Get set for unabashed fun as production house Excel Entertainment announced the release date of Fukrey 3, the third installment of the hit Fukrey franchise. They made the announcement on June 13 as they celebrated 10 years of the Fukrey franchise. Fukrey 3 has been set for December 1, 2023.&nbsp;

Starring Pulkit Samrat, Richa Chadha, Pankaj Tripathi, Varun Sharma, and Manjot Singh, Fukrey 3 promises to deliver yet another rib-tickling cinematic experience. The film is directed by Mrighdeep Singh Lamba and produced under the banner of Excel Entertainment by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar.

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<h2>Fukrey 3 to bring back audience-loved characters to screen</h2>

Since its release in 2013, Fukrey has held the baton of a sleeper hit, an underdog that has performed tremendously and become Hindi cinema's most beloved desi comedy franchise. The film introduced a lineup of iconic characters like Choocha, Hunny, Pandit Ji, Bholi Punjaban, and Lali. While most actors will be seen reprising their roles, one missing from the ensemble cast is Ali Fazal.

<h2>Ali Fazal not a part of Fukrey 3</h2>

Speaking in an interview recently, Ali Fazal said that he misses being part of the third installment but that he had to walk out because of his long-standing commitment to the Prime Video show,&nbsp;Mirzapur. He said that while he's not a part of Fukrey 3, he hangs out with the cast as they are practically "family" to him. Ali Fazal will next be seen in Kandahar, a show with Gerard Butler, which will start streaming on July 16.&nbsp;

 
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Get set for unabashed fun as production house Excel Entertainment announced the release date of Fukrey 3, the third installment of the hit Fukrey franchise. They made the announcement on June 13 as they celebrated 10 years of the Fukrey franchise.

Get set for unabashed fun as production house Excel Entertainment announced the release date of Fukrey 3, the third installment of the hit Fukrey franchise. They made the announcement on June 13 as they celebrated 10 years of the Fukrey franchise. Fukrey 3 has been set for December 1, 2023. Starring Pulkit Samrat, Richa Chadha, Pankaj Tripathi, Varun Sharma, and Manjot Singh, Fukrey 3 promises to deliver yet another rib-tickling cinematic experience. The film is directed by Mrighdeep Singh Lamba and produced under the banner of Excel Entertainment by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar. The Jugaadu boys are back on 1st Dec,2023 at cinemas near you. #Fukrey3@PulkitSamrat @varunsharma90 @OyeManjot @TripathiiPankaj @RichaChadha @MrigLamba @ritesh_sid @FarOutAkhtar @vipulhappy #AmalenduChaudhdary @J10Kassim @vishalrr @AAFilmsIndia @ZeeMusicCompany pic.twitter.com/2Y3DTKht9q — Excel Entertainment (@excelmovies) June 13, 2023 × Fukrey 3 to bring back audience-loved characters to screen Since its release in 2013, Fukrey has held the baton of a sleeper hit, an underdog that has performed tremendously and become Hindi cinema's most beloved desi comedy franchise. The film introduced a lineup of iconic characters like Choocha, Hunny, Pandit Ji, Bholi Punjaban, and Lali. While most actors will be seen reprising their roles, one missing from the ensemble cast is Ali Fazal. Ali Fazal not a part of Fukrey 3 Speaking in an interview recently, Ali Fazal said that he misses being part of the third installment but that he had to walk out because of his long-standing commitment to the Prime Video show, Mirzapur. He said that while he's not a part of Fukrey 3, he hangs out with the cast as they are practically "family" to him. Ali Fazal will next be seen in Kandahar, a show with Gerard Butler, which will start streaming on July 16.

Richa Chadha, Pulkit Samrat's Fukrey 3 gets a release date

Tamannaah Bhatia and Vijay Varma are officially dating. Putting endless rumours to rest, Tamannaah confirmed that she and Vijay fell in love on the sets of Lust Stories 2. The anthology film stars Tamannaah and Vijay together for the first time. Directed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma, Konkona Sensharma, R Balki, and Sujoy Ghosh – the anthology led to the two stars meeting each other for the first time.&nbsp;

In an interview, Tamannaah said, “I don't think you can get attracted to someone just because they are your co-star. I have had so many co-stars. I think if one has to fall for someone, feel something for someone it’s definitely more personal, it’s nothing to do with what they do for a living, I mean that's not the reason why this would happen.”

<h2>"He's my happy place": Tamannaah Bhatia on Vijay Varma</h2>

Talking about Vijay, she said, &nbsp;“He is someone I really look up to. He is someone with whom I bonded very very organically. He is someone who came to me with all his guard down. Then, it became very easy for me to put all my guard down. With high achieving women, we have this problem, that we think we have to work hard for everything. When something is so simple and you don't have to walk on eggshells to just be yourself because I think in India we also have this that a woman has to change her entire life for someone. If you have to find a partner you might have to physically move or do so many things that serve that person’s understanding but I was like I have created a world for myself and here there’s a person who actually understood that world without me doing anything. He's a person who I care about deeply and yeah, he’s my happy place.”

<h2>How it all began</h2>

Their dating rumours surfaced after a video of them allegedly kissing at a New Year party in Goa started circulating on social media. Ever since then, the duo have maintained silence about their equation. They have, however, been spotted together on several occasions.

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Tamannaah Bhatia and Vijay Varma are officially dating. Putting endless rumours to rest, Tamannaah confirmed that she and Vijay fell in love on the sets of Lust Stories 2. The anthology film stars Tamannaah and Vijay together for the first time. Directed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma, Konkona Sensharma, R Balki, and Sujoy Ghosh – the anthology led to the two stars meeting each other for the first time. In an interview, Tamannaah said, “I don't think you can get attracted to someone just because they are your co-star. I have had so many co-stars. I think if one has to fall for someone, feel something for someone it’s definitely more personal, it’s nothing to do with what they do for a living, I mean that's not the reason why this would happen.” "He's my happy place": Tamannaah Bhatia on Vijay Varma Talking about Vijay, she said, “He is someone I really look up to. He is someone with whom I bonded very very organically. He is someone who came to me with all his guard down. Then, it became very easy for me to put all my guard down. With high achieving women, we have this problem, that we think we have to work hard for everything. When something is so simple and you don't have to walk on eggshells to just be yourself because I think in India we also have this that a woman has to change her entire life for someone. If you have to find a partner you might have to physically move or do so many things that serve that person’s understanding but I was like I have created a world for myself and here there’s a person who actually understood that world without me doing anything. He's a person who I care about deeply and yeah, he’s my happy place.” How it all began Their dating rumours surfaced after a video of them allegedly kissing at a New Year party in Goa started circulating on social media. Ever since then, the duo have maintained silence about their equation. They have, however, been spotted together on several occasions. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Just in case you are missing the era of unabashed, larger-than-life big-budget action thrillers on the big screen, here is an exciting lineup of action entertainers. These films will be headlined by some of the biggest stars in the country and promise to banish box office blues. 
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Bazooka 
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Malayalam thriller Bazooka&nbsp;is an exciting addition to the pan-Indian slate of production house Yoodlee Films. Starring the legendary Mammootty, the film also marks the directorial debut of Deeno Dennis who is the son of well-known scriptwriter Kaloor Dennis. A poster dropped by the Bazooka team created a sensation recently.&nbsp;The film's plot is yet to be fully revealed but it involves a mysterious mission and the power games that ensue between the protagonists. 
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Jawan 
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After the success of Pathaan, megastar Shah Rukh Khan returns to the big screen with this&nbsp;Atlee directorial and will be seen alongside powerhouse performers like Vijay Sethupathi, Nayanthara, Sanya Malhotra, and Priyamani. This film will also have dubbed versions in Tamil and Telugu. It includes a musical score by Anirudh Ravichander and is all set to take the audience on an emotional and thrilling journey with a flawed hero who wants to avenge wrongs, keep promises and repair the world even as he tries to redeem himself and nail a monstrous villain. &nbsp; 
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Salaar 
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Prabhas is set to get the screen on fire with Telugu entertainer Salaar. In the film, he will play a dual role. The film is directed by Prashanth Neel, the man behind the KGF franchise. Produced by Vijay Kiragandu, this action thriller depicts the conflict between a man of purpose and a criminal. The film pits Prabhas against Malayalam superstar Prithviraj Sukumaran and also Jagapathi Babu. The film is supposed to be in keeping with Prashant's&nbsp;style of high-octane action and explosive performances.&nbsp;Shruti Haasan is the female lead of this much-awaited biggie. &nbsp; 
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King of Kotha 
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King of Kotha is expected to deliver an unforgettable cinematic experience and is directed by the talented newbie Abhilash Joshiy and produced by Wayfarer Films and Zee Studios. This potential blockbuster in Malayalam is slated to be an epic ride filled with action, drama, and suspense. It stars&nbsp;Dulquer Salmaan along with Gokul Suresh and Aishwarya Lekshmi. The theme revolves around a gangster and the difficult choices he has to make.

Just in case you are missing the era of unabashed, larger-than-life big-budget action thrillers on the big screen, here is an exciting lineup of action entertainers.

Just in case you are missing the era of unabashed, larger-than-life big-budget action thrillers on the big screen, here is an exciting lineup of action entertainers. These films will be headlined by some of the biggest stars in the country and promise to banish box office blues. Bazooka Malayalam thriller Bazooka is an exciting addition to the pan-Indian slate of production house Yoodlee Films. Starring the legendary Mammootty, the film also marks the directorial debut of Deeno Dennis who is the son of well-known scriptwriter Kaloor Dennis. A poster dropped by the Bazooka team created a sensation recently. The film's plot is yet to be fully revealed but it involves a mysterious mission and the power games that ensue between the protagonists. Jawan After the success of Pathaan, megastar Shah Rukh Khan returns to the big screen with this Atlee directorial and will be seen alongside powerhouse performers like Vijay Sethupathi, Nayanthara, Sanya Malhotra, and Priyamani. This film will also have dubbed versions in Tamil and Telugu. It includes a musical score by Anirudh Ravichander and is all set to take the audience on an emotional and thrilling journey with a flawed hero who wants to avenge wrongs, keep promises and repair the world even as he tries to redeem himself and nail a monstrous villain. Salaar Prabhas is set to get the screen on fire with Telugu entertainer Salaar. In the film, he will play a dual role. The film is directed by Prashanth Neel, the man behind the KGF franchise. Produced by Vijay Kiragandu, this action thriller depicts the conflict between a man of purpose and a criminal. The film pits Prabhas against Malayalam superstar Prithviraj Sukumaran and also Jagapathi Babu. The film is supposed to be in keeping with Prashant's style of high-octane action and explosive performances. Shruti Haasan is the female lead of this much-awaited biggie. King of Kotha King of Kotha is expected to deliver an unforgettable cinematic experience and is directed by the talented newbie Abhilash Joshiy and produced by Wayfarer Films and Zee Studios. This potential blockbuster in Malayalam is slated to be an epic ride filled with action, drama, and suspense. It stars Dulquer Salmaan along with Gokul Suresh and Aishwarya Lekshmi. The theme revolves around a gangster and the difficult choices he has to make.

From Bazooka to Jawan, this is the season of action films

National Award-winning director Sudhanshu Saria's latest, an LGBTQ film titled&nbsp;TAPS, premiered on June 8 at&nbsp;Kashish Mumbai International Queer Film Festival. Saria, along with KASHISH Film Festival and Lotus Visual Productions, has produced the short film. Directed by Arvind Caulagi, TAPS opened to an overwhelming response, leaving viewers moved by its powerful storyline.

Kashish Film Festival, the only mainstream queer film festival in India, holds immense significance for all cinema lovers. TAPS is a powerful and moving LGBTQ+ relationship drama that&nbsp;captures the essence of love and identity. Among the numerous films showcased at the festival, director Arvind Caulagi's short film, TAPS was chosen for its world premiere under the Indian Narrative Shorts category.&nbsp;

“Having TAPS chosen for its world premiere at the esteemed Kashish Mumbai International Queer Film Festival is a tremendous honour. It is a platform that not only showcases remarkable queer cinema but also fosters inclusivity and acceptance. I am grateful for the opportunity to present our film to such an enthusiastic and diverse audience. Through TAPS,&nbsp;we aim to shed light on the intricacies of LGBTQ+ relationships, celebrating love, resilience, and the beauty of self-discovery. It's a story that we hope resonates with all audiences, reminding us that love knows no boundaries," said director Arvind Caulagi.

<h2>Ullas Samrat&nbsp;debuting with TAPS</h2>

Apart from intelligent storytelling, the film's lead actor, Ullas Samrat (Pulkit Samrat's brother), has received immense love and appreciation from the viewers at the screening for his powerful debut. Ullas is said to have delivered a heartfelt performance, making his character resonate with the audience. Apart from him, TAPS&nbsp;also stars Rohit Mehra in a pivotal role.&nbsp;

Talking about his big debut, Ullas Samrat said, “TAPS has been such an exciting journey for me. I am really grateful&nbsp;for the reaction and love that we got. It was indeed an honour&nbsp;to be a part of such a great story. The response from the audience itself was very rewarding and I couldn’t have asked for a better opportunity to debut with.”

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National Award-winning director Sudhanshu Saria's latest, an LGBTQ film titled TAPS, premiered on June 8 at Kashish Mumbai International Queer Film Festival. Saria, along with KASHISH Film Festival and Lotus Visual Productions, has produced the short film.

National Award-winning director Sudhanshu Saria's latest, an LGBTQ film titled TAPS, premiered on June 8 at Kashish Mumbai International Queer Film Festival. Saria, along with KASHISH Film Festival and Lotus Visual Productions, has produced the short film. Directed by Arvind Caulagi, TAPS opened to an overwhelming response, leaving viewers moved by its powerful storyline. Kashish Film Festival, the only mainstream queer film festival in India, holds immense significance for all cinema lovers. TAPS is a powerful and moving LGBTQ+ relationship drama that captures the essence of love and identity. Among the numerous films showcased at the festival, director Arvind Caulagi's short film, TAPS was chosen for its world premiere under the Indian Narrative Shorts category. “Having TAPS chosen for its world premiere at the esteemed Kashish Mumbai International Queer Film Festival is a tremendous honour. It is a platform that not only showcases remarkable queer cinema but also fosters inclusivity and acceptance. I am grateful for the opportunity to present our film to such an enthusiastic and diverse audience. Through TAPS, we aim to shed light on the intricacies of LGBTQ+ relationships, celebrating love, resilience, and the beauty of self-discovery. It's a story that we hope resonates with all audiences, reminding us that love knows no boundaries," said director Arvind Caulagi. Ullas Samrat debuting with TAPS Apart from intelligent storytelling, the film's lead actor, Ullas Samrat (Pulkit Samrat's brother), has received immense love and appreciation from the viewers at the screening for his powerful debut. Ullas is said to have delivered a heartfelt performance, making his character resonate with the audience. Apart from him, TAPS also stars Rohit Mehra in a pivotal role. Talking about his big debut, Ullas Samrat said, “TAPS has been such an exciting journey for me. I am really grateful for the reaction and love that we got. It was indeed an honour to be a part of such a great story. The response from the audience itself was very rewarding and I couldn’t have asked for a better opportunity to debut with.” TAPS is a film by Sudhanshu Saria's Four Line Entertainment in collaboration with the KASHISH Arts Foundation, and Lotus Visual Production. Arvind Caulagi serves as both the writer and director of the film. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The love and adoration of millions of&nbsp;BTS fans know no bounds. During a recent live interaction by Jungkook, one of the members of the K-pop boy band, fans did nothing but watch him sleep for several minutes. Jungkook decided to start the live session when he was unable to fall asleep early in the morning.&nbsp;However, he fell dozed off&nbsp;soon after. Almost six&nbsp;million people tuned in to watch him sleep cuddled in his bed.&nbsp;

<h2>Why did Jungkook go live?&nbsp;</h2>

At 7 in the morning, when he could not sleep, Jungkook started a live on the platform Weverse. Dressed in a black T-shirt, Jungkook was seen dozing off in his bed with white sheets. After talking for a bit he said, “If I fall asleep like this, the company will go crazy.” The live video continued for a good 21 minutes after Jungkook fell asleep.

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As expected, the ARMY couldn’t believe their luck as they got to see him sleeping. The video and screenshots of the same started circulating everywhere. Jungkook began trending on Twitter with 890,000 tweets within hours.&nbsp;

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<h2>BTS enjoys massive fame worldwide</h2>

BTS is a K-pop group comprising seven members. Jungkook is one of the seven original members. Others include RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook. BTS is currently on a break with two members, Jin and J-Hope, currently in military service. 
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The love and adoration of millions of BTS fans know no bounds. During a recent live interaction by Jungkook, one of the members of the K-pop boy band, fans did nothing but watch him sleep for several minutes.

The love and adoration of millions of BTS fans know no bounds. During a recent live interaction by Jungkook, one of the members of the K-pop boy band, fans did nothing but watch him sleep for several minutes. Jungkook decided to start the live session when he was unable to fall asleep early in the morning. However, he fell dozed off soon after. Almost six million people tuned in to watch him sleep cuddled in his bed. Why did Jungkook go live? At 7 in the morning, when he could not sleep, Jungkook started a live on the platform Weverse. Dressed in a black T-shirt, Jungkook was seen dozing off in his bed with white sheets. After talking for a bit he said, “If I fall asleep like this, the company will go crazy.” The live video continued for a good 21 minutes after Jungkook fell asleep. As expected, the ARMY couldn’t believe their luck as they got to see him sleeping. The video and screenshots of the same started circulating everywhere. Jungkook began trending on Twitter with 890,000 tweets within hours. Watch Exclusive Interview with K-pop star Aoora here: BTS enjoys massive fame worldwide BTS is a K-pop group comprising seven members. Jungkook is one of the seven original members. Others include RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook. BTS is currently on a break with two members, Jin and J-Hope, currently in military service.

Jungkook falls asleep during live chat, BTS ARMY watches him for a whole 21 minutes

Kangana Ranaut’s next production, Tiku Weds Sheru, featuring Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Avneet Kaur in the lead roles, will get a direct-to-digital release. Amazon Prime announced the release date of the comedy drama produced under the banner of Manikarnika Films. The film will release on June 23, 2023.&nbsp;

“Comedy dramas are a sheer joy to watch, they take you through a wheel of emotions. Tiku Weds Sheru will not only leave people with exuberance and merriment with its carefully crafted characters but will also keep them invested in this heartwarming story of shared passion,” said Aparna Purohit, head of India originals, Prime Video.

Directed by Sai Kabir, Tiku Weds Sheru also stars Khushi Bhardwaj in a prominent role.&nbsp;

<h2>Kangana Ranaut's other films in the pipeline</h2>

Kangana is currently busy shooting for her upcoming Tamil movie, Chandramukhi 2.

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Kangana Ranaut’s next production, Tiku Weds Sheru, featuring Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Avneet Kaur in the lead roles, will get a direct-to-digital release. Amazon Prime announced the release date of the comedy drama produced under the banner of Manikarnika Films. The film will release on June 23, 2023. “Comedy dramas are a sheer joy to watch, they take you through a wheel of emotions. Tiku Weds Sheru will not only leave people with exuberance and merriment with its carefully crafted characters but will also keep them invested in this heartwarming story of shared passion,” said Aparna Purohit, head of India originals, Prime Video. Directed by Sai Kabir, Tiku Weds Sheru also stars Khushi Bhardwaj in a prominent role. Kangana Ranaut's other films in the pipeline Kangana is currently busy shooting for her upcoming Tamil movie, Chandramukhi 2. The film co-stars Raghava Lawrence. She is also busy with her next directorial venture, Emergency, which is also produced under the same banner. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Whether you’re a new BTS fan or have been one for a long time, you'd know that the K-pop band's fans like to call themselves ARMY. Here in this article,&nbsp;let's try to understand what ARMY means and why BTS gave their fans such an interesting name.

As fans know, ARMY was established as BTS’ fandom name in 2013. This happened almost instantly after the release of the band’s first single “2 Cool 4 Skool.” The word ARMY is an acronym for “Adorable Representative MC&nbsp;For Youth”, but there are other&nbsp;meanings to it too.&nbsp;

ARMY is the military while BTS is the armour, which is a metaphor for how the K-pop band and its fans stick together.

As per the famous website USBTSARMY.com, the fandom name “ARMY” also has to do with the meaning of BTS’ full name, “Bangtan Sonyeondan,” which translates to “Bulletproof Boyscouts” in English.&nbsp;

ARMY, however, wasn’t the first choice for BTS’ fandom name. In an interview on The Tonight Show&nbsp;starring Jimmy Fallon in July 2021, BTS’ rapper&nbsp;RM&nbsp;revealed that their fandom was almost named “The Bells".&nbsp;BTS's other six members are - Jin, J-Hope, Suga, Jimin, V, and Jungkook. &nbsp;

RM also said,&nbsp;“When you say BTS, it stands for ‘bangtan’ in Korean, not ‘behind-the scenes.’ I mean, for your information, It stands for ‘bangtan,’ and when you say ‘bell’ in Korean, it sounds like ‘bang wool.’ It starts with the same word, ‘bang’. &nbsp;So when we think of the fan name, someone brings up the idea, like, ‘What about the bell thing?’ Everybody rings their bells and [we’re] like, ‘Make some noise!’ and the bells are like ‘ring-a-ling-a-ling.’ But thank God that [it changed], ARMY is so much better.”

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Whether you’re a new BTS fan or have been one for a long time, you'd know that the K-pop band's fans like to call themselves ARMY. Here in this article, let's try to understand what ARMY means and why BTS gave their fans such an interesting name.

Whether you’re a new BTS fan or have been one for a long time, you'd know that the K-pop band's fans like to call themselves ARMY. Here in this article, let's try to understand what ARMY means and why BTS gave their fans such an interesting name. As fans know, ARMY was established as BTS’ fandom name in 2013. This happened almost instantly after the release of the band’s first single “2 Cool 4 Skool.” The word ARMY is an acronym for “Adorable Representative MC For Youth”, but there are other meanings to it too. ARMY is the military while BTS is the armour, which is a metaphor for how the K-pop band and its fans stick together. As per the famous website USBTSARMY.com, the fandom name “ARMY” also has to do with the meaning of BTS’ full name, “Bangtan Sonyeondan,” which translates to “Bulletproof Boyscouts” in English. ARMY, however, wasn’t the first choice for BTS’ fandom name. In an interview on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon in July 2021, BTS’ rapper RM revealed that their fandom was almost named “The Bells". BTS's other six members are - Jin, J-Hope, Suga, Jimin, V, and Jungkook. RM also said, “When you say BTS, it stands for ‘bangtan’ in Korean, not ‘behind-the scenes.’ I mean, for your information, It stands for ‘bangtan,’ and when you say ‘bell’ in Korean, it sounds like ‘bang wool.’ It starts with the same word, ‘bang’. So when we think of the fan name, someone brings up the idea, like, ‘What about the bell thing?’ Everybody rings their bells and [we’re] like, ‘Make some noise!’ and the bells are like ‘ring-a-ling-a-ling.’ But thank God that [it changed], ARMY is so much better.” WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The internet seems to be extremely upset with The Weeknd, known as Abel Tesfaye, for taking part in a graphic sex scene. The scene from recently released HBO show The Idol, has left viewers shocked and disgusted because it imitates a rape scene. The controversial scene features the pop singer’s character as he plays a club owner and cult leader Tedros. He is seen engaging in intimate acts in the film with Lily Rose Depp’s character, Jocelyn. People think that the scene crossed the line and was in bad taste.&nbsp;

<h2>Netizens unhappy with The Weeknd</h2>

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The said sex scene is part of an episode that dropped recently. After the episode released, fans of The Weeknd expressed their disappointment with the singer. One Twitter user even recorded and reshared the scene on his profile stating that it has forever changed his perception of The Weeknd.

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Not just the visual elements in the scene but people are displeased with the dialogues. The deadpan delivery of lines by Tesfaye, including one particularly explicit comment, made some viewers uncomfortable. People are now calling for boycotting Abel’s music.

Prior to its release, The Idol had already faced accusations of being disturbing and torture porn. Many found fault with the writing, deeming it terrible and lacking authenticity.&nbsp;

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The internet seems to be extremely upset with The Weeknd, known as Abel Tesfaye, for taking part in a graphic sex scene. The scene from recently released HBO show The Idol, has left viewers shocked and disgusted because it imitates a rape scene.

The internet seems to be extremely upset with The Weeknd, known as Abel Tesfaye, for taking part in a graphic sex scene. The scene from recently released HBO show The Idol, has left viewers shocked and disgusted because it imitates a rape scene. The controversial scene features the pop singer’s character as he plays a club owner and cult leader Tedros. He is seen engaging in intimate acts in the film with Lily Rose Depp’s character, Jocelyn. People think that the scene crossed the line and was in bad taste. Netizens unhappy with The Weeknd The said sex scene is part of an episode that dropped recently. After the episode released, fans of The Weeknd expressed their disappointment with the singer. One Twitter user even recorded and reshared the scene on his profile stating that it has forever changed his perception of The Weeknd. Watching The Idol you can see the crumbs of what the show could have been. Lily Rose Depp is great but can only do so much with what she’s given. Sam Levinson and The Weeknd really bring it down especially this episode.The rest of the cast is great but the writing YIKES. #theidol pic.twitter.com/zqBJz9eTqz — Luis (@CultureElixir) June 12, 2023 × The Idol isn’t like porn because it’s nasty. It’s like porn because the sex scenes in it are hardly believable. As much as Mr. The Weeknd tries to be sadistic cult leader, he comes across as a porn parody version of one. I was laughing through this entire sequence. https://t.co/rXYDWRccVr — karthik puru (@karthikpuru91) June 12, 2023 × People unhappy with dialogues too Not just the visual elements in the scene but people are displeased with the dialogues. The deadpan delivery of lines by Tesfaye, including one particularly explicit comment, made some viewers uncomfortable. People are now calling for boycotting Abel’s music. Prior to its release, The Idol had already faced accusations of being disturbing and torture porn. Many found fault with the writing, deeming it terrible and lacking authenticity. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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BTS member Suga loves India. Talking about his love for Indian ARMY and Indian films, during a live interaction with fans, Suga said, "India...., India... I’ve heard there are a lot of ARMYs supporting us from India. Guys, I’m a fan of Indian movies, love Bollywood films.”

During the live interaction, Suga admitted he didn’t know about the K-pop craze in India. He said he was keeping an eye on all the flags in the comments and he plans to travel to each one of those countries.&nbsp;

<h2>BTS was supposed to perform in India but COVID-19 hampered their plans</h2>

It was previously revealed that BTS will be in Mumbai for their Map of the Soul tour. The tour was however cancelled due to the pandemic. Apologising for not making it to India on the previously designated dates, Suga said, "Guys, I really wanted to perform in India. Before the tour dates were announced, we were looking at a few different places for shows. One of those was India, but unfortunately, we couldn't set up a show due to Covid."

<h2>BTS star Suga is on a solo D-Day tour</h2>

Meanwhile, BTS star Suga has been on a solo D-Day tour, visiting Japan, Indonesia, and various locations in the United States. This is the first time a member of BTS has embarked on a solo world tour without the other 6 members. Two of BTS members, Jin and J-hope, are currently serving in the South Korean military.&nbsp;

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BTS member Suga loves India. Talking about his love for Indian ARMY and Indian films, during a live interaction with fans, Suga said, "India...., India... I’ve heard there are a lot of ARMYs supporting us from India.

BTS member Suga loves India. Talking about his love for Indian ARMY and Indian films, during a live interaction with fans, Suga said, "India...., India... I’ve heard there are a lot of ARMYs supporting us from India. Guys, I’m a fan of Indian movies, love Bollywood films.” During the live interaction, Suga admitted he didn’t know about the K-pop craze in India. He said he was keeping an eye on all the flags in the comments and he plans to travel to each one of those countries. BTS was supposed to perform in India but COVID-19 hampered their plans It was previously revealed that BTS will be in Mumbai for their Map of the Soul tour. The tour was however cancelled due to the pandemic. Apologising for not making it to India on the previously designated dates, Suga said, "Guys, I really wanted to perform in India. Before the tour dates were announced, we were looking at a few different places for shows. One of those was India, but unfortunately, we couldn't set up a show due to Covid." BTS star Suga is on a solo D-Day tour Meanwhile, BTS star Suga has been on a solo D-Day tour, visiting Japan, Indonesia, and various locations in the United States. This is the first time a member of BTS has embarked on a solo world tour without the other 6 members. Two of BTS members, Jin and J-hope, are currently serving in the South Korean military. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Donald Trump does it again! An ad campaign for Donald Trump features a monologue that we have heard before. They have lifted it straight from the recently released film Air, starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. Ben Affleck’s production banner Artists Equity has now slammed Trump’s team for using a monologue from the film in their ad campaign. The banner states that it “did not consent” to the use of the monologue.&nbsp;

<h2>What does the film's team have to say about this?</h2>

“We had no foreknowledge of, did not consent to, and do not endorse or approve any footage or audio from Air being repurposed by the Trump campaign as a political advertisement or for any other use,” a spokesperson for Artists Equity told Variety. “Specifically in terms of any and all rights available to us under U.S. copyright and intellectual property law, we hereby, expressly give notice that in the case of any use of material from Air&nbsp;by the Trump campaign where approval or consent is required, we do not grant such consent.”&nbsp;

<h2>What is the scene in the film Air about?</h2>

The said scene in the film features Matt Damon as he is heard saying, “Money can buy you almost anything, but it can’t buy you immortality, which you have to earn.” Playing a Nike executive, Matt Damon gives a speech to a young Michael Jordan to convince him to sign a sponsorship deal with the shoe company.

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This copy came to light when Trump shared a fundraising video on his Truth Social platform. The ad features footage and images of Donald Trump throughout his life, accompanied by audio of Damon’s climactic monologue from the film.&nbsp;

<h2>What is the film Air about?&nbsp;</h2>

The film Air is about the making of the famous Jordan shoes – after a young Michael Jordan signed a landmark sponsorship deal with Nike. Damon plays Sonny Vaccaro, a marketing executive for the company that gets approvals from the corporate leadership to sign Jordan. Ben Affleck not only stars but has also directed the film. He stars as Nike CEO Phil Knight.

Donald Trump does it again! An ad campaign for Donald Trump features a monologue that we have heard before. They have lifted it straight from the recently released film Air, starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck.

Donald Trump does it again! An ad campaign for Donald Trump features a monologue that we have heard before. They have lifted it straight from the recently released film Air, starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. Ben Affleck’s production banner Artists Equity has now slammed Trump’s team for using a monologue from the film in their ad campaign. The banner states that it “did not consent” to the use of the monologue. What does the film's team have to say about this? “We had no foreknowledge of, did not consent to, and do not endorse or approve any footage or audio from Air being repurposed by the Trump campaign as a political advertisement or for any other use,” a spokesperson for Artists Equity told Variety. “Specifically in terms of any and all rights available to us under U.S. copyright and intellectual property law, we hereby, expressly give notice that in the case of any use of material from Air by the Trump campaign where approval or consent is required, we do not grant such consent.” What is the scene in the film Air about? The said scene in the film features Matt Damon as he is heard saying, “Money can buy you almost anything, but it can’t buy you immortality, which you have to earn.” Playing a Nike executive, Matt Damon gives a speech to a young Michael Jordan to convince him to sign a sponsorship deal with the shoe company. Trump is now cutting web videos w/ Matt Damon’s Air monologue as narration… pic.twitter.com/cBMBOaUr0Q — Alex Thompson (@AlexThomp) June 10, 2023 × This copy came to light when Trump shared a fundraising video on his Truth Social platform. The ad features footage and images of Donald Trump throughout his life, accompanied by audio of Damon’s climactic monologue from the film. What is the film Air about? The film Air is about the making of the famous Jordan shoes – after a young Michael Jordan signed a landmark sponsorship deal with Nike. Damon plays Sonny Vaccaro, a marketing executive for the company that gets approvals from the corporate leadership to sign Jordan. Ben Affleck not only stars but has also directed the film. He stars as Nike CEO Phil Knight.

Not again! Donald Trump accused of lifting monologue from Ben Affleck's 'Air' without consent

Don’t come after Britney Spears, is what her ex-husband Kevin Federline said in not so many words as media reports claimed that the pop star uses drugs and is in a low phase of her life. Tabloids The Sun and Daily Mail reported citing reporters that Britney’s ex-husband told them about Britney using drugs. One of the reporters claimed that Kevin told her, “‘I fear she’s on meth — I’ve been praying someone would make it public and that she wakes up. It’s terrifying. She is the mother of my boys’.”

<h2>What Kevin Federline has to say about Britney Spears' alleged drug use reports</h2>

Denying he had any such conversation with a&nbsp;reporter, Kevin said, “It saddens our family that Daphne Barak and Erbil Gunasti have decided to fabricate lies and publish the heartache our family has endured, along with the trauma of our minor children in the Daily Mail and The Sun.”

He added, “We did allow Daphne &amp; Bill into our home because we trusted them, but that trust was lost and we severed ties back in March for many reasons we choose not to go into here. It is very distressing that she continues to harass our family when we have repeatedly asked her to leave us alone.”

Kevin Federline co-parents sons Sean Preston, 17, and Jayden James, 16, with Britney Spears.

He further said, “The lies and attempts to exploit minors as clickbait is another repulsive example of where, unfortunately, certain journalism is today.”

<h2>This is what Britney Spears has to say about alleged drug use claims</h2>

Meanwhile, Britney Spears has also responded to the allegations.

On Instagram, she posted, “The fact that people are claiming things that are not true is so sad. This may not even be [my sons] saying such things because it doesn’t make any sense to me for them to be saying that. … It makes me sad because I tried so hard to make things nice for [Preston and Jayden] and it was never good enough. So you guys go behind my back and talk about me, it breaks my heart. It’s sad because everyone sits back as if that’s OK to make up lies to that extent.”

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Don’t come after Britney Spears, is what her ex-husband Kevin Federline said in not so many words as media reports claimed that the pop star uses drugs and is in a low phase of her life.

Don’t come after Britney Spears, is what her ex-husband Kevin Federline said in not so many words as media reports claimed that the pop star uses drugs and is in a low phase of her life. Tabloids The Sun and Daily Mail reported citing reporters that Britney’s ex-husband told them about Britney using drugs. One of the reporters claimed that Kevin told her, “‘I fear she’s on meth — I’ve been praying someone would make it public and that she wakes up. It’s terrifying. She is the mother of my boys’.” What Kevin Federline has to say about Britney Spears' alleged drug use reports Denying he had any such conversation with a reporter, Kevin said, “It saddens our family that Daphne Barak and Erbil Gunasti have decided to fabricate lies and publish the heartache our family has endured, along with the trauma of our minor children in the Daily Mail and The Sun.” He added, “We did allow Daphne & Bill into our home because we trusted them, but that trust was lost and we severed ties back in March for many reasons we choose not to go into here. It is very distressing that she continues to harass our family when we have repeatedly asked her to leave us alone.” Kevin Federline co-parents sons Sean Preston, 17, and Jayden James, 16, with Britney Spears. He further said, “The lies and attempts to exploit minors as clickbait is another repulsive example of where, unfortunately, certain journalism is today.” This is what Britney Spears has to say about alleged drug use claims Meanwhile, Britney Spears has also responded to the allegations. On Instagram, she posted, “The fact that people are claiming things that are not true is so sad. This may not even be [my sons] saying such things because it doesn’t make any sense to me for them to be saying that. … It makes me sad because I tried so hard to make things nice for [Preston and Jayden] and it was never good enough. So you guys go behind my back and talk about me, it breaks my heart. It’s sad because everyone sits back as if that’s OK to make up lies to that extent.” Kevin and Britney were married from 2004 to 2006. They continue to co-parent their sons but she finds herself now at odds with her boys. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Broadway’s biggest night, the Tony Awards were announced after a fun ceremony wrapped up on June 11. The 76th Tony Awards took place at the United Palace in Manhattan’s Washington Heights. The night had Ariana Debose as its host with a lot less people in attendance because of the ongoing WGA strike that has rocked Hollywood since months now.&nbsp;

The host too mentioned the writers’ strike in her opening speech at the awards ceremony where she showed support for her “siblings” at the Writers Guild of America. She playfully said that as a result of the strikes, neither she nor anyone else would be reading from a script since they are all written by members of the WGA.&nbsp;

Tony Awards 2023 is special as Alex Newell and J Harrison Ghee made history as they became the first openly non-binary actors to win Tony awards. Jodie Comer won big as she won Best Leading Actress in a Play for Prima Facie.&nbsp; 
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<h2>Find the full list of Tony 2023 award-winners below:</h2>

Best New Play

Ain’t No Mo’

Between Riverside and Crazy

Cost of Living

Fat Ham

Leopoldstadt (WINNER)

Best New Musical

&amp; Juliet

Kimberly Akimbo (WINNER)

New York, New York

Shucked

Some Like It Hot

Best Leading Actress in a Play

Jessica Chastain&nbsp;–&nbsp;A Doll’s House

Jodie Comer –&nbsp;Prima Facie (WINNER)

Jessica Hecht –&nbsp;Summer, 1976

Audra McDonald –&nbsp;Ohio State Murders

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Best Leading Actress in a Musical

Annaleigh Ashford –&nbsp;Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Sara Bareilles –&nbsp;Into the Woods

Victoria Clark –&nbsp;Kimberly Akimbo (WINNER)

Lorna Courtney –&nbsp;&amp; Juliet

Micaela Diamond –&nbsp;Parade

Best Leading Actor in a Play

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II –Topdog/Underdog

Corey Hawkins –Topdog/Underdog

Sean Hayes –&nbsp;Good Night, Oscar (WINNER)

Stephen McKinley Henderson –&nbsp;Between Riverside and CrazyWendell Pierce –&nbsp;Death of a Salesman

Best Leading Actor in a Musical

Christian Borle&nbsp;– Some Like It Hot

J Harrison Ghee –&nbsp;Some Like It Hot (WINNER)

Josh Groban&nbsp;– Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Brian D’Arcy James&nbsp;–&nbsp;Into the Woods

Ben Platt –&nbsp;Parade

Colton Ryan –&nbsp;New York, New York

Best Featured Actor in a Play

Jordan E Cooper –&nbsp;Ain’t No Mo’

Samuel L Jackson–&nbsp;The Piano Lesson

Arian Moayed –&nbsp;A Doll’s House

Brandon Uranowitz –&nbsp;Leopoldstadt (WINNER)

David Zayas –&nbsp;Cost of Living

Best Featured Actress in a Play

Nikki Crawford –&nbsp;Fat Ham

Crystal Lucas-Perry –&nbsp;Ain’t No Mo’

Miriam Silverman –&nbsp;The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window (WINNER)

Katy Sullivan –&nbsp;Cost of Living

Kara Young –&nbsp;Cost of Living

Best Featured Actor in a Musical

Kevin Cahoon –&nbsp;Shucked

Justin Cooley –&nbsp;Kimberly Akimbo

Kevin Del Aguila –&nbsp;Some Like It Hot

Jordan Donica –&nbsp;Camelot

Alex Newell –&nbsp;Shucked (WINNER)

Best Featured Actress in a Musical

Julia Lester –&nbsp;Into the Woods

Ruthie Ann Miles –&nbsp;Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Bonnie Milligan –&nbsp;Kimberly Akimbo (WINNER)

NaTasha Yvette Williams –&nbsp;Some Like It Hot

Betsy Wolfe –&nbsp;&amp; Juliet

Best Direction of a Play

Saheem Ali –&nbsp;Fat Ham

Jo Bonney –&nbsp;Cost of Living

Jamie Lloyd –&nbsp;A Doll’s House

Patrick Marber –&nbsp;Leopoldstadt (WINNER)

Stevie Walker-Webb –&nbsp;Ain’t No Mo’

Max Webster –&nbsp;Life of Pi

Best Direction of a Musical

Michael Arden –&nbsp;Parade (WINNER)

Lear deBessonet –&nbsp;Into the Woods

Casey Nicholaw –&nbsp;Some Like It Hot

Jack O’Brien –&nbsp;Shucked

Jessica Stone –&nbsp;Kimberly Akimbo

Best Book of a Musical

David West Read –&nbsp;&amp; Juliet

David Lindsay-Abaire –&nbsp;Kimberly Akimbo (WINNER)

Robert Horn –&nbsp;Shucked

Matthew López and Amber Ruffin –&nbsp;Some Like It Hot

David Thompson and Sharon Washington –&nbsp;New York, New York

Best Original Score

Almost Famous&nbsp;– music by Tom Kitt; lyrics by Cameron Crowe and Tom Kitt

Kimberly Akimbo&nbsp;–&nbsp;music by Jeanine Tesori; lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire&nbsp;(WINNER)

KPOP&nbsp;– music and lyrics: Helen Park and Max Vernon

Shucked&nbsp;– music and lyrics: Shane McAnally and Brandy Clark

“Some Like It Hot,” music and lyrics: Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman

Best Choreography

Steven Hoggett –&nbsp;Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Casey Nicholaw –&nbsp;Some Like It Hot (WINNER)

Susan Stroman –&nbsp;New York, New York

Jennifer Weber –&nbsp;&amp; Juliet

Jennifer Weber –&nbsp;KPOP

Best Orchestrations

Bill Sherman and Dominic Fallacaro –&nbsp;&amp; Juliet

John Clancy –&nbsp;Kimberly Akimbo

Jason Howland –&nbsp;Shucked

Charlie Rosen and Bryan Carter –&nbsp;Some Like It Hot (WINNER)

Daryl Waters and Sam Davis –&nbsp;New York, New York

Best Scenic Design of a Play

Miriam Buether –&nbsp;Prima Facie

Tim Hatley and Andrzej Goulding –&nbsp;Life of Pi (WINNER)

Rachel Hauck –&nbsp;Good Night, Oscar

Richard Hudson –&nbsp;Leopoldstadt

Dane Laffrey and Lucy Mackinnon, “A Christmas Carol”

Best Scenic Design of a Musical

Beowulf Boritt –&nbsp;New York, New York (WINNER)

Mimi Lien –&nbsp;Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street=

Scott Pask –&nbsp;Shucked

Scott Pask –&nbsp;Some Like It Hot

Michael Yeargan and 59 Productions –&nbsp;Camelot

Best Costume Design of a Play

Tim Hatley, Nick Barnes and Finn Caldwell –&nbsp;Life of Pi

Dominique Fawn Hill –&nbsp;Fat Ham

Brigitte Reiffensutel –&nbsp;Leopoldstadt (WINNER)

Emilio Sosa –&nbsp;Ain’t No Mo’

Emilio Sosa –&nbsp;Good Night, Oscar

Best Costume Design of a Musical

Gregg Barnes –&nbsp;Some Like It Hot (WINNER)

Susan Hilferty –&nbsp;Parade

Jennifer Moeller –&nbsp;Camelot

Clint Ramos and Sophia Choi –&nbsp;KPOP

Paloma Young –&nbsp;&amp; Juliet

Donna Zakowska –&nbsp;New York, New York

Best Sound Design of a Play

Jonathan Deans and Taylor Williams –&nbsp;Ain’t No Mo’

Carolyn Downing –&nbsp;Life of Pi (WINNER)

Joshua D Reid –&nbsp;A Christmas Carol

Ben and Max Ringham –&nbsp;A Doll’s House

Ben and Max Ringham –&nbsp;Prima Facie

Best Sound Design of a Musical

Kai Harada –&nbsp;New York, New York

John Shivers –&nbsp;Shucked

Scott Lehrer and Alex Neumann –&nbsp;Into the Woods

Gareth Owen –&nbsp;&amp; Juliet

Nevin Steinberg –&nbsp;Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (WINNER)

Best Lighting Design of a Play

Neil Austin –&nbsp;Leopoldstadt

Natasha Chivers –&nbsp;Prima Facie

Jon Clark –&nbsp;A Doll’s House

Bradley King –&nbsp;Fat Ham

Tim Lutkin –&nbsp;Life of Pi (WINNER)

Jen Schriever –&nbsp;Death of a Salesman

Ben Stanton –&nbsp;A Christmas Carol

Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Ken Billington –&nbsp;New York, New York

Lap Chi Chu –&nbsp;Camelot

Heather Gilbert –&nbsp;Parade

Howard Hudson –&nbsp;&amp; Juliet

Natasha Katz –&nbsp;Some Like It Hot

Natasha Katz –&nbsp;Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (WINNER)

Best Revival of a Play

Amy Herzog – A Doll’s House

August Wilson’s The Piano Lessons

The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window

Suzan-Lori Parks –&nbsp;Topdog/Underdog (WINNER)

Best Revival of a Musical

Parade (WINNER)

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

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Broadway’s biggest night, the Tony Awards were announced after a fun ceremony wrapped up on June 11. The 76th Tony Awards took place at the United Palace in Manhattan’s Washington Heights.

Broadway’s biggest night, the Tony Awards were announced after a fun ceremony wrapped up on June 11. The 76th Tony Awards took place at the United Palace in Manhattan’s Washington Heights. The night had Ariana Debose as its host with a lot less people in attendance because of the ongoing WGA strike that has rocked Hollywood since months now. The host too mentioned the writers’ strike in her opening speech at the awards ceremony where she showed support for her “siblings” at the Writers Guild of America. She playfully said that as a result of the strikes, neither she nor anyone else would be reading from a script since they are all written by members of the WGA. Tony Awards 2023 is special as Alex Newell and J Harrison Ghee made history as they became the first openly non-binary actors to win Tony awards. Jodie Comer won big as she won Best Leading Actress in a Play for Prima Facie. Find the full list of Tony 2023 award-winners below: Best New Play Ain’t No Mo’ Between Riverside and Crazy Cost of Living Fat Ham Leopoldstadt (WINNER) Best New Musical & Juliet Kimberly Akimbo (WINNER) New York, New York Shucked Some Like It Hot Best Leading Actress in a Play Jessica Chastain – A Doll’s House Jodie Comer – Prima Facie (WINNER) Jessica Hecht – Summer, 1976 Audra McDonald – Ohio State Murders Best Leading Actress in a Musical Annaleigh Ashford – Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Sara Bareilles – Into the Woods Victoria Clark – Kimberly Akimbo (WINNER) Lorna Courtney – & Juliet Micaela Diamond – Parade Best Leading Actor in a Play Yahya Abdul-Mateen II –Topdog/Underdog Corey Hawkins –Topdog/Underdog Sean Hayes – Good Night, Oscar (WINNER) Stephen McKinley Henderson – Between Riverside and CrazyWendell Pierce – Death of a Salesman Best Leading Actor in a Musical Christian Borle – Some Like It Hot J Harrison Ghee – Some Like It Hot (WINNER) Josh Groban – Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Brian D’Arcy James – Into the Woods Ben Platt – Parade Colton Ryan – New York, New York Best Featured Actor in a Play Jordan E Cooper – Ain’t No Mo’ Samuel L Jackson– The Piano Lesson Arian Moayed – A Doll’s House Brandon Uranowitz – Leopoldstadt (WINNER) David Zayas – Cost of Living Best Featured Actress in a Play Nikki Crawford – Fat Ham Crystal Lucas-Perry – Ain’t No Mo’ Miriam Silverman – The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window (WINNER) Katy Sullivan – Cost of Living Kara Young – Cost of Living Best Featured Actor in a Musical Kevin Cahoon – Shucked Justin Cooley – Kimberly Akimbo Kevin Del Aguila – Some Like It Hot Jordan Donica – Camelot Alex Newell – Shucked (WINNER) Best Featured Actress in a Musical Julia Lester – Into the Woods Ruthie Ann Miles – Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Bonnie Milligan – Kimberly Akimbo (WINNER) NaTasha Yvette Williams – Some Like It Hot Betsy Wolfe – & Juliet Best Direction of a Play Saheem Ali – Fat Ham Jo Bonney – Cost of Living Jamie Lloyd – A Doll’s House Patrick Marber – Leopoldstadt (WINNER) Stevie Walker-Webb – Ain’t No Mo’ Max Webster – Life of Pi Best Direction of a Musical Michael Arden – Parade (WINNER) Lear deBessonet – Into the Woods Casey Nicholaw – Some Like It Hot Jack O’Brien – Shucked Jessica Stone – Kimberly Akimbo Best Book of a Musical David West Read – & Juliet David Lindsay-Abaire – Kimberly Akimbo (WINNER) Robert Horn – Shucked Matthew López and Amber Ruffin – Some Like It Hot David Thompson and Sharon Washington – New York, New York Best Original Score Almost Famous – music by Tom Kitt; lyrics by Cameron Crowe and Tom Kitt Kimberly Akimbo – music by Jeanine Tesori; lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire (WINNER) KPOP – music and lyrics: Helen Park and Max Vernon Shucked – music and lyrics: Shane McAnally and Brandy Clark “Some Like It Hot,” music and lyrics: Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman Best Choreography Steven Hoggett – Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Casey Nicholaw – Some Like It Hot (WINNER) Susan Stroman – New York, New York Jennifer Weber – & Juliet Jennifer Weber – KPOP Best Orchestrations Bill Sherman and Dominic Fallacaro – & Juliet John Clancy – Kimberly Akimbo Jason Howland – Shucked Charlie Rosen and Bryan Carter – Some Like It Hot (WINNER) Daryl Waters and Sam Davis – New York, New York Best Scenic Design of a Play Miriam Buether – Prima Facie Tim Hatley and Andrzej Goulding – Life of Pi (WINNER) Rachel Hauck – Good Night, Oscar Richard Hudson – Leopoldstadt Dane Laffrey and Lucy Mackinnon, “A Christmas Carol” Best Scenic Design of a Musical Beowulf Boritt – New York, New York (WINNER) Mimi Lien – Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street= Scott Pask – Shucked Scott Pask – Some Like It Hot Michael Yeargan and 59 Productions – Camelot Best Costume Design of a Play Tim Hatley, Nick Barnes and Finn Caldwell – Life of Pi Dominique Fawn Hill – Fat Ham Brigitte Reiffensutel – Leopoldstadt (WINNER) Emilio Sosa – Ain’t No Mo’ Emilio Sosa – Good Night, Oscar Best Costume Design of a Musical Gregg Barnes – Some Like It Hot (WINNER) Susan Hilferty – Parade Jennifer Moeller – Camelot Clint Ramos and Sophia Choi – KPOP Paloma Young – & Juliet Donna Zakowska – New York, New York Best Sound Design of a Play Jonathan Deans and Taylor Williams – Ain’t No Mo’ Carolyn Downing – Life of Pi (WINNER) Joshua D Reid – A Christmas Carol Ben and Max Ringham – A Doll’s House Ben and Max Ringham – Prima Facie Best Sound Design of a Musical Kai Harada – New York, New York John Shivers – Shucked Scott Lehrer and Alex Neumann – Into the Woods Gareth Owen – & Juliet Nevin Steinberg – Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (WINNER) Best Lighting Design of a Play Neil Austin – Leopoldstadt Natasha Chivers – Prima Facie Jon Clark – A Doll’s House Bradley King – Fat Ham Tim Lutkin – Life of Pi (WINNER) Jen Schriever – Death of a Salesman Ben Stanton – A Christmas Carol Best Lighting Design of a Musical Ken Billington – New York, New York Lap Chi Chu – Camelot Heather Gilbert – Parade Howard Hudson – & Juliet Natasha Katz – Some Like It Hot Natasha Katz – Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (WINNER) Best Revival of a Play Amy Herzog – A Doll’s House August Wilson’s The Piano Lessons The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window Suzan-Lori Parks – Topdog/Underdog (WINNER) Best Revival of a Musical Parade (WINNER) Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. 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Tony Awards 2023: Full list of winners

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