Michael K. Williams loses to 'The Crown' star and other 2021 Emmys snubs
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Sunday night’s 2021 Emmy Awards got off to a rollicking start — and rarely let up, leaving last year’s COVID-shellshocked ceremony safely in its rearview mirror.
There were no big surprises; as expected, both "Ted Lasso" and "The Crown" cleaned up (Best Comedy, Best Drama and stars/cost-star of both, including Jason Sudeikis and Olivia Colman). "WandaVision" did not win, but there’s always next year.
Host Cedric the Entertainer led a boppy opening rap song/tribute to the late Biz Markie ("TV, I got what you need") — signaling that, despite COVID protocols, it was all about having fun. Tracee Ellis Ross, Billy Porter, Annaleigh Ashford, LL Cool J, Dave Burd, Anthony Anderson and many others got into the act. But Rita Wilson? Why?
Cedric’s opening monologue was clever and topical and felt like a (toned down) version of his stand-up act. I liked that, for once, the preachiness and politics were kept mostly at bay. "Hacks" star Jean Smart gave a classy acceptance speech, choking everyone up when she thanked her late husband, Richard Gilliland, who died in March. A memorable moment.
Gisele Bündchen is relaxed and understands that there is not a "roadmap" to follow in life as she is pregnant with her third child and first with iu-jitsu instructor boyfriend Joaquim Valente.
Brooke Shields relied on her close "confidant," former President George H.W. Bush, for dating advice and had her own nickname for the former president of the United States.
According to reports, Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, raised enough money to continue living in Royal Lodge. The estate is worth a reported $38 million.
Pop culture expert and crime buff Perez Hilton weighs in on the Illinois Supreme Court's decision to toss the hate crime hoax conviction of Jussie Smollett.
HBO issued a statement clarifying it stands by "Harry Potter" series creator J.K. Rowling amid the backlash against her for her views on trans issues.
Josh Brolin recalled a time he and Denzel Washington almost got into a "fight' while working together on Ridley Scott's "American Gangster."
The late Kris Kristofferson was honored at the 2024 CMA Awards with a performance from Ashley McBryde. The late Tom Petty and Toby Keith were also honored.
Luke Combs and Eric Church held a concert last month to raise money for Hurricane Helene victims. At the CMA Awards, Combs spoke about the money raised, and Church performed his song "Darkest Hour."
Sir Rod Stewart updated fans on whether he plans to continue performing ahead of his 80th birthday. The rocker announced his "One Last Time" tour earlier this month.
Jussie Smollett's hate crime hoax conviction was overturned by the Illinois Supreme Court on Thursday. The actor had been convicted of five felony counts in Dec. 2021.
Goldie Hawn recalled struggling with anxiety and experiencing "little panic attacks" after landing her first big acting role in the late 1960s sitcom "Good Morning World."