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If any Emmy category actually deserves eight nominations this year, it’s Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series. Unfortunately, the Television Academy has once again decided to restrict this particular field to just five nominees.

It’s award season again! The nominees for the 2024 Golden Globes officially kick off one of the most exciting times of the year for Hollywood enthusiasts.The list of the potential winners who stood out for creating the best in film and TV in the past year features a blend of well-known series and quite a few films that weren’t exactly blockbusters, but a handful that certainly were — including an entire category full of them!Barbie leads all titles with the most Golden Globe nominations, with 10 chances to collect some gold. The movie ties the all-time record for the second-most nods in one ceremony.

The stars are hitting the red carpet in New York City!

The stars are stepping out for Time‘s big event!

Sheryl Lee Ralph is a proud mama bear celebrating her son Etienne Maurice's recent engagement.While chatting with ET's Rachel Smith about her new back-to-school charity campaign in partnership with MadeGood and public education advocate Tamir Harper, Ralph gushed about Etienne's upcoming nuptials and what it means for her growing family. «I'm so happy, I'm so inspired, I love it! The fact that Stephanie just fits and blends so well into our family, you know, that's all you can ask, that your children are happy in different stages of their life,» the Emmy winner tells ET of Maurice's engagement to longtime girlfriend and journalist at ABC News, Stephanie Wash.

Sheryl Lee Ralph opens up about her bicoastal marriage to Pennsylvania State Senator Vincent Hughes.Ralph gives an interview with for their August/September 2023 issue, and is candid about her career, her work on and her long-distance relationship to the man she's been married to for nearly two decades.While her 66-year-old husband resides in Pennsylvania, Ralph lives and works in California, and the 66-year-old actress explains how they make their romance work.«You have to have an incredible amount of trust in that other person,» Ralph shares. «We spend a lot of time talking to each other.

WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes continue, star William Stanford Davis became the latest actor to reveal how shockingly little he receives in residual payments. Over the weekend, the 71-year-old actor took to Instagram, where he pulled out a five-cent check he received from an unnamed show. «I'm standing in solidarity with the writers, and we're going to be on strike until we get what we need to make a living,» said Davis, who has been a member of SAG-AFTRA for over 30 years and currently plays school custodian Mr.

Riley Keough and more 2023 Emmy nominees are speaking out after being recognized for their outstanding performances on the small screen.

Hollywood may be bracing for a potential second work stoppage later today, but this morning was a joyous one for many with the announcement of the 2023 Primetime Emmy Awards nominations. Yvette Nicole Brown and Television Academy Chair Frank Scherma revealed a slew of nominees led by “Succession” with 27 nominations, “The Last of Us” with 24 mentions, and “The White Lotus” with 23 nominations.

It’s always a strange time in Hollywood, but it’s an understatement to say everything is really off-kilter right now. Obviously, the Writers Guild strike has brought a majority of television and film production to a halt.

star Janelle James is waiting on pins and needles amid the ongoing writers' strike.The writers' strike officially began May 2 between the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and major Hollywood studios over fair compensation, particularly in the wake of the expansion of streaming services. The stalemate has already affected awards shows, delayed various productions and put into uncertainty the return of scripted broadcast programming.With ABC not relying on scripted programming for its fall slate due to the writers' strike, it is becoming increasingly apparent the wait for many viewer favorites, including , may be longer than anticipated.«I have no idea what's going to happen,» James, who was nominated for Best Actress at the BET Awards, told ET's Kevin Frazier on Sunday when asked about how she'll be spending her summer, «but you know, I hope it doesn't happen until the writers get what they're asking for.»Though everything is currently at a standstill, James maintained she will be standing in support of the writers as they fight for fair compensation.«So what we've been doing is standing in solidarity and hoping that it comes to a conclusion quickly, so people can get back to work,» the actress said.James attended the BET Awards in a black Tom Ford minidress with gold accents and accessories on Sunday, and she spoke about the hip-hop legends present at the awards show.«MC Lyte is right next to me, I just saw, so that was cool to catch on camera.

“Abbott Elementary” was an Emmy force in its first season. Over its seven nominations, creator Quinta Brunson got a Lead Actress in a Comedy nomination and won for her writing.

Speaking out. Abbott Elementary actor Tyler James Williams has opened up about speculation surrounding his sexuality.

Tyler James Williams is setting the record straight about his sexuality.In a set of Instagram Stories posts made in celebration of Pride Month, Williams addressed the rumors surrounding his sexuality and warned about the dangers of speculating on someone's sexual orientation.«I'm not gay; but I think the culture of trying to 'find' some kind of hidden trait or behavior that a closeted person 'let slip' is very dangerous,» Williams wrote Saturday. «Overanalyzing someone's behavior in an attempt to 'catch' them directly contributes to the anxiety a lot of queer and queer questioning people feel when they fear living in their truth.»In addition to contributing to a culture of fear, the  star said that it makes even the most basic of conversations and interactions feel less safe gay men and women who may be questioning their sexuality.

Tyler James Williams shared a heartfelt message on social media during Pride Month addressing his sexuality. The Abbott Elementary actor made it clear that he is not gay but speculating about people that are queer or questioning their sexuality might be contributing to negatively impacting their mental health.

Tyler James Williams is addressing speculation about his sexuality.

Over just two seasons, “Abbott Elementary” has become something of a cultural tipping point. Creator and star Quinta Brunson is on her way to becoming a household name.

 and  might be on two different networks, but the cast of the CBS sitcom still sees potential for a crossover!As heads into its recently renewed fifth season, co-creator Gina Yashere admitted she's been thinking about all the guest stars she'd «love» to have on the show.«I was at the Black Women's luncheon just before the Oscars, and I met Sheryl Lee Ralph, who is a wonderful actor on. And she was like, 'I want to be on your show.' So I'm gonna try and work out a way to get her on the show as a guest,» Yashere told ET during a recent chat on the set of her hit CBS sitcom.The British comedian expanded on the idea, pitching that  creator Quinta Brunson join in on the fun as well.

Flavor Flav is showing his support for members of the Writers Guild of America!

Picketers gathered outside Warner Bros. in Burbank today found themselves buoyed by a unique presence: Flavor Flav. The hip-hop icon-turned-reality star showed up to cheers from the assembled WGA supporters.

Writers Strike has officially begun, which will result in writers stopping all work to picket the studios. This halt means that many scripted projects will inevitably go dark, resulting in a Hollywood shutdown not seen since COVID, and not felt since the last WGA strike took place 15 years ago. Variety will keep readers updated with a rolling list of everything that has been on hold as a result of the strike, which went into effect Tuesday. For more information about the strike, check out Variety’s FAQ primer on what it means in the industry. LATE-NIGHT SHOWS GO DARK. ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” CBS’ “The Late Show,” and NBC’s “Tonight” and “Late Night” are all going on hiatus and repeats will be shown. HBO will also cease live production of “Real Time with Bill Maher” and “This Week Tonight” with John Oliver. Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” (which was currently being hosted by a rotating cast of comedians) is also on hiatus.

's second season has been building up to what felt like the inevitable: the romantic reveal when Janine Teagues (Quinta Brunson) and Gregory Eddie (Tyler James Williams) finally admit their feelings for one another. But when the moment comes in the season 2 finale titled «Franklin Institute,» it's not at all how one would imagine.On Wednesday's episode, the teachers of Abbott Elementary are preparing for a field trip to the Franklin Institute where they and their students will spend the night.

 star Janelle James is a woman of mystery that prefers to keep it that way. In conversation with  for the cover of its latest issue, the comedian explained that there are many facts about her life that she doesn't believe people need to know, like her age.«I'm grown. I have a 20-year-old son.

 fans, you're in for an emotional ride tonight! Series star Tyler James Williams issues a warning for viewers while on Wednesday's episode of . «A lot of things happen,» Williams tells host Jennifer Hudson about the season 2 finale airing on Wednesday, April 19. «It's going to be good, it's a good one.

Taraji P. Henson has officially made her  debut, and it was an emotional ride! The award-winning actress was the highly anticipated guest star of the season's penultimate episode, aptly titled «Mom.» Henson starred as Vanetta, Janine Teagues (Quinta Brunson)'s estranged mother who shows up unexpectedly right before the schoolteacher plans to vacation in Ocean City — Maryland, not Jersey — over the Memorial Day weekend.On Wednesday's episode, Vanetta visits Janine during the school day, telling her that she «grew worried» when Janine didn't answer her call, so she came to check up on her.

, in which our favorite group of teachers share their plans for the upcoming three-day weekend. Jacob (Chris Perfetti) will be helping his boyfriend, Zack, clean out his shoe closet since they are «drowning in swooshes,» while Barbara (Sheryl Lee Ralph) shares that she is going with her husband, Gerald, to a soft jazz cafe for some musical appreciation.

Lisa Ann Walter won over hearts as Chessy in the 1998 adaptation of The Parent Trap, which also starred Lindsay Lohan. However, her life mirrored the movie in a unique way when she gave birth to twin sons.

Taraji P. Henson will make her  debut on Wednesday, April 12, and finally, put a face to Janine Teague (Quinta Brunson)'s mommy issues. In a preview clip of next week's episode, Janine is talking to her class when the distinct sound of familiar high heels draws her attention.

Taraji P. Henson is joining the  family and finally putting a face to Janine Teague's mommy issues. Per, the actress will guest star as Quinta Brunson's TV mom, Vanetta, in the season's penultimate episode aptly titled «Mom.» The news was announced on Saturday, during the show's panel at the Paley Center for Media's annual PaleyFest L.A.