All stories by Usa Today, Maeve McDermott, Usa Today on BroadwayStars

Tuesday, April 9, 2019

Julianna Margulies: 'CBS wouldn't pay me' my ask to appear on 'The Good Fight' by Usa Today, Maeve McDermott, Usa Today

Julianna Margulies wanted to appear on the show, but "CBS wouldn’t pay me,” Margulies told Deadline.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 12:47PM
Thursday, March 28, 2019

Ariana Grande reveals how her mental health changed how she releases music by Usa Today, Maeve McDermott, Usa Today

Grande shared how her new, more spontaneous approach to releasing music actually helped her mental health.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 10:12AM
Monday, March 18, 2019

Ariana Grande transforms her Pete Davidson 'always' tattoo into a leaf by Usa Today, Maeve McDermott, Usa Today

The original tattoo was the word "always," written in script, which Grande got inked on her ribcage in June.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 08:48AM
Thursday, February 28, 2019

Ariana Grande responds to backlash over her Manchester Pride headlining slot by Usa Today, Maeve McDermott, Usa Today

Ariana Grande is defending her show at Manchester Pride, which was met with criticism from some who say a straight artist shouldn't be headlining.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 11:00AM
Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Ariana Grande is the first artist since The Beatles to claim top three songs on Hot 100 by Usa Today, Maeve McDermott, Usa Today

Grande claimed the top three spots simultaneously on this week's Billboard Hot 100 songs chart.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 01:09PM
Monday, February 4, 2019

Ariana Grande denies appropriating Japanese culture, says tattoo 'was done out of love' by Usa Today, Maeve McDermott, Usa Today

Ariana Grande has weathered criticism over her new tattoo of Japanese characters, which she publicly fixed after an initial misspelling.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 08:53AM
Tuesday, January 15, 2019

Ariana Grande debuts huge Pokemon tattoo by Usa Today, Maeve McDermott, Usa Today

Tattoo artist Kane Navasard shared a photo of Grande's new ink on Monday.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 08:22AM
Monday, December 24, 2018

The biggest and best surprises of 2018 music: Cardi B, Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande and more by Usa Today, Maeve McDermott, Usa Today

From their music to their activism, these acts pleasantly surprised us in 2018.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 08:00AM
Friday, December 14, 2018

'Imagine' is Ariana Grande's steamy follow-up to 'Thank U, Next' by Usa Today, Maeve McDermott, Usa Today

Grande dropped the new song "Imagine" Friday at midnight, which is not a cover of 1971 John Lennon classic, though it shares its name.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 07:50AM
Friday, December 7, 2018

2019 Grammys snubs: Beyonce and Jay-Z, Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande and more shockers by Usa Today, Maeve McDermott, Usa Today

The 2019 Grammy nominations have landed, and with their arrival comes bad news for a few artists thought to be front-runners this year.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 10:13AM
Tuesday, December 4, 2018

Madonna reignites feud with Lady Gaga by calling her out on Instagram by Usa Today, Maeve McDermott, Usa Today

Without saying her name, Madonna is letting Lady Gaga know that she thinks she's a copycat, reigniting the years-long feud between the two pop icons.      &nbs…

SOURCE: USA Today at 10:30AM
Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Lin-Manuel Miranda is Hamilton once more for new song 'Cheering For Me Now' by Usa Today, Maeve McDermott, Usa Today

In November's installment of his Hamildrop series, Miranda dons his Alexander Hamilton garb once more for a new video.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 04:45PM
Friday, November 16, 2018

Ariana Grande's ponytail is gone as she debuts shorter hairstyle by Usa Today, Maeve McDermott, Usa Today

Did Ariana Grande get a haircut? The 'Thank U, Next' said bye to her iconic ponytail and debuted noticeably shorter hair.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 02:05PM
Monday, November 12, 2018

Ariana Grande calls her life 'painful and yet beautiful' post-Pete Davidson split by Usa Today, Maeve McDermott, Usa Today

Ariana Grande thanked her family, friends and fans for their support after her rocky year, which included a breakup with Pete Davidson.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 10:21AM
Thursday, November 8, 2018

Ariana Grande jokes about her recent struggles: 'The universe' was laughing by Usa Today, Maeve McDermott, Usa Today

Ariana Grande originally released "No Tears Left To Cry" in April as a triumphant comeback single. Now, she's joking the title was premature.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 10:46AM
Sunday, November 4, 2018

Ariana Grande's 'Thank U, Next' single name-drops Pete Davidson, Mac Miller by Usa Today, Maeve McDermott, Usa Today

Ariana Grande's new single "Thank U, Next" arrived by surprise on Saturday night.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 01:20AM

Pete Davidson calls Ariana Grande a 'wonderful, strong person' on 'Saturday Night Live' by Usa Today, Maeve McDermott, Usa Today

Davidson ended his "SNL" bit on "Weekend Update" with a message to viewers about his and Grande's breakup.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 01:17AM
Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Ariana Grande performs for first time since Pete Davidson breakup by Usa Today, Maeve McDermott, Usa Today

Ariana Grande previously posted updates from the special's rehearsals, sharing that "Wicked" was her favorite Broadway show.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 08:33AM
Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Lady Gaga needed redemption after last album and found it with 'A Star Is Born' by Usa Today, Maeve McDermott, Usa Today

Beyond the positive buzz Gaga is receiving for her performance, the soundtrack is really the exciting prospect for fans.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 12:48PM
Thursday, September 27, 2018

How Cher became an icon for a new generation, from 'Mamma Mia' to her beloved Twitter by Usa Today, Maeve McDermott, Usa Today

This Friday, Cher releases a new album of ABBA covers, “Dancing Queen,” inspired by her appearance in the “Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again” sequel this summer.  …

SOURCE: USA Today at 12:43PM
Friday, August 31, 2018

Ariana Grande sang 'Natural Woman' and sparked controversy at Aretha Franklin's funeral by Usa Today, Maeve McDermott, Usa Today

Accompanied by her fiance Pete Davidson, Grande traveled to Detroit to attend the ceremony and perform one of Franklin's signature hits, "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman." …

SOURCE: USA Today at 08:07PM
Friday, August 17, 2018

Review: Ariana Grande's 'Sweetener' tells her comeback story by Usa Today, Maeve McDermott, Usa Today

"Sweetener," the fourth studio album from Grande, is out now. The personal growth the pop star sings about is more existential than the confident sexuality of her previous “adult&rdquo…

SOURCE: USA Today at 12:13AM
Friday, August 3, 2018
Monday, July 16, 2018

David Foster on touring, Whitney Houston and sobriety: 'I work as hard as I can to be great' by Usa Today, Maeve McDermott, Usa Today

The legendary producer talks to USA TODAY about his near five-decade career, including new music, Broadway dreams and his recent engagement.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 01:50PM
Monday, June 11, 2018

Robert De Niro drops the f-bomb bashing Trump at the Tony Awards by Usa Today, Maeve McDermott, Usa Today

Taking the stage to introduce Bruce Springsteen's performance at the awards, De Niro didn't waste any time letting the f-bombs fly in his comments about the president. "I&apos…

SOURCE: USA Today at 12:21AM
Sunday, June 10, 2018

Rachel Bloom explains her Tonys T-shirt showing Stephen Sondheim smoking weed by Usa Today, Maeve McDermott, Usa Today

Not only did the 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend' creator/star return for a second year in a row as the Tony Awards' backstage host, but Bloom also successfully commissioned a T-shirt of…

SOURCE: USA Today at 10:08PM

All that Chat

2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards