Hip-hop musical ‘Hamilton’ dominates Tony awards

    The hip-hop musical “Hamilton” has dominated the Tony Awards in New York.

    A hit show about the life of one of America’s founding fathers, it won best musical, score and lead actor awards, but failed to beat the record of 12 statuettes.

    ‘The Voice’ alum Christina Grimmie shot dead

    Christina Grimmie, a contestant on “The Voice” season six, was fatally shot at a concert on Friday night. She was 22.

    Sacha Baron Cohen to star in ‘Mandrake’ movie

    Sacha Baron Cohen has a brand-new bag of tricks.

    The comedian, who earlier this year starred in the flop “The Brothers Grimsby,” is attached to star and produce “Mandrake the Magician,” an adaptation of the classic comic strip set up at Warner Bros.

    Boyega joins ‘Pacific Rim’ sequel

    “Star Wars” actor John Boyega is to star in the sequel to “Pacific Rim,” playing the son of the character whom Idris Elba played in its 2013 predecessor. (SD-Agencies)