From extra Jonas Brothers to good news from Madonna and Tori Kelly, here's what's happening in entertainment.
Jonas Bros Dates
Calling all Jonas Brothers fans! The band is set to embark on The Tour in just over two weeks and if you haven't snagged your tickets yet, you have an additional 50 chances to catch them live.
The band just added dozens of new tour dates to their already-full schedule, including a number of international stops. Most of the shows will be played in arenas that typically have under 20,000 seats but there are a few stadium dates for those looking for a bigger crowd.
The brothers are expected to run through five albums each night which will be slightly different from their brief Broadway run in March, where a single album was the centerpiece of each show during their 5-night run.
The addition of the new dates means that instead of wrapping up in October, the brother will continue touring into next summer.
Madonna Update
After a health scare, Madonna is back on her feet and has a little two-step to prove it.
Weeks ago, the 64-year-old landed in the ICU with a reported bacterial infection, but now with her energy back up and health clearly improved, she celebrated the 40th anniversary of her first album Madonna.
On Instagram Thursday she shared a quick video of herself grooving to her hit Lucky Star and in the caption thanked her fans for their unyielding support. "To be able to move my body and dance just a little bit makes me feel like the Luckiest Star in the world!" she wrote.
Prior to her health scare, Madonna was scheduled to hit the road on The Celebration Tour but was forced to reschedule. Those dates have yet to be announced
Singer Tori Kelly posted a message for fans Thursday after collapsing days earlier. On Instagram she posted a handwritten message that read, in part, "It's been a scary few days but I can feel your prayers."
"I'm feeling stronger now and hopeful but unfortunately there are still some things to uncover," she added.
The medical emergency came just days ahead of the slated release of her Tori EP and she told fans how upset she was that she would not be able to promote the project as planned.
Spotify has announced its official Songs of the Summer predictions. Lea Palmieri, a Spotify trend expert and podcast host, joined Cheddar News to break down the acts who made the cut and how. “It's a mix of streaming data charts and also our global curation team," she said. "They're keeping an eye on all of the hottest music." While Harry Styles has recently topped the Spotify charts, Palmieri also addressed the "Feral Girl Summer" trend, which she described as going "moderately wild, having fun, enjoying yourself."
Catching you up on today's top entertainment stories with a recap from the 75th Annual Tony Awards, including red carpet interviews and Jennifer Hudson receiving her EGOT, and "Jurassic World: Dominion" topping the box office.
The Tony Awards made its sensational return to Radio City Music Hal for the first time since 2019. 'A Strange Loop' stole the show, winning Best Musical while Adrianna Debose hosted in the most spectacular way possible. Cheddar News was joined by Broadway Reporter Leigh Scheps to break down the 75th Annual Tony Awards.
U.S. stocks closed Thursday at their lowest levels of the trading day, as investors continue to eye inflation ahead of the May CPI report out Friday. Art Hogan, Chief Market Strategist for National Holdings, joins Cheddar News' Closing Bell to discuss.
U.S. stocks closed Friday at session lows after May CPI data showed inflation in the U.S. has not peaked and is still rising rapidly. For the week, the S&P fell 5.06%, the Dow lost 4.58%, and the Nasdaq dropped 5.60%, marking the worst week since January for all three major indexes. Mike Zigmont, Head of Trading and Research at Harvest Volatility Management, joins Cheddar News' Closing Bell to discuss.
Benefits brokerage, Nava Benefits, raised $40 million in a Series B round. Nava says it's on a mission to fix healthcare, one benefits plan at a time. The startup is working to bring benefits to small business that are normally available to only Fortune 500 companies. Brandon Weber, Co-Founder and CEO of Nava Benefits, joined Cheddar News' Closing Bell to discuss.
Auction house Christie's will be presenting "Legacy of the GOAT," which will include a rare Michael Jordan signed rookie card and sneakers. Caitlin Donovan, the vice president of Christie's handbags and accessories department. joined Cheddar News to discuss the special memorabilia selection for the NBA great. "He's been a global phenomenon, so he's really shaped '90s culture and streetwear culture," she said. "And we see bidders from every pocket in the world."
Kona Brewing Co., pro surfer Anna Gudauskus, and surf photographer Sarah Lee are embarking on an 1,500+ mile beach cleanup down the East Coast. Gudauskus and Lee join Cheddar News to discuss the initiative.
March For Our Lives will be returning this weekend to Washington, DC, in the wake of the recent mass shooting seen throughout the country. Marchers include Yolanda Renee King, the only granddaughter of Martin Luther King Jr. She joined Cheddar News to discuss the importance of the march and activism in general. "I just think that it's so important to have these rallies because we need to demand to our leaders and politicians that they pass legislation and that and we actually need to see action," she said.
