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Emmy Nominations 2024 Scorecard: Netflix on Top, FX Makes History and Apple TV+ Packs a Punch
It may not have registered on the Richter scale, but the tectonic plates under Southern California shifted a little Wednesday morning with the revelation of the 76th annual Emmy Awards nominations.Netflix Is Racing to Close Its Advertising 'Gap,' Co-CEO Greg Peters Says Netflix landed at No. 1 with 107 nominations, thanks to the sheer tonnage that it serves up in a year. The adventures of 16th century samurai and 21st century sous chefs allowed FX to rocket to a new personal best of 93 noms, a significant spike over its previous high of 56 in 2016. Apple TV+ came in with...
Emmys Diversity Report 2024: Record Year for Indigenous Actors, Increases for People of Color Across All Noms
The 2024 Emmy nominations are out, and this year’s slate of nominees has a solid showing for Asian American, Latino, Indigenous, and LGBTQ representation in the acting categories.'True Detective,' 'Fargo,' 'The Bear,' 'Hacks' and 'Ripley' Among Heavy Hitters in Writing and Directing Races This year, with 96 acting slots up for grabs, there is an increase in the number of people of color nominated across all acting categories, with 30 recognized. Last year’s crop of nominees included 25 people of color. In 2022, 42 people of color were nominated in the acting categories (30 in main and 12 in guest); in...
Travis Scott’s Cactus Jack Foundation Launches Hurricane Beryl Relief Drive to Provide Emergency Housing for Houston Residents
Travis Scott is lending a hand to those affected by Hurricane Beryl by offering emergency housing to those displaced by the storm in his native Houston area.Travis Scott Arrested in Miami for Disorderly Intoxication and Trespassing Yesterday, Scott’s Cactus Jack Foundation partnered with the Houston Food Bank to provide relief in Missouri City, Texas, offering essential aid including water, ice and food. Scott’s brother Joshua Webster, sister Jordan Webster and mother Wanda Webster were on hand to help out. Hurricane Beryl, which affected nearly three million homes and businesses, knocked out power for over two million residents in Missouri City, where...
The Weeknd to Stage New, ‘One-Night-Only’ Concert in Brazil in September
The Weeknd has announced a special, “one-night-only” concert featuring an all-new show in Brazil taking place on September 7.Emmy Song Category Draws Submissions From the Weeknd, Sara Bareilles, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mark Ronson, Pasek & Paul and Other Big Music Names The concert, which will take place at Sao Paulo’s Estádio MorumBIS and is produced by Live Nation, will debut a “never-before-seen production,” according to the announcement. The Weekend has largely been off the radar since completing his “After Hours Til Dawn” tour of North America and Europe last year and starring in “The Idol” last summer. The stadium tour played to...
Wheelhouse Entertainment Taps Whitney White as EVP of Development at Butternut, Liz Fine Upped to EVP of Programming (EXCLUSIVE)
Brent Montgomery’s Wheelhouse Entertainment has brought on “Dr. Pimple Popper” producer Whitney White as executive vice president of development at its food and lifestyle division Butternut, and promoted Liz Fine to EVP of programming for Wheelhouse proper.Wheelhouse's Additive Creative Partners Signs 12 TikTok Food Content Creators Under New Culinary Vertical (EXCLUSIVE) The leadership additions come on the heels of Wheelhouse launching its new crime and investigative brand Twist and following the company receiving a minority investment from private equity firm Alignment Growth. Working under Butternut president Courtney White, Whitney White will oversee and create IP, working with existing and emerging talent in...
‘True Detective,’ ‘Fargo,’ ‘The Bear,’ ‘Hacks’ and ‘Ripley’ Among Heavy Hitters in Writing and Directing Races
Just call them double trouble: Showrunners Issa López, Christopher Storer, Lucia Aniello, Noah Hawley and Steve Zaillian landed nominations in writing and directing categories for the 76th annual Emmy Awards, unveiled Wednesday with FX’s “Shōgun” and “The Bear” dominating the overall race.Maya Rudolph Is Emmys MVP, 'The Simpsons' Gets a 'The Bear' Halo -- and Other Trivia From 2024's Nominations Notable directing nominees this year include helmers Gus Van Sant (FX’s “Feud: Capote Vs. the Swans”), Guy Ritchie (Netflix’s “The Gentlemen”), Rob Reiner (HBO’s “Albert Brooks: Defending My Life”), Ron Howard (Disney+ “Jim Henson Idea Man”), Millicent Shelton (Apple TV+’s...
‘Frasier’ Revival Sets Season 2 Premiere Date at Paramount+
Season 2 of the “Frasier” revival has set its premiere date at Paramount+. 'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' Series Casts Kerrice Brooks, Bella Shepard, George Hawkins The new season of the Kelsey Grammer-led series will premiere on Sept. 19 with its first two episodes. New episodes will then drop weekly on Thursdays on Paramount+ in the U.S. and Canada. The show will be available internationally on Paramount+ at a later date. Grammer will return as Dr. Frasier Crane along with new cast members Jack Cutmore-Scott as Frasier’s son, Freddy; Nicholas Lyndhurst as Alan, Frasier’s old college buddy turned university professor; Toks Olagundoye...
Creative Arts Emmys Music Nominations: Hans Zimmer Lands Three Nods, Pasek & Paul Inch Closer to EGOT
Composer Hans Zimmer has won practically every major show-biz award: he has two Oscars, three Golden Globes and four Grammys. But he has never won an Emmy, and this year he has his best shot yet with nominations in three categories across the Creative Arts Emmys nominations.Emmys Snubs and Surprises: Emma Stone and Kate Winslet Shut Out as Idris Elba and 'Reservation Dogs' Land Big Nods Peacock’s six-part historical drama “The Tattooist of Auschwitz” earned nominations for music composition for a limited or anthology series, movie or special (Zimmer shares it with co-composer Kara Talve) and for outstanding song (Zimmer and...
Emmys Snubs and Surprises: Emma Stone and Kate Winslet Shut Out as Idris Elba and ‘Reservation Dogs’ Land Big Nods
With fewer eligible series — a consequence of both last year’s strikes and of a general post-Peak TV contraction — it seemed unlikely that the Emmys (the second such ceremony this year!) would provide much in the way of surprises.Maya Rudolph Is Emmys MVP, 'The Simpsons' Gets a 'The Bear' Halo -- and Other Trivia From 2024's Nominations Perhaps, though, awards-watchers shouldn’t have counted them out. Wednesday morning’s nominations announcement featured at least one major contender (Emma Stone in “The Curse”) shut out, and included heartening and unexpected recognition for other stars whose names hadn’t been part of the conversation to...
Chappell Roan Adds New Dates to ‘The Midwest Princess’ Tour
Chappell Roan will continue to bring “The Midwest Princess” tour to venues across the United States this fall. Shaboozey's 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)' Hits No. 1 on the Hot 100 Roan has expanded the lineup to include newly-announced dates at the All Things Go festival in Forest Hills, N.Y. on Sept. 28 as well as All Things Go in Columbia, MD. She will then hit Firstbank Amphitheater in Franklin, TN on Oct. 1, followed by the Walmart Amp in Rogers, AR on Oct. 2 and Westfair Amphitheater in Council Bluffs, IA on Oct. 3. The tour will close with a pair of...
You Can Finally Play Xbox Game Pass on the Amazon Fire TV Stick: Save Up to 37% on a Prime Day Bundle
Although playing video games with an Xbox Series X/S console is one of the best experiences in gaming, it may not be the best experience for those who lack the space in a home entertainment center. However, there’s a simple solution to start playing Xbox games — like Hi-Fi Rush, “Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II,” “Diablo IV,” “Starfield,” “Forza Horizon 5” and others — without actually owning an Xbox. JBL Headphones Are Down to $27 for Prime Day Amazon has introduced the Xbox app to the Amazon Appstore, offering access to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for the Fire TV Stick 4K and...
FX Garners Most Emmy Nominations in Its History Helped by ‘Shogun’ and ‘The Bear’
FX is killing it!Maya Rudolph Is Emmys MVP, 'The Simpsons' Gets a 'The Bear' Halo -- and Other Trivia From 2024's Nominations The top two most nominated series this year came from FX Networks: the dramatic epic “Shōgun” and the comedy series “The Bear,” in addition to two of its network counterparts, “Reservation Dogs” and “What We Do in the Shadows.” Along with noms for limited series “Fargo” and a strong showing in various artisan races for “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans” and “Welcome to Wrexham.” These contributed to FX’s robust number of nominations across all categories, landing 93 nominations,...
Oscar Winners Robert Downey Jr. and Da’Vine Joy Randolph Continue 2024 Awards Run With Emmy Noms — Could They Win Both Prizes in One Year?
Robert Downey Jr. and Da’Vine Joy Randolph’s remarkable awards run in 2024 continued with this morning’s Emmy nominations, where both performers earned nods. Randolph is nominated for guest actress in a comedy series thanks to her performance on Hulu’s “Only Murders in the Building,” while Downey landed a nomination for supporting actor in a limited series for HBO’s “The Sympathizer.” Variety’s senior awards editor Clayton Davis currently lists Downey as the frontrunner to win the Emmy in his category.Armie Hammer Denies Robert Downey Jr. Paid for His Rehab, but Says Actor Gave Him Advice: 'Sit Down, Shut Up and Everything...
Creative Arts Emmys: ‘Shogun,’ ‘Masters of the Air’ and ‘Ripley’ Artisans Lead Nominations
Industry heavyweights Atticus Ross (“Shogun”), Michael Minkler (“Masters of the Air”) and Robert Elswit (“Ripley”) were among those who led the Creative Art Emmy nominations on Wednesday morning.Creative Arts Emmys Music Nominations: Hans Zimmer Lands Three Nods, Pasek & Paul Inch Closer to EGOT FX’s “Shogun” dominated the Emmy nominations Wednesday morning, landing 25 nods. The drama series based on James Clavell’s epic novel landed musician and composer Ross a nomination for music composition for a series while costume designer Carlos Rosario was also nominated. Speaking with Variety, Rosario explained how he created over 2300 designs for the series set in...
Lily Gladstone and Kali Reis Make Emmys History as First Indigenous Women Nominated for Acting
Indigenous actresses Lily Gladstone and Kali Reis have made history with their first Primetime Emmy nominations.Maya Rudolph Is Emmys MVP, 'The Simpsons' Gets a 'The Bear' Halo -- and Other Trivia From 2024's Nominations On Wednesday, Gladstone and Reis received nominations in the supporting actress in a limited series category for their roles in Hulu’s “Under the Bridge” and HBO/Max’s “True Detective: Night Country.” This major recognition marks the first time Indigenous women have been nominated for acting Emmys, and they are only the second and third Indigenous actors ever to be recognized in the 76-year history of the television...
Selena Gomez Finally Earns Emmy Nomination for Acting, Makes History Following Cannes Best Actress Win
Is this the year of Selena Gomez?'The Bear' Breaks Emmy Record for Comedy Series With 23 Nominations After a historic best actress win at the Cannes Film Festival for her turn in Jacques Audiard’s “Emilia Pérez,” which she shared with her castmates Zoe Saldaña, Karla Sofía Gascón and Adriana Paz, the influential superstar of Hulu’s murder-mystery romp “Only Murders in the Building” just landed her first acting nomination for her role as the dry-witted Mabel Mora, a resident of the Upper West Side apartment building, the Arconia. Competing against Quinta Brunson (“Abbott Elementary”), Ayo Edebiri (“The Bear”), Jean Smart (“Hacks”), Maya...
‘The Bear’ Breaks Emmy Record for Comedy Series With 23 Nominations
It’s serious — “The Bear” just broke the Emmy record for a comedy series. Emmys 2024: The Nominations List (Updating Live) The second season of the hit FX series, which aired in June 2023, led the tally for comedy series with 23 nominations, including outstanding comedy series. It now surpasses the 22-nomination Emmy record held by NBC’s “30 Rock” since 2009. The all-time series record of 32 nominations, held by HBO’s “Game of Thrones” since 2016, remains firmly in place. In addition, the show picked up major nominations for lead comedy actor (Jeremy Allen White), lead comedy actress (Ayo Edebiri), supporting comedy...
Emmy Nominations 2024: ‘Shogun’ Leads All Shows With 25 Nods, ‘The Bear’ Close Behind With 23
Emmy voters are paying attention. The Television Academy announced nominations for the 76th Emmys on Wednesday morning, and the announcement was filled with historic-making choices and several critically acclaimed names and titles that had been overdue for recognition. How to Watch the 2024 Emmy Nominations Online Leading the charge was FX’s “Shogun,” which scored a stunning 25 nominations (including limited series) and scored first-time acting nominations for stars Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai. It was an amazing morning for FX, which landed 93 noms all together — helped also by the record-breaking 23 nominations (the most in Emmy history) for its comedy...
Scarlett Johansson Says ‘I Don’t Hold a Grudge’ Against Disney After ‘Black Widow’ Legal Battle, Thinks OpenAI CEO Could Be a Marvel Villain: ‘Maybe With a Robotic Arm’
Scarlett Johansson recently spoke to The New York Times and said she has no grudge against Disney after their legal battle over the release of her Marvel movie “Black Widow.” The two parties became legal adversaries when Disney opted to release “Black Widow” in theaters and on streaming via Disney+ Premier Access amid the pandemic in July 2021. Johansson’s contract contained a stipulation that “Black Widow” be released exclusively in theaters, so she sued the studio as moving the film to Disney+ would result in forgoing millions of dollars in backend compensation.'Fly Me to the Moon' Star Channing Tatum Recalls...
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