The Emmys and Other Awards Should Eliminate Gender Divisions, and Here’s How to Do It (Column)

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Wednesday press release from Berkshire Hathaway’s Business Wire.The 50-year-old rapper, whose given name is Calvin Broadus Jr, acquired the company from private equity controlled MNRK Music Group, the release said.“I am thrilled and appreciative of the opportunity to acquire the iconic and culturally significant Death Row Records brand, which has immense untapped future value,” Snoop Dogg said, according to the release.“It feels good to have ownership of the label I was part of at the beginning of my career and as one of the founding members. This is an extremely meaningful moment for me.”It wasn’t clear how much Snoop paid for the label, which filed for bankruptcy in 2006 and was sold six years later as founder Suge Knight battled legal and financial troubles.

Kelly Rizzo paid tribute to her late husband Bob Saget, and the life they shared during their six-plus year romance, one month after his unforeseen death on Wednesday.The food/travel blogger, 42, uploaded an emotional montage to Instagram that showed her and the 65-year-old comedian'sharing and exploring' food and drinks around the world.Saget passed away on January 9 from a brain bleed caused by head trauma that occurred after he checked into the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Orlando, Florida. He'd performed in a stand-up show just hours prior.

Harry styles are set to act in some very steamy 'X-rated' scenes for their new anticipated blockbuster movie set for 2022.The Crown actress Emma, 26, and former One Direction star Harry, 28, will play the lead actors in the upcoming film The Policeman.In a complicated love triangle, the two actors' characters are set to experience some very steamy X-rated scenes as the film has received an R rating for sexual content.The widely anticipated movie tells the story of PC Tom Burgess (Harry Styles), who struggles to hide his sexuality in Brighton in the 1950s.In upcoming scenes, PC Tom meets his future wife Marion (Emma Corrin) at a beach in Brighton. However, Tom falls for a museum curator Patrick Hazelwood (David Dawson), and the pair have a decades-long affair that turns their lives upside down.Emma's character Marion discovers her husband is having an affair and fights to have him arrested - homosexuality being still illegal at the time.The movie will no doubt have theatre-goers at the edge of their seats as its gripping storyline and eye-opening storytelling will have film buffs hooked.The film is directed by Michael Grandage and a release date is yet to be announced, but fans can expect a 2022 premiere of the film.It comes days after Emma Corrin made a surprise appearance at this year's BRIT awards.She looked completely unrecognisable as she joined rapper Little Simz's for her fantastic BRIT performance.

Billie Joe Armstrong's missing 1962 Chevrolet Nova has been found by police in Southern California.The Green Day vocalist, 49, took to Instagram Wednesday to update fans on the status of his automobile, along with a selfie.'FOUND MY CAR!!' Armstrong said. 'False alarm..

Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost once made comedy skits on Saturday Night Live.But now the married couple have reunited onscreen to dodge a mind-reading Alexa device in a new Super Bowl commercial.Johansson and Jost put their normal game-day routine at home into action with the help of the Amazon device - a virtual personal assistant that plays music, tells the weather, delivers news and sports. Working together: Colin Jost, left, and Scarlett Johansson - seen in 2020 - star in a new Super Bowl commercial.

Lucy Hale flashed her cute smile on Wednesday while out and about in Los Angeles.The 32-year-old actress looked effortlessly stylish in a brown-and-white patterned shirt over a white tank top along with blue jeans.The Pretty Little Liars star completed her ensemble with white sandals. Good mood:Lucy Hale flashed her cute smile on Wednesday while out and about in Los AngelesShe had her dark brown hair parted down the middle and let her natural beauty shine with just a hint of makeup.Lucy accessorized with black sunglasses, golden hoop earrings, necklaces and a bracelet.

HBO unveiled a series of character posters and new still images from their highly-anticipated series Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty, debuting on HBO Sunday, March 6 at 9 PM ET which will be available to stream on HBO Max.The character posters offer a closer look at the Lakers owner Jerry Buss (John C. Reilly), his mother Jessie Buss (Sally Field) and daughter Jeanie Buss (Hadley Robinson).The posters also feature Laker luminaries such as coach Pat Riley (Adrien Brody), Magic Johnson (Quincy Isaiah), Michael Cooper (Delante Desouza), Jerry West (Jason Clarke), Paul Westhead (Jason Segel) and Claire Rothman (Gaby Hoffman).

She's following her acclaimed role in Hustlers with the romantic comedy Marry Me.And Jennifer Lopez stopped by CBS Morning with her costar Maluma last week to chat up the new film with co-host Gayle King in a segment that aired Wednesday.The 52-year-old actress and singer looked gorgeous in a classic gray dress that contrasted the far more casual Colombian singer–songwriter. Viacom CBS Privacy Policy Retro style: Jennifer Lopez stunned in an classic gray dress while joining her Marry Me costar Maluma to promote their new film on Wednesday's episode of CBS Mornings with Gayle KingJennifer looked effortlessly elegant in her pleated charcoal dress, which featured short sleeves to highlight her fit arms.The look buttoned up over her torso and featured a long pleated skirt with a black lining.

Influencer Lori Harvey declared on Wednesday that she and her boyfriend Michael B. Jordan are '4Lifers' in a PDA-filled Instastory featuring emojis of a white heart and crossed fingers.'Happy birthday to my big baby!' the 25-year-old adopted daughter of Steve Harvey - who boasts 4.2M Instagram followers - gushed.'Can't wait to see what amazing things this year brings for you my love.' Still going strong! Influencer Lori Harvey declared on Wednesday that she and her boyfriend Michael B.

Jessica Alba cut an edgy figure as she strolled intothe Honest Company headquarters in Playa Vista, California on Wednesday afternoon.The 40-year-old actress tucked a black tank top into a pair of distressed black denim jeans with holes on the knees.Alba founded the Honest Company, a consumer goods brand that sells baby, beauty, and personal products, in 2011. Boss lady:Jessica Alba cut an edgy figure as she strolled into the Honest Company headquarters in Playa Vista, California on Wednesday afternoonIt currently boasts a value of over $2billion, according to Bloomberg.The Sin City actress layered up her look on Wednesday by throwing on a black faux leather blazer with gold buttons.

With Disney Plus' new series The Book of Boba Fett coming to an end on Wednesday, the streaming service revealed when the next Star Wars TV series, Obi-Wan Kenobi, will debut.Disney unveiled a new poster for Obi-Wan Kenobi, which brings back Ewan McGregor to reprise his roles from the Star Wars prequel movies, which also reveals the show will debut on May 25.That specific date has a lot of meaning for Star Wars fans, since it was on that date in 1977 that the very first Star Wars movie, A New Hope, debuted in theaters. Poster:With Disney Plus' new series The Book of Boba Fett coming to an end on Wednesday, the streaming service revealed when the next Star Wars TV series, Obi-Wan Kenobi, will debut Reprise:Disney unveiled a new poster for Obi-Wan Kenobi, which brings back Ewan McGregor to reprise his roles from the Star Wars prequel movies, which also reveals the show will debut on May 25The poster showcases Obi-Wan seemingly wandering through the sandy desert of Tatooine, though his destination is unknown.The story takes place 10 years after the final Star Wars prequel movie, 2005's Revenge of the Sith, where he failed to bring his best friend and apprentice - Annakin Skywalker - back from the Dark Side.

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Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeNot only has the COVID-19 pandemic upended the entertainment business (and, well, all businesses for that matter), it also put a sudden dent in what had been a more straight-ahead race to Emmy glory this year. A year ago, “Succession” Season 2 launched right in the middle of voting, and quickly turned into a phenomenon.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeWhen Disney Plus launched last year, I would occasionally ask its executives about their Emmy plans.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeThe most unusual of years for the Emmy Awards will include the most unusual of tasks: This year, everyone nominated for a Creative Arts Emmy has been asked to pre-tape an acceptance speech.In a letter to nominees, the Television Academy has asked all of the contenders to record an acceptance speech as if they have just won for the categories in which they are nominated. Of course, the thank yous — which can be no longer than 30 seconds — will only be used if the nominee actually wins.The nominee pre-tape request is similar to what the Television Academy’s East Coast counterpart, the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, did for the Daytime Emmy telecast in June.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeThe lead drama actress category may wind up being one of the most exciting competitions in this year’s Emmy race. Part of that comes from the unexpected surprise of Zendaya’s nomination for “Euphoria.” Although it was a possibility, the fact that Television Academy voters — who often seem late to the party (and still are with certain overlooked stars) — know enough about the young star to recognize her in the HBO drama’s freshman year is heartening.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeIt seems like it was a lifetime ago, but it was only last year that the busiest Emmy campaign season ever kept us out virtually every night of the week. That included seeing Bruce Springsteen and David Letterman onstage at the Netflix “FYSee” space, interacting with “The Marvelous Mrs.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeIt seems like it was a lifetime ago, but it was only last year that the busiest Emmy campaign season ever kept us out virtually every night of the week. That included seeing Bruce Springsteen and David Letterman onstage at the Netflix “FYSee” space, interacting with “The Marvelous Mrs.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeHow vicious is the Roy family from HBO’s “Succession”? Brian Cox, who plays powerful patriarch Logan Roy, and Jeremy Strong (as his son Kendall Roy) managed to help push out two mainstays in the Emmys’ lead drama actor category this year: Bob Odenkirk (“Better Call Saul”) and Milo Ventimiglia (“This Is Us”). Odenkirk was nominated four times, while Ventimiglia earned three consecutive nods — but neither are in the mix this time out, now that Cox and Strong have joined the race.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeThe Television Academy has finally revealed its plans for the Creative Arts Emmys. Normally a two-night event the weekend before the Primetime Emmy ceremony, this year the awards will be handed out virtually over four days, and live on FXX on a fifth day. The virtual 2020 Creative Arts Emmy Awards, which focus on artisans’ creative and technical achievements in television, will stream on Emmys.com beginning Monday, Sept.