and Instagram (instagram.com/farmaid), and visit farmaid.org/concert. Festivalgoers are encouraged to use the hashtags #FarmAid2017 and #Road2FarmAid to join the conversation on social media around this year’s show.
Bonterra Organic Vineyards is a current sponsor of Farm Aid 2017. Farm Aid welcomes the participation of the business community and offers corporate sponsorship and VIP hospitality opportunities. For more information, contact Glenda Yoder at [email protected].
Farm Aid’s mission is to build a vibrant, family farm-centered system of agriculture in America. Farm Aid artists and board members Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp and Dave Matthews host an annual festival to raise funds to support Farm Aid’s work with family farmers and to inspire people to choose family farm food. For more than 30 years, Farm Aid, with the support of the artists who contribute their performances each year, has raised more than $50 million to support programs that help farmers thrive, expand the reach of the Good Food Movement, take action to change the dominant system of industrial agriculture and promote food from family farms.
Kevin Spacey at the 71st Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on June 11, 2017. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions)
With six prizes, including Best Musical, “Dear Evan Hansen” was the biggest winner at the 71st Annual Tony Awards, which were presented at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall on June 11, 2017. “Hello, Dolly!” was another multiple winner, taking four Tony Awards, including Best Leading Actress in a Musical (won by Bette Midler) and Best Revival of a Musical. “Oslo” won two Tony Awards, including Best Play.
With 12 nominations, the musical “Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812” was the top contender going into the show, but ended up winning only two Tony Awards: Best Scenic Design of a Musical and Best Lighting Design of a Musical. CBS had the U.S. telecast of the show.
Kevin Spacey hosted the Tony Awards for the first time. During the show, he did impersonations of Johnny Carson and Bill Clinton. At the end of the show, he portrayed his “House of Cards” character President Frank Underwood and appeared alongside his “House of Card” co-stars Robin Wright and Michael Kelly, who both made surprise appearances on the show.
The ceremony also featured performances by the casts of the 2017 Tony-nominated shows “Bandstand,” “Come From Away,” “Dear Evan Hansen,” “Falsettos,” “Groundhog Day The Musical,” “Hello, Dolly!,” “Miss Saigon,” “Natasha, Pierre, & The Great Comet of 1812” and “War Paint,” with additional performances by Cynthia Erivo, Leslie Odom Jr. and the Radio City Rockettes.
Others who participated in the show as presenters included Scott Bakula, Sara Bareilles, Orlando Bloom, Rachel Bloom, Glenn Close, Stephen Colbert, Brian d’Arcy James, Cynthia Erivo, Tina Fey, Sally Field, Sutton Foster, Josh Gad, Whoopi Goldberg, Josh Groban, Jonathan Groff, Mark Hamill, Chris Jackson, Allison Janney, Scarlett Johansson, Anna Kendrick, Keegan-Michael Key, Nick Kroll, John Legend, John Lithgow, Bette Midler, Patina Miller, Lin-Manuel Miranda, John Mulaney, David Oyelowo, Chaz Palminteri, Sarah Paulson, Ben Platt, Lea Salonga, Tom Sturridge, Tommy Tune and Olivia Wilde.
Legitimate theatrical productions opening in any of the 41 eligible Broadway theatres during the current season may be considered for Tony nominations. The 2016-2017 eligibility season began April 30, 2016 and ended April 28, 2017. The Tony Awards are voted in 24 competitive categories by 839 designated Tony voters within the theatre community.
The 2017 Tony Awards are presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing.
Here is the complete list of nominations and winners for the 2017 Tony Awards:
*=winner
Best Play
A Doll’s House, Part 2
Author: Lucas Hnath
Producers: Scott Rudin, Eli Bush, Barry Diller, Carole Shorenstein Hays, Universal Stage Productions, The John Gore Organization, James L. Nederlander, Ambassador Theatre Group, Len Blavatnik, Peter May, Seth A. Goldstein, Heni Koenigsberg, Stephanie P. McClelland, Jay Alix & Una Jackman, Al Nocciolino, True Love Productions, Diana DiMenna, JFL Theatricals, Barbara Freitag & Patty Baker, Benjamin Lowy & Adrian Salpeter, John Mara, Jr. & Benjamin Simpson, Joey Parnes, Sue Wagner, John Johnson
Indecent
Author: Paula Vogel
Producers: Daryl Roth, Elizabeth I. McCann, Cody Lassen, Jerry Meyer, Jay Alix & Una Jackman, Elizabeth Armstrong, Julie Boardman, CoGo Partners, Nicole Eisenberg, Four Star Productions, GLS Productions, The John Gore Organization, Kathleen K. Johnson, Dana M. Lerner, Jenn Maley, Mano-Horn Productions, Marc Platt, Storyboard Entertainment, Yale Repertory Theatre, La Jolla Playhouse, Vineyard Theatre
Oslo*
Author: J.T. Rogers Producers: Lincoln Center Theater, André Bishop, Adam Siegel, Hattie K. Jutagir
Sweat
Author: Lynn Nottage
Producers: Stuart Thompson, Louise L. Gund, Tulchin Bartner Productions, Jon B. Platt, Roy Furman, Len Blavatnik, Shelly Mitchell, Scott Rudin, Ted Snowdon, Kevin Emrick, True Love Productions, John Gore, Deborah Taylor/Richard Winkler, The Public Theater, Oskar Eustis, Patrick Willingham
Best Musical
Come From Away
Producers: Junkyard Dog Productions, Jerry Frankel, Latitude Link, Smith & Brant Theatricals, Steve & Paula Reynolds, David Mirvish, Michael Rubinoff, Alhadeff Productions, Michael Alden & Nancy Nagel Gibbs, Sam Levy, Rodney Rigby, Spencer Ross, Richard Winkler, Yonge Street Theatricals, Sheridan College, Michael & Ellise Coit, Ronald Frankel, Sheri & Les Biller, Richard & Sherry Belkin, Gary & Marlene Cohen, Allan Detsky & Rena Mendelson, Lauren Doll, Barbara H. Freitag, Wendy Gillespie, Laura Little Theatricals, Carl & Jennifer Pasbjerg, Radio Mouse Entertainment, The Shubert Organization, Cynthia Stroum, Tulchin Bartner Productions, Gwen Arment/Molly Morris & Terry McNicholas, Maureen & Joel Benoliel/Marjorie & Ron Danz, Pamela Cooper/Corey Brunish, Demos Bizar/Square 1 Theatrics, Joshua Goodman/Lauren Stevens, Just for Laughs Theatricals/Judith Ann Abrams Productions, Bill & Linda Potter/Rosemary & Kenneth Willman, La Jolla Playhouse, Seattle Repertory Theatre
Dear Evan Hansen*
Producers: Stacey Mindich, Mickey Liddell, Hunter Arnold, Caiola Productions, Double Gemini Productions, Fakston Productions, Roy Furman, Harris Karma Productions, On Your Marks Group, Darren Bagert, Roger & William Berlind, Bob Boyett, Colin Callender, Caitlin Clements, Freddy DeMann, Dante Di Loreto, Bonnie & Kenneth Feld, FickStern Productions, Eric & Marsi Gardiner, Robert Greenblatt, Jere Harris and Darren DeVerna, The John Gore Organization, Mike Kriak, Arielle Tepper Madover, David Mirvish, Eva Price, Zeilinger Productions, Adam Zotovich, Ambassador Theatre Group, Independent Presenters Network, The Shubert Organization, Wendy Orshan, Jeffrey M. Wilson, Arena Stage, Molly Smith, Edgar Dobie, Second Stage Theatre, Carole Rothman, Casey Reitz
Groundhog Day The Musical
Producers: Whistle Pig, Columbia Live Stage, The Dodgers, Michael Watt, The Araca Group, Len Blavatnik, Burnt Umber Productions, Michael Coppel, Ken Davenport, Stephen Found, Greenleaf Productions, David Harris, Independent Presenters Network, The John Gore Organization, Stephanie P. McClelland, Just for Laughs Theatricals/Glass Half Full Productions, Marion Alden Badway, Marriner Group, Tommy Mottola, Nederlander Presentations Inc, Daryl Roth, Sonia Friedman Productions, Theater Mogul, Tulbart, David Walsh, Tony & Maureen Wheeler, Jujamcyn Theaters
Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812
Producers: Howard and Janet Kagan, Paula Marie Black, Carole Shorenstein Hays, Jenny Steingart and Jason Eagan, Mary Lu Roffe and Susan Gallin, Diana DiMenna, Mary Maggio/Sharon Azrieli/Robin Gorman, Darren Sussman/Roman Gambourg/Lev Gelfer, Tom Smedes, John Logan, Lisa Matlin, Margie and Bryan Weingarten, Daveed Frazier, Argyle Productions/Jim Kierstead, In Fine Company/Hipzee, Gutterman & Caiola/Backdrop Partners, Siderow Kirchman Productions/SunnySpot Productions, Gordon/Meli Theatricals, Rodger Hess/Larry Toppall, Daniel Rakowski/Matt Ross/Ben Feldman, Mike Karns, The American Repertory Theater, Ars Nova
Best Book of a Musical
Come From Away
Irene Sankoff and David Hein
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
Music & Lyrics: Irene Sankoff and David Hein
Dear Evan Hansen*
Music & Lyrics: Benj Pasek & Justin Paul
Groundhog Day The Musical
Music & Lyrics: Tim Minchin
Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812
Music & Lyrics: Dave Malloy
Best Revival of a Play
August Wilson’s Jitney*
Producers: Manhattan Theatre Club, Lynne Meadow, Barry Grove, Eric Falkenstein, Ron Simons, John Legend/Mike Jackson, Ken Wirth
John Guare’s Six Degrees of Separation
Producers: Stuart Thompson, Louise L. Gund, Tim Levy, John Breglio, Scott M. Delman, Tulchin Bartner Productions, Frank De La Vega, Jane Bergère, John Gore, Gregory Holt, The Lowy Salpeter Company, Laruffa Hysell Group
Lillian Hellman’s The Little Foxes
Producers: Manhattan Theatre Club, Lynne Meadow, Barry Grove
Present Laughter
Producers: Jordan Roth, Jujamcyn Theaters, Spencer Ross, Bruce Robert Harris and Jack W. Batman, AC Orange Entertainment Ltd., Grove Entertainment, Stephanie P. McClelland, Eric Falkenstein, Harbor Entertainment, Joe Everett Michaels/Robert F. Ryan, Daryl Roth
Best Revival of a Musical
Falsettos
Producers: Lincoln Center Theater, André Bishop, Adam Siegel, Hattie K. Jutagir, Jujamcyn Theaters
Hello, Dolly!*
Producers: Scott Rudin, Roy Furman, James L. Nederlander, Eli Bush, Universal Stage Productions, Roger Berlind, William Berlind, Heni Koenigsberg, Terry Allen Kramer, Seth A. Goldstein, The John Gore Organization, Daryl Roth, The Araca Group, Len Blavatnik, Eric Falkenstein, Ruth Hendel, Independent Presenters Network, Peter May, Jay Alix & Una Jackman, Jane Bergère, Scott M. Delman, Wendy Federman, Stephanie P. McClelland, Anita Waxman, Al Nocciolino, Spring Sirkin, Barbara Freitag, John Mara, Jr. & Benjamin Simpson, Joey Parnes, Sue Wagner, John Johnson
Miss Saigon
Producers: Cameron Mackintosh
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
Denis Arndt, Heisenberg
Chris Cooper, A Doll’s House, Part 2
Corey Hawkins, John Guare’sSix Degrees of Separation Kevin Kline, Present Laughter*
Jefferson Mays, Oslo
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
Cate Blanchett, The Present
Jennifer Ehle, Oslo
Sally Field, The Glass Menagerie
Laura Linney, Lillian Hellman’s The Little Foxes Laurie Metcalf, A Doll’s House, Part 2*
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Christian Borle, Falsettos
Josh Groban, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812
Andy Karl, Groundhog Day The Musical
David Hyde Pierce, Hello, Dolly! Ben Platt, Dear Evan Hansen*
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Denée Benton, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812
Christine Ebersole, War Paint
Patti LuPone, War Paint Bette Midler, Hello, Dolly!*
Eva Noblezada, Miss Saigon
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play
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 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
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 Rachel Bay Jones, Dear Evan Hansen*
Mary Beth Peil, Anastasia
Best Scenic Design of a Play
David Gallo, August Wilson’s Jitney 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 Mimi Lien, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812*
Santo Loquasto, Hello, Dolly!
Best Costume Design of a Play
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 Santo Loquasto, Hello, Dolly!*
Paloma Young, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812
Catherine Zuber, War Paint
Best Lighting Design of a Play
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! 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 Rebecca Taichman, Indecent*
Best Direction of a Musical
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
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! Alex Lacamoire, Dear Evan Hansen*
Dave Malloy, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812
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
The 2017 Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas took place June 16 to June 18 at the Las Vegas Speedway. Here are some photos and videos from some of the event.
Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas 2017 (Photo by aLive Coverage for Insomniac)
Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas 2017 (Photo by aLive Coverage for Insomniac)
Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas 2017 (Photo by aLive Coverage for Insomniac)
Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas 2017 (Photo by aLive Coverage for Insomniac)
Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas 2017 (Photo by aLive Coverage for Insomniac)
Alison Wonderland at Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas 2017 (Photo by aLive Coverage for Insomniac)
Martin Garrix at Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas 2017 (Photo by aLive Coverage for Insomniac)
Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas 2017 (Photo by aLive Coverage for Insomniac)
Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas 2017 (Photo by aLive Coverage for Insomniac)
Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas 2017 (Photo by aLive Coverage for Insomniac)
Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas 2017 (Photo by aLive Coverage for Insomniac)
Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas 2017 (Photo by Curious Josh for Insomniac)
Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas 2017 (Photo by Fixation Photography for Insomniac)
Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas 2017 (Photo by Get Tiny for Insomniac)
Alison Wonderland, Diplo and Jauz at Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas 2017 (Photo by aLive Coverage for Insomniac)
Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas 2017 (Photo by Ivan Meneses for Insomniac)
Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas 2017 (Photo by Jake West for Insomniac)
Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas 2017 (Photo by Jake West for Insomniac)
Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas 2017 (Photo by Jake West for Insomniac)
Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas 2017 (Photo by Jake West for Insomniac)
Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas 2017 (Photo by Jake West for Insomniac)
Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas 2017 (Photo by Julian Cassady for Insomniac)
Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas 2017 (Photo by Kristina Bakrevski for Insomniac)
Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas 2017 (Photo by aLive Coverage for Insomniac)
Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas 2017 (Photo by Scott Hutchinson for Insomniac)
Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas 2017 (Photo by Scott Hutchinson for Insomniac)
Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas 2017 (Photo by Scott Hutchinson for Insomniac)
Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas 2017 (Photo by Stephen Bondio for Insomniac)
Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas 2017 (Photo by Stephen Bondio for Insomniac)
Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas 2017 (Photo by the Holy Mountain for Insomniac)
Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas 2017 (Photo by the Holy Mountain for Insomniac)
Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas 2017 (Photo by the Holy Mountain for Insomniac)
Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas (Photo courtesy of Electric Daisy Carnival)
Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas (Photo by Joe Gall/Red Bull Content Pool)
Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas (Photo by Joe Gall/Red Bull Content Pool)
Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas (Photo by Joe Gall/Red Bull Content Pool)
Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas (Photo by Joe Gall/Red Bull Content Pool)
Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas (Photo by Joe Gall/Red Bull Content Pool)
Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas (Photo by Joe Gall/Red Bull Content Pool)
Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas (Photo by Joe Gall/Red Bull Content Pool)
Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas (Photo courtesy of Electric Daisy Carnival)
Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas (Photo by Carlo Cruz/Red Bull Content Pool)
Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas (Photo by Carlo Cruz/Red Bull Content Pool)
Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas (Photo by Carlo Cruz/Red Bull Content Pool)
Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas (Photo by Carlo Cruz/Red Bull Content Pool)
Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas (Photo by Carlo Cruz/Red Bull Content Pool)
Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas (Photo by Carlo Cruz/Red Bull Content Pool)
Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas (Photo by Carlo Cruz/Red Bull Content Pool)
(Rendering courtesy of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City)
The following is a press release from Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City:
This weekend was a celebration of American icons for Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City as it held a grand opening ceremony and guitar smash for its $6.2 million expansion and welcomed Willie Nelson, along with thousands of fans, as the opening act for the 2017 Battery Park Concert Series.
On June 9, in lieu of a traditional ribbon cutting ceremony, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City hosted a grand opening guitar smash for its $6.2 million, nearly 8,000 square feet expansion. The expansion includes 60 new slot machines, two blackjack tables, a private lounge and a feature bar called the Wine Bar, offering 125 different labels and 20 wines by the glass.
“Every time I walk into this new space I’m amazed by how beautiful it is,” said Todd Moyer, general manager of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City. “I am proud that we were able to use local contractors and craftsman to build such a great space. The feedback from our guests has been extraordinary.”
Lining the walls of the newest addition are icons of American music. The entrance to the new space is highlighted by full ensembles from Tom Petty and Jon Bon Jovi. Memorabilia from other American legends, including Bruce Springsteen, John Mellencamp, SLASH and Willie Nelson, are prominently displayed on the walls of the newest gaming space.
Unique to the property’s memorabilia collection is custom artwork from artists Jay Bonadio and Adam Orr. Jay Bonadio is an Orlando-based artist who specializes in “Neo-Mosaic pop art” or what some may simple describe as shattered glass art. His most recent work, a portrayal of Bruce Springsteen, is now housed at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City. San Diego artist Adam Orr’s work displays deep saturated colors with a very glossy, highly textured surface. Three of Adam’s original art pieces now reside at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City, including a portrait of Willie Nelson.
“When looking for the quintessential artist to perform at our grand opening, Willie Nelson immediately came to mind. His performance this weekend to celebrate this new space and to kick off the 2017 Battery Park Concert Series is truly a dream realized,” said Moyer. “We are all very excited to have Willie and other American musical icons identify this new space. Their music so often focused on the celebration of American pride and continues to inspire generations. They uniquely give the room its special vibe.”
Just over 4,000 fans are expected to attend the June 10 Willie Nelson & Family concert, the official kickoff to the 2017 Battery Park Concert Series. Additional shows for the outdoor summer concert series include Journey with Asia (June 30), Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City’s Country Music Festival with Billy Currington, Chase Rice, Whiskey Myers, Michael Tyler & Filmore (July 22), Bret Michaels with Great White & Slaughter (July 28), Alanis Morissette (August 26) and Five Finger Death Punch (September 1).
