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Rarely seen Rod Serling story, 'First Squad, First Platoon,' draws upon his World War II service
Read full article: Rarely seen Rod Serling story, 'First Squad, First Platoon,' draws upon his World War II serviceThis December marks the centennial of Rod Serling, the late host and writer of the classic TV series “The Twilight Zone.”.
Judith Light of 'Poker Face,' Sam Richardson of 'Ted Lasso' are winners at creative arts Emmy Awards
Read full article: Judith Light of 'Poker Face,' Sam Richardson of 'Ted Lasso' are winners at creative arts Emmy AwardsJudith Light of “Poker Face” and Sam Richardson of “Ted Lasso” are among the acting winners at the creative arts Emmy Awards.
‘Succession’ tops Emmy nominations with 27 as ‘Last of Us’ and ‘White Lotus’ give HBO top 3 spots
Read full article: ‘Succession’ tops Emmy nominations with 27 as ‘Last of Us’ and ‘White Lotus’ give HBO top 3 spotsHBO dominates this year's Emmy nominations, with the elite trio of “Succession,” “The White Lotus” and “The Last of Us” combining for a whopping 74 nods.
Loni Love is back in Detroit to celebrate Black History Month
Read full article: Loni Love is back in Detroit to celebrate Black History MonthDetroit is home to some amazing talent from singers, rappers, actors, and even comedians. Loni Love is an Emmy award and NAACP Image Award winner. The host, actress, comedian, philanthropist, and Detroit native is back home for a special Black History Month Gala. Love joined host Tati Amare and guest host AJ Williams on “Live in the D” to share information about what is expected to take place at the event.
Dog rescued from freezing cold on Christmas Day is on road to recovery in Ecorse
Read full article: Dog rescued from freezing cold on Christmas Day is on road to recovery in EcorseA boxer pitbull mix had been left out in the middle of the deep freeze around Christmas Day. She was curled up in a ball, struggling to stay warm, when rescuers found her in Ecorse near West Jefferson Avenue and West Outer Drive.
Late night laughs with Paul Mecurio
Read full article: Late night laughs with Paul MecurioHe has received both an Emmy and a Peabody award. He may be seen on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” on a regular basis; he also works on that show. He had his own Comedy Central special and has been on HBO. If that isn’t enough, comedian Paul Mecurio hosts a podcast with A-list guests such as Kevin Costner, Kyra Sedgwick, Spike Lee, Stephen Colbert, and even Sir Paul McCartney.
From the comic book pages to the screen
Read full article: From the comic book pages to the screenIt is Women’s History Month, so we spoke with an Oscar and Emmy nominated writer, director, and producer who is a groundbreaker in the film industry. Ava DuVernay is the first African American woman to receive the Sun Dance Film Festival’s Best Director award. She has built quite a reputation for herself even though she did not pick up a camera until she was 32 years old. She is now collaborating with Emmy winner Roberto Patino on “DMZ”, a new HBO Max drama.
‘Game of Thrones’ star Peter Dinklage critical of ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ remake
Read full article: ‘Game of Thrones’ star Peter Dinklage critical of ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ remakeEmmy winning actor and “Game of Thrones” star Peter Dinklage is raising questions about the planned remake of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.”
This former “The Voice” contestant had a legendary opportunity
Read full article: This former “The Voice” contestant had a legendary opportunityNot everyone can say they’ve had a chance to share the stage with an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award-winner, but one guest on Live In The D can. She’s a local singer who had a chance to perform with the one and only John legend when he was in town last week. The two have a connection because she was on his team last season when she appeared on The Voice.
'The Crown,' 'Mandalorian' top Emmy nominations with 24 each
Read full article: 'The Crown,' 'Mandalorian' top Emmy nominations with 24 each“The Crown” tied with “The Mandalorian” for the most Emmy nominations Tuesday, 24 each, but the Marvel universe also got bragging rights with runner-up “WandaVision.”.
Erivo on near-EGOT status: 'I’m just going to keep working'
Read full article: Erivo on near-EGOT status: 'I’m just going to keep working'FILE - Actress Cynthia Erivo poses for a portrait during the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto on Sept. 10, 2019. Erivo portrays Aretha Franklin in the National Geographic miniseries Genius: Aretha. (Photo by Arthur Mola/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK – “The Color Purple” turned into Grammy, Tony and Emmy gold for Cynthia Erivo. The performer’s brilliant performance in the Broadway revival won her the 2016 Tony for best actress in a musical. “I guess I didn’t expect to be this close this soon,” Erivo told The Associated Press of her almost-EGOT status.
Zingerman’s 6th annual fundraiser to benefit SafeHouse goes virtual amid pandemic
Read full article: Zingerman’s 6th annual fundraiser to benefit SafeHouse goes virtual amid pandemicANN ARBOR, Mich. – Zingerman’s Community of Businesses is hosting a virtual dinner Tuesday night to wrap up a month-long fundraiser benefiting SafeHouse Center. The sixth annual Jelly Bean Jump Up will feature a three course meal from Zingerman’s Roadhouse, which participants can order online and pick up before the event. The Jelly Bean Jump Up will take place 7 p.m. Tuesday. Funds raised from Jelly Bean Jump Up will benefit Ann Arbor’s SafeHouse Center, who serves domestic violence and sexual assault survivors in Washtenaw County. Click here to reserve your spot at the sixth annual Jelly Bean Jump Up dinner.
Metro Detroit pet owners facing obstacles with setting vet appointments
Read full article: Metro Detroit pet owners facing obstacles with setting vet appointmentsSome pet owners are finding vet appointments to be scarce lately, and emergency procedures are forcing wait times several hours longer than normal. Emmy, a Beagle mix, had been Melaina Bukowski’s shadow for more than half her life. At Hilton Veterinary Clinic of Ferndale, Dr. Betsy Schnur’s team has had to also limit the number of employees and lighten appointments. “Nowadays, we’re talking six or seven hours wait times.”In the end, for Emmy, Bukowski was able to find a vet who did an at-home euthanasia. READ: Michigan family reunited with cat lost during devastating Midland floodsREAD: Detroit dog gets set of wheels to help her recover after being hit by carREAD: Detroit woman frustrated that Michigan veterinary clinics still won’t let pet owners inside
A Detroit native is back to celebrate the blues virtually for Concert of Colors
Read full article: A Detroit native is back to celebrate the blues virtually for Concert of ColorsConcert of Colors is the largest, free world music and diversity festival in the Midwest. Jason Carr spoke with Don Was, a Grammy and Emmy award-winning producer from Oak Park whose music is featured in the concert. Don says that the concert feels like a homecoming for him. JYYou can watch the concert virtually now through October 11th on Detroit Public TV and its website, or listen to it on 101.9 FM. For more information visit concertofcolors.comWatch the video for a taste of Concert of Colors.
Comedian Kevin James coming Sunday to Ann Arbor's Michigan Theater
Read full article: Comedian Kevin James coming Sunday to Ann Arbor's Michigan TheaterCindy Ord/Getty Images for SiriusXMANN ARBOR - Emmy-nominated actor Kevin James is coming to town. Lately, the American actor has been returning to his standup comedy roots, with a special on Netflix called "Never Don't Give Up" and a nationwide comedy tour. In July, James announced on his Facebook page that he will be making a stop in Ann Arbor. See James at the Michigan Theater at 8 p.m. Sunday. All About Ann Arbor is powered by ClickOnDetroit/WDIV.
Emmys deliver to Amazon comedies, as Phoebe Waller-Bridge wins twice
Read full article: Emmys deliver to Amazon comedies, as Phoebe Waller-Bridge wins twicePhoebe Waller-Bridge reacts during the 71st Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 22, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. LOS ANGELES (CNN) - The Emmys smiled on repeat winners and second-year series in the comedy categories, delivering five of the six early prizes to Amazon. Phoebe Waller-Bridge was a dual winner, as lead actress and for writing her comedy "Fleabag." Alex Borstein claimed her second consecutive supporting actress win for the Amazon dramedy, while Tony Shalhoub received his fourth Emmy overall. Once the comedy categories ended, the show quickly conjured several emotional moments.
Jane Lynch, Cyndi Lauper developing 'Golden Girls'-inspired show for Netflix
Read full article: Jane Lynch, Cyndi Lauper developing 'Golden Girls'-inspired show for NetflixIt's time to thank Jane Lynch and Cyndi Lauper for being a friend. Lynch won an Emmy Sunday night at the Creative Arts Emmys for her guest role in "Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and revealed that she and Lauper (who must be friends) are developing a show together for Netflx, and it will be comparable to the classic show "The Golden Girls," according to Variety. Im almost 60 and shes 65, and were looking for our next act, without ever having had husbands of children, Lynch said of the show. And there will be two other people who havent been cast yet. But its kind of a 'Golden Girls' for today.This sounds wildly fun, and if they want to make every "Golden Girls" fan dreams come true, we'll see Betty White pop up in this.
Rachel Bloom announces she's pregnant
Read full article: Rachel Bloom announces she's pregnant(CNN) - Rachel Bloom has announced that she's pregnant with her first child. She also confirmed the happy announcement on Instagram, writing, "WE WON AN EMMY!!!!!!! It was the first Emmy of her career, and will be the first baby for Bloom and husband Dan Gregor. Bloom and co-writers Adam Schlesinger and Jack Dolgen won for the song "Antidepressants Are So Not A Big Deal." "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend," which stars Bloom as Rebecca Bunch, aired for four seasons on The CW and came to an end last April.
'The Handmaid's Tale' renewed for Season 4
Read full article: 'The Handmaid's Tale' renewed for Season 4(CNN) - Hulu has renewed its dystopian drama "The Handmaid's Tale" for a fourth season, CNN has learned. The Emmy-winning series is based on author Margaret Atwood's acclaimed novel and is set in, what the cast and writers argue, is a not-to-distant-future. "The Handmaid's Tale" is currently in its third season and airs Wednesdays on Hulu. A premiere date for Season 4 has not been announced. There, it was also announced that Oscar winner Mahershala Ali will be a special-guest star in the second season of comedian and creator Ramy Youssef's semi-autobiographical dramedy "Ramy."
HBO exec responds to 'Game of Thrones' blowback
Read full article: HBO exec responds to 'Game of Thrones' blowback(CNN) - The final season of HBO's "Game of Thrones" was a ratings juggernaut that helped the network receive a record-setting number of Emmy nominations. It was also poorly reviewed by viewers and critics, particularly with regards to the series finale. He said that, despite online petitions suggesting so, HBO has no plans to re-shoot the finale and, frankly he "can't imagine any other network would" either. Bloys also denied that network executives had meddled with the series through copious notes to creators David Benioff and D.B. In response to whether the criticism has changed how HBO will approach its planned prequel to the medieval-style fantasy series, Bloys said, "It has not at all."
Rip Torn dies at 88; 'If you can dodge a wrench, you can dogde a ball'
Read full article: Rip Torn dies at 88; 'If you can dodge a wrench, you can dogde a ball'Rip Torn specialized in playing cantankerous authority figures like Artie, the devious, hard-drinking producer of "The Larry Sanders Show" on the HBO series of the same name. He also played: Agent Zed, the gruff, world-weary head of the secretive, alien-hunting agents in the early "Men in Black" movies. In 1984, Torn was nominated for an Oscar for his performance in "Cross Creek," and was nominated for a Tony for the 1962 Broadway production of Tennessee Williams' play "Sweet Bird of Youth." "If you can dodge a wrench, you can dogde a ball." Torn died on Tuesday at age 88.