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NBC has unveiled plans for its 46th annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular special. NBC News’ Today anchors Craig Melvin and Dylan Dreyer will return for the second time to co-host the two-hour event which airs Monday, July 4 from 8-10 PM on NBC and will stream on Peacock. An encore presentation will follow from 10-11 PM ET/PT on NBC.

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John Stamos makes sure he gets in the picture with Kelly Rizzo at the 2022 Critics Choice Real TV Awards held at Fairmont Century Plaza on Sunday (June 12) in Los Angeles.

The best and brightest in reality television was honored Sunday night at the 2022 Critics Choice Real TV Awards, with RuPaul's Drag Race and Top Chef coming away as the big winners.VH1's long-running RuPaul's Drag Race took home three awards for Best Competition Series, Best Unstructured Series and Best Ensemble Cast in an Unscripted Series.Top Chef also won Best Competition Series in a tie with RuPaul's Drag Race, along with Best Culinary Show and Best Host for Padma Lakshmi (for that show and also Hulu's Taste of the Nation). Big winners:The best and brightest in reality television was honored Sunday night at the 2022 Critics Choice Real TV Awards, with RuPaul's Drag Race and Top Chef coming away as the big winners Padma:Top Chef also won Best Competition Series in a tie with RuPaul's Drag Race, along with Best Culinary Show and Best Host for Padma Lakshmi (for that show and also Hulu's Taste of the Nation)Both RuPaul's Drag Race and Top Chef beat outChopped (Food Network),Making It (NBC),The Amazing Race (CBS) andThe Great British Baking Show (Netflix) for Best Competition Series.RuPaul's Drag Race spin-off Untucked won Best Unstructured Series, beating outCouples Therapy (Showtime),The Kardashians (Hulu),The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (Bravo),The Real World Homecoming: New Orleans (Paramount+) andWe’re Here (HBO) The show also took home Best Ensemble Cast in an Unscripted Series, beating outDancing with the Stars (ABC),The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (Bravo),The Real World Homecoming: New Orleans (Paramount+),The Voice (NBC) andTop Chef (Bravo).

VH1 stalwart RuPaul’s Drag Race and Bravo veteran Top Chef tied for Best Competition Series and led the field with three wins apiece Sunday night at the fourth annual Critics Choice Real TV Awards.

Wait, what? Amy Schumer is being blamed for a nationwide tampon shortage — and even she’s confused.

Amy Schumer on Thursday responded with humor to a report linking her to a nationwide shortage of tampons.On Wednesday, the New York Post published a report titled, 'Why Amy Schumer is getting blamed for the national tampon shortage,' noting that a spokesperson for Procter & Gamble told Time that sales for the product spiked 7.7 percent after Schumer began appearing in Tampax commercials in July of 2020.The comic, 41, took a screenshot of the article with the caption, 'Whoa I don’t even have a uterus,' in reference to her revelation last fall that she'd had her uterus and appendix removed to combat endometriosis. The latest:Amy Schumer, 41, on Thursday responded with humor to a report linking her to a nationwide shortage of tampons.

Wilson Chapman editorLate “Full House” star and “America’s Funniest Home Videos” host Bob Saget will be honored at the fourth annual Critics Choice Real TV Awards, the Critics Choice Association announced on Tuesday.The beloved comedian, who died of head trauma this January at the age of 65, has been chosen to receive the ceremony’s Impact Award. The award will be accepted on his behalf by his wife, Kelly Rizzo, and will be presented by actor John Stamos, who played Saget’s brother for eight years on “Full House,” as well as on the recent sequel series “Fuller House.”The Impact Award honors career achievement in the field of nonfiction, unscripted and reality television programming.

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Padma Lakshmi looked phenomenal as she attended the first-everNBCU FYC House Top Chef event ahead of Emmy season.The 51-year-old TV host showed off her fit figure in a little black dress, which had shoulder pads and an asymmetrical hemline.She put on a leggy display in the body-clinging number that cropped above the knee on one side. Looking great:Padma Lakshmi looked phenomenal as she attended the first-ever NBCU FYC House Top Chef event ahead of awards seasonThe mother-of-one paired the flattering dress with a pair of chunky heels that had thick, intricate straps.She kept the look ultra simple, skipping jewelry except for a very thin necklace around her neck.

Top Chef host Padma Lakshmi and talk show host Drew Barrymore glammed up for the premiere of National Geographic documentary We Feed People in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood on Tuesday.The Indian 51-year-old and the 47-year-old Sherman Oaks native beamed while posing side by side on the gold carpet of the SVA Theatre.Drew - who relies on stylist Lee Harris - played with proportions in a brown cropped blazer over an untucked chambray shirt and black floral trumpet skirt. Pretty presenters! Top Chef host Padma Lakshmi (L) and talk show host Drew Barrymore (R) glammed up for the premiere of National Geographic documentary We Feed People in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood on TuesdayHairstylist Daniel Howell coiffed Barrymore's signature middle-parted brunette waves.Make-up artist Lauren Lazaro Gulino applied the five-time Emmy nominee's kohl-rimmed eyes and pink pout for the film festivities.

Padma Lakshmi and her look-alike daughter Krishna, 12, presented a stylish duo as they ran errands in New York City on Saturday.The model, 51, and her only childenjoyed the sounds, sights and a little shopping in their Soho neighborhood while walking their adorable chihuahua, Davina.Padma looked chic in a pair of black skinny jeans, black ankle boots, a blue military inspired jacket with arm patches and a marigold scarf. Like mother, like daughter:Padma Lakshmi and her look-alike daughter Krishna, 12, presented a stylish duo as they ran errands in New York City on SaturdayThe Top Chef star wore little makeup, aviator sunglasses, and had her long, dark locks style straight.

Padma Lakshmiwas a total head turner as she arrived to the star-studded screening ofThe Duke in New York Cityon Tuesday night.The supermodel, 51, looked sexy, yet sophisticated while posing for shutterbugs in a fitted grey vest and matching trousers.She styled the coord with a silky cream blouse that was left partially unbuttoned. Head turner:Padma Lakshmi was a total head turner as she arrived to the star-studded screening of The Duke in New York City on Tuesday night.The supermodel, 51, looked sexy, yet sophisticated while posing for shutterbugs in a fitted grey vest and matching trousersPadma slipped her feet into a pair of brown suede boots with pointed toes.She was decked out in two gold pendant chains, one of which had a trio of green charms that hovered over her cleavage.

A post shared by Padma Lakshmi (@padmalakshmi)"Boogie woogie," she captioned the video. "We found this wonderful secluded beach on our way north to Hanalei."She added, "Littlehands and I had so much fun playing with the rope swing and watching the 'iwa birds (or frigatebirds) gliding and diving in the air."The video opened with Padma, 51, flaunting her physique while standing at the end of the beach. She then smiled for the camera while exiting the water in a black bikini. A slew of Padma's Instagram followers saw the video as a heartwarming video of a mother and daughter.

Padma Lakshmi showcased her incrediblebikini body while rocking a tiny two-piece while enjoying some quality time with her daughterKrishna, 12.As the duo soaked up the sun on their fun-filledHawaiian vacation, the51-year-old Top Chef host documented their excursion to asecluded beach in thesoulful surfer town of Hanalei.Among the number of enviable images of her dreamy vacation, the two-time New York Times best-selling author shared a video of herself on a rope swing to her Instagram on Monday. Hot mama! Padma Lakshmi showcased her incredible bikini body while rocking a tiny two-piece while enjoying some quality time with her daughter Krishna, 12 Looking good! The cookbook author looked incredibly toned in her sexy swimsuitAdditionally, her preteen can be seen on her own rope swing next to her as they jumped into some crystal clear water before going on a scenic stroll.

Padma Lakshmi and her daughter Krishna Dell spent quality time together as they stepped out in New York City on Monday.The 51-year-old media personality put fashion first as she donned a textured onyx trench coat and booties.Her daughter, 12, was more casual in a knee-length puffy coat and white sneakers. Mom-daughter day:Padma Lakshmi and her daughter Krishna Dell spent quality time together as they stepped out in New York City on MondayThe Top Chef host covered her face in a black KN95 face mask and sported a pair of aviator eyeglasses.Krishna carried a black face mask in her hand as she walked alongside her mother during their day out.

, which returns for season 19 on Bravo, Padma Lakshimi has seen – and tasted – it all. “There have been a couple of doozies,” she tells ET’s Rachel Smith, explaining that “any chef, as great as he or she may be, can have an off day because you want to push the envelope.” And for every failed dish, there have been that many more savory successes that have led to 18 previous winners. And with the reality cooking competition set in Houston, Texas, this season, there’s bound to be many highs and lows as 15 new cheftestants are immersed in the diversity that represents the city’s culinary identity.

Drew Barrymore gave fans a delightful surprise after the holiday weekend with a beautiful snapshot to celebrate her special day.MORE: Drew Barrymore inspires Gayle King and fans as she reveals latest bold move in her love lifeThe actress took to social media to share a selfie of herself for her birthday in all her fresh-faced glory, looking as radiant as ever in her bathroom.WATCH: Drew Barrymore shares exciting news inside all-pink kitchen"2 22 22 this is 47!" she simply captioned her breathtaking shot, and many of her fans and famous friends took to the comments to send her some lovely birthday wishes."Happy Birthday, you Magical Creature!!! I LOVE YOU! Always have, always will," Reese Witherspoon wrote, with LeAnn Rimes saying: "Happy Birthday! What a badass bday to have!!!"MORE: Drew Barrymore and Alicia Silverstone delight fans as they share throwback image during heartwarming reunion"Oyy! Happy birthday mama! Let's celebrate when I come back from filming," Padma Lakshmi added, with frequent The Drew Barrymore Show co-star Ross Matthews, among many others, simply writing: "BIRTHDAY GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!"One fan commented: "Happy birthday @drewbarrymore 47 has never looked so good," with another saying: "And it's looking damn good on you! Happy Birthday Drew," and a third also commenting: "Yaasss queennn happy birthday." Drew marked her birthday with a fresh-faced selfieThe actress and TV host, who turns 47, has a lot more to celebrate as well this year, as she will soon mark the 40th anniversary of the movie E.T.