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Sheryl Lee Ralph is now an Emmy winner! The comedian won in the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series category, beating out her “Abbott Elementary” co-star, Janelle James, as well as Alex Borstein (“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”), Hannah Einbinder (“Hacks”), Kate McKinnon (“Saturday Night Live”), and “Ted Lasso‘”s Sarah Niles, Juno Temple andHannah Waddingham.

co-star, Janelle James, as well as Alex Borstein (Hannah Einbinder (Kate McKinnon (and 's Sarah NilesJuno Temple andHannah Waddingham.Ralph serenaded the crowd while accepting her award — her first Primetime Emmy Award in a career spanning over five decades — onstage at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles during the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards. Singing Dianne Reeves' «Endangered Species,» Ralph delivered a statement with her song before motivating the audience with a beautiful speech filled with hope and gratitude.«To anyone that has ever, ever had a dream and though your dream, wasn't, wouldn't, couldn't, come true, I am here to tell you that is what believing looks like,» Ralph said, beginning her impassioned acceptance speech.

AFC Richmond takes the Emmys! Hannah Waddingham, Brett Goldstein and more Ted Lasso stars rocked the red carpet at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday, September 12.

to the Emmys! Quinta Brunson is making her red carpet debut at the 2022 Emmy Awards. The 32-year-old star and creator of ABC's hit new series celebrated her comedy's breakout success by attending the annual awards show on Monday night at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Brunson strutted down the annual awards show's red carpet in a stunning bronze gown, custom designed by Dolce & Gabbana.

's Sheryl Lee Ralph is shining bright like a diamond at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards, and her energy matches the Swarovski glittering over her hair and face.While walking the red carpet Monday at the annual awards show, Ralph told ET's Kevin Frazier and Nichelle Turner that the night means more to her than being rewarded for her hard work over the last five decades. It's about the actors and industry professionals she's helped mentor in the process.«It’s not as much about me but it’s being able to stand under these lights between the two of you,» the actress stated.

Abbott Elementary season two isn't officially in session until Wednesday, September 21, but we have the brand new full-length trailer ahead of , where the critically-acclaimed sitcom has and already one win (at last weekend's Creative Arts Emmys) for outstanding casting in a comedy series.Quinta Brunson, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Janelle James, Lisa Ann Walter, Tyler James Williams, and Chris Perfetti have taken the broadcast network workplace comedy and made it must-see TV—not so easy in today's oversaturated television landscape. Thanks to loveable and absurd characters, witty dialogue and sharp writing, and an ensemble cast that clicked from the start, the series quickly became ABC's number one comedy last season in the coveted 18-49 age group and made Brunson (nominated for ) a household name.

(where Sydney Sweeney ) to (which we're covering all over ), your favorite actors have been jet-setting around the globe. But there's nothing like in Los Angeles, which bring together the best in television for a weekend of celebration and achievement, culminating with the awards ceremony (its 74th!) on . But for the last three years, there hasn't been much celebration given the pandemic.

The stars are stepping out during Emmy Weekend!

Lots of celebs stepped out to celebrate their Emmy nominations while kicking off awards weekend!

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Audible has ordered four more comedy podcasts from “Saturday Night Live” producer Broadway Video and has renewed its LGBTQ action-comedy “Hot White Heist” — with an all-queer cast led by “SNL” cast member Bowen Yang — for a second season. The new slate of shows, set to hit Audible through starting later this month and into 2023, bring the number of Broadway Video projects at the Amazon-owned audio platform to 13 since they first began working together more than three years ago. The comedy podcasts feature performances from actors including Chloe Fineman, David Harbour, Tom Hanks, Whoopi Goldberg, Zach Galifianakis, Nick Kroll, Seth Meyers, Janelle James, Joshua Jackson, Matt Bomer, John Corbett, Rob Riggle, Tim Robinson and Nia Vardalos.

is almost back on our screens, and ET is exclusively debuting the new teaser trailer for season 2 of ABC's hit new comedy series. After a highly acclaimed debut season, our favorite group of dedicated and passionate teachers is heading back to school for a new year and things get as chaotically adorable as we've come to expect.In the new teaser, the teachers prepare for the upcoming school year with what creator Quinta Brunson's Janine calls the «calm before the storm,» aka development week. Sheryl Lee Ralph's Barbara, Lisa Ann Walter's Melissa, Chris Perfetti's Jacob, Janelle James' Ava and Tyler James Williams' newly full-time Gregory are all in attendance as they ready the school — and themselves — for the kids' return.Even Abbott’s eccentric custodian, Mr. Johnson (William Stanford Davis), who was promoted to series regular before production on season 2 began, gets into the new swing of things in the footage.Of course, pandemonium returns when the kids make their appearance. Watch the teaser above.Last month, the cast was joined at San Diego Comic-Con by executive producers Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker in a live virtual panel, where they first revealed the premiere date and that the upcoming season scored a rare full-season, 22-episode order. And while the cast remained tight-lipped on what other surprises are in store for season 2, especially when it comes to possible famous cameos, Brunson did offer one tease, «You're going to see a cameo in the first episode.» «I'm not gonna tell you who it is but it's a really good one,» she added, with Schumacker noting that they were only allowed the mysterious guest for «literally one day.»  «It's someone we didn't think we'd be able to get,» Brunson teased.

 is back! Well, not just yet. On Wednesday, ABC officially announced its hit new comedy series is returning for season two on Sept. 21, now airing on Wednesday nights. The announcement was dropped with a new promotional teaser for the season featuring our favorite group of dedicated and passionate teachers strutting their way back into their sacred ground with «Motownphilly» by Boyz II Men as their backing track.Sheryl Lee Ralph's Baraba tosses a shiny red apple as Lisa Ann Walter's Melissa takes an impressive bite out of a hoagie, Chris Perfetti's Jacob almost fumbles a briefcase catch, Janelle James' Ava spins the keys to the kingdom and Tyler James Williams’ newly full-time Gregory sharpens a pencil.But when Ava struggles to actually unlock the school doors, we're all reminded that school's out for summer for a bit longer.

The 6th Annual Black Reel TV Awards were held and it was Quinta Brunson and ABC’s Abbott Elementary that took the most wins with seven in total. Brunson won four awards including Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series, Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series, and Outstanding Guest Actress.

The Hollywood Critics Association announced the winners of the 2nd Annual HCA TV Awards where HBO’s The White Lotus led the list of trophy recipients with five. ABC’s Abbott Elementary and AMC’s Better Call Saul also won big with 4 trophies each.

Selome Hailu With five nods, “Abbott Elementary” was the most-nominated series at this year’s Television Critics Awards. The hit comedy is going home with four wins, including the top prize: program of the year.This makes “Abbott” not only the TCA’s biggest winner this year, but the only series to receive more than one award.

ABC’s breakout new comedy series Abbott Elementary is carrying the flag for broadcast television at the 2022 Emmy Awards as the only network show to land a nomination in the Outstanding Comedy or Drama Series categories. While many creators gravitate toward streaming these days, Abbott Elementary creator/executive producer Quinta Brunson is happy to be doing her show for broadcast.

EXCLUSIVE: Abbott Elementary has been a breakout for ABC, drawing strong ratings and critical acclaim, and it recently made Emmy history. The school comedy created, executive produced by and starring Quinta Brunson continues to make waves by scoring a rare full-season, 22-episode order for Season 2, Deadline has leaned. Brunson hinted at the feat during Abbott Elementary‘s Comic-Con panel Thursday.

It's been a non-stop adventure since  debuted on ABC, and the party is just beginning! Production for season 2 began on Monday, and Quinta Brunson shared that fans will be getting even more when season 2 premieres on Sept. 21. The star and creator was joined at San Diego Comic-Con by co-stars Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, Chris Perfetti, Lisa Ann Walter, William Stanford Davis and Sheryl Lee Ralph, as well as executive producers Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker in a live virtual panel. On the first day of the 2022 convention, Brunson revealed the upcoming season also features more episodes than the first, although she admitted that they probably weren't supposed to announce that bit of news yet.ABC announced that the smash series had officially been renewed for a second season in March, ahead of the show's midseason premiere.

Those 135,000 folks flying into San Diego from various countries to line up for hours to see their fave stars at Comic-Con might be greatly upset to learn that not all panels are live and in-person.

Abbott Elementary is making Mr. Johnson a full-time employee. Veteran character actor William Stanford Davis, who recurred heavily on the first season of Abbott Elementary, has been promoted to a series regular on the upcoming second season of the breakout ABC workplace comedy from Warner Bros. TV. He will continue as Abbott’s eccentric custodian Mr. Johnson.

San Diego Comic-Con is back with plenty of star-studded panels as it resumes in-person events for the first time in two years, from Thursday, July 21 to Sunday, July 24. While the schedule may not be as jam-packed as past years, there are still plenty of big studios, networks and celebrities participating in Comic-Con 2022. Among the many highlights are Warner Bros. bringing Dwayne Johnson and Zachary Levi to discuss and while the rumor mill is churning over what Marvel Studios will reveal during its presentation.But the two biggest panels, perhaps, belong to TV's most buzzed about new series,  on Prime Video and on HBO. Both networks are bringing many of members of its ensemble cast and creative team to offer fans a preview of what's to come from their sci-fi/fantasy sagas. Below is a schedule of just some of the most notable and anticipated panels, with the list being updated daily with major news and highlights.

Jordan Moreau After some virtual and scaled-down events, San Diego Comic Con is back.The 2022 edition returns in full force to the San Diego Convention Center from July 21-24, bringing some of the most anticipated TV shows and movies of the year to Hall H and the show floor.See the Comic Con schedule below, which will be updated each day as more panels are announced.10:45-11:45 a.m. – ABC’S “THE ROOKIE” AND “THE ROOKIE: FEDS” – Nathan Fillion (“Castle,” “Firefly”) and Niecy Nash-Betts (“Claws,” “Reno 9-1-1”) join executive producers Alexi Hawley and Terence Paul Winter to discuss how worlds will collide when “The Rookie” franchise expands with “The Rookie: Feds,” coming to ABC this fall. The lively Q&A session will be moderated by Damian Holbrook (senior writer, TV Guide Magazine).

Thursday July 2110:45-11:45 a.m.: NATHAN FILLION AND NIECY NASH-BETTS PRESENT ABC’S “THE ROOKIE” AND “THE ROOKIE: FEDS” –Nathan Fillion (“Castle,” “Firefly”) and Niecy Nash-Betts (“Claws,” “Reno 9-1-1”) join executive producers Alexi Hawley and Terence Paul Winter to discuss how worlds will collide when “The Rookie” franchise expands with “The Rookie: Feds,” coming to ABC this fall. The lively Q&A session will be moderated by Damian Holbrook (senior writer, TV Guide Magazine). Ballroom 2012:00 p.m.: “Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” — Paramount is bringing the film’s cast and creators to Hall H for a look at the upcoming film based on the classic role playing games.

Disney-owned networks, studios and streamers will host 18 panels at Comic-Con later this month in San Diego.

Emmy nomination voting may end today, but Emmy season is still going strong. The nominations will be announced on June 12th and the winners of the influential TCA Awards will be revealed on August 6th.

With Emmy nomination voting beginning today, the Television Critics Association revealed the nominees for the 2022 TCA Awards. In something of a surprise, Quinta Brunson’s “Abbott Elementary” leads all programs with five nominations.

The Television Critics Association has announced the nominees for the 2022 TCA Awards set to take place on August 6 in Los Angeles.

Abbot Elementary creator and star Quinta Brunson revealed that she's received multiple requests from fans to produce “a school shooting episode” of her breakout ABC comedy. In a Twitter thread, Brunson made her position on the suggestion very clear: “The answer is ‘no.’" “Wild how many people have asked for a school shooting episode of the show I write,” she tweeted Wednesday.

Janelle James, one of the stars of ABC’s breakout comedy hit Abbott Elementary, is doubling down with the Disney-owned network.

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EXCLUSIVE: Adam Ginivisian, who has been a partner at ICM, is leaving the agency to join Levity Live as a manager.

Quinta Brunson said she knew that she and executive producers Randall Einhorn and Patrick Schumacker had something special with Abbott Elementary. Since it premiered, the ABC comedy has made waves on social media and gained a passionate following.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorABC’s freshman hit “Abbott Elementary” is the most-tweeted comedy series of 2022 so far, racking up more than 1.5 million posts on Twitter to date.The workplace comedy was created by and stars Quinta Brunson as an avid second-grade teacher doing her best to support the students of her underfunded Philadelphia school. Brunson has lit up the Twittersphere since the sitcom’s Dec.

Abbott Elementary has been renewed for a second season at ABC!

 will be back for another school year! On Monday, ABC announced that its hit new series has officially been renewed for a second season. The news was announced with a personal letter from the desk of Abbott Elementary's Principal Ava Coleman, played by Janelle James, letting fans know that the hired camera crew «thinks I'm a star.» «Despite my being a natural in front of the camera, these things don't come for free, and my staff is having trouble seeing all of my unleashed potential,» the letter continues.

Class will remain in session at Abbott Elementary. ABC has given an early Season 2 renewal to Quinta Brunson’s breakout comedy series.