Emmys 2020: Celebrating Family Men of Color Leads to Conversation and Connection

Alexandra Del Rosario Associate Editor/Nights & WeekendsThe This Is Us family celebrated a significant milestone on Monday.In COVID-19 fashion, Sterling K. Brown, Chrissy Metz and Justin Hartley came together virtually to wish The Big Three a happy 40th birthday.

After six months of filming his late night talk show from his home and a Hollywood Airbnb, Jimmy Kimmel is set to return to the studio on Sept. 21.

Chadwick Boseman's death of cancer at the age of 43, tributes poured in on social media from across Hollywood and the world on. Some of the most poignant remembrances came from Boseman's Marvel Cinematic Universe co-stars, who acted alongside him in the history-making Black Panther as well as blockbusters Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War, and Avengers: Endgame.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeAs the 72nd Emmys goes virtual, so will the media that covers it.

Danielle Turchiano Senior Features Editor, TVThere’s a disparity among nominees of color on the Emmy ballot this year, which can be traced to a larger disconnect within the industry, and society at large.The Television Academy nominated a record number of Black performers (34.3% of the 102, including double nominations for singular performers Sterling K. Brown, Giancarlo Esposito and Maya Rudolph).

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeHas variety sketch peaked? This year’s Emmy category got caught in the rule change that limited the number of nominations in proportion to the number of contenders submitted — and with just 14 entries, that meant only three ballot slots.

72nd Primetime Emmy Awards are still happening in September, but it'll look markedly different from what's been presented in the past due to COVID restrictions. Host will return to emcee the primetime ceremony on Sunday, Sept.

We now know how the 2020 Emmy Awards might look when they air on September 20, 2020.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorIt was a record year for Black performers at the Emmys, who received 34.3% of the 102 acting nominations.

Despite the 2020 Emmy Awards going virtual this year, Euphoria actress Zendaya is still planning to dress up. The 23-year-old Spider-Man: Homecoming star and first-time nominee appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! And opened up about her intent to show off her Emmy look straight from her living room in a recent interview.

Angelique Jackson Kenya Barris and Janet Mock were among the special honorees at Saturday’s 2020 AAFCA TV Honors ceremony, which celebrated the best in entertainment on the small screen. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the African American Film Critics Association’s second annual celebration was held virtually, with stars like Sterling K. Brown, Viola Davis, John Legend and Mindy Kaling accepting their awards from home.Barris picked up the Icon Award, presented by his “#Black-AF” co-star Rashi

Tyler Perry and The Perry Foundation have been selected as recipient of the Television Academy’s 2020 Governors Award. The entertainment mogul will be presented with an Emmy statuette during the 72nd Emmy Awards telecast on ABC on Sept.

Anthony Anderson is celebrating his 50th birthday in a big way!

After the nominations for the 72nd annual Emmy Awards were announced, there was a selection of performers who celebrated after receiving their first nominations. However, there were also select performers who were recognized for their work in multiple categories.

were announced yesterday, this year’s Emmy executive producers — including host Jimmy Kimmel — sent a letter to key acting nominees informing them that this year’s ceremony will be virtual, and asking them to prepare to participate from home, or wherever they want to be.“As you’ve probably guessed, we’re not going to be asking you to come to the Microsoft Theatre in downtown LA on September 20th,” the letter says, in part.

To say that Paul Mescal’s life has been forever changed is something of an understatement. His role as Connor in the BBC and Hulu adaptation of Sally Rooney’s “Normal People” has made him a recognizable face on both continents to fans of both the novel and the series.

nominated for 2020 Emmys. A total of 33 individual Black performers are up for every on-screen acting category, with Giancarlo Esposito, Maya Rudolph and Sterling K.

announced Tuesday morning by a raucous, overly enthusiastic Leslie Jones and presenters Josh Gad, Laverne Cox and Tatiana Maslany — includes an overabundance of “I’ll have the usual” nods.