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☆ GQ Awards honour 'Squid Game' star Lee, rapper Stormzy, among others
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-17 | by ( Hanna Rantala | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/5] Lee Jung-jae accepts the award for Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series for "Squid Game" at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, U.S., September 12, 2022. REUTERS/Mario AnzuoniLONDON, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Actors Lee Jung-jae, Sydney Sweeney and Andrew Garfield, England soccer captain Leah Williamson and rapper Stormzy were among the honourees at the 2022 GQ Men Of The Year Awards in London on Wednesday. "This is the 25th GQ Men of the Year awards at British GQ. And what better time to just be a little bit radical, try something new, have a bit of fun. Other honourees include actor Ben Whishaw, documentary filmmaker Louis Theroux, Olympic distance-running champion Mo Farah and "House of the Dragon" star Emma D'Arcy.

CNN —John Aniston, a veteran actor known for his work on the daytime drama “Days of Our Lives,” has died, his daughter, actress Jennifer Aniston, shared on Monday. You always had perfect timing,” Jennifer Aniston wrote in a statement shared on Instagram. Before he became a soap star, Aniston served in the US Navy and appeared in an off-Broadway musical, Soap Opera Digest reported. “I tell everybody who wants to be an actor, don’t be an actor, be something else. News alongside his daughter, Aniston offered both fatherly praise and sobering guidance: “Jennifer is a natural talent,” he said to his daughter’s embarrassment, but reminded her that talent doesn’t always result in a long career.

☆ Chris Rock to be first comedian to perform live on Netflix
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-10 | by ( Danielle Broadway | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Nov 10 (Reuters) - Netflix Inc (NFLX.O) said on Thursday that comedian Chris Rock will be the first artist to perform live on the streaming platform. This will be Rock's second Netflix stand-up special following “Chris Rock: Tamborine” in 2018. "I’ll get to it eventually, on Netflix.”The streaming platform said it will give more details about the live Rock event later. “Chris Rock is one of the most iconic and important comedic voices of our generation,” said Robbie Praw, Netflix vice president of stand-up and comedy formats. “We're thrilled the entire world will be able to experience a live Chris Rock comedy event and be a part of Netflix history.

☆ Trump was the biggest loser of the 2022 midterm elections
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-09 | by ( Arick Wierson | Arick Wierson Is A Six-Time Emmy Award-Winning Television Producer | A Former Senior Aide To Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. He Advises Political | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

Mehmet Oz, Trump’s handpicked Senate candidate in Pennsylvania, fell to Democratic Lt. Gov. In Georgia, Trump foe Brian Kemp, the Republican governor, easily cruised to another term, besting Democrat Stacey Abrams. Meanwhile, Trump’s pick for Senate in the state, former football star Herschel Walker, is headed into a December runoff with Sen. Raphael Warnock. The storyline of Trump versus DeSantis battling for control of the GOP is already shaping up to be one that will dominate the national political conversation over the next two years. The other storyline should be how the outcome of the elections was a much better one for Democrats than the Beltway intelligentsia had been predicting.

☆ Before 'Succession,' Jeremy Strong spent years watching close friends like Jessica Chastain land starring roles while crashing in his grandpa's basement: 'I'd be lying if I said it wasn't difficult'
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-07 | by ( Eboni Boykin-Patterson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Jeremy Strong is the award-winning actor who plays Kendall Roy in HBO's 'Succession.' In an interview with The Times, Strong opened up about why he never gave up on acting. Now at age 43, Strong has had a successful turn as Kendall Roy on "Succession," earning him an Emmy — but his success was hard-won. In a recent interview with The Times, Strong said that in 2010, he was struggling to find work in LA. "I'd be lying if I said it wasn't difficult to see people I was close to getting work," Strong told The Times.

☆ The GOP has Paul Pelosi’s blood on its hands
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-03 | by ( Arick Wierson | Arick Wierson Is A Six-Time Emmy Award-Winning Television Producer | A Former Senior Aide To Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. He Advises Political | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

The whole thing highlights how while the suspect, David DePape, may have invaded the Pelosi home, the GOP also bears its share of responsibility for it. It would be a mistake not to see how DePape was radicalized (at least in part) by a right-wing media that does the bidding of a Republican Party. Although some Republicans, such as Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, did the right thing and publicly condemned the attack on Paul Pelosi, others on the right jumped at the chance to get some digs in. Following the attack on Paul Pelosi, Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.), said it best: “Somebody is going to die.” That’s very well what could have happened last week at the Pelosi residence. I came here to have a little chat with his wife,” DePape said he told Paul Pelosi, according to the memo.

☆ Serena Williams, Justin Timberlake are among big-name investors in Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy's sports venture
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-02 | by ( Jessica Golden | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Co-founders Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and Founder, CEO Mike McCarley Courtesy: TMRWSportsTiger Woods' and Rory McIlroy's new sports startup — which is already planning a new golf league — is drawing some big-name investors. TMRW Sports' first project is its TGL golf league, which was launched in partnership with the PGA Tour this summer and comes as professional golf is being disrupted by the arrival of upstart league LIV Golf. TMRW Sports is looking to draw in younger sports fans with a format that makes the golf league more compatible with prime-time television. McCarley said the company sought investors who were passionate about golf and would represent a diversity of expertise and backgrounds in media and entertainment. Rendering of the custom built arena where the TGL golf league will play.

☆ Eric McCormack, Sean Hayes, RuPaul and other celebrities react to Leslie Jordan's death
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-24 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —The unexpected passing of television star and social media darling Leslie Jordan has spurred a flood of heartfelt tributes. The actor died on Monday, his talent agent Sarabeth Schedeen told CNN in a statement. Jordan’s most recognizable credit was his time on “Will & Grace” as Beverley Leslie, a role he reprised throughout the show’s run, including its recent reboot. Co-star Eric McCormack posted two tributes to Jordan on his Instagram, with one showing showing the pair performing for the cameras on the show. “Crushed to learn about the loss of @thelesliejordan, the funniest and flirtiest southern gent I’ve ever known,” McCormack wrote in the caption.

☆ 'The Crown' defended bt Netflix after former prime minister describes scenes as 'nonsense'
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-17 | by ( Amy Woodyatt | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Another plot line is said to include disparaging conversations between Major – played by Jonny Lee Miller – and his wife, Norma, concerning the Queen and the royal family. Former Prime Minister John Major is seen in London in February 2022. Nor has he ever been approached by them to fact check any script material in this or any other series,” a spokesman for Major said in the statement. “Discussions between the Monarch and Prime Minister are entirely private and – for Sir John – will always remain so. But not one of the scenes you depict are accurate – in any way whatsoever.

☆ Angela Lansbury, beloved star of ‘Murder, She Wrote,’ dead at 96
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-11 | by ( Brian Lowry | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Lansbury also amassed 11 Emmy nominations for her role as Jessica Fletcher in “Murder, She Wrote,” but never won. Mondadori Portfolio/Getty Images Lansbury, seen here in 1945, moved to United States from England in 1940. Ron Frehm/AP Lansbury celebrates the 100th episode of the TV series "Murder, She Wrote" in 1989. Mychal Watts/WireImage/Getty Images Lansbury, with various Broadway cast members, performs at the Light the Lights Broadway Is Back! Jonathan Brady/Getty Images Lansbury attends the 25th anniversary screening of "Beauty and the Beast" in 2016.

☆ The GOP dealt conservative Georgia voters a dud with Herschel Walker
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-10 | by ( Arick Wierson | Arick Wierson Is A Six-Time Emmy Award-Winning Television Producer | A Former Senior Aide To Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. He Advises Political | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +7 min

The bold way that the GOP — the pro-life party — continues to support Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker, who allegedly urged an ex-girlfriend to have an abortion and paid for the procedure, is eyebrow-raising to say the least. However, it’s not the first time Walker has been involved in a deal in which he has failed to live up to expectations. If you are an ardent Vikings fan, the Walker trade was a raw deal that still stings to this day. In this lopsided trade, it’s former President Donald Trump and the Republican Party attempting to present Walker as a Senate candidate with deeply held anti-abortion convictions to conservative Georgia voters. According to a Survey USA poll of likely voters, conducted Sept. 30 through Oct. 4, Warnock leads Walker 50% to 38%.

☆ Racism in soccer world to be probed in ‘Patrick Vieira — Off the Bench’ documentary
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-10 | by ( ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Federation Studios, the outfit behind the international Emmy award-nominated documentary “Nadia,” is set to co-produce “Patrick Vieira — Off the Bench,” a social-impact documentary shedding light on racism in the world of soccer and beyond. Federation Studios, whose documentary unit is headed by veteran journalist Myriam Weil, is partnering up with SlugNews, an award-winning production outfit, to develop and produce “Patrick Vieira — Off the Bench.” The documentary feature will soon start shooting in the U.K. and France. A well-respected figure within the sports landscape who went from player to coach for one of the world’s most prestigious soccer teams, Vieira says he has witnessed and experienced structural racism. “In 2022, Black players continue to be insulted on the field and on social media,” says Vieira. Weil says Vieira has been wanting to make a social impact documentary for a long time to spark a discussion and hopefully change the status quo a world scale.

☆ Michaela Coel on playing a queer character in 'Black Panther' sequel: 'That sold me on the role'
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-07 | by ( Joyann Jeffrey | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Michaela Coel knows how important it is to have queer representation on-screen. In an Oct. 6 interview with Vogue, Coel talked about her character Aneka, a captain and combat instructor in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” and revealed she decided to play the fearless warrior after learning her character was queer. “That sold me on the role, the fact that my character’s queer,” Coel said. Michaela Coel as Aneka in "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever." The late actor, who played T’Challa in “Black Panther,” died from colon cancer at age 43 in August 2020.

The highest mortgage rates in more than 20 years coincided with one of the deadliest hurricanes on record in the United States, both contributing to a steep drop in mortgage demand. Mortgage applications to purchase a home dropped 13% for the week and were a steep 37% lower year over year. With higher interest rates making an already pricey housing market even more expensive, homebuyers turned more to adjustable-rate mortgages, which offer a lower interest rate. Mortgage rates came down slightly this week, according to another survey from Mortgage News Daily, but all bets are off at the end of the week when the important monthly employment report is released. Depending on how investors view the results — and how the Federal Reserve might react to those results — mortgage rates could move decisively in either direction.

☆ Neither Bolsonaro nor Lula is the best choice for Brazil
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-02 | by ( Arick Wierson | Arick Wierson Is A Six-Time Emmy Award-Winning Television Producer | A Former Senior Aide To Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. He Advises Political | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +7 min

Although Brazil is a multi party country, Sunday’s election has been distilled down to a choice between which of the two viable candidates running is capable of doing the least amount of harm. Sadly, no matter which way the Brazilian electorate decides to go, it will almost certainly mark a wrong turn. The end result is a large number of reluctant voters who cast a vote for a candidate begrudgingly. In many respects, these pressing problems are the result of the policies and actions of Brazilian leadership over the past two decades — inextricably linked to both the Lula and Bolsonaro administrations. While Lula’s track record on the environment is mixed at best, Bolsonaro’s anti-environmental agenda has never been a secret.

☆ From Dr. Oz to Hillary Clinton, a tour of 'carpetbagging' politicians past and present
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-23 | by ( Hanna Kang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Formerly the host of the Emmy award-winning "The Dr. Oz Show" and an attending physician at the New York Presbyterian-Columbia Medical Center, Oz — known by his TV moniker Dr. Oz — is the Republican candidate for Pennsylvania's US Senate race. John Fetterman, a Democrat, says Oz is trying to buy himself a Senate seat from out-of-state. Fetterman, who holds a 13-point lead over Trump-backed Oz in the state's open-seat Senate race, has criticized Oz as a carpetbagger from neighboring New Jersey, even using an aerial banner that read, "Hey Dr. Oz, Welcome Home to NJ!" He also enlisted the help of reality TV star Nicole Elizabeth LaValle — better known as "Snooki" — to mock Oz for his ties to New Jersey. According to the New York Observer, Oz, a longtime New Jersey resident, has been active in his local Republican Party in New Jersey for several years.

☆ Chris Redd is latest to exit ‘Saturday Night Live’
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-20 | by ( ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

Five years ago, I walked into 30 Rock knowing that this was an amazing opportunity for growth,” Redd said in a statement. From the bottom of my heart, I can’t thank you all enough.”Chris Redd as Kanye West during the "People's Kourt" sketch on Saturday Night Live, on Oct. 9, 2021, in New York. He has an HBO Max comedy special in the works ”Chris Redd: Why Am I Like This?” which will premiere later this year. Redd co-created and is set to voice a lead role in a yet-to-be titled project from Michaels’ Broadway Video and Audible. “Saturday Night Live” in the 2020-2021 season was the most-watched entertainment program on TV among viewers between 18 and 49, the demographic most preferred by advertisers.

The legendary actress Cicely Tyson was known for her style, grace and compelling presence both on stage and in film. Now, the multi-hyphenate star posthumously has a street renamed after her in the neighborhood she grew up in. On Saturday, the East Harlem block of East 101st Street between 3rd and Lexington avenues unveiled Cicely Tyson Way. “She really is a groundbreaking and career-making, path-defining Black actress,” she said. Before her death, Tyson’s mother accepted her daughter’s career, telling Tyson she was proud of her.

☆ 'Abbott Elementary' season two explores more of Janine's personal life
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-19 | by ( Danielle Broadway | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Quinta Brunson, winner of Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series for “Abbott Elementary" holds her Emmy at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, U.S., September 12, 2022. REUTERS/Aude GuerrucciSept 19 (Reuters) - Season two of American mockumentary sitcom "Abbott Elementary" will navigate the personal lives of several characters in new ways, its creator Quinta Brunson said. The first season of the ABC series recently took home three Emmy wins, including outstanding supporting actress in comedy for Sheryl Lee Ralph, outstanding writing for a comedy series for Brunson, and outstanding casting for a comedy series. Brunson stars as a second grade teacher named Janine Teagues who navigates the obstacles and rewards of being an educator at Abbott Elementary in Philadelphia. I know a lot of women in my life who have had very complicated relationships with their moms unfortunately."

Witnessing Arab women flourish on the small screen, showcasing their talents and breaking through the presumption that they are oppressed is widely significant. That is not to say Arab women live in a utopia in the Middle East. The implication is that these Arab women have no depth to their character other than their attire. Just as common are images of Arab women living as concubines in harems waiting to please men. But the achievements of the past week should help to break down the stereotypes surrounding Arab women and inspire them to dream big.

☆ Analysis: 'The Handmaid's Tale' gets a new season
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-17 | by ( Analysis Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Gone are the days when you had to wait week by week for a hit show's new episodes. Three things to watch'The Handmaid's Tale" Season 5Yvonne Strahovski as Serena Joy Waterford is shown in a scene from the fifth season of "The Handmaid's Tale." 'Atlanta' Season 4Donald Glover as Earnest "Earn" Marks in a scene from season four of "Atlanta." If you watched the show's third season earlier this year, you either loved it or hated it. Death Cab for Cutie "talked about past relationships, failed relationships, our parents' relationships, and relationships that have lasted forever."

☆ From 'The Queen' to 'The Crown,' five productions that brought Queen Elizabeth II's life to the screen
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-16 | by ( Marysabel Huston-Crespo | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Helena Bonham Carter played The Queen Mother, Elizabeth, and Freya Wilson played Princess Elizabeth, who would become years later Queen Elizabeth II. ‘The Crown’Based on historical events, the popular Netflix series, which premiered in 2016, focuses on the life of Queen Elizabeth II. Claire Foy as Queen Elizabeth II and Matt Smith as Prince Philip in an episode of Netflix's 'The Crown.' ‘The Queen’Perhaps this is one of the most iconic films that brought the life of Queen Elizabeth II to the big screen. ‘Elizabeth at 90: A Family Tribute’Every stage of Queen Elizabeth II’s life was documented.

"Squid Game" became Netflix Inc's (NFLX.O) most-watched series ever after its release last September, creating countless online memes and Halloween costumes and kickstarting sales of green tracksuits. 1/3 Park Hae-Soo, Lee Jung-Jae, Kim Ji-Yeon, Hwang Dong-Hyuk, Jung Ho-Yeon and Oh Young-Soo, of "Squid Game", arrive at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., September 12, 2022. "So many characters died, especially beloved ones died. The Emmy's directing honour epitomised Hwang's never-dreamed-of journey with the series, but he was disappointed at missing the trophy for best drama series, which went to HBO's "Succession". "Of course what I wanted the most was best drama series.

The 2022 Emmys is hosted by Kenan Thompson and will be held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. How to watch the 2022 Emmy AwardsYou can watch the 2022 Emmy Awards live on September 12 at 8 p.m. $1.99 from Peacock TV Originally $4.99 Save 60%NBC and its related channels are also available through several live TV streaming services, including Sling TV, Youtube TV, FuboTV, and Hulu + Live TV. Deal Sling TV Sling is one of the most affordable live TV streaming services you can sign up for. 2022 Emmy nomineesThe 2022 Emmys feature nominees across several categories and honor the best shows of the year.

Several popular shows, like "Euphoria" and "Ted Lasso," snagged nominations this year. You can stream all of the nominated series before the winners are announced. This year, 21 shows are vying for one of three top prizes: outstanding drama, outstanding comedy, and outstanding limited or anthology series. Below, we rounded up where you can watch every nominated show in each of the outstanding series categories. After you get caught up, you can tune into the 2022 Emmy ceremony live on NBC at 8 p.m.

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