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South China Morning Post
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Who is The Big Bang Theory star Mayim Bialik's ex-husband Michael Stone? The formerly Mormon businessman converted to Judaism for her, and they share 2 children
The Big Bang Theory star Mayim Bialik has been speaking out after two Israeli embassy workers were shot dead outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington on May 21. Bialik was among more than 400 Hollywood signees – including Sharon Osbourne and Will & Grace actress Debra Messing – to put their names to an open letter condemning a 'toxic mix of distortion, bigotry and incitement' from the anti-Israel movement, per Jewish News. 'This stream of lies against the Jewish people and the Jewish ancestral homeland has now – unsurprisingly to anyone watching closely – turned deadly in the United States,' said Bialik. 'This moment requires public figures to use their platforms responsibly.' Advertisement Mayim Bialik at the LA premiere of Gladiator II in Hollywood, in November 2024. Photo: AFP In recent years, the Blossom alum has been busy hosting her podcast, Mayim Bialik's Breakdown, with her partner Jonathan Cohen. On it, she speaks with special guests about all things health, both physical and mental, as well as spirituality, well-being and parenting. The Call Me Kat star is a mother of two and shares her sons, Miles Roosevelt, 19, and Frederick Heschel, 16, with her ex-husband, businessman Michael Stone. Since their divorce, Stone has remained out of the spotlight. So what do we know about him? How did Michael Stone meet Mayim Bialik? Mayim Bialik and Michael Stone met while studying at UCLA. Photo: ___livia95___/X Bialik and Stone met while studying at the University of California in Los Angeles, where she obtained a PhD in neuroscience. The pair reportedly first crossed paths during a calculus lecture, then began playing racquetball together regularly. She told Today that she had made it clear on their first date that as an 'observant Jew', she would only marry a Jewish man. After half a decade of dating, per The Sun, Stone, who grew up Mormon, converted to Judaism so that he could marry Bialik. When did Mayim Bialik and Michael Stone get married? Mayim Bialik married Michael Stone in 2003. Photo: ___livia95___/X The couple got married on August 31, 2003, in Pasadena, California. Their big day honoured Jewish traditions and was Victorian themed, per Parade. After welcoming their children, Stone and Bialik adopted a 'hands-on style of parenting', where they each shared a bed with one of their children when they were still little. Why did Michael Stone and Mayim Bialik get divorced?
Time of India
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Who took home the most Drama Desk Trophies—and why?
The 2025 Drama Desk Awards dazzled New York City's theatre community with a night of celebration, surprises, and record-breaking victories at NYU Skirball , hosted by the dynamic duo Debra Messing and Tituss Burgess. The ceremony—now in its 69th year—remains unique for recognizing the best of Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Off-Off-Broadway in the same competitive categories, making it a true barometer of New York's theatrical pulse. Leading the winners' parade was Maybe Happy Ending , which swept six awards. The show's creative team is led by director Michael Arden and writers Will Aronson and Hue Park. The musical, also a current Tony nominee for Best Musical, was widely celebrated for its innovative storytelling and emotional resonance. Debra Messing, co-hosting the event, remarked, 'Tonight is a celebration of the resilience, creativity, and passion that define New York theatre.' The Drama Desk Awards once again proved why they are a highlight of the theatrical calendar, honoring both established stars and rising talents in a night of unforgettable performances and heartfelt speeches.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Offerte Imbattibili Su Auto Usate PopularSearches | Annunci di Ricerca Scopri di più Undo 69th Drama Desk Awards: major winners 1. Outstanding Musical Winner: Maybe Happy Ending 2. Outstanding Play Live Events Winner: Purpose (by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins) 3. Outstanding Revival of a Play Winner: Eureka Day 4. Outstanding Revival of a Musical Winner: Gypsy 5. Leading Performance in a Musical Winners: Jasmine Amy Rogers ( BOOP! The Musical ) Audra McDonald ( Gypsy ) (TIE) 6. Featured Performance in a Musical Winners: Brooks Ashmanskas ( Smash ) Jak Malone ( Operation Mincemeat ) Michael Urie ( Once Upon a Mattress ) (THREE-WAY TIE) 7. Outstanding Director of a Musical Winner: Michael Arden ( Maybe Happy Ending ) 8. Outstanding Music, Lyrics, and Book Winners: Will Aronson & Hue Park ( Maybe Happy Ending ) 9. Outstanding Choreography Winner: Jerry Mitchell ( BOOP! The Musical ) 10. Outstanding Costume Design Winner: Gregg Barnes ( BOOP! The Musical ) 11. Outstanding Scenic Design Winner: Maybe Happy Ending (team/designer not specified in summary) 12. Additional Notable Winners (Design/Staging) Stranger Things: The First Shadow (3 awards, categories not specified) The Picture of Dorian Gray (3 awards, categories not specified)
Vogue
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue
All the Winners at the 2025 Drama Desk Awards
This Sunday, June 1, marked the 69th Annual Drama Desk Awards, celebrating the greatest shows, actors, and creative teams across Broadway, off-Broadway, and off-off-Broadway this season. Taking the stage at NYU Skirball, in downtown Manhattan, were the ceremony's hosts, Debra Messing and Tituss Burgess (the latter, due to return to Broadway for a six-week encore engagement in Cole Escole and Sam Pinkleton's Oh, Mary! this summer), as well as a heavy-hitting lineup of presenters, including Escola, Victoria Clark, Darren Criss, Brandon Victor Dixon, Andrew Durand, Tom Francis, Jonathan Groff, Sarah Hyland, Jeremy Jordan, Jinkx Monsoon, Bebe Neuwirth, Lily Rabe, Nicole Scherzinger, and Jennifer Simard. (Adding to the evening's star power? Performances by Joshua Henry—set to star in a Broadway revival of Ragtime this fall—Norm Lewis, Lesli Margherita, and the cast of Dead Outlaw.) So, who walked away with trophies? (And will we see any repeat winners at next weekend's Tony Awards?) See all the victors at this year's Drama Desk Awards—benefitting the Entertainment Community Fund—right here. Outstanding Play WINNER: Purpose, by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Blood of the Lamb, by Arlene Hutton Deep Blue Sound, by Abe Koogler Grangeville, by Samuel D. Hunter John Proctor is the Villain, by Kimberly Belflower Liberation, by Bess Wohl Outstanding Musical WINNER: Maybe Happy Ending BOOP! The Musical Death Becomes Her Just in Time Music City Outstanding Revival of a Play WINNER: Eureka Day Garside's Career Home Wine in the Wilderness Yellow Face Outstanding Revival of a Musical WINNER: Gypsy Cats: 'The Jellicle Ball' Floyd Collins Once Upon a Mattress See What I Wanna See Sunset Blvd. Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play WINNER: Laura Donnelly, The Hills of California WINNER: Sarah Snook, The Picture of Dorian Gray Betsy Aidem, The Ask Patsy Ferran, A Streetcar Named Desire Danny J. Gomez, All of Me Doug Harris, Redeemed Patrick Keleher, Fatherland Louis McCartney, Stranger Things: The First Shadow Lily Rabe, Ghosts Jay O. Sanders, Henry IV (Theatre for a New Audience) Paul Sparks, Grangeville Olivia Washington, Wine in the Wilderness Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical WINNER: Audra McDonald, Gypsy WINNER: Jasmine Amy Rogers, BOOP! The Musical
Forbes
30-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Robert De Niro Dud ‘The Alto Knights' Gets Max Streaming Premiere Date
Robert De Niro in "The Alto Knights." The Alto Knights— Robert De Niro's crime thriller that flopped in theaters — will soon look for a new audience on streaming on Max. Rated R, The Alto Knights opened in theaters on March 21 before shifting to digital streaming via premium video on demand on April 11. De Niro plays identical twins in The Alto Knights, which was directed by Barry Levinson. The film also stars Debra Messing, Cosmo Jarvis, Kathrine Narducci and Michael Rispoli. The official summary for The Alto Knights reads, 'The film follows two of New York's most notorious organized crime bosses, Frank Costello (De Niro) and Vito Genovese (De Niro), as they vie for control of the city's streets. "Once the best of friends, petty jealousies and a series of betrayals place them on a deadly collision course that will reshape the mafia (and America) forever.' Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment announced Friday that The Alto Knights will arrive on Max on Friday, June 6, and debut on HBO Linear on Saturday, June 7, at 8 p.m. ET. Max offers three streaming packages. An ad-based package costs $9.99 per month, an ad-free package is $16.99 per month and an ad-free package that includes 4K Ultra HD programming is $20.99 per month. The Alto Knights had a rough run in theaters, earning $6.1 million domestically and $3.4 million internationally for a worldwide box office gross of $9.5 million against a $45 million budget before prints and advertising costs, according to The Numbers. The Robert De Niro star vehicle was splattered with negative reviews from Rotten Tomatoes critics, who collectively gave the film a 39% 'rotten' rating based on 136 reviews. The RT Critics Consensus for the film reads, 'A competent but tired retread of mob movie tropes, The Alto Knights pits De Niro vs. De Niro with no real victor emerging.' The Alto Knights was better received by audiences, however, who gave the film a 71% 'fresh' Popcornmeter score based on 500-plus verified user ratings. The audience summary on RT for the film reads, 'Prioritizing drama over action, The Alto Knights works as a somewhat enjoyable pastiche of mob films.' The Alto Knights, starring Robert De Niro, arrives on streaming on Max on June 6 and premieres on HBO linear on June 7 at 8 p.m. ET.
Wall Street Journal
01-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Wall Street Journal
Debra Messing Felt Isolated as a Kid. ‘I Love Lucy' Became Her Escape.
Debra Messing, 56, is known for her roles in TV's 'Will & Grace' and 'The Starter Wife.' She executive produced the new documentary 'October 8' and co-stars in the new crime-drama film 'The Alto Knights.' She spoke with Marc Myers. I was fearful as a child. My parents grew up in Brooklyn, N.Y., surrounded by a large Jewish family and friends. When I was 3, in 1971, my father got a job in Rhode Island and we moved to East Greenwich, where there were very few Jews.
