‘Conclave,’ ‘Wicked’ Top Critics Choice Film Nominees With 11 Nominations Each
Awards season it came into clearer focus today with the announcement of the film nominees for the 30th Annual Critics Choice Awards. Two already highly-acclaimed films dominated the board: Wicked and Conclave, with each earning 11 nominations, followed by 10 nods for Dune: Part Two and Emilia Pérez. The Brutalist racked up nine nominations. Conclave was nominated for Best Picture and Best Acting Ensemble, with Ralph Fiennes...
Regina King, Cynthia Erivo, Tyler Perry Honored at Critics Choice Celebration of Black Cinema and Television
Moments of joy, pride, tears and laughter marked the ceremonies at the 7th Annual Critics Choice Celebration of Black Cinema and Television during a gala evening at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel. Hosted by comedian Jay Pharaoh, awards were handed out in 14 categories to industry talents including Tyler Perry, Cynthia Erivo, Regina King, John David Washington, Wendell Pierce, Malcolm D. Lee, Jharrel Jerome, Natasha Rothwell, Kris...
Beyoncé Breaks Records and Leads Grammy Nominations
Beyoncé is now the most-nominated artist in Grammy history. Her 11 nods for the 67th Grammy Awards to be held Feb. 2 bring her career total to 99, zooming ahead of her husband Jay-Z, with whom she’d been tied at 88 nominations. Her nominations include those in top categories like album of the year for “Cowboy Carter,” along with record and song of the year, for her chart-topping “Texas Hold ‘Em. Perhaps this year, the Carter family...
Carousel of Hope Ball Honors Music Legends, Raises Nearly $2 Million
Gladys Knight and Jason Derulo perform at Carousel of Hope Ball (photos courtesy AB Images) With stellar performances by Gladys Knight and Jason Derulo capping off the night, the 38th Carousel of Hope Ball was a spectacular evening of generous philanthropy and memorable music. The gala event, which benefits the Children’s Diabetes Foundation and the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes, is held every two years and has been a Hollywood...
It’s ‘Shogun,’ ‘Baby’ at the 76th Emmy Awards
It was no surprise that Shogun was awarded best drama series at the 76th Annual Prime Time Emmy Awards. After all, the FX series dominated the proceedings with a total of 18 the statuettes from the Creative Arts ceremonies last weekend and the broadcast show on ABC Sunday night. What was a big surprise is Hacks taking the prize for best comedy series after FX’s The Bear, it’s other big awards magnet and a top comedy contender, had...