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Kanye West may not be the one kissing Kim Kardashian this Valentine’s Day, but he still wants to shower her with love!

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His Dark Materials and Help writer Jack Thorne has been recognized for Outstanding Contribution to Writing at tonight’s 29th Writers’ Guild of Great Britain Awards (WGGBAs), with Russell T Davies, Emerald Fennell and Armando Iannucci also taking home gongs.

Run-DMC rapper (real name Jason Mizell) was fatally shot inside his Jamaica, Queens recording studio at the age of 37 in 2002.It was a cold case until 2020 when police, the FBI and other law enforcement bodies indicted two men, Ronald Washington and Karl Jordan Jr., on charges of murder.According to AllHipHop, jury selection for the case will start on September 22, while opening statements and testimony will commence on September 26.If the COVID pandemic causes any issues then a backup trial date will be set for February 2023. The government expects the trial to last roughly two weeks.Washington is currently serving a federal prison sentence for robbery, while Jordan was taken into custody in August 2020.Acting US Attorney for the Eastern District of New York Seth DuCharme announced that a grand jury had returned an incitement alleging that the two defendants were responsible for the murder on October 30, 2002.“They shot him in cold blood,” DuCharme said in a press conference at the time.

Giant Party have shared a new single – listen to ‘Loving Arms’ below.The track, released last week (February 11), is a further taste of the band’s upcoming new album that’s set for release this summer.The album is described in a statement as “an emotionally-charged reaction to a wave of tragedies experienced by brothers Al (vocals/guitars) and Tim Harrod (keyboards/vocals)”.It continues: “The death of three family members, in particular their estranged father who they hadn’t seen in twenty years, left a void: suddenly they were forced to confront the insecurities his departure had caused head-on, while a succession of funerals forced the atheist brothers to revisit their religious upbringing.”You can listen to the new song below:Speaking about the album and its themes of grief, Al said: “I always thought I’d understood this early on, but it turns out I really hadn’t.“It happened to me when I saw my Grandmother’s embalmed body at the funeral home. It was the first time that I truly stopped believing in the childhood-taught belief that we were all going to meet again.”The album is also described in a statement as being “full of moments which are joyous, energising and escapist”.It continues: “Loss is of course prevalent, but it’s a collection which spans the spectrum of the human experience, from the initial impact of grief to the hope for a brighter future.

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Super Bowl LVI on Sunday, but some fans were more focused on what the youngest of Whitworth's four children was doing in the stands.Katherine, who Whitworth shares with his wife, Melissa, went viral when Super Bowl viewers spotted her reading during the big game, instead of watching her dad defeat the Cincinnati Bengals on the field.«Oh, it’s special,» Whitworth told co-anchors Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb on Monday. «She’s the fourth one and the hardest one.

Stacey Solomon has shared an adorable video of her son Rex on Valentine's Day. Sharing a clip to her Instagram Stories, Stacey's two year old son is heard screaming 'surprise!' as he enters the living room, holding a rose wrapped in paper in each hand. While one was for his mum, the other was for his baby sister, Rose, and he giggled with glee as he gave it to her before running off again.The Loose Women star, 32, wrote: "Happy Valentine's Day from our little Valentine.

Naomi Campbell has shared the first look at her baby daughter while declaring that she was not adopted.The 51 year old supermodel welcomed her little bundle of joy in May of last year and has not shown her face to the public until now. In a new cover interview for British Vogue, the catwalk queen stuns in a series of stylish snaps and in one image, the doting mother can be sweetly cradling her adorable daughter. "She wasn't adopted – she's my child," Streatham-born Naomi told the fashion bible, adding that only a few people knew she was planning for motherhood.

Vogue. The icon posed with big hair and her cherubic 9-month-old on the cover of the March issue of British Vogue. She shares details about her daughter, from the fact that she sleeps well, doesn’t cry often, laughs easily, and just might start walking before crawling.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeOf all the major Primetime Emmy categories, the competition program field has been the most in need of a shakeup. This is a not-so-amazing race that rarely changes — although this year, ironically, “The Amazing Race” won’t be a part of it.For the first time since the category launched in 2003, “The Amazing Race” — which won the competition series Emmy 10 times — won’t be among the nominees, as it didn’t air during the eligibility period.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeA few weeks ago, I wrote about how the major Emmy categories should consider expanding their nominations to 10, given the sheer number of viable contenders in this age of peak TV. Indeed, that’s true for the comedy, drama, limited series and competition races, in which there will absolutely be a ton of snubs when the noms are announced on July 28.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeThe 47th Daytime Emmy Awards got underway on Friday night, after a particularly unusual path due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeIt was bound to happen at some point: The Oscars and the Emmys are about to collide. The decision to push next year’s Academy Awards all the way to April 25, puts it smack dab in the middle of Emmy campaign season.That’s going to make it, well, a mess.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeWhen HBO’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm” launched as a series in October 2000 (following a 1999 special), Bill Clinton was still president; “streaming” wasn’t a way to watch TV, and it had only been two years since “Seinfeld,” the show Larry David co-created, ended its run.“Curb” persists, and 20 years later, remains a top Emmy contender after having been nominated in the comedy series category eight times — every year it’s been eligible except its first. David, meanwhile, has been nominated for lead comedy actor six times.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeWhen the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences began discussing a return to broadcast TV for the Daytime Emmys with CBS last year, the org never could have expected that it would be under these circumstances. But now, NATAS and telecast producer Associated Television Inc.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeNicholas Britell has become one of the most in-demand film and TV composers in recent years, thanks to his work on “The Big Short,” “Moonlight” and “If Beale Street Could Talk.” But it’s “Succession,” including that catchy instrumental theme song, which Pusha T made into a stunning rap, that has been unlike anything else in his career.That became apparent late last summer, as Season 2 of the HBO drama turned into a phenomenon, right when the cast and crew were promoting Season 1 for Emmy consideration.“You never know when you’re working on stuff what’s going to happen, but when it does go to that wavelength, it’s unbelievably exciting,” Britell told me at the Creative Arts Emmys last September, a

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeThe Screen Actors Guild Awards is unique among the major entertainment honors in rewarding entire acting ensembles all at once. It’s a way to recognize the overall chemistry and interconnected nature of an entire cast, which can come together to make a film or TV show even better than the words on the page.The Oscars and Emmys already dole out prizes to lead and supporting performers, and have opted not to expand their awards purview even further by adding cast categories — and honestly, that’s fine: There are more pressing categories they should consider adding first.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeGayle King, Cookie Monster, Kelsey Grammer, Michael Strahan, Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest are among the presenters who will take part in the Daytime Emmy Awards this Friday.CBS and the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences also revealed the 19 categories that will be given out on the telecast, including drama series, entertainment news show, game show, morning show and legal/courtroom show.As previously announced, “The Talk” hosts Sharon Osbourne, Sheryl Underwood, Eve, Carrie Ann Inaba and Marie Osmond are set to host the 47th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, which will air June 26 at 8 p.m. on CBS.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeThe International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences is sticking with a November date for its 48th International Emmy Awards, the organization announced Tuesday. But in one change due to the COVID-19 pandemic, semifinal judging will now take place online.Nominations will be announced in late September, while the awards gala is currently scheduled to take place on November 23.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeAfter nearly 18 years and 3,130 episodes, Jimmy Kimmel is taking a breather as host of “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” The ABC late night show will shift to guest hosts this summer as Kimmel takes a sabbatical.“There’s nothing wrong, I’m healthy, my family’s healthy, I just need a couple of months off,” Kimmel said.Kimmel revealed on Thursday night’s episode that this would be his last new show for the summer. He plans to take the next few months to spend more time with his family; he’s already set to return in September to host the 72nd Emmys on Sunday, Sept.