Video: Production reportedly suspended on Aziz Ansari's directorial debut Being Mortal (Cover Video)Blac Chyna insists she didn't point gun at Rob Kardashian during 2016 incidentNick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra's baby daughter's name revealedTom Cruise and Helen Mirren to headline Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee celebrationsJada Pinkett Smith plans to discuss Will Smith's Oscars slap 'when the time calls'Lily-Rose Depp did not attend Johnny Depp's wedding to Amber HeardFilm producers fined over gun safety failures on set of RustHelen Mirren and Taylor Hackford 'heartbroken' over his son's deathAaron Paul asked Bryan Cranston to be newborn son's godfatherJoe Alwyn addresses Taylor Swift engagement rumoursShawn Mendes struggles to be his 'true honest self' with the publicJulia Roberts stunned by 'wallop' Sean Penn gave her during Gaslit fight sceneExtradition of Julian Assange approved by UK judgeA$AP Rocky arrested in connection with 2021 Los Angeles shootingIN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Prince Harry wanted to make sure Queen Elizabeth II was 'protected' during recent visitIN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Ezra Miller arrested on suspicion of assaultBlac Chyna's mother barred from courtroom during trial against KardashiansA representative told Deadline that it does not comment on ongoing investigations. The Standard has contacted Bill Murray’s representative and Searchlight for further comment.
GLAAD Awards: ‘Eternals,’ ‘Hacks,’ ‘Saved by the Bell’ Take Top Honors
03.04.2022 - 08:19 / variety.com
Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterThough embattled by a staff and talent revolt over its stance on incendiary policies toward trans youth, the Walt Disney Company pulled off a significant win at the 2022 GLAAD Media Awards on Saturday.The entertainment giant’s Marvel Studios division won the media watchdog’s prize for outstanding wide release film, for Chloé Zhao’s “Eternals.” As the first Disney superhero tale to feature a same sex couple — in “Atlanta” star Bryan Tyree Henry and Haaz Sleiman — the tentpole film was widely praised for its depiction of loving queer parents.In the television space, Peacock’s unexpected comedy gem “Saved by the Bell,” a reboot of the ”90s classic, took outstanding comedy series. “Hacks,” an LGBTQ jewel box from HBO Max, took outstanding new TV series.
In the unscripted space, two beloved shows pulled off a tie for outstanding reality program: the stalwart “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” alongside “We’re Here,” the latter starring previous contestants of the former. Elsewhere in film, Pedro Almodóvar’s dark horse Oscar contender “Parallel Mothers” won outstanding film in limited release.
Hulu’s “Changing the Game” took outstanding documentary, for its investigation of the transgender inclusion in sports. The same-sex holiday rom-com “Single All The Way,” which feature gay icon Jennifer Coolidge in a supporting role, took outstanding TV movie.Held at Los Angeles’ Beverly Hilton hotel, this year’s GLAAD Media Awards will stream exclusively on Hulu on April 16.
‘Barry’ Season 3 Review: Bill Hader’s Dark Comedy Gets Even Darker
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Emmy Predictions: Lead Actor in a Comedy Series – Legends Steve Martin and Martin Short Top Stacked Category
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Gracie Awards: Elle Fanning, Melanie Lynskey, Melissa McCarthy, ‘Maid’ & ‘Pose’ Among Honorees
The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation today announced the winners of the 47th Annual Gracie Awards, honoring exemplary programming created by, for and about women in radio, television, cable and interactive media.
Melissa McCarthy, Kelly Clarkson, Tamron Hall to Be Honored at 2022 Gracie Awards
Sasha Urban editorThe Alliance for Women in Media Foundation announced the winners of the 47th annual Gracie Awards, which will honor some of the most talented women in television, radio and digital media. This year’s winners include Melissa McCarthy, Tamron Hall, Kelly Clarkson, Melanie Lynskey, Elle Fanning, Kaitlyn Dever, Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb.The ceremony will return in-person on May 24 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles, and will also honor the best of entertainment and news programming highlighting women, including “60 Minutes,” “NBC Nightly News” and “Pose.” Local and student winners will be honored at the Gracie Awards Luncheon on June 22 in New York City.“Throughout this past year we have seen a number of remarkable projects by and about inspirational women,” said AWMF president Becky Brooks.
‘The Trainer’: Soo Joo Park, Brock O’Hurn, Bella Thorne, Laird Hamilton & Duke Nicholson Board Dark Comedy From Director Tony Kaye
EXCLUSIVE: Soo Joo Park (Sense8), Brock O’Hurn (The Righteous Gemstones), Bella Thorne (Measure of Revenge), Laird Hamilton (Point Break) and Duke Nicholson (Us) are the latest additions to the cast of the dark comedy The Trainer, which Tony Kaye (American History X) is directing from a script by star Vito Schnabel and Jeff Solomon.
NewFilmmakers Los Angeles Announces Nominees for 10th Annual Awards (EXCLUSIVE)
Wilson Chapman editorNewFilmmakers Los Angeles has announced the nominees for the 10th annual Best of NFMLA Awards.NFMLA is a nonprofit organization that supports emerging filmmakers and artists through a monthly series of screenings and events in Los Angeles. The nominees for its Best of NFMLA slate are comprised of films that have screened as part of the NFMLA Monthly Film Festival selection in 2021.
John Mulaney, Billy Eichner, Bill Burr to Perform at ‘Netflix Is a Joke’ Festival (TV News Roundup)
John Mulaney, Billy Eichner, Bill Burr and other comedians have been added to the growing roster of performers headlining events at the inaugural “Netflix is a Joke: The Festival,” the streamer announced on Tuesday.The festival will host over 250 live shows in over 30 Los Angeles venues over the course of 11 days, featuring A-list names in stand-up and comedy. Previously announced performers and events include David Letterman, Gabriel Iglesias, Dave Chappelle, Amy Schumer, Tim Robinson and Aziz Ansari.Highlights from the newly announced shows include stand up sets from Mulaney, Sebastian Maniscalco, Franco Escamilla, Neal Brennan and Jacqueline Novak.
Summer Walker, John Legend, Chloe Bailey, Muni Long Light Up Black Music Collective Event, a New Grammy Week Highlight
Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorSummer Walker, Chloe Bailey, Muni Love, Cordae and Jimmie Allen delivered rousing performances and groundbreaking female rapper MC Lyte and singer-songwriter John Legend were honored at the Recording Academy’s first-ever Black Music Collective ceremony on Saturday night.“It’s been a long time coming, and I don’t feel great saying that,” Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. told the glittering audience at Resorts World Las Vegas.
How Celebrity Big Brother’s Julie Chen, Teddi Mellencamp and Cynthia Bailey Feel About Todrick Hall After Post-Show Apology
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Jamie Dornan & Wife Amelia Warner Keep Close While Arriving at Oscar Wilde Awards 2022
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H.E.R., Elliot Page, Bill Murray and more added as Oscars 2022 presenters
H.E.R., Elliot Page, Bill Murray and DJ Khaled are among a number of new hosts announced for the 2022 Oscars.This year marks the first time in three years the Oscars will have a host, after Jimmy Kimmel last hosted the ceremony in 2018 and 2017. For 2022, the ceremony will have a different host per hourAmy Schumer, Regina Hall and Wanda Sykes were previously announced as hosts for the awards, which will take place on Sunday (March 27) at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre.Now, H.E.R., Elliot Page, Bill Murray, DJ Khaled, Jennifer Garner, Shaun White, Tiffany Haddish, Tony Hawk and Kelly Slater have all been added to the running order.Other previously announced presenters include Sean “Diddy” Combs, Samuel L.
Kristen Stewart Wears White Dress With Sheer Lingerie Style Top To Producers Guild Awards: Photos
Kristen Stewart has been making the rounds for awards season, and she’s looking absolutely fabulous while doing it! The star — who’s nominated for a Best Actress Oscar for her work as Princess Diana in Spencer — proved on point when she was spotted at the 33rd Annual Producers Guild Awards in Los Angeles on Saturday (March 19). Kristen stole the spotlight in a gorgeous white gown as she presented the top honors at the celeb-packed event.
Kristen Stewart & Jessica Chastain Arrive in Style for Producers Guild Awards 2022
Kristen Stewart and Jessica Chastain are stepping out for the night!