AP reported that Ragtime is resonating with audiences nearly 30 years after its Broadway debut. The Lincoln Center revival earned 11 Tony nominations, including best revival. Its creators said audiences are responding to the musical as a contemporary story rather than only a period piece.
No. 02
Dua Lipa Wedding Weekend Draws Stars
Dua Lipa and Callum Turner continued wedding celebrations in Sicily after a private London ceremony. Reports described a multi-day Palermo event with celebrity guests and luxury venues. Local reaction was mixed as the high-profile celebration drew attention across the city.
No. 03
Madonna Premieres Confessions II at Tribeca
Madonna premiered Confessions II at the Tribeca Festival in New York. The short film is tied to her upcoming album and features a star-studded visual presentation. Festival materials described the project as a cinematic presentation built around the first six tracks.
No. 04
Backrooms Keeps Horror Box Office Hot
Backrooms remained a major box office story as horror films continued to outperform bigger franchise titles. Box Office Mojo listed Backrooms as June's leading release so far. Entertainment outlets described the film's success as a win for internet-native horror and lower-budget genre filmmaking.
No. 05
Netflix Installs New Board Chair
Netflix's Jay Hoag replaced co-founder Reed Hastings as board chairman after the company's annual meeting. TheWrap reported that the transition followed Hastings' planned exit from the board. The move closes a nearly three-decade governance run for one of streaming's most influential founders.