NBCU Kicks Off First In-Person TV Upfronts in Three Years
It was a tradition that had been going on for years and for the first time since May 2019, NBCUniversal got upfront week in New York started at Radio City Music Hall. Kicking things off with a bang, Kelly Clarkson belted out “Queen of the Night” for the audience at the packed venue Monday morning May 16. Two hours later and ending things with an even bigger bang, a long red gown and sunglasses-clad Miley Cyrus strode out on stage for...
Grammy Awards a Win for the Show Itself
Olivia Rodrigo and Jon Batiste took the top trophies at the 64th Annual Grammys Just one week after the debacle that was the Academy Awards, the Grammys—in Las Vegas for the first time—showed how to do an awards show right. I was in the room at the MGM Grand Garden Arena as host Trevor Noah addressed the elephant in the room at the beginning of the 3 ½ hour show, broadcast live on CBS and Paramount+. “This is a concert where we give...
‘CODA,’ ‘Don’t Look Up’ Score Big at the Writers Guild Awards
“CODA” teakes best adapted screenplay, “Don’t Look Up” scores best original screenplay at the WGA Awards “CODA” screenwriter (and director) Siân Heder cemented her film’s status as an awards season frontrunner when she took the Writers Guild of America’s coveted prize as best adapted screenplay. It was the first award presented in virtual ceremonies held Sunday night and hosted by Ashley Nicole Black, the...
Producers Guild Anoints ‘CODA’ as Best Picture, ‘Succession’ as Top TV Drama
“CODA” cast Daniel Durant, Marlee Matlin, Troy Kotsur and Emilia Jones There may be a new front runner for the Academy Awards after the Producers Guild honored “CODA” Saturday night with its top prize. The PGA uses the same preferential ranking system in voting for its 10 best picture nominees as do Academy voters – and that could mean presumed frontrunner “The Power of the Dog” has some tough competition. Both...
‘Belfast’ Takes Best Picture at the Movies for Grownups Awards
It is always a highlight of awards season, and this year’s 20th Annual AARP Movies for Grownups Awards was a virtual lovefest for films and television shows that resonate with the 50+ audience. Virtual too in the fact that there was not an in-person ceremony, but the presentation was hosted by actor Alan Cumming and broadcast on PBS as part of “Great Performances.” “Belfast’s” writer and director Kenneth Branagh appeared with cast...
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