The June blues at the beginning of the month, when the Gotham Television Awards ceremony kicked off in New York City, were anything but gloomy. Among the winners and honorees were Chase Infinity, Michelle Pfeiffer, Kerry Washington, the series "I Love L.A.", and the film "Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette.".
In London Variety magazine launched the London edition of the Power of Women event, featuring Cynthia Erivo, Hudda Waddingham, and Emma Corrin, among other celebrities. Also in the UK, Steven Spielberg gathered the cast of his film Disclosure, including Josh O'Connor, Emily Blunt, and Colman Domingo, for the film's world premiere.
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Wyatt Russell, Colman Domingo, Josh O'Connor, Emily Blunt, Colin Firth, and Eve Hewson
Wyatt Russell, Colman Domingo, Josh O'Connor, Emily Blunt, Colin Firth, and Eve Hewson
Wyatt Russell, Colman Domingo, Josh O'Connor, Emily Blunt, Colin Firth and Eve Hewson attend the Universal Pictures "Reveal Day" photocall on June 5 in London.
Madonna
Madonna
Madonna, wearing a Swarovski Millenia necklace, performed in Times Square in New York City on June 4. In collaboration with Grindr, she performed songs from her upcoming album, "Confessions II," as well as hits from her first album, "Confessions." The performance also served as the unofficial kickoff to Pride Month, as Madonna expressed support for her LGBTQ+ fans and displayed images of historical LGBTQ+ figures on a screen.
MORE: Madonna playfully spanked a West Hollywood nightclub owner in front of Addison Rae during a surprise performance of "Confessions II.".
Edward Enninful and Cynthia Erivo
Edward Enninful and Cynthia Erivo
Edward Enninful attended the Cynthia Erivo tribute at Variety event 2026 Power of Women London, supported by Lifetime, took place at The Chancery Rosewood on June 3.
Nick Beresford-Cleary and Hannah Waddingham
Nick Beresford-Cleary and Hannah Waddingham
Hannah Waddingham and her boyfriend Nick Beresford-Cleary will appear on Variety event 2026 Power of Women London 3 June.
Emma Corrin
Emma Corrin
Emma Corrin made history as the first non-binary person to win the award Variety Power of Women at the first London event dedicated to this initiative, which took place on June 3.
Whoopi Goldberg
Whoopi Goldberg
Whoopi Goldberg and Bette Midler attended the Tribeca Film Festival's 25th Anniversary Reception for Michael Bloomberg, held at the Perelman Center for the Performing Arts in New York City on June 1.
Ravi Ahuja, Chris Miller, Phil Lord, Tom Rothman, Rhea Seehorn, Keith Le Goy, and Rahul Purini
Ravi Ahuja, Chris Miller, Phil Lord, Tom Rothman, Rhea Seehorn, Keith Le Goy, and Rahul Purini
Rhea Seehorn and Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse creators Phil Lord and Chris Miller attended the annual Sony Pictures Global Employee Gathering and BBQ. Speakers included SPE Chairman and CEO Ravi Ahuja, Crunchyroll President Rahul Purini, Motion Picture Group Chairman Tom Rothman, and Television Chairman Keith LeGoy.
Mel B
Mel B
Mel B joined a Zumba class during SXSW London at Zumba House on June 2 in London.
Paul Anthony Kelly, Rachel Sennott, Odessa A'zion and Sarah Pidgeon
Paul Anthony Kelly, Rachel Sennott, Odessa A'zion and Sarah Pidgeon
Paul Anthony Kelly, Rachel Sennott, Odessa A'zion and Sarah Pidgeon attend the 2026 Gotham Television Awards on June 1 in New York City.
Misty Copeland and John Legend
Misty Copeland and John Legend
Misty Copeland and John Legend attended the 2026 Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Summer Gala in New York City. Copeland received the inaugural Lincoln Center Luminary Award, and Legend performed during the gala.
Michelle Pfeiffer
Michelle Pfeiffer
Michelle Pfeiffer arrives at the 2026 Gotham Television Awards on June 1 in New York City.
Chase Infinity and Kerry Washington
Chase Infinity and Kerry Washington
Chase Infinity and Kerry Washington show off their new awards at the 2026 Gotham Television Awards held on June 1 in New York City.