Prince William awards the Earthshot Prize to 5 winners and credits the finalists for giving hope
An Indian maker of solar-powered dryers, a soil carbon marketplace and groups that work to make electric car batteries cleaner, restore Andean forests and deter illegal fishing were awarded the Earthshot Prize at a ceremony in Singapore.
'American Fiction' wins People's Choice award at Toronto Film Festival
Cord Jeffersonโs โAmerican Fiction,โ a biting satire starring Jeffrey Wright as a disillusioned academic, has won the Peopleโs Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival, a much-watched bellwether in the Oscar race.
Emmy surprises: 'Squid Game,' Dave Chappelle, 'This Is Us'
The Emmy Award nominations announced Tuesday included some snubs and surprises, like โThis Is Usโ and โblack-ishโ walking away forever limply and Nathan Lane making history as the most-nominated best comedy guest actor in Emmy history.
New this week: 'Coming 2 America,' Camilo and a dragon movie
(ABC/Paramount+/Amazon via AP)Hereโs a collection curated by The Associated Pressโ entertainment journalists of whatโs arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. MOVIESโ Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall are back in Queens as Prince Akeem and Semmi in โComing 2 America,โ the sequel to the 1988 film, which is now coming straight to your living room Friday on Amazon Prime Video. Set to becoming the King of Zamunda, Murphyโs character returns to the U.S. to find a son heโs never met. Adโ A more family friendly streaming option this week is the Walt Disney Co.โs computer animated โRaya and the Last Dragon,โ featuring the voices of โStar Warsโโ Kelly Marie Tran as Raya and Awkwafina as a dragon. The big-voiced Grammy-winning singer self-produced โBaby, Iโm Hollywood!โ โ which is a mix of soul music, piano ballads and funk sounds.
Even more chaotic than usual, Globes still had their moments
(NBC via AP)In the opening moments of a Golden Globes night even more chaotic and confounding than usual, co-host Tina Fey raised a theoretical question: โCould this whole night have been an email?โ Only the next three hours would tell. Or Chloรฉ Zhao, making history as the first woman of Asian descent to win best director (and the first woman since 1984.) AdOf course, there were the usual confounding results and baffling snubs, compounded here by some epic Zoom fails. ZHAO MAKES HISTORYWhen Zhao won best director for her haunting and elegant โNomadland,โ she was the first woman of Asian descent to win that award. It was updated on March 3, 2021, to correct the nationality of director of โNomadland.โ Chloe Zhao is Chinese, not Asian American.
'Nomadland,' 'Borat' win at a socially distant Golden Globes
Sheโs only the second woman in the history of the Globes to win, and the first since Barbra Streisand won for โYentlโ in 1984. Its star, guerilla comedian Sacha Baron Cohen, also won best actor in a comedy. โThe Queen's Gambitโ won best limited series, and best actress in the category for Anya Taylor-Joy. โSchitt's Creek,โ the Pop TV series that found a wider audience on Netflix, won best comedy series for its final season. Catherine O'Hara also took best actress in a comedy series.
Globes org says it will recruit Black members after outcry
The 78th annual Golden Globes will be held on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2021. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)LOS ANGELES โ The organization hosting the Golden Globes says it is developing a plan to recruit Black members after falling under sharp criticism for lacking diverse members. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association said in statement Friday that an โaction planโ is under development to admit Black members. The group currently has 87 members who are journalists, but none are Black. AdAn HFPA spokesperson said it welcomes the opportunity to meet with groups such as Timeโs Up and prospective Black members who are interested in joining the organization.
New this week: 'This Is Us,' Baby Yoda, 'The Craft' redone
(NBC via AP)Hereโs a collection curated by The Associated Pressโ entertainment journalists of whatโs arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. MOVIESโ Many things will be different about Halloween this year, but the annual rush of horror films is much the same. It stars Sope Dirisu and Wunmi Mosaku as a Sudanese refugee couple finding new horrors in life in England. But Neon, the โParasiteโ distributor, last week put a restored version into theaters and on Tuesday brings it to VOD. One is Natalie Margolin โThe Party Hop,โ which she wrote during quarantine in one week in early April.
TV gives viewers a split-screen comparison of Trump, Biden
President Donald Trump wipes his face during a break in an NBC News Town Hall, at Perez Art Museum Miami, Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020, in Miami. NBC News chief executive Cesar Conde said Thursday that NBC scheduled Trump out of fairness after Biden did a town hall at the same time last Thursday. There were apparently still hard feelings, given that Muir twice mentioned a nameless โanother networkโ holding a Trump town hall. โHas there ever been two more different presidential candidates than Trump or Biden?โ asked The Washington Post's Glenn Kessler in a tweet. At a rally in North Carolina on Thursday, Trump called NBC โthe worst" and said he was being set up with the town hall.
The 'Pandemmys' were weird and sometimes wonderful
(The Television Academy and ABC Entertainment via AP)It was Regina King, winning her fourth career Emmy on Sunday, who perhaps summed up the proceedings the most succinctly โ and accurately: โThis is freaking weird." Nobody was more thrilled than Daniel Levy, son of best actor winner Eugene Levy; the younger Levy won the award for comedy writing, shared a directing award and captured the supporting actor trophy. A CALL TO THE BOOTHLevy used some of his considerable mic time to urge viewers to vote in November. โI know this seems like a really weird time to be celebrating,โ Zendaya said. Sterling K. Brown gave out the showโs final award, best drama, in a Black Lives Matter shirt.
Emmy winners highlight push for social justice
(The Television Academy and ABC Entertainment via AP)LOS ANGELES โ Regina King and Uzo Aduba used the come-as-you-are fashion edict for Sunday's virtual Emmy Awards to highlight the national struggle for social justice. Both Black actresses wore T-shirts featuring Breonna Taylor, the 26-year-old EMT from Louisville, Kentucky, who was shot and killed by police in March. Aduba, sitting behind a table at home, wore a black T-shirt with Taylor's name in gold. Aduba wanted to give a boost to the demands for social justice that have swept the nation during the coronavirus pandemic this year. He took the stage at Staples Center wearing a black T-shirt with white letters BLM for Black Lives Matter and a white raised fist.
Shock, grief, and gratitude after death of Chadwick Boseman
God bless Chadwick Boseman. Denzel Washington, via a statement. During the premiere party for Black Panther, Chadwick reminded me of something. My friend and fellow Bison Chadwick Boseman was brilliant, kind, learned, and humble. We are devastated by the tragic loss of Chadwick Boseman. From Black Panther to Da 5 Bloods, Chadwick Boseman brought strength and light to the screen, every time. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, via Twitter.
Expert: Uncommon to be diagnosed with colon cancer so young
Actor Chadwick Boseman, known for playing real-life Black icons and ruling Wakanda as the Marvel character Black Panther, died at age 43 after a four-year battle with colon cancer. Jacksonville oncologist Dr. Scot Ackerman said Saturday on The Morning Show that its unusual for someone to be diagnosed with colon cancer at such a young age. God bless Chadwick Boseman. Denzel Washington, via a statement. During the premiere party for Black Panther, Chadwick reminded me of something. You will be missed. Bosemans Black Panther co-star Sterling K. Brown.
BET Awards highlight Black voices as artists went political
The BET Awards served as an extension of the voices of Black people protesting in the streets about the inequalities Black people face daily, as artists used their performances to highlight the Black Lives Matter movement, civil rights and the lives of those lost because of police officers, including George Floyd. The BET Awards kicked off with Black artists rapping and singing anthems about the Black experience and fighting for equal rights. Nipseyโs family, we love you.โThe BET Awards, one of the first awards shows to air virtually, featured performances that were sharp with artsy stage production, giving extra life to the songs being performed. โI used to watch the BET Awards all the time thinking, โOne day thatโs going to be me going up there accepting my awardโ โ and now it is.โThough the BET Awards are technically about handing out trophies, the awards were an afterthought. Beyoncรฉ won the BET HER award for โBrown Skin Girl,โ shared with daughter Blue Ivy Carter as well as Wizkid and Saint JHN.
'This Is Us': Dj and Malik's Budding Romance Leads to a Major Parental Confrontatio
"Part of me was like, I know I'm wrong. I have to assume from all angles that anything can go wrong, and I'm going to assert and I'll be cool to a point, but if you step over that line, I'm going to protect this girl. And I don't know what I'm doing, but I'm going to do something!" Mitchell Haddad/NBCWoven in between the extremely awkward dinner between Randall and Beth and Malik's parents --- which Randall had named "Destination: Splitsville Dejik!" Mitchell Haddad/NBC"Jack and Rebecca love Randall.
'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' New Season 3 Trailer Features a Familiar 'Gilmore
Gilmore Girls fans have something big to look forward to in the upcoming third season of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel! The third season ofThe Marvelous Mrs. Maisel premieres Dec. 6 on Amazon Prime Video. Tony Shalhoub Teases 'Gigantic Curveballs' in 'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' Season 3 (Exclusive) Embed Code RestartRELATED CONTENT:Sterling K. Brown Admits Shooting 'Mrs. Maisel' Season 3 Was 'Rigorous' (Exclusive)'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' Sets Premiere Date for Season 3 -- Watch the First Teaser! Zachary Levi on If He'll Be Back for 'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' Season 3 (Exclusive)Why 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' Is Bingeworthy
New 'Frozen 2' Trailer Teases More Magic and Sterling K. Brown
"Magic is very alluring," the wise troll Grand Pabbie cautions in the newest trailer for Frozen 2. "Excuse me, I climbed the North Mountain, survived a frozen heart and saved you from my ex-boyfriend," Anna says in the clip. See more of Frozen 2's new characters -- including Alfred Molina's King Agnarr and a charmed little salamander named Bruni -- in the just-released photos below. Frozen 2 opens in theaters on Nov. 22. RELATED CONTENT:Kristen Bell Talks 'Frozen 2' and Reveals Her Biggest Critique of the First Film (Exclusive)Sterling K. Brown Thinks His Role In 'Frozen 2' Will Earn Him Cool Points With His Kids (Exclusive)'Frozen 2' Will Reveal How Elsa Got Her Powers, Cast Debuts New Song 'Some Things Never Change'
Sterling K. Brown Says 'This Is Us' Season 4 Starts to 'Bring Closure to the
With This Is Us just days away from returning, Sterling K. Brown says the Pearsons are marching toward the end goal. Brown also appears in the upcoming season of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and he told ET at the Creative Arts Emmys last weekend that shooting the Amazon series was "rigorous." "You want to see three people who really love each other and support each other and that is what the show is about." RELATED CONTENT:Emmys 2019: Live Updates From TV's Biggest Awards ShowSterling K. Brown Admits Shooting 'Mrs. Maisel' Season 3 Was 'Rigorous' (Exclusive)Sterling K. Brown Officially Joins 'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' Following Rachel Brosnahan's Request
Sterling K. Brown Admits Shooting 'Mrs. Maisel' Season 3 Was 'Rigorous'
The This Is Us star is back with the Pearson family this fall for the fourth season of the beloved NBC family drama, but he's also joining The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel for a recurring role in their upcoming third season. "Maisel doesn't tend to get black that often, but when Brown shows up, it gets real Afro-American, which makes me happy!" This Is Us season 4 premieres Sept. 24, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season 3 premieres on Dec. 6. RELATED CONTENT'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' Sets Premiere Date for Season 3 -- Watch the First Teaser! Why 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' Is Bingeworthy'First Wives Club' TV Reboot Gets a Series Order
'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' Sets Premiere Date for Season 3 -- Watch the First Teaser!
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel returns in 2019! On Monday, the Emmy-winning Amazon original announced that season three will premiere Dec. 6, 2019 with a short teaser offering the first look at the upcoming episodes. RELATED CONTENT:Zachary Levi on If He'll Be Back for 'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' Season 3 (Exclusive)How 'Mrs. Maisel' and a Trip to Paris Is Helping Marin Hinkle Learn to Let Go of Fear (Exclusive)Rachel Brosnahan Talks Giving Back and 'Mrs. Maisel' Season 3 (Exclusive)
Sterling K. Brown Teases 'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' Character (Exclusive)
Sterling K. Brown is finally offering some juicy details on his role on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," he told the camera in a clip at the time. The Angry Birds Movie 2 opens nationwide on Tuesday. RELATED CONTENT:Zachary Levi on If He'll Be Back for 'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' Season 3 (Exclusive)How 'Mrs. Maisel' and a Trip to Paris Is Helping Marin Hinkle Learn to Let Go of Fear (Exclusive)Sterling K. Brown Officially Joins 'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' Following Rachel Brosnahan's Request