Music superstarJosh Groban: ‘I've performed with some of the world's biggest divas!'
From Celine Dion & Barbra Streisand, to Andrea Bocelli & Kermit the Frog; Josh Groban has performed with some of the greatest superstars of all time. But now the Emmy, two-time Tony, and five-time Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and actor is back with a brand new album. Fresh from his stint at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Josh is in the studio to tell us more.
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Daily Mail
3 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Nicole Scherzinger 'lands Las Vegas residency' after Pussycat Doll scoops Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical for Sunset Boulevard
is reportedly heading for Las Vegas after her award-winning success on Broadway. The former Pussycat Doll, 45, has been in 'early talks' for a Sin City residency following her Tony Award win for Best Actress in a Musical for Sunset Boulevard. A source told The Mirror: 'Nicole is achieving all her career dreams this year. She's conquered Broadway and won a well-deserved Tony, but Nicole has no plans to slow down her career, not when she's in her absolute prime and in such demand.' They added that there had been early discussions and she really hoped to follow in the footsteps of her idol Celine Dion, who famously headlined at the iconic Caesars Palace in The Colosseum. If the residency took place, Nicole would join a stellar lineup this year that includes Rod Stewart, Kelly Clarkson and Jennifer Lopez. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The former Pussycat Doll, 45, has been in 'early talks' for a Sin City residency following her Tony Award win for Best Actress in a Musical for Sunset Boulevard The potential Vegas show is expected to follow a similar format to her upcoming Carnegie Hall concert this October, featuring a full live band and a setlist mixing Broadway hits with pop favourites. MailOnline has contacted Nicole's reps for comment. Her performance as Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard first debuted in London in 2023 before transferring to Broadway, where it has earned her both a Tony and a Laurence Olivier Award. Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber has since gone on to describe her as 'one of the most gifted singer-actresses I have seen perform my work… she is fearless, musically and dramatically.' After last Sunday's Tony Awards, Nicole posted a video on Instagram during the ceremony where she performed a Sunset Boulevard number. In the gushing post, she wrote: 'This is a dream come true for me to perform As If We Never Said Goodbye. 'This is my love letter to the theatre. And to anyone with a deep passion for what you do, this was for you too.' She added: 'What an honour to share this song with a community that has held me and lifted me. I am forever grateful. As she accepted her Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical award, for her performance of fading Hollywood star Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard, Nicole said: 'Growing up I always felt like I didn't belong, but you all have made me feel like I belong, and I have come home at last.' She then thanked her fiancé Thom Evans, adding he 'believes in me when I forget to believe in myself.' She also said: 'I'm so honoured to be recognised alongside these exceptional warrior women in this category. I want to thank you all so much for making this little Hawaiian/ Ukrainian/ Filipino girl's dream come true. So proud to represent.' After she thanked her family, she then thanked composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, sharing: 'It has been such an honour to be able to create with you the past 15 years.' Nicole has defied the odds to become the babe of Broadway, when just a few years ago, it would have seemed impossible for the former Pussycat Doll to win such a gong. Following a 'flop' attempt at a solo singing career after the pop group disbanded in 2010, her stage career had also looked doomed following a vicious spat with Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber - despite her shout out to him on Sunday. Nine years ago, the former Pussycat Doll had just pulled out of his Broadway production of Cats at the last minute to take a seven-figure salary to return as a judge on ITV's X Factor. Furious Lord Webber declared that she would never 'get her Tony Award'. Lord Webber had raged: 'I'm furious because I really believe she's the most fantastically talented girl and I went out on a limb... but never mind, there'll be another girl on Broadway and Nicole will not get her Tony Award.' But following raving reviews in his new Sunset Boulevard show, Nicole has become Lloyd Webber's shining diamond on Broadway - and not only has he eaten his words, but he's become her biggest cheerleader. She has also appeared in Men in Black 3, voiced a role in Disney's Moana, and starred in stage productions of Rent and Cats.
Daily Mirror
6 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
Nicole Scherzinger lands Las Vegas residency after Tony Award success
Nicole Scherzinger is to perform in a Las Vegas residency after lighting up Broadway and London's West End with her award-winning role in the musical Sunset Boulevard Nicole Scherzinger is all set for a Las Vegas residency. After scooping a Tony Award for her role in Sunset BLVD, the new Queen of Broadway is a hot property and Nicole is looking ahead to Sin City, my sources tell me. 'Nicole is achieving all her career dreams this year,' the insider says. 'She's conquered Broadway and won a well-deserved Tony, but Nicole has no plans to slow down her career, not when she's in her absolute prime and in such demand.' Earlier this year, Nicole said of a Vegas residency: 'That's the dream.' Now, that dream is looking closer to reality. The source says there have been early discussions, with Nicole hoping to grace the stage at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, like her idol Celine Dion. Our source added: 'She's a huge fan of Celine's and would love to follow in her footsteps.' Sir Rod Stewart, Kelly Clarkson, Alanis Morissette and Jennifer Lopez are all lined up to perform on the iconic stage this year, so she'd be in good company." It is thought a Vegas show could follow a similar format to Nicole's highly anticipated Carnegie Hall gig, which is happening this October. The former Pussycat Doll will be joined by a live band to perform hits from the worlds of Broadway and pop. Last weekend, Nicole picked up the Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical gong for playing Norma Desmond in Broadway hit Sunset BLVD. Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber has said Nicole is 'one of the most gifted singer-actresses I have seen perform my work… she is fearless, musically and dramatically.' Nicole has been in the spotlight since 2001 when she was a member of American girl group Eden's Crush who were created on the American television series Popstars. She later joined the chart-topping group The Pussycat Dolls - who have enjoyed success since 2005. The girl group last released a single in 2020 and were due to go on a tour in support of reported new music - but the pandemic derailed plans and the Pussycat Dolls disbanded in 2022. Nicole has enjoyed success as a solo artist - releasing smash hits including the singles Don't Hold Your Breath, Your Love and Right There, featuring 50 Cent. She has also dipped her toes into the world of acting both on stage and the big screen. She appeared in the 2012 sci-fi comedy Men in Black 3 and voices Sina, the Chieftess of Motunui, in the Mona animated films by Disney. On stage she featured in a 2010 production of Rent and a production of Cats which ran from 2014 until 2015. Her current star turn as Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard began in London in 2023 before transferring to Broadway the following day. As well as winning a Tony, the former X Factor judge also won the 2024 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance in the UK. After performing at the 2025 Tony Awards, Nicole shared a video clip via Instagram. In a gushing post, she wrote: "This is a dream come true for me to perform As If We Never Said Goodbye @thetonyawards. "This is my love letter to the theater. And to anyone with a deep passion for what you do, this was for you too." She added: "What an honor to share this song with a community that has held me and lifted me. I am forever grateful."
Metro
11 hours ago
- Metro
Sci-fi series dubbed 'freshest British drama in years' launched 10 years ago
Exactly 10 years ago, Channel 4 released one of the best tech dystopian series of the decade – and no, it's not Black Mirror. The star-studded 2015 series – featuring Gemma Chan, Colin Morgan and Katherine Parkinson – was set in a parallel near-future universe in which human-shaped robots (known as synths) are part of society. The synths' introduction into workplaces, the home, and the seedy underbelly of the cities has transformed the world as we know it. From having human-like robot slaves cleaning our characters' homes to using their bodies as sex dolls to replacing humans with their synth counterparts in the workplace, the three-season show was unafraid to explore the darker side of human-robot relations. Based on a Swedish drama, the show follows the Hawkins family, who are caught up in a technological web far larger than they ever imagined when they bring synth Mia (Gemma) home, who has depths far deeper than meets the eye. The Bafta-nominated series written by Sam Vincent and Jonathan Brackley wowed critics and audiences at the time of its release as well, securing an impressive 94% on Rotten Tomatoes for its stellar acting, strong scripts and eerie finger on the pulse. At the time, Empire Magazine called it 'one of the freshest British dramas in years' and Digital Spy dubbed it a 'smart, deftly realised science-fiction with real heart.' New York Magazine said it was 'an impressively fleshed-out show, joining the ranks of other robo-oriented substantive dramas' and the LA Times lauded it for its 'surprisingly nuanced look' at the dangers of artificial intelligence. As laid out by those who watched it, what set Humans apart from the growing genre of sci-fi dystopia was its unapologetic look at the messy morality behind the curtain, and accepting that there was no easy answer. When I find myself looking down the barrel of technologically induced existential doom and looking to indulge, my hand often goes for the TV remote. As a sci-fi nerd and dystopia lover, I have long loved shows like Black Mirror and Orphan Black, but time and time again, I find myself revisiting Humans on Channel 4. Not only does this brilliant cast put on a compelling performance, but the storyline still feels like it could happen at any moment, even 10 years after it first aired. Nowadays, artificial intelligence has become a big part of our everyday lives, from ChatGPT to Character AI to AI-rendered pornography. So the questions raised by Humans around the abuse of women and capturing human consciousness in technology have never felt more relevant. Especially considering our growing co-dependency on technology, in many ways, it feels we are already living out the events of the show. Beyond its pertinent themes, it makes for gritty and grounded television with the human and robot relationships forming the beating heart of the show. Meanwhile, the speculative nature of the show means it goes in weird and wacky places that might not be the most realistic but are certainly fascinating to watch unfold. It is one of the rare times I have found myself rooting for the robots – not an easy feat. Although I think it did lose its way by season three, the first two seasons stand up as vibrant additions to the British sci-fi genre. One fan, RT user Pat K called it an 'uncomfortable watch' and Jared M shared they were 'looking for a new psychological deep sci-fi show that would make me think, and here it is.' Although some of the story arcs, themes or plots may seem outdated, the crux of the show holds up thanks to this layered approach. The first two seasons hold water with water-tight characters and motivations even if, as some fans have pointed out, it does lose steam by the final season with shakier plotlines. Speaking of the ethos behind the show in 2015, the co-creators told Den of Geek there is 'a strain of resistance to sci-fi in British TV commissioning'. More Trending They added: 'But people who are nervous of the term usually actually mean 'space opera' rather than 'sci-fi'. 'We're more the speculative science fiction of ideas, the kind that doesn't go to other galaxies but puts the scary, weird idea right in your living room.' And that they do. For those who haven't watched it Humans is available to stream on Channel 4 now . Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. View More » MORE: Skins star unrecognisable as he reunites with cast 12 years after show ended MORE: Rylan says Celebrity Gogglebox editors had to cut out 'career-ending' conversations MORE: The 7 best 'explosive' Australian thrillers free to watch in UK
