Emmy Awards review: A rocky start, some tears, and a battle cry to just turn the TV off

Sean Spicer has arrived in Hollywood. He was onJimmy Kimmel Liveand he was on the Emmys. Surely theres been a conversation aboutDancing With the Stars. Perhaps a guest stint onMadam Secretary? Maybe, when all else fails, a uniquely autobiographical episode ofDrunk History? Both in person and around the world! The camera kept cutting to Melissa McCarthy, who looked surprised, if not a bit disappointed. But he so badly wants the world to know that hes got a sense of humor....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 647 words · Eugene Blair

Emmy host Stephen Colbert: 5 questions answered

Before Colbert unleashes whatevers in store for viewers on Emmys night, learn more about the legendary late-night host. What did Stephen Colbert say about hosting the Emmys? Colbert didnt waste a moment referencing Trump in his first statement regarding his Emmy hosting announcement. John Filo/CBS This will be the largest audience to witness an Emmys, period. Both in person and around the globe, he said. How old is Stephen Colbert?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 115 words · Billy Tate

Emmy nominations: The biggest snubs and surprises of 2017

We know what youre thinking. We thought theexactsame way. So lets compare notes, shall we? Heres our rundown of the biggest snubs and most welcome surprises from Thursday mornings69th Primetime Emmy nominations. National GeographicsGeniusgot a nod for Outstanding Limited Series? No nomination forThis Is UsstarMandy Moore? The Outstanding Actor in a Drama category featuredsevennominees that means there was a tie. Certainly good news forRay DonovansLiev Schreiber. But sorry,Paul GiamattifromBillions;the men fromThis Is Usare just too popular....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 248 words · Donna Brennan

Emmy predictions 2017: Who will win?

Time to give away some golden girls! As long as shes on TV, no one can beat her. But Ill be okay if…Pamela Adlon hears the roar of the crowd at Staples. Good God, shes side-splitting fun. And her speech could be soundbite nirvana. Ill grumble if…The wordsGrace and Frankieare mentioned more than once on stage. But Ill be okay if…Aziz Ansari, who seems to get funnier by the hour, won....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 252 words · Shane Scott

Emmy Predictions: Experts Make Their 2017 Picks

Who will win? While some of them like a certain freshman entry (hi,The Handmaid’s Tale! ), there’s still a whole lot of affection for perennial winner Julia Louis-Dreyfus. ILLUSTRATIONS BY LÆMEUR for EW The Director:As a three-time Emmy winner, this helmer sees more golden statues in Donald Glovers future. The Veteran Actress:This 40-years-plus vet of film and TV thinks Aziz Ansari is the Master of Everyone. The other women in her category are funny, but Julia is a master....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 553 words · Amy Winters

Emmy Rossum reacts to Donald Trump election win

Among them is Emmy Rossum. In a series of tweets Wednesday morning, theShamelessactress outlined her disappointment with the current results. This morning still sad. Credit: JB Lacroix/WireImage I was looking forward to the next 4 yrs. To having a child, maybe a daughter, under the first female president, she said. I wanted to tell her she could achieve anything she wanted. That she would win if she led with kindness....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 122 words · Eduardo Lester

Emmy Rossum responds to anti-Semitic attacks after Donald Trump election

NOT OK, she tweeted. Telling anyone to get ready for the trains in reference to WWII is disgusting & offensive. Reporting you to twitter is not enough. Credit: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images No matter WHO you voted for, I dont care, THIS is not okay. You will be seeing a train shortly,' she wrote. This doesnt scare me. It doesnt cause me nightmares. I find it sad to recognize that this kind of vicious underbelly was there all along....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 147 words · Jennifer Cowan

Emmy Watch: WhyBilly on the Streetgot political in season 5

Not evenBilly on the Streetcould ignore our tempestuous political climate. In fact, season 5 of Billy Eichners decibel-shattering truTV game show embraced it. Ive always been interested in politics. Credit: Ryan C. Jones/truTV Those turned out to be some of our most popular and acclaimed segments this year. Im really proud of that. The Super Sloppy, Semi-Automatic Double Dare! I always want to lead with comedy, even when it comes to more serious topics....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 155 words · Louis Bruce

Emmy Weekend Is Here! See Photos from the Annual EW Pre-Party

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May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 723 words · Michelle Sanders

Emmy winner Jill Soloway: Topple the patriarchy

via GIPHY Read her full speech below. People ask me if its hard to be a director and I say no, life is very hard. Being a good partner, being a good mother, being a good person is hard. Credit: Vince Bucci/Invision for the Television Academy/AP Images Being a good person is so fing easy. I get to make my dreams come true. I want to thank you my sweet Jeff Bezos....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 124 words · William Martinez

Emmys 2016 red carpet: Watch the PEOPLE & EW live stream pre-show

The 2016 Emmy Awards are just around the corner, and in celebration of TVs biggest night, PEOPLE and Entertainment Weekly will return for the second time with a live red carpet pre-show. Highlights include a debate about which nominees will (and should) win fromBingeworthyhosts Jessica Shaw and Toure, discussions on Emmy diversity, this seasons must-see shows, and the best style and beauty of the night plus predictions, fun facts, and evening upsets....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 153 words · Michael Duke

Emmys 2016 review: Jimmy Kimmel triumphed and diversity ruled

Tatiana Maslanyreceived her just due awardfor playing a multiplicity of well-drawn women in BBC Americas clone dramaOrphan Black. Rami Malektriumphedfor his brilliant portrait of chaos culture alienation and post-modern identity crisis in USAsMr. And Louie Andersontook home a trophyfor his daring turn as Zach Galifianakis mom in FXs offbeat gemBaskets. Credit: VALERIE MACON/AFP/Getty Images FXsThe People v. O.J. Simpsonscored a number of verdicts, including one for Sarah Paulsons turn as prosecutor Marcia Clark....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 471 words · Charles Smith

Emmys 2016 winners list

TVs big moment in the sun has arrived.Game of ThronesandThe People v. O.J. OUTSTANDING DRAMA SERIES Game of Thrones WINNER Mr. Simpson: American Crime Story) John Travolta (The People v. O.J. Weiss) WINNER Mr. Simpson: American Crime Story, Marcia, Marcia, Marcia (D.V. Credit: VALERIE MACON/AFP/Getty Images; Kevin Winter/Getty Images; Vince Bucci/Invision for the Television Academy/AP Images DeVincentis) WINNER The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story, Manna From Heaven) Ryan Murphy (The People v....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 123 words · Deborah Phillips