Daytime Emmys get new venue, network in attempt to lure viewersLOS ANGELES — “Guiding Light” earned one of its last trophies at the Daytime Emmys on Sunday night before it leaves the air after 72 years. Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood return as hosts of Country Music Association AwardsNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood will return as co-hosts of the Country Music Association Awards in Nashville this fall. Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin to accept Emmy engineering award for 1969 NASA moon broadcastLOS ANGELES — Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin is taking a trip to the Emmys. TV Academy says no to time-shifting: All Emmys will be presented live during telecastLOS ANGELES — The television academy is scrapping its “time-shifting” plans and will present all 28 Emmy Awards during the September telecast. Prosecutors say California man posed as Oscar-winner to dupe investorsOAKLAND, Calif. — Federal authorities say a man who duped people out of more than $3.3 million by posing as an Oscar-winning sound engineer is facing wire fraud and tax evasion charges. Spirit Awards for independent movies switch to nighttime for 25th anniversary showLOS ANGELES — The Hollywood awards show honoring independent film is moving to nighttime. Hugh Jackman may join the circus with P.T. Barnum musical ‘Greatest Showman’
Emmy host Neil Patrick Harris says changes will improve show for viewers, not slight writersPASADENA, Calif. — Emmy host Neil Patrick Harris said he hopes industry resistance to streamlining next month’s awards will ease when the plan is made clear. Academy’s white-gloved ‘Keeper of the Oscars’ dead at 48 of a heart attackLOS ANGELES — Steven Miessner, the motion picture academy’s devoted “Keeper of the Oscars” who each year donned his signature white gloves to get the golden statuettes ready for their closeup before a worldwide audience, is dead at age 48. Academy’s white-gloved ‘Keeper of the Oscars’ dead at 47 of a heart attackLOS ANGELES — Steven Miessner, the motion picture academy’s devoted “Keeper of the Oscars” who each year donned his signature white gloves to get the golden statuettes ready for their closeup before a worldwide audience, is dead at age 48. Emmy Awards to tape some awards for broadcast with aim of boosting show’s entertainment valueLOS ANGELES — The Emmy Awards, trying to pull out of a ratings spiral, will give less airtime to some winners and more to popular shows and stars. ‘Friday Night Lights,’ Anna Paquin among most glaring snubs by the EmmysNEW YORK — “Friday Night Lights” just can’t quite push the ball into the end zone. Last year’s Emmys too real for ‘Amazing Race’s’ Keoghan, but he’s glad to be there this timeLOS ANGELES — Talk about keeping things real. Tina Fey and ‘30 Rock’ continue Emmy domination; is there room for anybody else?NEW YORK — Television comedy is Tina Fey’s world these days. Is there room for anybody else? ‘30 Rock’ record-setting 22 Emmy nominations at a glanceThe 22 Emmy nominations for “30 Rock” was a record for a comedy series, a feat aided by the fact that a show can be nominated multiple times in a category that honors single episodes. ‘Amazing Race,’ ‘Daily Show’ look to stretch their Emmy-winning streaks to 7 years in a rowGOING FOR SEVEN: — “The Amazing Race,” one win in 2008, three in 2007, three in 2006, two in 2005, one in 2004, one in 2003, seven nominations this year. Emmy voters thumb their noses at mass appeal while ‘30 Rock’ nabs record 22 nominationsLOS ANGELES — When cult cable series “Flight of the Conchords” snags a best series Emmy nomination and the most-watched comedy in America, CBS’ “Two and Half Men,” loses out, TV academy voters are willfully thumbing their noses at mass appeal. Fox’s cartoony ‘Family Guy’ competing for an Emmy against flesh-and-blood comedy showsNEW YORK — More than most other Emmy categories, the nominations for best comedy series emerge as a clash of disparate contenders. Reaction to 61st annual Emmy Award nominationsQuotes from some of the Emmy Award nominees: List of Primetime Emmy Awards nominations in major categoriesNominees in major categories for the 61st annual Primetime Emmy Awards announced Thursday by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. ‘30 Rock’ leads Emmy nominations with 22; animated ‘Family Guy’ gets rare comedy series bidLOS ANGELES — Tina Fey’s urbane sitcom “30 Rock” received a record 22 Emmy Award nominations Thursday, while the 1960s retro series “Mad Men” led the drama pack with 16 bids. 2 NBC Thursday series among the 7 nominees for best comedy
7 best drama Emmy nominees include 2008 winner ‘Mad Men,’ ‘Breaking Bad,’ ‘Big Love’LOS ANGELES — The tiny AMC network has two nominees for best drama, including the 2008 winner “Mad Men.” The Emmy nominations are being announced this morning. 7 best drama nominees include 2008 winner ‘Mad Men’LOS ANGELES — The tiny AMC network has two Emmy nominees for best drama, including the 2008 winner “Mad Men.” Michael Douglas reflects on memorable moments from his more than 40 years in filmLOS ANGELES — It wasn’t his acting skills, but his driving skills that earned Michael Douglas his first on-camera role. Emmy boost field in top categories; will ‘Galactica,’ ‘Big Bang Theory’ star Parsons benefit?LOS ANGELES — The Emmy Awards stopped well short of an Oscar-sized doubling of its nominations, but an extra slot in top categories could freshen — or popularize — the contest. CBS: Neil Patrick Harris will host Emmy Awards broadcast in SeptemberNEW YORK — Neil Patrick Harris, who won critical acclaim hosting last month’s Tonys, will fill the same role for the prime-time Emmys. BET Awards with Jackson tribute, plus Jon & Kate, show cable TV’s competitive strengthNEW YORK — The BET Awards, which turned into a tribute to Michael Jackson on Sunday night, drew 10.7 million viewers to rank as the most-watched program on a cable network this year. Jackman, Rogen, Hathaway, Oscar-winning filmmaker Boyle among 134 invitees to AcademyLOS ANGELES — Hugh Jackman, Seth Rogen, Oscar nominee Anne Hathaway and Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle have been invited into the exclusive Hollywood club that votes on the Academy Awards. Michael Jackson tribute leads BET Awards to likely largest audience everNEW YORK — The BET Awards turned into an impromptu Michael Jackson tribute and preliminary ratings show that it will have the event’s biggest audience ever. Winners from the ninth annual BET AwardsWinners from the ninth annual BET Awards: — Male R&B Artist: Ne-Yo. BET Awards honors King of Pop’s legacy with musical tributes, moonwalking and single glovesLOS ANGELES — While BET celebrated the life of Michael Jackson the entertainer, Janet Jackson — in her first public appearance since her brother’s shocking death — memorialized him as her beloved sibling and family member, eliciting tears as she vowed his memory would live forever. BET Awards turn up star power at tribute to Michael JacksonLOS ANGELES — The BET Awards turned up the star power Sunday as the annual event was transformed into a musical farewell to Michael Jackson. Bet Awards get under way with Michael Jackson’s legacy honored in song and costumesLOS ANGELES — The BET Awards became the official Michael Jackson TV celebration on Sunday, as the show kicked off with joyous tributes to the King of Pop, from a New Edition-Jackson 5 medley to Jamie Foxx’s monologue, delivered in that classic red leather zipper jacket and white glove. Bet Awards gets under way with Michael Jackson’s legacy honored in song and costumesLOS ANGELES — While BET celebrated the life of Michael Jackson the entertainer, Janet Jackson — in her first public appearance since her brother’s shocking death — memorialized him as her beloved sibling and family member, eliciting tears as she vowed his memory would live forever. |
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Jackman may join the circus with Barnum musical
‘30 Rock’ goes for third Emmy in a row
