Emmys going virtual in 2020 due to coronavirus concerns, plans outlined in new letter to nominees

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeThe Television Academy has finished updating 2020’s Emmy nomination roster, and three overachievers stand out from the pack: Kerry Washington, Daniel Levy and Will Ferrell, all of whom earned four nods this year.Close behind them, Jason Bateman, Jimmy Kimmel, Issa Rae, Maya Rudolph and RuPaul each have three nominations.The TV Academy released the updated numbers after vetting producer credits for all Emmy-nominated narrative programming (comedy and

Jimmy Kimmel often brings in some of his famous friends to fill in for him. The latest celeb to take over his ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ hosting duties was  Dua Lipa , who took the stage for the first time on Monday, August 10.

Jimmy Kimmel is sticking up for Dua Lipa! Earlier this week, the 52-year-old  host took to Instagram to share the monologue Lipa performed while guest hosting his show amid his summer hiatus.The 24-year-old pop star joked about her music, her previous prank against Kimmel, her house and her tattoos during the monologue, but one commenter wasn't impressed.«Women still aren't funny,» the troll wrote.«Maybe if one talks to you someday you'll change your mind,» Kimmel quipped in response.A post

Dua Lipa mistakenly called Blake Shelton Gwen Stefani‘s “husband” and she had a cute reaction!

stepped in to host “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Monday night and pulled the ultimate prank on the elderly when she interviewed them about herself without them knowing.The 24-year-old English pop star began the segment with a funny monologue before launching into the suitably named “Who-A-Lipa?” segment where she video called a few old folks.“A lot of my fans are young but I’m always trying to reach a wider audience, so I decided to reach out to some seniors,” Lipa said during the segment.

nominees for the 2020 Emmy Awards were announced, HBO’s came out on top with 26 total nominations. The limited series was followed by with 20, which is the most-nominated comedy series of the year, and then  and, both with 18, making them tied for the most-nominated drama series. Additionally, nine other scripted and nonscripted series — including ,  and  — received 10 or more total Emmy nominations. With the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards hosted by Jimmy Kimmel coming up on Sept.

Tuesday, September 15: Variety Wednesday, September 16: Scripted Night One Thursday, September 17: Scripted Night Two Saturday, September 19 (FXX): An eclectic mix of awards across all genresThe five ceremonies will be followed by the virtual Primetime Emmys ceremony hosted by Jimmy Kimmel on Sunday, Sept. 20.

this year’s virtual celebration, which will be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and air on ABC.“Schitt’s Creek” co-creator, showrunner and star Levy found the humor — and potential storyline — in the situation.“We just couldn’t help but think of how on-brand of our show it was to have this kind of recognition in our last season and then not be able to see each other,” Levy said.

Emmy Awards are just around the corner.Television's biggest night will opt for a virtual ceremony this year, as opposed to its usual star-studded red carpet affair, but TV's best and brightest will still be honored in an event hosted by late-night host and awards show veteran Jimmy Kimmel. Ahead of the show, ET is breaking down everything you need to know about this year's ceremony. Check back for additional details as we learn more, and take a look at the full list of Emmy nominees as well.

Jimmy Kimmel has confirmed the 2020 Emmy Awards will be taking place virtually, amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.The presenter, who is set to host the awards ceremony on September 20, 2020, penned a letter to nominees explaining that COVID-19 is preventing them from holding the Emmys as they had originally planned.“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,” Kimmel wrote in the letter, obtained by Variety.

Emmys, the glamorous red carpet will be exchanged for a cosy night in as the annual awards ceremony goes virtual.Due to take place on 20 September, the event will be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and will see stars including Zendaya, Jennifer Aniston and Paul Mescal go up against their peers for one of the most coveted accolades in television.Awards ceremonies are typically rife with elegance and affluence as A-list celebrities walk the red carpet dressed to the nines in designer garb, not a single

The 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards will be a lot different than its predecessors.

If you caught the nominations announcement for the 72nd Emmy Awards on Tuesday you were greeted with a virtual production that has become commonplace since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. The emcee, Leslie Jones, described how she took an empty plane from New York to Los Angeles and was taken to an empty studio which included only a cameraperson.

The 2020 Emmy Awards are going virtual.

Pete Hammond Awards Columnist/Chief Film CriticA letter sent Wednesday to newly minted Emmy nominees and/or their PR reps inadvertently provides some of the details for the Jimmy Kimmel-hosted and -produced Primetime Emmy Awards show that ABC will broadcast September 20.

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.

72nd Primetime Emmys will be handed out virtually.

Variety, the show's producers informed nominees on Wednesday that the September 20th Emmy show will go virtual in response to the continuing threat of the coronavirus. Few specifics of the show were detailed such as if there will be live elements in the telecast.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorNo surprise, but the 2020 Emmys are going virtual.Shortly after the nominations 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