Today, Sofitel New York announced the nominees for the American Theater Wing’s 77th annual Antoinette Perry “Tony” Award.

, the semi-autobiographical story about Alicy Keys growing up in Manhattan within the Nineteen Nineties, received 13 nominations, including best book for a musical, best set design for a musical, best performance by a lead actress in a musical and more. also deserved recognition, and Leslie Odom Jr. received a nod within the Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Theater category.

The nominees were chosen by an independent committee of 44 theater professionals appointed by the Tony Awards Administrative Committee. Tony Awards 2024 are presented by The Broadway League and American Theater Wing. Celebrating 77 years of excellence on Broadway, the Antoinette Perry “Tony” Awards are presented annually to theater professionals for outstanding achievements.

The Tony Awards, hosted by Ariana DeBose, are produced in association with Tony Award Productions, a three way partnership of the Broadway League and American Theater Wing and White Cherry Entertainment. Ricky Kirshner and Glenn Weiss are showrunners and executive producers for White Cherry Entertainment, and Weiss will function director. Jack Sussman also serves as executive producer.

The Tony Awards will air LIVE on Sunday, June 16, 2024 from the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City from 8:00-11:00 PM ET/5:00-8:00 PM PM, PT on the CBS Television Network and streaming live and on demand on Paramount+. CBS and Pluto TV will present THE TONY AWARDS: ACT ONE, a pre-show of exclusive live content leading as much as the official ceremony.

Please see the complete list of nominees Here.

Prominent New York radio stations Hot 97 and WBLS are partnering with America’s largest health care union to lift awareness of Medicaid equity issues.

MediaCo Holding, parent company of Hot 97 and WBLS, announced has partnered with 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East to advance health care equity for Medicaid patients and employees.

The announcement followed a radio appearance by 1199SEIU President George Gresham by which he explained the severe underfunding of Medicaid programs, which highlighted payment discrepancies between Medicaid patients and privately insured patients.

Studies show that hospitals covered by New York’s Medicaid program are paid 30% lower than the actual costs of care provided. Hospitals in New York City are struggling more financially than facilities in the remaining of the United States, with 63% of hospitals reporting operating deficits in 2021.

With greater than seven million people protected by Medicaid in New York, the necessity for increased funding is critical. Underpayments proceed to create barriers to medical insurance for moms, children, families, seniors and individuals with disabilities. There can also be a growing multibillion-dollar funding gap that weakens hospitals, nursing homes and health care providers in Black and Latino neighborhoods.

Last month, rappers Jadakiss and Jim Jones joined Hot 97 radio host Funk Flex on the Manhattan East Village rally for Medicaid Equity to advance the conversation.

“As a child growing up on Medicaid, I know how important these hospitals are,” Jones told the group of health care employees, religious leaders, Medicaid patients and community activists. “So we need the government and the governor to put that 30% or so back into Medicaid payments.”

Hot 97 personality TT Torez also joined 199SEIU on the State Capitol for the annual Black and Puerto Rican Legislative Caucus Conference in Albany to advocate for improved resources for hospitals across New York.

“We need to make sure we have resources for our hospitals!” Torez said. “We need to make sure our seniors have the right doctors and medications; we must make sure our children have the resources they need to grow up and be productive members of their classrooms and communities.”

Digital streaming platform Netflix has announced its upcoming May lineup, with plenty of flicks and TV shows you should add to your binge-watching list.

This hilarious comedy can be available just in time for the upcoming ESSENCE Festival on the primary of the month. Starring Jada Pinkett-Smith, Queen Latifah, Regina Hall and Tiffany Haddish. The movie is funny and shows the importance of affection and sisterhood. This month, Netflix will even premiere its second live-streaming event, a stand-up special by Katt Williams titled .

Here are some must-see documentaries, dramas, and comedies coming to the streaming service in May.

“Groomsmen Vacation” – (1/5)

This 2013 film, written, produced and directed by Malcolm D. Lee, is a sequel to the 1999 film. The best man. It stars Morris Chestnut, Taye Diggs, Regina Hall, Terrence Howard, Sanaa Lathan, Nia Long, Harold Perrineau, Monica Calhoun and Melissa De Sousa, all reprising their roles from the previous film.

“Equalizer” – (5/1)

Based on the Nineteen Eighties television series of the identical name, that is the primary of three movies starring Denzel Washington.

“Girls’ Trip” – (5/1)

A comedy about 4 friends going to a convention in New Orleans as a part of the ESSENCE festival. Starring Jada Pinkett-Smith, Queen Latifah, Regina Hall and Tiffany Haddish.

“Mad Professor” – (5/1)

A remake of the 1963 film of the identical title, starring Eddie Murphy. The film also stars Jada Pinkett and Dave Chappelle.

“Mad Professor 2: Klumps” – (5/1)

In the sequel to the 1996 hit, Eddie Murphy reprises his role because the title character. It also features Janet Jackson and is the ultimate installment in the remake series.

“Ride” – (5/1)

This 2014 buddy cop motion comedy is directed by Tim Story and stars Ice Cube and Kevin Hart.

“White House Down” – (5/1)

Jamie Foxx stars because the President of the United States in this political motion thriller.

“Katt Williams: I Woke Foke” – (5/4)

Comedian Katt Williams takes the stage in real time for his second live stand-up special on Netflix.

“30 for 30: Deion’s Double Game” – (5/6)

The story of how NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders played an NFL game for the Atlanta Falcons between two MLB games for the Atlanta Braves inside 24 hours.

“The Mark Twain Award: Kevin Hart” – (11/05)

Comedian, author and producer Kevin Hart received the award. Mark Twain in the sector of American humor at a star-studded gala held on the Kennedy Center in March.