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Fire relief, Quincy Jones tributes and new talent energize the 50th annual pre-Grammy benefit gala
Read full article: Fire relief, Quincy Jones tributes and new talent energize the 50th annual pre-Grammy benefit galaMusic mogul Clive Davis has held his annual, star-studded pre-Grammys gala at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, California.
Here's Kelce! Retired Eagles great Jason Kelce tries his hand as a late-night television show host
Read full article: Here's Kelce! Retired Eagles great Jason Kelce tries his hand as a late-night television show hostJason Kelce has tried his hand at late-night television, He hosted the debut episode of āThey Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce,ā Friday on ESPN.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear laughs off unflattering social media comments in a video with his wife
Read full article: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear laughs off unflattering social media comments in a video with his wifeKentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has laughed off some unflattering comments aimed at him on social media in the past year, and had his teenage son translate what one barb meant.
What Snoop wants: Arizona Bowl gives NIL opportunities to players for Colorado State, Miami (Ohio)
Read full article: What Snoop wants: Arizona Bowl gives NIL opportunities to players for Colorado State, Miami (Ohio)When Snoop Dogg agreed to become the sponsor of the Arizona Bowl, he had a demand: It must have a NIL component.
Late-night comics have long been relentless in skewering Donald Trump. Now it's Joe Biden's turn
Read full article: Late-night comics have long been relentless in skewering Donald Trump. Now it's Joe Biden's turnSince Donald Trump's emergence on the political scene, late-night comics like Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel have made him a relentless target.
Two weeks that imperiled Biden's presidency left him on probation in the court of Democratic opinion
Read full article: Two weeks that imperiled Biden's presidency left him on probation in the court of Democratic opinionIt's been two weeks since President Joe Biden's debate with Donald Trump and Democrats are torn over what to do about their predicament.
Clooney and Roberts help Biden raise $30 million-plus at a star-studded Hollywood gala
Read full article: Clooney and Roberts help Biden raise $30 million-plus at a star-studded Hollywood galaSome of Hollywoodās brightest stars headlined a fundraiser for President Joe Biden in Los Angeles that took in a record $30 million-plus for a Democratic candidate, according to his campaign.
Hollywood's A-listers are lining up behind Joe Biden. Will their support matter in November?
Read full article: Hollywood's A-listers are lining up behind Joe Biden. Will their support matter in November?Celebrities are increasingly lending their star power to President Joe Biden, hoping to energize their fans to vote for him in November and entice donors to pony up for his campaign.
Who's laughing? LateNighter, a digital news site about late-night TV, hopes to buck media trends
Read full article: Who's laughing? LateNighter, a digital news site about late-night TV, hopes to buck media trendsThe media industry is crumbling, and late-night comedy on television has less than half of the audience than it had a decade ago.
'Civil War,' an election-year provocation, premieres at SXSW film festival
Read full article: 'Civil War,' an election-year provocation, premieres at SXSW film festival"Civil War,ā Alex Garlandās election-year provocation, debuted at the SXSW Film and TV Festival, unveiling a violent vision of a near-future America at war with itself.
Oscars' strikes tributes highlight solidarity, and the possible labor struggles to come
Read full article: Oscars' strikes tributes highlight solidarity, and the possible labor struggles to comeLabor strife remains an issue in Hollywood after two major strikes were resolved, and the Academy Awards didnāt sidestep that.
'Oppenheimer' crowned best picture at an Academy Awards shadowed by war
Read full article: 'Oppenheimer' crowned best picture at an Academy Awards shadowed by warāOppenheimer,ā a solemn three-hour biopic that became an unlikely billion-dollar box-office sensation, was crowed best picture at a 96th Academy Awards that doubled as a coronation for Christopher Nolan.
Oscars producers promise cameos and surprises for Sundayās (1 hour earlier) show
Read full article: Oscars producers promise cameos and surprises for Sundayās (1 hour earlier) showWith just a few days to go until the 96th Academy Awards on Sunday, the showās producers are feeling good about what theyāve put together.
Q&A: Jimmy Kimmel is hosting the Oscars again. This time, it's an election year
Read full article: Q&A: Jimmy Kimmel is hosting the Oscars again. This time, it's an election yearThrough one of the most tumultuous periods in Oscar history, through flub and slap, Jimmy Kimmel has emerged as the steadying hand and abiding face of the Academy Awards.
Humorously morose comedian Richard Lewis, who recently starred on 'Curb Your Enthusiasm,' dies at 76
Read full article: Humorously morose comedian Richard Lewis, who recently starred on 'Curb Your Enthusiasm,' dies at 76Richard Lewis, an acclaimed comedian known for exploring his neuroses in frantic, stream-of-consciousness diatribes while dressed in all-black, leading to his nickname āThe Prince of Pain,ā has died.
The Oscars are almost here. Here's what to know and how to watch
Read full article: The Oscars are almost here. Here's what to know and how to watchAfter a winter barrage of award shows ā the Emmys, the Golden Globes, the Grammys ā the grandaddy of them all, the Academy Awards, are around the corner.
'Barbie' Oscars snubs prompt a backlash, even from Ken (and Hillary)
Read full article: 'Barbie' Oscars snubs prompt a backlash, even from Ken (and Hillary)When the Academy Awards passed over Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie for best director and best actress for āBarbie,ā many saw some the patriarchy of their film at work.
Pat McAfee announces Aaron Rodgers' appearances are over for the rest of this NFL season
Read full article: Pat McAfee announces Aaron Rodgers' appearances are over for the rest of this NFL seasonAaron Rodgersā Tuesday appearances on āThe Pat McAfee Showā are over for the rest of this NFL season, possibly longer.
Aaron Rodgers denies implying comic Jimmy Kimmel was tied to Epstein and condemns those who do
Read full article: Aaron Rodgers denies implying comic Jimmy Kimmel was tied to Epstein and condemns those who doNew York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers denies he implied comic Jimmy Kimmel was a pedophile and condemned those who do, but he stopped short of apologizing for his role in escalating their burgeoning feud.
Oscars shortlists revealed: Here are the films one step closer to a nomination
Read full article: Oscars shortlists revealed: Here are the films one step closer to a nominationThe āBarbieā power ballad āIām Just Kenā and AP and Frontlineās documentary ā20 Days in Mariupolā just got one step closer to an Oscar nomination.
Will an earlier Oscars broadcast attract more viewers? ABC plans to try the 7 p.m. slot in 2024
Read full article: Will an earlier Oscars broadcast attract more viewers? ABC plans to try the 7 p.m. slot in 2024Academy Awards enthusiasts wonāt have to stay up quite as late to hear the best picture winner in March.
'Saturday Night Live' returns after strike, with Pete Davidson and Bad Bunny slated to host
Read full article: 'Saturday Night Live' returns after strike, with Pete Davidson and Bad Bunny slated to hostāSaturday Night Liveā is ready to make its return, five months after ending its season early due to the writers strike.
Late-night shows return after writers strike as actors resume talks that could end their standoff
Read full article: Late-night shows return after writers strike as actors resume talks that could end their standoffLate-night talk shows are returning after a five-month absence brought on by the Hollywood writers strike.
Late-night hosts team up for 'Strike Force Five' podcast to benefit their out-of-work staff
Read full article: Late-night hosts team up for 'Strike Force Five' podcast to benefit their out-of-work staffLate-night hosts Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, John Oliver and Seth Meyers have teamed up for a new podcast called āStrike Force Fiveā ā named after their personal text chain.
Television's biggest mystery: how long will pipeline for new programming be closed?
Read full article: Television's biggest mystery: how long will pipeline for new programming be closed?The week in May when ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox traditionally unveiled programming plans in glitzy presentations to advertisers has always spoken to the networks' power over popular culture.
Audience for 95th Oscars rebounds slightly to 18.7 million
Read full article: Audience for 95th Oscars rebounds slightly to 18.7 millionWhether it was the lingering drama of āThe Slapā or the prominence of blockbusters in the best picture race, a bigger audience was lured back to the Oscars this year.
Watch Oscars 2023 on Local 10 News TV: Antiwar āAll Quiet on the Western Frontā wins
Read full article: Watch Oscars 2023 on Local 10 News TV: Antiwar āAll Quiet on the Western Frontā winsThe telecast opened with a montage from the nominees, before cutting to Jimmy Kimmel in the cockpit of a fighter jet flown by āTop Gun: Maverickā star Tom Cruise.
āEverythingā wins best picture, is everywhere at Oscars
Read full article: āEverythingā wins best picture, is everywhere at OscarsThe metaphysical multiverse comedy āEverything Everywhere All at Onceā wrapped its hot dog fingers around Hollywoodās top prize Sunday, winning best picture at the 95th Academy Awards, along with awards for Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan and Jamie Lee Curtis.
Everything to know about the Oscars tonight
Read full article: Everything to know about the Oscars tonightHollywood is gearing up for the 95th Academy Awards, where āEverything Everywhere All at Onceā comes in as the lead nominee and the film industry will hope to move past āthe slapā of last yearās ceremony.
āAbbott Elementaryā creator visits Kimmel, collects apology
Read full article: āAbbott Elementaryā creator visits Kimmel, collects apologyāAbbott Elementaryā creator-star Quinta Brunson went on Jimmy Kimmel's show two days after the comedian drew ire for pretending to lie drunk on the Emmys stage while she collected an award.
After Biden COVID recovery, admin launches new booster push
Read full article: After Biden COVID recovery, admin launches new booster pushPresident Joe Bidenās administration is launching a renewed push for COVID-19 booster shots for those eligible, pointing to the enhanced protections they offer against severe illness as the highly-transmissible BA.
The moments resonating from the Jan. 6 hearings (so far)
Read full article: The moments resonating from the Jan. 6 hearings (so far)Nielsen numbers tell us how many people watched live coverage of the Jan. 6 committee hearings ā 20 million the first night, 11 million the second and nearly 9 million for the third.
Biden to appear on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' during Western trip
Read full article: Biden to appear on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' during Western tripHere's another sign Americaās entertainment landscape is returning to normal: President Joe Biden will make his first in-person appearance on a late-night talk show since taking office.
Broadcast TV's reduced role made clear in fall presentations
Read full article: Broadcast TV's reduced role made clear in fall presentationsThere were constant reminders this past week, when major entertainment companies hawked their wares to advertisers in Manhattan presentations, of the diminished role of broadcast networks.
Legas comes off bench to lead Utah State past Oregon State
Read full article: Legas comes off bench to lead Utah State past Oregon StateThird-string quarterback Cooper Legas threw two touchdown passes, Calvin Tyler Jr. ran for 120 yards and a score and Utah State beat Oregon State 24-13 on Saturday night in the inaugural LA Bowl Saturday night.
Championship Week Primer: CFP spots, bowl slots are at stake
Read full article: Championship Week Primer: CFP spots, bowl slots are at stakeConference champions will be crowned, bowl selection pecking orders will be locked in and more clarity will emerge about which teams will and wonāt be among the four picked for the College Football Playoff.
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Q&A: Charlamagne talks new late-night show, biggest regret
Read full article: Q&A: Charlamagne talks new late-night show, biggest regretCharlamagne tha God made a living on radio calling out popular figures like Kanye West and Floyd Mayweather Jr., but now heās taking his talents to a new late-night talk show to focus on political and social issues.
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A mixed box office weekend as āFree Guyā tops again
Read full article: A mixed box office weekend as āFree Guyā tops againFour new films with major stars from Hugh Jackman to Michael Keaton opened in North American movie theaters this weekend and only the one with animated puppies fared well.
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ABC's new 'Women of the Movement' about Emmett Till's mother
Read full article: ABC's new 'Women of the Movement' about Emmett Till's motherABC will air a limited series, āWomen of the Movement,ā about Mamie Till-Mobley, whose son Emmett Till became an icon of the civil rights movement after he was lynched in Mississippi in 1955.
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Harry and Meghan to lead āVax Liveā fundraising concert
Read full article: Harry and Meghan to lead āVax Liveā fundraising concertPrince Harry and Meghan will serve as the campaign chairs of Global Citizenās effort to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to medical workers in the worldās poorest countries.
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New this week: 'Cherry,' 'Bloodlands' & Kids' Choice Awards
Read full article: New this week: 'Cherry,' 'Bloodlands' & Kids' Choice AwardsThis combination photo shows key art for the Acorn TV series "Bloodlands," premiering March 15, left, key art for the Apple TV+ film "Cherry," center, and key art for Nickelodeons "Kids Choice Awards," hosted by Kenan Thompson and airing on March 13. (Acorn TV/Apple TV+/Nickelodeon via AP)Hereās a collection curated by The Associated Pressā entertainment journalists of whatās arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. AdāAP Film Writer Jake CoyleMUSICā The 2021 Grammys will hand out 84 awards Sunday, but whatās more exciting? Other performers include Chris Martin, John Mayer, Doja Cat, Maren Morris, DaBaby, HAIM, Lil Baby, Brandi Carlile, Roddy Ricch, Brittany Howard, Miranda Lambert, Mickey Guyton and Black Pumas. Adā Grown-ups donāt have a lock on awards shows, as Nickelodeonās Kidsā Choice Awards proves once again.
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CBS to air Emmy Awards on Sept. 19; no host yet
Read full article: CBS to air Emmy Awards on Sept. 19; no host yetFILE - A video monitor displays the stage for Sunday's 71st Primetime Emmy Awards during Press Preview Day in Los Angeles on Sept. 19, 2019. The Emmy Awards will be held on Sept. 19 and air live on CBS. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)LOS ANGELES ā The Emmy Awards will be held on Sept. 19 and air live on CBS. Since 2008, the show has been held at Microsoft Theater in downtown Los Angeles. Kimmel was live at the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles, and most presenters and nominees appeared remotely because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Jodie Foster fulfills promise to thank Packers QB at Globes
Read full article: Jodie Foster fulfills promise to thank Packers QB at Globes(NBC via AP)LOS ANGELES ā Jodie Foster thanked Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers at the Golden Globes, fulfilling a promise the actress had made before she won. Foster clarified Sunday night that she did not introduce Rodgers to actress Shailene Woodley, who recently confirmed her engagement to the NFLās MVP. āI just got a very cute video from Aaron Rodgers where he says heās going to get me back,ā Foster told reporters, āso Iām looking forward to this. Weāll see who wins.āThe public back-and-forth between Oscar winner Foster and Rodgers began in early February, when he thanked Foster after being named MVP at the NFL Honors show. AdFoster later said on āJimmy Kimmel Liveā that she would thank Rodgers if she won a Globe, and she kept her promise.
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'Hot Boy' rapper Bobby Shmurda released from NY prison
Read full article: 'Hot Boy' rapper Bobby Shmurda released from NY prisonFILE - In this Oct. 30, 2014 file photo, Bobby Shmurda performs at Power 105.1's Powerhouse 2014 at the Barclays Center in the Brooklyn borough of New York. Authorities confirmed Shmurda was released from a New York prison amid speculation about whether he would attempt a music industry comeback. Shmurda, whose birth name is Ackquille Pollard, was best known for āHot Boy,ā a gritty song with rhymes about gunplay. The court papers alleged that Shmurda once fired a gun toward a crowd of people outside a barbershop in Brooklyn. They also said he was present during a confrontation between rival drug gangs outside a Brooklyn courthouse where shots were fired in 2015.
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Fox News gives satirist Greg Gutfeld a weeknight talk show
Read full article: Fox News gives satirist Greg Gutfeld a weeknight talk showThis image released by Fox News Channel shows host Greg Gitfeld. Fox News Channel says it will give a weeknight talk show to its hard-edged satirist, Greg Gutfeld, starting this spring. Gutfeld has been hosting a weekend talk show and been a panelist on "The Five." (Fox News Channel via AP)NEW YORK ā Fox News Channel says it is giving a weeknight talk show this spring to its hard-edged satirical personality, Greg Gutfeld, in a further expansion of its opinion programming. Another recent segment mocked White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki's use of the phrase ācircle backā to answer questions where she had to check for further details.
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Q&A: Billy Crystal on Oscars and 'little powerhouse' film
Read full article: Q&A: Billy Crystal on Oscars and 'little powerhouse' filmThis combination photo shows Billy Crystal hosting the 83rd Academy Awards in Los Angeles on Feb. 27, 2011, from left, Crystal hosting the 64th Annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles on March 30, 1992 and Crystal hosting during the 84th Academy Awards in Los Angeles on Feb. 26, 2012. (AP Photo)NEW YORK ā After hosting the Oscars nine times, Billy Crystal wouldnāt necessarily rule out a tenth. Iām really thrilled just to be in the discussion and not for, āHey, would you host again?āā Crystal said. I just really want people to see the movie because the movieās a little powerhouse that had no budget for publicity. CRYSTAL: Oh, I know you were going to ā as soon as we got there, it got a little chilly in here.
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Late-night hosts react with shock, anger to Capitol attack
Read full article: Late-night hosts react with shock, anger to Capitol attack(CBS/NBC/NBC/ABC via AP)NEW YORK ā Late-night TV show hosts expressed anger and frustration at the violence at the U.S. Capitol, offering somber monologues that pleaded for unity even as some aimed pointed barbs at those they held responsible for the mobs' actions. āIt was a terrible day in the history of this country,ā said Jimmy Kimmel on his ABC show Wednesday. āIf my grandfather were alive today and saw what was happening in the country that he fought for, heād be disgusted," said Jimmy Fallon on NBC. "After five years of coddling this presidentās fascist rhetoric, guess whose followers want to burn down the Reichstag?ā he said. I assure you there are more good people than there are bad, and good will prevail,ā Fallon said.
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Bobby Shmurda to be eligible for release in February
Read full article: Bobby Shmurda to be eligible for release in FebruaryFILE - In this Oct. 30, 2014 file photo, Bobby Shmurda performs at Power 105.1's Powerhouse 2014 at the Barclays Center in the Brooklyn borough of New York. The Brooklyn rapper will be eligible for release from prison in February 2020, the New York State Department of Corrections said on Monday, Jan. 4, 2020. (Photo by Scott Roth/Invision/AP)DANNEMORA, N.Y. ā Brooklyn rapper Bobby Shmurda will be eligible for release from prison next month, the New York State Department of Corrections said on Monday. Shmurda is eligible for conditional release as of Feb. 23, with the remainder of his sentence to be served on parole. In the years since his arrest, Shmurda has become something akin to a folk hero in hip-hop; his release has been highly anticipated by fans and other artists.
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People magazine names Michael B. Jordan as Sexiest Man Alive
Read full article: People magazine names Michael B. Jordan as Sexiest Man AliveFILE - Michael B. Jordan arrives at the Hollywood Film Awards on Nov. 4, 2018, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Jordan has been crowned as 2020's Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine. Known for his critically-acclaimed performances in "Fruitvale Station," "Creed" and "Black Panther," he was revealed as this year's winner Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020, on ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)LOS ANGELES ā Actor Michael B. Jordan has been crowned as 2020's Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine. āWhen my grandmother was alive, it was something that she collected, and then my mom naturally reads it a lot and my aunts as well,ā Jordan said. Jordan has been active in the Black Lives Matter movement and vocal about early voting registration for this yearās election.
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Jimmy Kimmel, Sammy Hagar react to death of Eddie Van Halen
Read full article: Jimmy Kimmel, Sammy Hagar react to death of Eddie Van HalenFILE - Eddie Van Halen, left, embraces his son Wolfgang Van Halen after the rock group Van Halen officially announced their North American tour during a news conference in Los Angeles on Aug. 13, 2007. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian, File)Reaction to the death of guitar rock god Eddie Van Halen, who passed away Tuesday at age 65 after battling cancer. āTwo of the best hours of my life were spent chatting with Eddie Van Halen. I remember first seeing him playing at the Starwood in 1976 and he WAS Eddie Van Halen. āIām just devastated to hear the news of the passing of my dear friend Eddie Van Halen.
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Aniston is award-worthy first responder in Emmy fire skit
Read full article: Aniston is award-worthy first responder in Emmy fire skitLOS ANGELES ā Jennifer Aniston missed out on an Emmy but proved herself as an award-worthy first responder when a ceremony stunt got overheated. In a bit during Sunday night's Emmys, host Jimmy Kimmel sprayed an envelope holding a winner's name with disinfectant then, for good measure, dropped it in a wire wastebasket and set it on fire. A test had been run beforehand, with a booster added to make the fire more visible, and things were going as planned when the scene was shot ā including Aniston to the rescue. She sprayed the wastebasket again, but as she and Kimmel bantered the fire flared again, bigger, and "we're like 'uh oh,'" Hudlin said. But she "gets in there and and puts the fire out, for real,ā he said, and the production team relished the unplanned moment.
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Another record low in viewership for 'Pandemmys'
Read full article: Another record low in viewership for 'Pandemmys'(The Television Academy and ABC Entertainment via AP)NEW YORK ā The novelty of television stars getting Emmy Awards delivered to their homes wasn't enough to keep the annual show from slipping further in popularity. The Nielsen company said 6.1 million people watched the Emmys on Sunday night, down from 6.9 million in 2019 and the third straight year of record low viewership. Still, it illustrated how the Emmy Awards are becoming a boutique event. Last year was the first time viewership slipped under 10 million people. Viewership is also fragmented across many different networks and streaming services, and several shows don't have a wide audience.
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The 'Pandemmys' were weird and sometimes wonderful
Read full article: The 'Pandemmys' were weird and sometimes wonderful(The Television Academy and ABC Entertainment via AP)It was Regina King, winning her fourth career Emmy on Sunday, who perhaps summed up the proceedings the most succinctly ā and accurately: āThis is freaking weird." Nobody was more thrilled than Daniel Levy, son of best actor winner Eugene Levy; the younger Levy won the award for comedy writing, shared a directing award and captured the supporting actor trophy. A CALL TO THE BOOTHLevy used some of his considerable mic time to urge viewers to vote in November. āI know this seems like a really weird time to be celebrating,ā Zendaya said. Sterling K. Brown gave out the showās final award, best drama, in a Black Lives Matter shirt.
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Emmy winners highlight push for social justice
Read full article: Emmy winners highlight push for social justice(The Television Academy and ABC Entertainment via AP)LOS ANGELES ā Regina King and Uzo Aduba used the come-as-you-are fashion edict for Sunday's virtual Emmy Awards to highlight the national struggle for social justice. Both Black actresses wore T-shirts featuring Breonna Taylor, the 26-year-old EMT from Louisville, Kentucky, who was shot and killed by police in March. Aduba, sitting behind a table at home, wore a black T-shirt with Taylor's name in gold. Aduba wanted to give a boost to the demands for social justice that have swept the nation during the coronavirus pandemic this year. He took the stage at Staples Center wearing a black T-shirt with white letters BLM for Black Lives Matter and a white raised fist.
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This year, the Emmys go virtual and weāre there step by step
Read full article: This year, the Emmys go virtual and weāre there step by stepThis year, itās easy to cover the Emmy Awards from home because thatās where everyone else will be, too. Meanwhile, Jimmy Kimmel did his opening monologue for the 72nd Emmy Awards to what looked like a packed auditorium. 8:20 p.m.Schittās Creek Sweeping Up AlreadyAfter 45 years of nothing-but-funny and a six-year run down āSchittās Creek,ā Catherine OāHara has an acting Emmy. OāHara won the Emmy Award for best actress in a TV comedy for her role as Rose family matriarch Moira on āSchittās Creekā on Sunday night. OāHara had one previous Emmy for writing on āSCTVā in 1982 in the earlier days of years of collaboration with her āSchittās Creekā co-star Eugene Levy.
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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 HBOās āEuphoria,ā 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 showās creator Damon Lindelof won for writing. Eugene Levy won best actor, Catherine OāHara won best actress, Annie Murphy won best supporting actress, and Levyās son, Dan Levy, claimed three: for best supporting actor, writing and directing.
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Miami-FSU play in primetime Saturday on Local 10
Read full article: Miami-FSU play in primetime Saturday on Local 10PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. ā Local 10ā²s āWeek to Watchā wraps up with a showdown between two of college footballās fiercest rivals as Miami faces Florida State on Saturday night from Hard Rock Stadium. Local 10 has the game, which kicks off shortly after 7:30. It comes after the station also aired the Emmy Awards on Sunday night and then āMonday Night Footballā and Thursday nightās Dolphins game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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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.
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Oops, says Emmy: 'This Is Us' actor gets award after mix-up
Read full article: Oops, says Emmy: 'This Is Us' actor gets award after mix-up(The Television Academy via AP)LOS ANGELES ā In a virtual Emmys version of the wrong-winner Oscars gaffe, Ron Cephas Jonesā guest actor award for āThis Is Usā was announced for another nominee, Jason Bateman. In a voice-over announcement, Bateman was declared the winner for his guest appearance on HBO's āThe Outsider,ā while the screen displayed Jones' name. He expressed delight when learning that the pair made Emmy history as the first father and daughter to win in the same year. More than 100 cameras are being deployed to nominees at home and elsewhere so winners can accept their award in real time. Other winners Saturday included Eddie Murphy, whose return to āSaturday Night Liveā after more than three decades earned the star his first Emmy Award, for guest comedy series actor.
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Emmy show will include $2.8M donation to fight child hunger
Read full article: Emmy show will include $2.8M donation to fight child hungerLOS ANGELES ā Every Emmy Award handed out Sunday will come with something extra ā a $100,000 donation to fight child hunger. The Television Academy announced Friday that each network and streaming service competing on the telecast has pledged the donation for every Emmy they win. With 23 Emmys being handed out and the academy committing $500,000, that will mean a donation of $2.8 million to No Kid Hungry, a group working to relieve child hunger brought on by the coronavirus crisis. The 72nd Emmy Awards air Sunday at 5 p.m. on ABC. Guests set to appear include Anthony Anderson, Mindy Kaling, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Patrick Stuart, RuPaul and Oprah Winfrey.
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New this week: Alicia Keys, 'Filthy Rich' and the Emmys
Read full article: New this week: Alicia Keys, 'Filthy Rich' and the EmmysThis cover image released by RCA Records shows "Alicia" the latest release by Alicia Keys. The album, out Friday, features several guest stars, including Jill Scott, Miguel, Khalid, Snoh Aalegra, Sampha, Diamond Platnumz and Ed Sheeran, who co-wrote the single Underdog. (RCA Records via AP)