Tony Nominee Darren Criss on the 'Miracle' That Is 'Maybe Happy Ending'

Comedian and professional multi-hyphenate Anna Roisman joins Newsweek’s H. Alan for a chaotic-good deep dive into the things that really matter: Zohran Mamdani’s political hotness, Barbra Streisand’s eternal reign, the unhinged world of FYC Emmy campaigning, Anna Wintour stepping down from VOGUE, and—yes—And Just Like That. (Oh, an H. Alan opens a LABUBU, because why not?) It’s a wild ride through pop culture, politics, and prestige TV with one of H. Alan’s funniest friends. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After the success of M3GAN, Allison Williams didn’t quite fear the stress of doing a sequel. “How lucky are we that we get to do this again? Because it’s a dream job.” In M3GAN 2.0 (June 27), we meet Gemma (Williams) and Cady (Violet McGraw) two years after M3GAN, a lifelike robot doll, turned on the humans she was meant to obey. This time she’s back, but she’s not the only robot doll out for revenge. “One of the great honors of doing a sequel is that the tone is established. People know her vibe. They know who she is and what to expect from her.” And what they can expect this go-around is that it will be unhinged in the best of ways. “They will always be ridiculous in a way: The titular character of the franchise is a robot with a blowout and a gorgeous smoky eye and a wardrobe full of new costumes.” One thing this franchise did ultimately do for Williams is change how she approaches technology. “A Waymo that I get out of, or like our robot vacuum, I’m always like, ‘Thank you so much. Don’t kill me someday. Thank you for your work. I’m grateful.’” [laughs] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Call the palace guards and cancel your brunch plans—Tenderoni is in the house! The mustachioed monarch of drag kings joins Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott to dish on King of Drag, Revry new reality competition series that’s finally giving drag kings the royal treatment. We talk rhinestones, representation, and how Tenderoni went from serving hot looks in Chicago to ruling the Revry runway. It’s glitter, greasepaint, and gender-bending greatness—and yes, there will be LOLz. You’re welcome.  Follow Tenderoni at https://www.instagram.com/tenderoni88 Watch ‘King of Drag’ for free on Revry at https://www.revry.tv See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

British diver Tom Daley was thrust onto the world stage at his first Olympic Games in 2008, age 14. What remained hidden from the public was the strain success at a young age put on him. "It was a very lonely period because no one really understood." Daley reflects on his diving career and life in the new documentary Tom Daley: 1.6 Seconds (Olympics.com). "Growing up, you think you know everything.... It's only when you look back, you realize you knew absolutely nothing." Daley also had to contend with losing his father and coming out as gay. "It was quite scary to finally, actually, come out. Because I knew that it wasn't just going to be telling my family. There was going to be public opinion." And he recounts being bullied while growing up. "I almost felt guilty for being bullied at school. I'm really grateful and really lucky to be in the position that I'm in, yet I'm having this really rough time." Though revisiting the past was hard, the keen knitter is proud of his documentary. "It would be really cool for my kids to have something to look back on and see what happened in my diving career." Watch this episode with Tom Daley: https://www.newsweek.com/2025/06/27/tom-daley-lonely-times-behind-olympic-successes-2082914.html See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fortune Feimster is one of the funniest comics working today. (She co-hosts Handsome, one of the most popular podcasts out there.) And if you know her, you know that she loves her doggy. Which is why it makes perfect sense she’s partnering with Greenies to ‘double dog dare you’ to smell your dog’s breath. Why smell your dog's breath? Because 80 percent of dogs develop dental issues by the age of 3, according to the Journal of Veterinary Medical Science. That’s wild!  Feimster and I chatted about why she wants people to tag her in pics and videos of you smelling your dog’s breath, why she thinks her podcast Handsome is so popular, and how I, H. Alan Scott, can get more handsome, if you will. (I don’t think it’s possible.)  You can watch our full chat by subscribing to my newsletter, For the Culture: https://www.newsweek.com/newsletter/the-culture/ Learn more about Feimster’s partnership with Greenies: https://www.greenies.com/pages/canine-dental-check See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s a drag diva summit on the Parting Shot podcast as Kerri Colby, Mistress Isabelle Brooks, Nicole Paige Brooks, and Tina Burner join forces (sort of)—and trade a few (playful?) jabs about their time on RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars. From the tea to unfiltered opinions, nothing is off-limits with this chat. Expect bold takes and a few reads, as these queens do not hold back. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Asher Grodman joins the Parting Shot podcast to talk about life (and afterlife) on CBS’s hit comedy Ghosts. From his fan-favorite role as Trevor to the show’s growing awards recognition this season, Grodman shares how it feels to be part of a series that’s truly come alive. He also dishes on his strategic—and hilarious—use of the ghost 👻 emoji on social media. (So funny.)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jersey Shore, a reality television show that sparked backlash from politicians when it first aired, is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a new season of Jersey Shore Family Vacation. And while Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino is a fan favorite, after a six year hiatus being off reality television, he wasn’t sure people would like the new person he became. Newsweek’s Jenni Fink joins H. Alan Scott for this chat with Mike ‘The Situation’ Sorrentino. Read Jenni’s feature on Mike here: https://www.newsweek.com/jersey-shore-family-vacation-mike-sorrentino-situation-2078136 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Four tech CEOs, drunk on power, reunite at a mountaintop home amid a global economic crisis they might be partially responsible for. "There is a power that is purchased by money, where they don't have to apologize for their behavior," Cory Michael Smith says about playing Venis in Jesse Armstrong's HBO film Mountainhead (May 31). "A lot of these guys probably grew up not being the coolest kids in class." Part of the struggle for Smith was finding the space between drama and comedy. "Figuring out the balance was a little nerve-racking." Plus, Smith was excited to work with Armstrong. "I watched Succession, like most actors, with awe and envy, thinking, 'Wow, that's the luckiest cast.' Being invited into his [Armstrong's] feature directorial debut is so dreamy." Smith was also eager to work alongside Steve Carell, Jason Schwartzman and Ramy Youssef. "I'm really grateful that I feel like I didn't f*** it up...this felt like a monstrous opportunity, and a monstrous opportunity to fail and have to really consider going back to school if I just humiliated myself." Watch the full chat with Cory Michael Smith: https://www.newsweek.com/2025/05/30/cory-michael-smith-embraces-chaos-jesse-armstrongs-mountainhead-2074986.html See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Darren Criss is an Emmy-winning actor, but deep down he's a musical theater nerd. Which is why he's so proud to be part of this year's Tony-nominated musical Maybe Happy Ending. "Everybody involved in [Broadway], we all work within a 10-some-odd block radius, and it is really like a campus celebration." For Criss, who plays Oliver, a robot in futuristic Seoul in love with another robot, Claire (played by Helen J. Shen), it's "nothing short of a miracle." "You kind of hope for this your whole life." After picking up 10 Tony nominations, including Criss' for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical, it's clear countless others did too. "I hope it runs for many moons in other countries and in other dimensions." Part of what makes the show unique is its path to Broadway. "Every step along the way, it has been an exponential groundswell of positive response, because everything is just earnest ideas believed in by earnest people." And it's been a benchmark for diversity and Asian stories on Broadway. "I always like to say that the victory is in the conversation." Watch the full chat with Darren Criss: https://www.newsweek.com/2025/06/13/tony-nominee-darren-criss-miracle-that-maybe-happy-ending-2077612.html See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.