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2022 Emmy Awards come Monday, Sept. 12.“Being a part of this incredible evening where we honor the best of the television community is ridiculously exciting, and to do it on NBC – my longtime network family – makes it even more special,” Thompson, 44, said in a statement on Tuesday. “Like all TV fans, I can’t wait to see the stars from my favorite shows.”The awards celebrating the hottest shows on TV will air live coast-to-coast from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles at 8 p.m.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution in an emailed statement. “It should not have taken seven years and a federal jury trial to bring this to light.

Premios Tu Música Urbano, an award show dedicated entirely to honoring music from the world of Spanish-language urbano, aired last night (March 5), live from Puerto Rico’s José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum. During the evening, reggaeton/Latin trap pioneer Nicky Jam received a career achievement award. In addition, Daddy Yankee took home six awards, while Ozuna earned Top Male Artist. Check out the full list of winners, which also includes Bad Bunny and Rosalía, below.

Experimental composer Hildur Guðnadóttir has won the Hyundai Nordic Music Prize 2019 for her soundtrack to the HBO series Chernobyl. She took home the award over Pom Poko, Jenny Wilson, and others. Hildur follows previous Nordic Music Prize winners Robyn (2018), Susanne Sundfør (2017), and Jenny Hval (2016).

The 2020 BRIT Awards took place tonight (February 18) at London’s O2 Arena. Among the winners were Neneh Cherry’s daughter Mabel, Foals, Stormzy, Lewis Capaldi, and Tyler, the Creator, who thanked Theresa May in his speech. Check out the full list of winners below.

Cynthia Erivo graced the stage tonight at the 2020 Oscars to perform “Stand Up.” The song appeared in Harriet, and is nominated tonight for Best Original Song. Erivo is also nominated for Best Actress tonight for her portrayal of abolitionist Harriet Tubman. Erivo performed in a glittering, high-collared gown. Watch it all go down below.

Randy Newman was among the musicians to perform at the 2020 Oscars tonight. Newman performed his Toy Story 4 song “I Can’t Let You Throw Yourself Away” at a grand piano. The track is nominated tonight for Best Original Song. Watch Newman’s performance below.

Tonight at the 2020 Oscars, Elton John took the stage to perform his new original song from the biopic Rocketman. John’s performance of “(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again” featured back-up singers, a red grand piano, and a jumbo pair of star-shaped sunglasses. Watch it all go down below.

Pitchfork is honored to announce that Contributing Editor Rawiya Kameir has been nominated for a 2020 National Magazine Award. She’s recognized in the Essays and Criticism category for three reviews: Ariana Grande’s thank u, next, Lizzo’s Cuz I Love You, and Kanye West’s Jesus Is King. The winners will be announced on March 12. Find the full list of nominees at the American Society of Magazine Editors website.

She will receive the honor on February 22 in California, reports variety.com.

Patti Smith is being awarded the 2020 PEN Literary Service Award, Rolling Stone reports. The award annually recognizes an author who write about “the human condition.” Previous recipients include Stephen King, Margaret Atwood, Toni Morrison, and Bob Woodward. Smith will receive the award at PEN’s annual gala on May 19 at the American Museum of Natural History in New York.

Rihanna will receive this year’s NAACP President’s Award, the organization announced today (February 4). The award is given “in recognition of special achievement and distinguished public service.” Last year’s winner was JAY-Z; previous recipients include Ms. Lauryn Hill, Spike Lee, and John Legend.

Tonight at the 2020 Grammys, country artist Tanya Tucker performed her single “Bring My Flowers Now.” Tucker was accompanied by Brandi Carlile on piano. Watch it all go down below.

This year at the 2020 Academy Awards, all five tracks nominated for Best Original Song will be performed during the ceremony.

This morning (January 14), M.I.A. was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE), as The Associated Press notes. She received the honor from Prince William at Buckingham Palace as part of the annual Queen’s Birthday Honours.

The Grammys will host an all-star Prince tribute concert on January 28, two days after the 2020 ceremony, Rolling Stone reports. St. Vincent, Beck, Usher, Alicia Keys, Foo Fighters, Chris Martin, and Mavis Staples are on board for Let’s Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince, with Shiela E. and her band supporting most performers and playing their own set. She’s also been tapped as musical director alongside Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. The show will air on TV later this year.

Taylor Swift will be honored at the upcoming GLAAD Media Awards, where she will be presented with the Vanguard Award, which celebrates allies of the LGBTQ community, as The Hollywood Reporter points out. Last year, the singer-songwriter took an outspoken stance in favor of the Equality Act, writing an open letter to Tennessee’s Senator Lamar Alexander.

Taron Egerton, who portrays Elton John in last year’s biopic Rocketman, has won the Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy. He beat out Leonardo DiCaprio (Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood), Eddie Murphy (I Am Dolemite), Daniel Craig (Knives Out), and Roman Griffin Davis (Jojo Rabbit) for the trophy. See this year’s full list of winners and nominees here.

Elton John and longtime songwriting partner Bernie Taupin have won the award for Best Original Song at this year’s Golden Globes. Their Rocketman track “(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again”—performed by John and lead actor Taron Egerton—beat out Beyoncé’s “Spirit” (The Lion King), “Into the Unknown” (Frozen II), Cynthia Erivo’s “Stand Up” (Harriet), and Taylor Swift’s Andrew Lloyd Webber collaboration “Beautiful Ghosts” (Cats).

Hildur Guðnadóttir, who composed the music for Joker, has won the Golden Globe for Best Original Score. She won the trophy over Randy Newman (Marriage Story), Alexandre Desplat (Little Women), Thomas Newman (1917), and Daniel Pemberton (Motherless Brooklyn). See the full list of nominees and winners here.

Today (December 19), the Recording Academy has announced that Iggy Pop, Public Enemy, Chicago, John Prine, Roberta Flack, Isaac Hayes, and Sister Rosetta Tharpe will receive Lifetime Achievement Grammy Awards. The presentation ceremony will take place April 18, 2020, at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.