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Audra McDonald, Leslie Odom to host 74th annual Tony Awards; Watch teaser for ‘Colin in Black & White’

Monday, September 13 by ABC News

Audra McDonald and Leslie Odom have been tapped to host the 74th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday, September 26. McDonald, a six-time Tony winner, will host the awards portion of the evening, which streams exclusively on Paramount+ at 7 p.m. ET. Meanwhile, Hamilton Tony winner... Read More.

Universal and Peacock ink head-spinning deal for new ‘Exorcist’ trilogy with Leslie Odom Jr. and Ellen Burstyn

Monday, July 26 by ABC News

Now this deal will make your head spin: Universal and its related company, the streaming service Peacock, have inked a reported $400 million deal to bring three new Exorcist films to the big and small screens. According to the studio, the film will be produced by the... Read More.

Leslie Odom Jr. reveals what he’s most excited about for ‘Knives Out 2’

Tuesday, July 6 by ABC News

Leslie Odom Jr. is thrilled to be part of Knives Out 2, the sequel to the 2019 hit movie, especially since he'll be working alongside some familiar faces. Odom, 39, raved to ABC Audio about the A-list cast, which includes his Central Park co-star Kathryn Hahn, as well as Janelle Monáe and Kate Hudson, with whom he... Read More.

Leslie Odom Jr. provides sweet update on infant son Able: “He’s an easy baby so far!”

Friday, June 18 by ABC News

Leslie Odom Jr. is opening up about his newborn son, Able Phineas, whom he welcomed alongside wife Nicolette Robinson on March 25. The Broadway told ABC Audio that Able is an "easy baby," but admitted that's probably because his first child, Lucille Ruby, put him and Nicolette through the ringer four years prior. "I don't think... Read More.

Leslie Odom Jr. explains why he’s thankful his father-in-law got a “second chance”

Tuesday, June 15 by ABC News

This Father's Day will be very special for Leslie Odom Jr. The Hamilton star recently welcomed a baby boy, Abel, with wife Nicolette Robinson. Secondly, he's reflecting about his father-in-law Stuart K. Robinson's gift of life: he survived a heart attack and was allowed to celebrate becoming a grandfather again. That is why Leslie, 39, and Nicolette,... Read More.

Lamar Odom speaks on his recovery, using ketamine to treat addiction

Monday, May 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Lamar Odom, whose battle with drug addiction led to a near-death experience, is opening up about his use of a synthetic drug that he said helped him beat addiction. Odom, 41, said being treated with small doses of ketamine under medical supervision... Read More.

Ahead of the Oscars, Leslie Odom Jr. explains why “being recognized” is “tremendously meaningful”

Tuesday, April 20 by ABC News

The gravity of being honored for his work as an actor and artist is not lost on Oscar nominee Leslie Odom Jr. The One Night in Miami star is nominated for two Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Sam Cooke and Best Original Song... Read More.

‘One Night in Miami’ star Leslie Odom Jr. says director Regina King’s “trust” in him gave him the freedom to become Sam Cooke

Tuesday, March 16 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- Academy Award nominee Leslie Odom Jr. is crediting One Night in Miami director Regina King for his stunning transformation into legendary singer Sam Cooke. "There was so much trust. [Regina] really felt like she had the right man for the job," Odom Jr. told ABC Audio prior to his... Read More.

‘Love in the Time of Corona’ stars Leslie Odom Jr. & Nicolette Robinson say show is a time capsule for 2020

Friday, August 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- You don’t get more timely than this. Love in the Time of Corona, a new scripted Freeform series about the search for love and connection during COVID-19-mandated social distancing, debuts this weekend with... Read More.

Leslie Odom Jr. reveals that he almost walked out of the ‘Hamilton’ movie over pay equity

Tuesday, August 11 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- Leslie Odom Jr. shocked Hamilton fans last week when he revealed he almost didn't appear in the filmed adaptation of the musical. Odom, who originated the role of Aaron Burr that won him a Tony Award, recently told Dax Shepard on his podcast Armchair Expert why he nearly... Read More.

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Audra McDonald, Leslie Odom to host 74th annual Tony Awards; Watch teaser for ‘Colin in Black & White’

Universal and Peacock ink head-spinning deal for new ‘Exorcist’ trilogy with Leslie Odom Jr. and Ellen Burstyn

Leslie Odom Jr. reveals what he’s most excited about for ‘Knives Out 2’

Leslie Odom Jr. provides sweet update on infant son Able: “He’s an easy baby so far!”

Leslie Odom Jr. explains why he’s thankful his father-in-law got a “second chance”

Lamar Odom speaks on his recovery, using ketamine to treat addiction

Ahead of the Oscars, Leslie Odom Jr. explains why “being recognized” is “tremendously meaningful”

‘One Night in Miami’ star Leslie Odom Jr. says director Regina King’s “trust” in him gave him the freedom to become Sam Cooke

‘Love in the Time of Corona’ stars Leslie Odom Jr. & Nicolette Robinson say show is a time capsule for 2020

Leslie Odom Jr. reveals that he almost walked out of the ‘Hamilton’ movie over pay equity

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