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Emmy Moments: 'Succession' succeeds, 'The Bear' eats it up, and a show wraps on time, thanks to Mom
Read full article: Emmy Moments: 'Succession' succeeds, 'The Bear' eats it up, and a show wraps on time, thanks to MomThe 75th Emmy Awards piled honors on three main shows Monday, while delivering a nostalgia-filled night with popular presenters and cast reunions.
How to watch and stream the 75th Emmy Awards, including the red carpet
Read full article: How to watch and stream the 75th Emmy Awards, including the red carpetThe Emmys are ready to celebrate a quarter-century of television history ā and honor the best in television (in some cases, two seasons ago).
Judith Light and 'Last of Us' actors are first-time winners at Creative Arts Emmy Awards
Read full article: Judith Light and 'Last of Us' actors are first-time winners at Creative Arts Emmy AwardsJudith Light of āPoker Faceā and Sam Richardson of āTed Lassoā and cast members from āThe Last of Usā were among a wide range of acting winners at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards.
What to stream this weekend: 'And Just Like That,' Kelly Clarkson, 'Perfect Find' and Final Fantasy
Read full article: What to stream this weekend: 'And Just Like That,' Kelly Clarkson, 'Perfect Find' and Final FantasyThis weekās new entertainment releases include albums from Kelly Clarkson and Portugal.
Emmy surprises: 'Squid Game,' Dave Chappelle, 'This Is Us'
Read full article: Emmy surprises: 'Squid Game,' Dave Chappelle, 'This Is Us'The Emmy Award nominations announced Tuesday included some snubs and surprises, like āThis Is Usā and āblack-ishā walking away forever limply and Nathan Lane making history as the most-nominated best comedy guest actor in Emmy history.
New this week: 'Law & Order,' Madea and Tears for Fears
Read full article: New this week: 'Law & Order,' Madea and Tears for FearsThis weekās new entertainment releases include a new album from Tears for Fears, that familiar ācha-CHUNGā sound effect signals the return to TV of NBCās āLaw & Orderā and Tyler Perryās gun-totting grandmother Madea in a fresh Netflix film.
Eddie Murphy inducted into NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame
Read full article: Eddie Murphy inducted into NAACP Image Awards Hall of FameFILE - In this Jan. 12, 2020, file photo, Eddie Murphy accepts the lifetime achievement award at the 25th annual Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, Calif. Murphy will be inducted into the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame this month. The NAACP announced Thursday, March 11, 2021, that Murphy will be inducted during the March 27 ceremony, which will air on CBS. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)LOS ANGELES ā Eddie Murphy was inducted into the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame at the organizationās show that highlighted works by entertainers and athletes of color. Iām very moved.āMurphy went on to send a message to Hall about his famous red leather suit from his 1983 stand-up special āDelirious.āāMy red suit was not that tight Arsenio,ā Murphy said. āI get a lot of cracks about that red suit.
O'Neal hosting SHAQ Bowl on Super Bowl Sunday
Read full article: O'Neal hosting SHAQ Bowl on Super Bowl Sunday(AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)Fans looking for pregame entertainment before the Super Bowl will have another option this year. Shaquille O'Neal will be holding the virtual SHAQ Bowl on Feb. 7. It's one of the few events taking place in Tampa, Florida, since many parties that traditionally take place during Super Bowl week have been canceled this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. The SHAQ Bowl takes the place of Shaq's Fun House, which had been held the past two years in Atlanta and Miami. The SHAQ Bowl also has its own halftime show with Migos and DJ Diesel performing.
YouTube announces lineup for discussions on racial justice
Read full article: YouTube announces lineup for discussions on racial justiceLOS ANGELES ā Mark Cuban, Anthony Anderson and Skylar Diggins-Smith will take part in a series of panel discussions on YouTube that are focused on racial justice. Common and Keke Palmer return as hosts of the forum, which will include sports figures, entertainers and activists. Diggins-Smith will appear on panel with reporter Jemele Hill and activist Harry Edwards about athletesā impact on todayās political movement. āIt is so important that we keep a dialogue about racial justice going beyond any particular moment,ā Palmer said. āI want to encourage my peers to continue to have thoughtful and powerful conversations that will lead us to change.
Johnsons are 'sipping tea' for 'black-ish' family portrait
Read full article: Johnsons are 'sipping tea' for 'black-ish' family portraitThis image released by ABC shows artwork by Kadir Nelson, showing the cast of "black-ish." When ABC decided the Johnsons of black-ish were due a portrait, it sought artist Kadir Nelson, a chronicler of contemporary African American experience and a fan of the sitcom. ABC's black-ish returns for its seventh season on Oct. 21, with the family portrait used for promoting the series. (Kadir Nelson/AB via AP)LOS ANGELES ā When ABC decided the Johnsons of āblack-ishā were due a portrait, it sought an artist who understood the family's perspective. The task went to painter and illustrator Kadir Nelson, a chronicler of contemporary African American experience and an admirer of the sitcom.
A sweep for āSchittās Creek,ā āSuccessionā tops Emmy Awards
Read full article: A sweep for āSchittās Creek,ā āSuccessionā tops Emmy Awards(The Television Academy and ABC Entertainment via AP)LOS ANGELES ā āSchitt's Creek,ā the little Canadian show about a fish-out-of-water family, made history at Sunday's Emmy Awards with a comedy awards sweep, something even TV greats including āFrasierā and āModern Familyā failed to achieve. The awards for Pop TV's āSchitt's Creekā included best comedy series and trophies for its stars, including Catherine O'Hara and father-son Eugene and Daniel Levy. Moments later, his son won the award for comedy writing for āSchitt's Creekā episode, then shared a directing award and captured the supporting actor comedy trophy. As āSchittās Creekā gobbled up comedy awards, that left acclaimed āInsecureā and its creator Issa Rae empty-handed. But Black stories, Black performances and Black Lives Matter,ā he said, urging Kimmel to shout with him.
Politically charged 'black-ish' episode gets belated home
Read full article: Politically charged 'black-ish' episode gets belated homeLOS ANGELES A politically charged episode of black-ish from 2017 that was shelved by ABC has found a home on Hulu, a corporate sibling of the Disney-owned broadcast network. I cannot wait for everyone to finally see the episode for themselves, series creator Kenya Barris posted Monday on social media. The change of heart comes amid ongoing protests and calls for broad social change prompted by the death in May of George Floyd, a Black man, while in Minneapolis police custody. The Emmy-nominated series has tackled thorny social issues during its ABC run, which began in 2014. Black-ish has four nominations for next month's Emmys on ABC, including lead actor nods for Anderson and Ross.
Stars react to nominations for the 72nd Emmy Awards
Read full article: Stars react to nominations for the 72nd Emmy AwardsWashington was nominated for an Emmy Award for outstanding lead actress in a limited series or movie on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. (Erin Simkin/Hulu via AP)LOS ANGELES Stars such as Kerry Washington, Christina Applegate and Rachel Brosnahan have expressed excitement after being nominated for the upcoming 72nd Emmy Awards. He was nominated for outstanding lead actor in a limited series or movie for his role in the HBO film Bad Education." He is nominated for outstanding lead actor in a comedy series for Black Monday.___Im grateful for the continued love for all corners of our Maisel family. She is nominated for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series for Dead To Me.___This one strikes differently.
Anthony Anderson and Tiffany Haddish Crack Jokes About Kanye West's Presidential Run
Read full article: Anthony Anderson and Tiffany Haddish Crack Jokes About Kanye West's Presidential RunKanye West probably doesn't have Anthony Anderson's vote. I am running for president of the United States ! #2020VISION," West wrote. "Wow, President Kanye. RELATED CONTENT:Kanye West Is 'Serious' About Running for President, Source SaysKim Kardashian & More Celebs React to Kanye West Running for PresidentKanye West Says He's Running for President in 2020
Film producer, wealthy heir, political donor Steve Bing dies
Read full article: Film producer, wealthy heir, political donor Steve Bing diesLOS ANGELES Movie producer, film financier, real estate heir and major Democratic political donor Steve Bing has died. The Los Angeles County coroner said Bing died Monday at his residence in the Century City section of Los Angeles. In the 1980s, Steve Bing dropped out of his fathers alma mater, Stanford University, where the elder Bing had donated $50 million, for a career in Hollywood. He got early credits as a co-writer for the 1984 Chuck Norris Vietnam vet movie Missing in Action and its two sequels. Bing was an LA socialite who frequently dated famous women and was often seen on red carpets, at big-dollar benefits and courtside at Lakers games.