The Year of Women, the Year of Comebacks at 2024 Grammy Awards
Joni Mitchell performing a heart-rending version of her hit “Both Sides Now.” Tracy Chapman and Luke Combs dueting on her iconic “Fast Car.” Billy Joel becoming the piano man again for a performance of his first new song in almost two decades. Those were just a few of the riveting highlights during the 3 ½ hour Grammy Awards telecast on CBS and Paramount+ Sunday night hosted by Trevor Noah from Crypto.com arena (formerly Staples...
Gifts to Show Your Love on Valentine’s Day
Romantic gestures for Valentine’s Day are always appreciated Cupid is coming and bringing the inevitable question of how to show your love for Valentine’s Day. Well, from the heart, of course. The Atkin Report is here to help with a dozen gift ideas, from the indulgent to the more practical. We’ve got you covered for a touch of romance, with suggestions from spirits (the drinkable kind) to fragrances and flowers. This sleek...
Patriarchy Rules as Oscar Nominations Announced: ‘Barbie’ Snubbed in Key Categories as ‘Oppenheimer’ Leads
Anticipation was thick just before dawn in Los Angeles as the announcement of the 2024 Oscar nominations was made. Oppenheimer led the list with 13 nominations, followed by Poor Things with 11 and Killers of the Flower Moon with 10. Then came the private celebrations of all those who were named as nominees. And soon thereafter, the backlash, particularly concerning the biggest box office smash of the year, Barbie, which brought in...
‘The Holdovers,’ ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ Score Top BAFTA Noms
Across the pond, awards season favorites in the United States gained even more steam with the announcement of the nominees for BAFTA. So it was no surprise that Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer came away with a chart topping 13 nominations, followed by Yorgos Lanthimos’ Poor Things.with 11. Both Killers of the Flower Moon and The Zone of Interest received nine BAFTA nods. All three of the main talent in The Holdovers – Paul Giamatti,...
‘Succession,’ ‘The Bear’ and ‘Beef’ Score Big Wins at the Emmy Awards
For everyone nominated and especially for those who won, it was worth the wait for the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards which had originally been scheduled for September 2023 before their strike-altered date of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 15. Ably hosted by Anthony Anderson, with help from his mother who made sure the acceptance speeches didn’t run over time, the ceremonies paid tribute to the history of television by...
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