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After pushing back deadlines amid the uncertainty surrounding the novel coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 Emmy Awards are back on track with the nominations announcement airing live on Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. PT.

Olivia Colman, Jodie Comer and the stars of Normal People could hear their names called when the nominees for the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards are announced.

Patrick Hipes Executive Managing EditorThe 72nd annual Emmy Awards nominations will be announced live Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. PT/11:30 a.m.

Leslie Jones is set to host the 2020 Emmy nominations, which will be announced on Tuesday morning (July 28). She'll join presenters Laverne Cox, Josh Gad and Tatiana Maslany for the event.

Finally, more Leslie Jones on our TVs! Since leaving Saturday Night Live in 2019, there’s been a major void left by Leslie. But the hilarious comedian, 52, is bringing the laughs again as the host of the 72nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards nominations on July 28. Before tuning in to see Leslie do her thing during the virtual ceremony, here’s what you should know about her:

Leslie Jones set to host and Laverne Cox, Josh Gad, and Tatiana Maslany on deck to help announce the nominees. The 2020 Emmy Nominations will be streamed live on the official Emmys site Tuesday morning.  TV's biggest night is going to look a lot different this year, and we'll have to stay tuned to find out what exactly that means.

Leslie Jones has been tapped to host this year’s Emmy nominations, with the “Saturday Night Live” alum joined — virtually, of course — by presenters including Laverne Cox, Josh Gad and Canada’s own Tatiana Maslany.

Leslie Jones is going to host!

Danielle Turchiano Senior Features Editor, TV“Saturday Night Live” alum and upcoming “Supermarket Sweep” revival host Leslie Jones has been tapped to host the 72nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards nominations, the Television Academy announced Thursday.Actors Laverne Cox (“Orange is the New Black”), Josh Gad (“Avenue 5”) and Tatiana Maslany (“Perry Mason”) are also onboard as presenters.Nominations for this year’s awards will be announced live July 28 beginning at 11:30 a.m. ET / 8:30 a.m.

Patrick Hipes Executive Managing EditorSaturday Night Live alum Leslie Jones will host this 72nd Emmy Awards nominations ceremony, which will be held Tuesday at 8:30 AM PT/11:30 AM ET as a livestream hosted by the Television Academy.Jones will be joined by presenters Laverne Cox, Josh Gad and Tatiana Maslany in the livestream, a virtual event this year because of the coronavirus pandemic.“Television has played an integral role in navigating these unprecedented times and has brought us together

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterEXCLUSIVE: CAA has signed actress, businesswoman, and activist Nomzamo Mbatha.Nomzamo can be seen in Paramount’s forthcoming Coming 2 America.

Tom Grater International Film ReporterCast is rounding out on counterfeiting comedy Queenpins ahead of a planned shoot in Los Angeles later this year, with Vince Vaughn and Paul Walter Hauser joining Leslie Jones and Kristen Bell in the pic.Emmy-nominated husband and wife team Aron Gaudet and Gita Pullapilly (Beneath The Harvest Sky) are writing and directing the movie, which is inspired by the true story of the largest coupon counterfeit in the history of the U.S..

Leslie Jones took a sledgehammer to her first-ever march – but it’s not an item she’d recommend to protesters today.

Leslie Jones is opening up about the advice she would give her younger self about going to a protest for the first time.

Leslie Jones shared her reaction to the protests across the country when she visited Late Night on Tuesday. "I feel saddened," she said of watching the protests that began following the May 25 death of George Floyd.

Leslie Jones is looking back. During her virtual visit to Late Night With Seth Meyers, the Saturday Night Live alum reflected on the advice she would give her younger self, telling hostSeth Meyers that she'd go back to stop her 22-year-old self from causing destruction to her community while protesting against racial injustice.  "I would say, ‘Don't take that sledgehammer," Jones said.

Paul Feig believes the reaction to Hillary Clinton’s bid for U.S. presidency harmed his female-fronted Ghostbusters movie.

Paul Feig is opening up about the backlash he and his movie, Ghostbusters, recieved following the casting of Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones.

By J. Kim Murphy

Paul Feig, the director and co-writer of the 2016 “Ghostbusters” reboot, noted in a recent interview about the film that he believes the “anti-Hillary movement” played a big role in the movie’s negative perception.

"Everyone was at a boiling point"

The 2016 “Ghostbusters” movie featuring Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, and Leslie Jones failed to connect at the box office because of Donald Trump’s “tirade” against the female-led film, according to director Paul Feig.

We all better be ready for tomorrow night's Drag Race, because Leslie Jones is in the house.  The comedian and former SNL star is serving as guest judge, and judging by the exclusive photo above, she's going to be making her mark on the show.

Andy Cohen addressed some of the backlash he has received from fans, including Leslie Jones, over how he handled the Below Deck Season 7 reunion.

In today’s roundup, “RuPaul’s Drag Race” announces upcoming guest judges and Netflix sets the premiere date for Season 2 of “After Life” starring Ricky Gervais. 

RuPaul's Drag Race sent viewers into a frenzy this week by announcing a slew of high-profile guest judges that will appear on the show's 12th season.Nicki Minaj will spearhead the fun on Drag Race's Feb 28 premiere, followed by a number of other superstars throughout the season, including congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Whoopi Goldberg, Chaka Khan, Robyn, Normani, Leslie Jones, Jeff Goldblum, Thandie Newton, Olivia Munn, Rachel Bloom, Daniel Franzese, Jonathan Bennett and Winnie

“RuPaul’s Drag Race” is back with a celebrity extravaganza.

By Anita Bennett

Leslie Jones was the ultimate cheerleader at Christian Siriano's New York Fashion Week show on Thursday.

Leslie Jones is Coco Rocha's ultimate hype woman!