BAFTA TV Awards Increase Nominees in Performance Categories, Adds Daytime Recognition

Patrick Hipes Executive Managing EditorThe Television Academy and the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences said Monday that they have agreed to move all children’s categories from the Primetime Emmy Awards (overseen by the TV Academy) to the Daytime Emmy Awards (overseen by NATAS).

Drew Barrymore is back to bring some light-hearted spirit to 2020 with “The Stand-In.” The story of a woman finding her place in the life of a troubled actress has long been fodder for filmmakers. This comedic take on the themes found among classics like “All About Eve” offers the delightful actress—who is also hosting a new talk show—the chance to shine.

LONDON -- Andrew Scott and Ian McKellen were among acting winners as Britain’s Laurence Olivier Awards celebrated the best of the London stage in bittersweet fashion Sunday night — most U.K. theaters remain closed because of the coronavirus pandemic.Stage curtains came down when Britain went into lockdown in March, and the virus also scuttled the planned springtime ceremony for Britain’s leading awards for theater, opera and dance.

Andrew Scott and Ian McKellen were among acting winners as Britain's Laurence Olivier Awards celebrated the best of the London stage in bittersweet fashion Sunday night — most U.K. theaters remain closed because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Daddy Yankee and Bad Bunny were the ultimate winners Wednesday night at the 2020 Billboard Latin Music Awards, each taking home seven awards. Yankee won six of his seven awards for his Snow-assisted hit "Con Calma," including hot Latin song of the year, airplay song of the year, and streaming song of the year.

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NEW YORK -- Select nominations for the 2020 Tony Awards, announced Thursday.Best Musical: “Jagged Little Pill”; “Moulin Rouge: The Musical”; “Tina — The Tina Turner Musical”Best Play: “Grand Horizons”; “The Inheritance”; “Sea Wall/A Life”; “Slave Play”; “The Sound Inside”Best Book of a Musical: “Jagged Little Pill,” Diablo Cody; “Moulin Rouge: The Musical," John Logan; “Tina — The Tina Turner Musical,” Katori Hall, Frank Ketelaar and Kees PrinsBest Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written

were announced Thursday by host James Monroe Iglehart, one category stood out: For Best Actor in a Musical, there was just a single nominee: Aaron Tveit, the star of “Moulin Rouge! The Musical.” That means Tveit will almost certainly win the award.Why almost?According to the official rules, “If the Tony Awards Nominating Committee has determined that if there is only one nominee in a category listed, such category shall be submitted to the Tony Voters which may, by the affirmative vote of 60

Broadway may still be shut down amid the coronavirus pandemic, but Thursday morning the Broadway League and American Theatre Wing announced the nominees for the 2020 Tony Awards. The nominations were revealed on the Tony Awards' YouTube channel by James Monroe Iglehart.

After initially deciding not to award the 2020 Tony Awards, the American Theatre Wing changed its mind. And, now months later, theatrical experiences for the 2019-2020 season that opened before the pandemic shut down Broadway will finally be recognized.

74th annual Tony Awards to be postponed, the nominees for the shortened 2019-2020 theater season were finally revealed during an announcement hosted by award-winning actor James Monroe Iglehart. While the eligibility for any given year is typically near the end of April, it was previously announced that only 18 shows — both musicals and plays — that opened before Feb. 19 would be considered for the 2020 ceremony.

Jake Kanter International TV EditorBAFTA has pulled the curtain back on a raft of changes to its Television and Television Craft Awards that it hopes will increase diversity among nominees and winners, and reflect the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on the industry.The changes follow the publication of the BAFTA Review last month, a dramatic document that promised sweeping updates to the mechanics of BAFTA’s Film and TV prizes following the #BaftaSoWhite controversy.

Chris Willman Music WriterAfter debuting her new “Commander in Chief” song earlier in the day, Demi Lovato delivered an emotive version of the protest song Wednesday night on the Billboard Music Awards telecast — a powerful anti-Trump message for NBC to be putting on the air, especially the night before the network is to host a controversial town hall with the president.But after the telecast aired, it seemed to be stirring more controversy among the left than the right, surprisingly, as a

Billboard Music Awards, held Wednesday at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.— Top Hot 100 song: “Old Town Road,” Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus— Top Billboard 200 album: Billie Eilish, “When We Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?”— Top artist: Post Malone— Top new artist: Billie Eilish— Top female artist: Billie Eilish— Top male artist: Post Malone— Top streaming songs artist: Post Malone— Top song sales artist: Lizzo— Top radio songs artist: Jonas Bros.— Top duo/group: Jonas Bros.— Top R&B artist:

It’s been nearly three decades since “Free Your Mind” topped the charts, and on Wednesday night’s Billboard Music Awards En Vogue reunited to close out the show with a fierce performance of the song, proving it’s remained as relevant as ever.

BTS is lighting up the Billboard Music Awards like «Dynamite!» The K-pop boy band performed their hit song at the awards show on Wednesday. RM, V, Jimin, Jin, Jungkook, Suga and J-Hope danced it out to the catchy song from Seoul, South Korea, in red 70s-inspired ensembles. Fun choreography, colorful graphics and a poppy light display brought their performance to the next level. The band is nominated for Top Duo/Group, and before their performance, took home Top Social Artist (which they've won

Post Malone and Tyla Yaweh have taken over the 2020 Billboard Music Awards.

Billboard Latin Music Awards are a few months late, but it's still going to be a great show! After being postponed from April due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the show will take place on Wednesday, Oct.

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Chris Willman Music WriterSam Smith and Normani’s “Dancing With a Stranger” was named song of the year in the results for the BMI London Awards, announced online Monday in lieu of a ceremony. The kudos honor the most-performed songs of the year in the U.S.