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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.
Eddie Murphy wants 'Candy Cane Lane' to put you in the Christmas spirit for years to come
Read full article: Eddie Murphy wants 'Candy Cane Lane' to put you in the Christmas spirit for years to comeEddie Murphy fondly remembers watching classic Christmas movies as a child with his family during the holidays.
'Invisible Beauty' offers a unique take on fashion through eyes of trailblazer Bethann Hardison
Read full article: 'Invisible Beauty' offers a unique take on fashion through eyes of trailblazer Bethann HardisonA new documentary out Friday, โInvisible Beauty,โ offers a unique take on the fashion industry through the life and work of trailblazer Bethann Hardison.
Beyoncรฉ shines bright among Hollywood stars during Renaissance concert tour stop in Los Angeles
Read full article: Beyoncรฉ shines bright among Hollywood stars during Renaissance concert tour stop in Los AngelesBeyoncรฉ shined the brightest in a city full of Hollywood stars during the second night of her epic Renaissance Tour show on Saturday night.
Winfrey, Letterman among moderators for Michelle Obama tour
Read full article: Winfrey, Letterman among moderators for Michelle Obama tourOprah Winfrey, David Letterman and Ellen DeGeneres are among the celebrity moderators joining former first lady Michelle Obama on tour for her upcoming book, โThe Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times.โ.
Michelle Obama plans 6-city tour for 'The Light We Carry'
Read full article: Michelle Obama plans 6-city tour for 'The Light We Carry'Michelle Obama plans a six-city tour this fall in support of her new book, โThe Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times,โ beginning mid-November in Washington.
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 โThis Is Usโ and โblack-ishโ walking away forever limply and Nathan Lane making history as the most-nominated best comedy guest actor in Emmy history.
'Power of the Dog' tops Oscar noms with 12; 'Dune' nabs 10
Read full article: 'Power of the Dog' tops Oscar noms with 12; 'Dune' nabs 10Jane Campionโs gothic western โThe Power of the Dogโ leads all nominees for this year's Oscars, where streaming services more than ever before swept over Hollywoodโs top honors.
New this week: 'Nine Perfect Strangers,' Lorde and 'Annette'
Read full article: New this week: 'Nine Perfect Strangers,' Lorde and 'Annette'This weekโs new entertainment releases includes an album from Lorde called โSolar Powerโ and Hugh Jackman starring in the sci-fi thriller โReminiscence.โ.
'Nomadland' wins PGA Award, cementing front-runner status
Read full article: 'Nomadland' wins PGA Award, cementing front-runner statusThis image released by Searchlight Pictures shows Frances McDormand, left, and and David Strathairn in a scene from the film "Nomadland." (Searchlight Pictures via AP)NEW YORK โ Chloรฉ Zhao's โNomadland" cemented its Oscar front-runner status Wednesday, winning the top award at the 32nd annual Producers Guild of America Awards. But if any film could claim that mantle, it's โNomadland,โ winner of the Golden Globe best picture award for drama. The PGA Awards are watched especially closely as an Oscar bellwether. The producers use the same preferential ballot as the film academy, and their best-picture fields often nearly mirror each other.
New this Week: 'Tina,' 'Runaway Bunny' & 'City on a Hill'
Read full article: New this Week: 'Tina,' 'Runaway Bunny' & 'City on a Hill'This combination of photos shows key art for "The Runaway Bunny," premiering March 25 on HBO Max, left, "Tina," a documentary about Tina Turner premiering March 27 on HBO Max, center, and "City on a Hill," a new series premiering March 28 on Showtime. He has grasped, at least for a proud man like Anthony, how oneโs ego keeps fighting a battle it doesnโt know is already lost.โAdโ In Dan Lindsay and T.J. Martin's revealing documentary โTina,โ Tina Turner surveys her tumultuous and extraordinary life. The film, which debuts Saturday on HBO and HBO Max, includes intimate interviews with the 81-year-old โQueen of Rock โnโ Roll," along with previously unseen footage, audio tapes and personal photos. The piercing Romanian documentary โCollectiveโ was nominated for both best documentary and best international film โ something only one previous film ( "Honeyland," in 2020) โ has ever managed to do. Adโ AP Film Writer Jake CoyleMUSICโ Carrie Underwoodโs upcoming album features gospel hymns important to the "American Idol" winner.
Golden Globes group gives $5.1 million in grants
Read full article: Golden Globes group gives $5.1 million in grantsKidman was among the entertainers who appeared to discuss the charities that benefit from HFPA grants. More than $5.1 million in funds were given to over 70 nonprofit organizations during the โHFPA Philanthropy: Empowering the Next Generationโ virtual event on Tuesday. The event, formerly known as the Grants Banquet, celebrated some of the organizations with aspiring artists, filmmakers and storytellers. The organization is known for putting on the Golden Globes. Salma Hayek paid homage to the Las Fotos Project, a nonprofit organization that inspires teenage girls through photography.
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 โ When ABC decided the Johnsons of โblack-ishโ 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.
The Latest: 'Succession' swipes the crown for best TV drama
Read full article: The Latest: 'Succession' swipes the crown for best TV dramaThe HBO series won best television drama series at the Emmy Awards on Sunday night for its second season. It also won the best actor trophy for Jeremy Strong along with best writing and best directing. She won best actress in a drama for her role on HBOโs โEuphoria,โ scoring one of the few long shot victories in a Sunday night full of wins from favorites. Star Regina King won best actress, her co-star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II won best supporting actor and the showโs creator Damon Lindelof won for writing. Eugene Levy won best actor, Catherine OโHara won best actress, Annie Murphy won best supporting actress, and Levyโs son, Dan Levy, claimed three: for best supporting actor, writing and directing.
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.
The new movie that will start your weekend on a good note
Read full article: The new movie that will start your weekend on a good noteYou dont need a movie theater to watch this summers big movies. The High Note starring Tracee Ellis Ross, Ice Cube, and Dakota Fanning is skipping movie theaters and heading straight to your television. Movie reviewer Greg Russell joined Jason Carr to talk all about. The movie follows Ellis-Ross, a music diva looking to change up her sound against the advice of her producer played by Ice Cube. Fanning rounds out the cast as the assistant looking for her big break as a music producer.
More celebs join Michelle Obama's voter outreach drive
Read full article: More celebs join Michelle Obama's voter outreach driveNEW YORK, NY Election Day is over, but Michelle Obama is still trying to get out the vote. Obama is already a co-chair, along with Lin-Manuel Miranda, Faith Hill, Tom Hanks and wife Rita Wilson, and basketball star Chris Paul. When We Vote bills itself as a nonpartisan group dedicated to increasing voter participation. The announcement Thursday marks a year until the date of the 2020 elections, which includes the presidential race. Hanks said "registering new voters is an act of hope and taking part in the American idea."