Nicole Scherzinger and George Clooney Earn First-Ever Tony Nominations

Nicole Scherzinger and George Clooney have earned their first-ever Tony nominations. The top nominees include Buena Vista Social Club, Death Becomes Her, and Maybe Happy Ending, all with 10 nods each.

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Nicole Scherzinger and George Clooney join Mia Farrow, Sadie Sink, Daniel Dae Kim, Sarah Snook, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Jonathan Groff, Bob Odenkirk, and Megan Hilty among the actors who heard their names called.

The 2018 Tony Award nominations have brought some surprises, as pop superstar Nicole Scherzinger and Hollywood A-lister George Clooney earned their first-ever nods. Scherzinger has been recognized for her work on the musical revival of "Cats" in the Best Musical Revival category. This marks a significant milestone for her, considering she's never received a Tony nomination before.As Scherzinger shared in an interview: "I'm still pinching myself to make sure it's real. I've worked so hard with this incredible team and I'm just grateful to be recognized."Meanwhile, George Clooney has been honored for his work as a producer on the play "My Fair Lady." This marks his first-ever Tony nomination.Blockquote: "I'm incredibly proud of everyone involved in 'My Fair Lady,'" said Clooney. "To have it receive this recognition is an absolute thrill."These two high-profile nominees join the likes of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, which earned a total of six nominations, including Best Play.