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The International Women’s Media Foundation (Iwmf) hosted the 35th annual Courage in Journalism Awards in New York City.

Now in its 35th year, the awards remind news media audiences worldwide of the sacrifices women journalists make, and the odds they face, simply to report the truth.

Hosted by Linsey Davis (ABC News), the event honored Lauren Chooljian, an American journalist with New Hampshire Public Radio (Nhpr) and Mónica Velásquez Villacís, an Ecuadorian journalist with La Posta with the Courage in Journalism Awards for their remarkable bravery in the pursuit of reporting. As the principal award in journalism solely dedicated to women’s contributions in the field, the Courage Award stands as a pillar of thanks for the role diversity plays in upholding press freedom.

Presenters during the program included Deborah Roberts (ABC News), Suzanne Malveaux (CNN), Marites Vitug, Anna Nemtsova, Lydia Cacho and Iwmf Deputy Executive Director Nadine Hoffman.

In addition,...

As ballots mail out and Election Day draws closer, Kamala Harris supporters are continuing to show up in the final stretch of her presidential campaign.

Stephen King will join the horror community’s virtual grassroots event Scare Up the Vote, and Kumail Nanjiani will perform for South Asians Stand-Up for Kamala, both of which will stream on Oct. 15.

In addition to King, Scare Up the Vote will feature Mike Flanagan, Don Mancini, Bryan Fuller, Stephen Graham Jones, Tananarive Due, Paul Tremblay, Cynthia Pelayo, Gabino Iglesias, Scott Derrickson, Victor Lavalle and Alma Katsu. Streaming at 8pm Et, the event aims to raise funds and awareness for Harris and running mate Tim Walz.

South Asians Stand-Up will also feature appearances from Padma Lakshmi, Avantika, Liza Koshy, Aparna Nancherla, Abby Govindan, Maulik Pancholy, Poorna Jagannathan, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Pooja Reddy, Rajiv Satyal, Ravi Patel, Nik Dodani and Sarayu Blue. Kicking off at 9pm Et,...

Exclusive: Writer Nell Scovell (Sabrina the Teenage Witch) and former NBCUniversal content chief Susan Rovner are developing the new series The Fishbowl with CBS Studios for CBS, sources tell Deadline.

The drama is a procedural about a brilliant medical examiner overseeing a private room at the Manhattan morgue that investigates New York City’s weirdest deaths, we hear.

Scovell created the series and will executive produce with Susan Rovner through her newly minted Aha Studios banner. CBS Studios is producing.

The Fishbowl marks Scovell’s second procedural pilot for CBS. The first, Without a Clue, starred Gary Cole, Busy Phillips and Marisa Coughlan, but did not move forward to series. She also worked as a consulting producer on NCIS. Scovell is a WGA-nominated writer who is best known as the creator and showrunner of ABC’s Sabrina the Teenage Witch and has written for David Letterman, The Simpsons, Charmed and The Muppets.

Padma Lakshmi is a television legend at this point, but she still hasn’t won an Emmy… which was made known on stage at the 2024 Emmy Awards.

The Top Chef icon presented alongside Veep‘s Sam Richardson during the show on Sunday (September 15) at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

Sam won an Emmy recently for his work on Ted Lasso and he decided to ask Padma how many times she had been nominated. She brought up the number, which is 16, according to IMDb.

When asked how many awards she’s won, Padma had to admit the number is zero. It was then pointed out that she was presenting the category that she often was nominated for… Outstanding Reality-Competition Program. Well, we think that she is long overdue for a win!

Fyi: Padma is wearing a Brunello Cucinelli gown and Stuart Weitzman shoes.

It’s television’s biggest night, and it’s posed to be a record-breaking one if contenders like “Shōgun” and “The Bear” continue expected sweeps.

The way of things was signaled at the 2024 Creative Arts Emmys September 7 and 8 when “Shōgun” broke records grabbing 14 trophies, sweeping every category except the main title theme and original score. “Shōgun” took casting, cinematography, period costumes, editing, period/fantasy production design, period/fantasy hairstyling, main title design, non-prosthetic period/fantasy/sci-fi makeup, prosthetic makeup, sound editing, sound mixing, special visual effects, and stunt performance, and broke a record previously held by “Game of Thrones.”

Tonight, the FX drama is nominated for Best Drama series, among a slew of acting nominations where it looks to continue its stunning run.

On the comedy side, defending champ “The Bear,” also FX, will take on the third season of Max’s “Hacks,” among other contenders like “Abbott Elementary,” and...

It’s the big night for the 2024 Emmy Awards and we have the full list of everyone you can expect to see on stage during the show!

The event is happening live at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday (September 15) and the show will air at 8pm Et on ABC. You can stream to the event on Hulu from September 16-22.

The presenters all hail from critically acclaimed TV series across viewing platforms and genres, as well as many nominees, all celebrating television excellence.

The show is being hosted by Schitt’s Creek stars and real-life father-son duo Eugene Levy and Dan Levy.

Keep reading to find out more…

2024 Emmy Awards Presenters List

Christine Baranski — Nominee, Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama Series

Kathy Bates

Meredith Baxter

Candice Bergen

Gael Garcia Bernal

Matt Bomer — Nominee, Outstanding Actor In A Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

Zach Braff

Connie Britton...

The second Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony of 2024 will catch television viewers back up in the awards cycle, at least, though certain shows have still outpaced the ceremony in terms of production. The Bear and Only Murders in the Building are two examples of shows that have since continued with more seasons, while older seasons (Season 2 of The Bear and Season 3 of Only Murders in the Building) are up for awards this weekend.

The 2024 Emmys will be handed out on Sunday, September 15 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, with the broadcast airing live on ABC. Find more details about how to watch the 2024 Emmys below.

When are the 2024 Emmy Awards?

The 2024 Emmy Awards (technically the second ceremony this year because 2023’s show was delayed due to the double strikes in Hollywood) will start at 5 p.m. Pt/8 p.m. Et.

Where can I watch the 2024 Emmy Awards?

The live broadcast...

Gold Derby editor Ray Richmond is backstage in the Emmys 2024 press room, and he has exclusively uncovered the full ceremony rundown. The live event airs Sunday evening on ABC and is hosted by Eugene Levy and Dan Levy.

SEEWho will win Emmys: Check out our final odds in all 25 categories

Here is a summary of when each category will be announced and who the presenters are (keeping in mind that producers might change anything at the last minute):

Comedy Supporting Actor presented by Selena Gomez, Steve Martin, Martin Short

Drama Supporting Actor presented by Colin Farrell

Comedy Actor presented by George Lopez, Damon Wayans, Jesse Tyler Ferguson (tribute to dads)

Comedy Supporting Actress presented by Kaitlin Olson, Rob McElhenney

Drama Supporting Actress presented by Da’Vine Joy Randolph

Comedy Actress presented by Candice Bergen

Competition Program presented by Padma Lakshmi, Sam Richardson

Limited/Movie Supporting Actress presented by Kathy Bates,...

Ahead of ABC’s broadcast of “The 76th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards” on Sunday, September 15, the network and the Television Academy have announced a diverse lineup of talent who will serve as presenters, including Matt Bomer (“Guiding Light”) and Dick Van Dyke.

According to the network, this year’s presenters represent critically acclaimed television series, Emmy-nominated programs across many viewing platforms and genres, and Emmy nominees — all tapped to celebrate television excellence on the esteemed awards show, which this year is being hosted by father and son acting duo Eugene Levy and Dan Levy (“Schitt’s Creek”).

Talent set to present includes Kathy Bates, Meredith Baxter, Candice Bergen, Gael Garcia Bernal, Zach Braff, Connie Britton, Nicola Coughlan, Billy Crystal, Viola Davis, Giancarlo Esposito, Colin Farrell, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Dulé Hill, Ron Howard, Brendan Hunt, Joshua Jackson, Allison Janney, Don Johnson, Mindy Kaling, Padma Lakshmi, John Leguizamo, George Lopez, Diego Luna, Reba McEntire,...

Welcome to Hot Ones, the show with hot questions and even hotter wings. Today, we’re joined by the popular streamer Netflix to announce that Buzzfeed is in talks with the platform to launch our clever YouTube interview show for a live, spicy presentation. No deals are in place, but the meticulously researched show putting guests through the Hot Ones gauntlet is in the early stages of negotiations.

According to Variety, the show’s regular host, Sean Evans, could host select episodes of the live Hot Ones show on Netflix. The outlet emphasizes that no deal is in place yet, with Buzzfeed and Netflix remaining mum about any plans.

In case you’re unfamiliar, First We Feast’s Hot Ones, hosted by Sean Evans, finds celebrities in the hot seat fielding carefully curated questions while dining on a serving platter of hot wings. The wings get hotter with each question,...

Leading premium podcast network Audacy Podcasts today announced a strategic partnership with acclaimed storytelling nonprofit The Moth to handle sales and distribution for the organization's award-winning podcast, including video, social and sponsorships for live events.

To date, The Moth's podcasts have been brought to listeners in partnership with Prx. Prx will continue to represent The Moth on public radio, which includes continued distribution of “The Moth Radio Hour” to more than 560 stations nationwide.

The Moth podcast feed will move to Audacy on January 1, 2025, and be accessible on the Audacy app and everywhere podcasts are available. The Moth will continue its release schedule with new and encore episodes of "The Moth Radio Hour" on Tuesdays and original episodes of "The Moth Podcast" on Fridays.

For over 27 years, The Moth has forged the modern storytelling movement, presenting over 60,000 true, personal stories to standing-room-only crowds at events and through storytelling workshops worldwide. Since...

Exclusive: CBS may have found the cooking competition series that it’s been looking for – from Padma Lakshmi and former NBCU content chief Susan Rovner.

The network has struck a development deal with the pair for a new food format that marks the first project to be baked up by Rovner’s new production company Aha Studios.

There are few details about the format itself, but the Paramount-owned network has been looking for its own series to rival the likes of Top Chef and MasterChef.

Amy Reisenbach, President of CBS Entertainment, revealed to Deadline in June that she wanted her network to get into the food space. “We have definitely talked about trying to find our version of a cooking show. I’m personally a big fan of them,” she said.

The new series will come from Lakshmi’s Delicious Entertainment and Rovner’s Aha Studios with both exec producing.

One of Emmy’s favorite drama series will be reuniting several cast members for Sunday’s ceremony on ABC. Producers and the network announced that “The West Wing” stars Martin Sheen, Allison Janney, Janel Moloney, Richard Schiff, Dule Hill and Jimmy Smits will take the stage just before the show’s 25th anniversary in downtown Los Angeles. Emmy winners Ron Howard and Henry Winkler will also be appearing to celebrate the 50th anniversary of “Happy Days”

Other legends selected to present include Candice Bergen, Billy Crystal, Viola Davis, Jean Smart and Dick Van Dyke, plus the “Only Murders in the Building” trio of Selena Gomez, Steve Martin and Martin Short.

The 76th Emmy Awards, produced by Jesse Collins Entertainment, will broadcast live on ABC this Sunday (8:00-11:00 Pm Edt/5:00-8:00 Pm Pdt) from the Peacock Theater.

SEEBackstage at the Creative Arts Emmys with Jamie Lee Curtis,...

The Television Academy and ABC today announced the talent lineup slated to appear on the 76th Emmy Awards hosted by Eugene Levy and Dan Levy. On the lengthy roster: Billy Crystal, Viola Davis, Ron Howard, Jimmy Kimmel, Steve Martin and Martin Short.

See the full roster released today below.

The 76th Emmy Awards, produced by Jesse Collins Entertainment, will broadcast live on ABC Sunday, September 15, 8 p.m. Et/5 p.m. Pt from the Peacock Theater at L.A.

The talent will include the following:

Christine Baranski — Nominee, Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama Series

Kathy Bates

Meredith Baxter

Candice Bergen

Gael Garcia Bernal

Matt Bomer — Nominee, Outstanding Actor In A Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

Zach Braff

Connie Britton

Nicola Coughlan

Billy Crystal

Viola Davis

Giancarlo Esposito

Colin Farrell

Jesse Tyler Ferguson

Lily Gladstone — Nominee, Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie

Selena Gomez — Nominee,...

The Television Academy and ABC are announcing the stars set to appear on the 2024 Emmy Awards, hosted by Eugene Levy and Dan Levy!

The 76th Emmy Awards will broadcast live on ABC on Sunday (September 15) at 8 p.m. Et from the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles, and will be available for streaming on Hulu from September 16-22.

The presenters all hail from critically acclaimed TV series across viewing platforms and genres, as well as many nominees, all celebrating television excellence.

Keep reading to find out more…

2024 Emmy Awards Presenters List

Christine Baranski — Nominee, Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama Series

Kathy Bates

Meredith Baxter

Candice Bergen

Gael Garcia Bernal

Matt Bomer — Nominee, Outstanding Actor In A Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

Zach Braff

Connie Britton

Nicola Coughlan

Billy Crystal

Viola Davis

Giancarlo Esposito

Colin Farrell

Jesse Tyler Ferguson

Lily Gladstone — Nominee, Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Limited Or...

Selena Gomez, Dick Van Dyke, Viola Davis, Billy Crystal and Jimmy Smits are among the many stars who will be presenters at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony, the Television Academy announced on Monday. Hosted by Eugene and Dan Levy, the ceremony will take place live at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles and will air on ABC at 8 p.m. Et / 5 p.m. Pt.

The list of names released by the Academy includes many previous Emmy nominees and winners, as well as nominees competing this year, like Gomez, Maya Rudolph, Christine Baranski, Jean Smart, Nava Mau, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Lily Gladstone and Kristen Wiig. Olympic gold medalist swimmer Caeleb Dressel and Olympic bronze medal-winning rugby player Ilona Maher will also make special appearances.

The announcement comes one day after the Creative Arts Emmys wrapped up two nights of awards dominated by “Shōgun,” which won a staggering 14 Emmys on Night 2, “The Bear,...

Kristen Wiig, Viola Davis, Lily Gladstone and Only Murders in the Building stars Selena Gomez, Steve Martin and Martin Short are among the A-listers who’ve been tapped to present at Sunday’s Emmy Awards ceremony.

Also on the list of presenters for the 76th Emmy Awards are Matt Bomer, Colin Farrell, Joshua Jackson, Don Johnson, Mindy Kaling, Jimmy Kimmel, Greta Lee, John Leguizamo, George Lopez, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Martin Sheen, Jean Smart and Dick Van Dyke.

Eugene Levy and Dan Levy are hosting the ceremony, which airs live on ABC from 8-11 p.m. Et/5-8 p.m. Pt on Sunday. The show, produced by Jesse Collins Entertainment, will take place at the Peacock Theater at L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles. It also and will be available for streaming on Hulu from Sept. 16-22.

The full list of talent set to present is:

Christine Baranski — Nominee, Best Supporting...

Kristen Kish was in the middle of a workout when her phone started buzzing the morning of July 17, the day Emmy nominations were announced. The former “Top Chef” champion, who took over as host of the Bravo cooking competition in Season 21 following Padma Lakshmi’s departure in 2023, had strategically planned a run as a means to distract herself and to mitigate any nerves. When she checked the flood of text messages and phone calls pouring in from her manager, friends and colleagues, they weren’t solely celebrating “Top Chef’s” 18th consecutive nomination for outstanding reality competition program. Kish had just become a first-time Emmy nominee for her debut season hosting the beloved franchise.

The nomination was “unexpected,” said Kish, who received a congratulatory text from Lakshmi soon after the announcement. Amid a season of significant change for “Top Chef” — which included major format tweaks, rule modifications and ramped-up stakes...

Since 2016, RuPaul Charles has fended off 32 presenters from 18 programs to win a whopping eight consecutive Best Reality Host Emmys for “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” As the self-proclaimed queen of drag now looks to extend his streak, he faces none of the hosts he most recently beat but rather a mix of old and new challengers, some of whom are entirely new to the category.

RuPaul is currently involved in his fourth battle against the half dozen hosts of “Shark Tank,” who managed to bounce back after being snubbed in 2023. Also in the running to dethrone the “Drag Race” host are first-timers Alan Cumming (“The Traitors”) and Kristen Kish (“Top Chef”) as well as four-time winner Jeff Probst (“Survivor”), who was last nominated 13 years ago.

In order to determine whether RuPaul will have any trouble going nine-for-nine, let’s take a closer look at each nominee. Be sure to make your predictions...

Recently, the Family Feud host, Steve Harvey was given the honor of a nomination for a very special award. However, he is no stranger to the spotlight. Undeniably, he has brought his comedic act into his current hosting position with Family Feud. But now, he is being recognized for his efforts.

Award Winning Entertainer

While Family Feud host, Steve Harvey, 67, has built his strong career over the years, he loves adding new awards along the way. On his Instagram page, he is described as a “Global philanthropist, investor and award winning entertainer.” Although he has notably earned many daytime Emmys throughout his career, he is in the running for another special award. Undeniably, it would be a great honor to add another prestigious award to his repertoire.

Steve Harvey – Family Feud Steve Harvey Gets Nomination For Special Award

Recently, Steve Harvey received a nomination for an American Reality Television Award.

Gameshow host Steve Harvey is in the running to receive an American Reality Television Award.

The 11th Annual ARTAs are coming up, and the academy’s nominees have been announced.

Steve, 67, is nominated for Outstanding Host.

Steve is best known for his work as the host of Family Feud, but his work as the Celebrity Family Feud host earned him his nomination.

Steve is up against nine other TV show hosts in the coveted division.

The stand-up comedian will go head-to-head against Wayne Brady of Let’s Make A Deal, Terry Crews of America’s Got Talent, Stormy Daniels of For The Love of DILFs, Padma Lakshmi of Taste The Nation, Jane Lynch of The Weakest Link, Jeff Probst of Survivor Season 44, Robin Roberts of Turning The Tables, Maya Rudolph/Amy Poehler of Baking It!, and RuPaul of RuPaul’s Drag Race.

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Top Chef host Kristen Kish has long collected black tattoos on her arms to mark special occasions in her life.

So even if she doesn’t win, her 2024 Emmys nomination for best reality TV host, deserves some ink, she said. “100 percent. Even just the (Emmy) nomination as a first time host of Top Chef, my first nomination and the first in my entire life and my entire career, I will mark it regardless if I win or not. Because already this is one of those life moments for me. That is 1000 percent worth remembering forever,” an excited Kish told The Hollywood Reporter on Wednesday.

The Emmy nomination is especially sweet for Kish as it comes after she replaced Padma Lakshmi as the first new Top Chef host in 19 seasons, with her first season as host of the Bravo cooking show also featuring a series of key format alterations. “I can...

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If someone in your life has been following the cheftestants of “Top Chef” through Wisconsin (and the Caribbean for the finale) this past season, which wrapped this week, then they’ve likely found themselves inspired to recreate the worldly meals featured in the hit Bravo series.

But anyone who’s tried to cook up a dish that is Padma Lakshmi-approved also knows that the right kitchen gear is absolutely necessary. The extraordinary display on cooking shows such as “Top Chef” and “Selena + Chef” (which ended its fifth season on Max last summer) is enough make anyone reconsider using their 40-year-old butter knives for chopping broccoli — sorry, broccolini.

But of course, the world of cuisine as a novice can be absolutely intimidating. What knife is the right knife?...

I like the strategy behind Starz’s Down in the Valley.

At a moment when shows are increasingly going two or even three years between seasons, a reasonably cost-effective way to maintain brand awareness is to send a beloved cast member on the road with a camera crew seeking the real version of the fictionalized series.

Struggling to get that next We Are Lady Parts season to the screen? Why not get Anjana Vasan to spotlight the lives of real 20-something Muslim women, including one or two aspiring musicians, in London? Post-production delays on House of the Dragon? Who wouldn’t watch Emma D’Arcy learning the truth about inbred contemporary royalty while looking for the perfect Negroni!

As is evident with Down in the Valley, a six-episode docuseries “inspired by P-Valley,” it’s a formula that could use some refinement.

In maybe half of its half-hour episodes, Down in the Valley...

Here’s something to cheer aboot: Bravo’s next season of “Top Chef” will be set in Canada.

The news was announced by host Kristen Kish and judges Tom Colicchio and Gail Simmons in a video posted to the official “Top Chef” social channels Thursday. “Time to turn your taste buds up… way up North!” the caption read. “The next season of #TopChef is going to be a feast for the senses in Canada, and so much more than maple syrup and poutine.”

The Great North season is slated to air in 2025 on Bravo.

“’Top Chef’ has a legacy of shining the brightest spotlights on unexpected culinary destinations, which is why we’re excited to bring season 22 to Canada,” Destination Canada senior vice president of marketing strategy and chief marketing officer Gloria Loree said. “Canada’s culinary identity is rooted in our vast geography, the rhythm of our seasons, and...

Television personality and culinary icon Padma Lakshmi shared a joyous milestone in her personal life – her daughter, Krishna, graduated from middle school and her future transition to high school.

In a heartfelt social media post, Lakshmi expressed her pride in Krishna’s achievements and acknowledged the dedicated efforts of the faculty and staff at the United Nations School, where Krishna attended. Krishna’s father is billionaire Michael Dell.

The Top Chef star, now 53 years old, has gracefully navigated the challenges and triumphs of motherhood with Krishna and simultaneously broadened her professional horizons. Lakshmi’s career endeavors have experienced a recent expansion with the launch of her latest collaboration—the Padma X Bare Necessities lingerie line. The collection, designed to cater to women of diverse body types, reflects Lakshmi’s journey with her own physicality.

In a candid interview, the TV personality acknowledged the changes her body has undergone over the years,...

The “Top Chef” final four contestants left Wisconsin and flew down to Curaçao last week in “Set Sail,” and they promptly boarded a cruise ship for their final challenges. In the end, Savannah Miller and Laura Ozyilmaz were the bottom two chefs, with Laura ultimately eliminated and Savannah eking out a spot in the final three with Danny Garcia and Dan Jacobs. None of them had their best day in the kitchen that day, but that doesn’t matter now. It all comes down to one final cook to win a feature in Food and Wine magazine; an appearance at the Food and Wine Classic in Aspen, Colorado; and $250,000 in prize money. So what went down in the season 21 finale “Cruising to a Win”?

The finale begins with a stop in Aruba, where the final three are greeted by host Kristen Kish and judges Tom Colicchio and Gail Simmons. “It all boils down to this,...

“Top Chef: Wisconsin” was a season of change for the cooking competition series. Longtime host Padma Lakshmi stepped away to focus on her travel series “Taste the Nation,” so she has been replaced by season 10 champion Kristen Kish. And there were a couple of significant tweaks to the gameplay. So which chefs adapted to their surroundings, and who had to pack their knives and go? Scroll down for the complete list of eliminated cheftestants, updated every week as episodes air.

See‘Top Chef’: Kristen Kish, Tom Colicchio and Gail Simmons say Wisconsin season is about more than just cheese [Exclusive Video Interview]

The season started with 15 chefs: Manny Barella, Kaleena Bliss, Kevin D’Andrea, Alisha Elenz, Danny Garcia, Valentine Howell Jr., Dan Jacobs, Savannah Miller, David Murphy, Kenny Nguyen, Laura Ozyilmaz, Charly Pierre, Amanda Turner, Rasika Vekatesa and Michelle Wallace. They were competing for a feature in Food and Wine magazine; an appearance...

On Wednesday June 19 2024, Bravo broadcasts Top Chef!

Season 21 Episode 14 Episode Summary

In this episode of “Top Chef” on Bravo, aspiring chefs will once again step into the kitchen to showcase their culinary prowess and vie for their shot at culinary stardom. With each contestant bringing their unique background, skills, and signature flavors to the table, viewers can expect an exhilarating display of talent and creativity.

As the competition heats up, the pressure mounts for the contestants to impress the judges with their culinary creations. From mastering complex techniques to elevating familiar ingredients into culinary masterpieces, the chefs will face a series of challenges designed to test their skills, resourcefulness, and ability to perform under pressure.

Throughout the episode, viewers will be treated to a front-row seat as the contestants navigate the intense competition, showcasing their dedication, passion, and determination to succeed in the world of haute cuisine. With each dish plated and presented for judgment,...

Exclusive: Johnny Canales, the famed Tejano singer and Mexican American TV host who passed away on June 13, is the subject of Take It Away, a new feature doc from Adrian Arredondo and Myrna Perez that has entered production.

In a moment when Latino music and artists like Peso Pluma, Grupo Frontera, and Bad Bunny are dominating the charts, the film explores the origins of Latin music’s rise through The Johnny Canales Show — a space where, beginning in the 1980s, every Latino in America felt seen, free to be unapologetically themselves, and part of a larger movement.

Ushering in the golden age of Tejano music and the “Decade of the Hispanic,” Canales and his TV show became a microcosm of the Latino experience in America.

The film will be exec produced by Texas Monthly and Trojan Horse Media, as well as Arredondo and Perez. CAA Media Finance reps worldwide distribution rights.

Get ready for an exciting culinary showdown as Bravo’s “Top Chef” returns with Season 21, Episode 14, airing at 9:00 Pm on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. In this highly anticipated episode, aspiring chefs from around the country go head-to-head in a fierce competition for their chance at culinary stardom.

With their skills, creativity, and passion for cooking put to the test, contestants will face a series of challenges designed to push their culinary boundaries and showcase their talents. From high-pressure cooking challenges to innovative dish creations, every moment is packed with suspense and excitement as the chefs vie for the title of “Top Chef.”

As the competition heats up, tensions rise and alliances are tested, making for compelling television that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. With each episode, the stakes get higher, and the pressure mounts as the chefs inch closer to the ultimate prize and recognition in the culinary world.

HBO’s “The Last of Us” scored two prizes from this year’s 2024 Rockie Awards International Program Competition, as announced Tuesday at the Banff World Media Festival. “The Last of Us” won for drama series: English language, and also picked up the Grand Jury Prize, which is selected from the top-scoring programs across the entire field of nominees.

Among other big winners from the U.S., Peacock’s “Poker Face” won for comedy series: English language, while Fox’s “The Masked Singer” received the honors for competition series/game shows. Also, Fox’s “Family Guy” won for animated series.

In total, 30 awards were bestowed in the category streams of Documentary & Factual, Arts & Entertainment, Children & Youth, Scripted, and Podcast, in addition to the presentation of several other Rockies Gala Awards.

The nominations for the award were announced in March (see that full list here). Here are this year’s winners:

Arts & Entertainment...

HBO’s The Last of Us was named best English-language drama in the international program at the 2024 Rockie Awards on Tuesday night.

The hit series based on the video game franchise also earned the Grand Jury Prize at the marquee awards show for the Banff World Media Festival. The festival’s jury also named Fox’s The Masked Singer the best competition series and game show, and Peacock’s Poker Face series, created by Rian Johnson, was named the best English language comedy series.

Elsewhere, BBC’s The Graham Norton Show from the U.K. won for best comedy and variety show, and the U.K. pubcaster’s Best Interests picked up the best limited series crown. The 2024 Rockie Awards like previous years turned into a shoot-out between American and British TV producers, with BBC’s Men Up winning for best feature film and Fox’s Family Guy comedy coming...

Actress Padma Lakshmi ("Star Trek: Enterprise") has teamed up with clothier Bare Necessities, for the brand’s first-ever collaboration, in a new collection of lingerie, loungewear and swimwear:

Lakshmi was host, executive producer and one of the judges on the Emmy award winning TV series "Top Chef".

Her first film roles were in the Italian features “The Son of Sandokan" and "Caraibi".

She had a comical supporting part as the lip-synching disco singer 'Sylk' in "Glitter" (2001).

In 2002, Lakshmi made a guest appearance as alien princess 'Kaitaama' in "Precious Cargo," the 37th episode of the science fiction TV series "Star Trek: Enterprise".

She portrayed 'Madhuvanthi' in the TV movie "Sharpe's Challenge" (2006). Also in 2006, she appeared in ABC's "The Ten Commandments" as 'Princess Bithia'.

She starred in the 'Bollywood' film "Boom" (2003). She played the role of 'Geeta' in "The Mistress of Spices" (2005). Lakshmi also made a guest appearance on...

CAA on Thursday announced the speakers and attendees set for its seventh annual CAA Amplify Summit, the invitation-only convening of artists, thought-leaders, and executives of color from leading organizations in entertainment, sports, media, brands, and technology, and beyond.

Confirmed speakers and attendees include: former First Lady of the United States and Co-Founder, Higher Ground Productions, Michelle Obama; Oscar and Emmy-winning Actress, Producer, and Director, Regina King (Shirley); NBA Hall of Famer, Activist, and Entrepreneur, Dwyane Wade; Grammy-winning Singer, Songwriter, Actor, and Activist, Ricky Martin; Emmy, Golden Globe, Grammy, and Academy Award-winning Singer and Songwriter, Jon Batiste; Emmy-nominated Television Host, Producer, Bestselling Author, and Activist, Padma Lakshmi; Actress and Comedian, Ego Nwodim (SNL); Academy Award-winning Writer and Director, Cord Jefferson (American Fiction); Chief Legal Analyst and News Anchor, Laura Coates (Laura Coates Live); Actress Ashley Park (Emily in Paris); Misty Copeland, Principal Dancer, American Ballet Theatre; Emmy-nominated Producer and Comedian, Roy Wood, Jr....

CAA’s seventh annual Amplify summit, a day dedicated to convening artists, brands and leaders of color, has set its lineup of speakers and attendees, led by none other than the former First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama.

Obama, also co-founder of Higher Ground productions, will be joined on the bill by top talents like Oscar and Emmy-winning actor, producer, and director, Regina King; NBA Hall of Famer, activist and entrepreneur Dwyane Wade (who returns after sitting for a keynote conversation with his fellow NBA legend Chris Paul in 2023); and Grammy-winning artist actor and activist Ricky Martin.

The invitation-only event kicks off on June 10th, in Ojai, Calif. and is organized by a diverse cross-section of CAA agents and executives to discuss ways to “accelerate transformational change in rooms of leadership and popular culture” via business opportunities, social justice initiatives and other various forms of collaboration.

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Michelle Obama will attend the 2024 CAA Amplify Summit, the agency’s annual convening of thought leaders of color across entertainment, media, sports, branding, technology, nonprofits and other sectors.

Regina King, Dwyane Wade, Ricky Martin, Jon Batiste, Padma Lakshmi, Ego Nwodim, Cord Jefferson, Ashley Park, Misty Copeland, Roy Wood Jr., Lee Sung Jin, Demián Bichir, Colin Kaepernick and Mo Amer will join the former first lady, whose banner Higher Ground is represented by CAA, in Ojai on June 10-12. The roster of Amplify speakers and attendees also includes CNN chief legal analyst Laura Coates, MSNBC analyst Errin Haynes, ACLU executive director Anthony D. Romero, National Women’s Law Center Action Fund president and CEO Fatima Goss Graves, Human Rights Campaign president Kelley Robinson and Center for Countering Digital Hate CEO Imran Ahmed.

“Our superpower is connecting luminaries across business, philanthropy, entertainment, technology, politics and beyond to inform, strategize and take action...

With 20 seasons under its belt, “Top Chef” has always evolved in order to maintain its position as TV’s most prestigious cooking competition show. But when heading into Season 21, the Bravo mainstay had to make its greatest gear shift yet: After an international season that gathered contestants from a slew of global spinoffs in London, longtime host Padma Lakshmi announced her exit from the role after more than 15 years as the series’ grounded center.

Fortunately, Lakshmi’s successor is already well-known to the franchise’s fans. After winning Season 10, in 2012, Kristen Kish has topped the shortlist of “Top Chef” alumni who burnish the show’s credibility with their subsequent success. In 2018, Kish opened her own restaurant, Arlo Grey, inside Austin’s The Line hotel. She’s also developed experience as a presenter, co-hosting the Netflix reboot of “Iron Chef” with Alton Brown and traversing the globe for National Geographic’s...

On Wednesday June 5 2024, Bravo broadcasts an episode of the series Top Chef!

Goodbye Wisconsin Season 21 Episode 12 Episode Summary

In this episode of Bravo’s “Top Chef” titled “Goodbye Wisconsin,” viewers can expect another exciting culinary showdown as aspiring chefs vie for their chance at culinary stardom. With the competition heating up, tensions are high as contestants push themselves to their limits to impress the judges and secure their spot in the competition.

As the episode unfolds, viewers will be treated to a feast for the senses as contestants showcase their creativity, skill, and passion for cooking. From innovative flavor combinations to stunning presentation, each chef brings their unique culinary perspective to the table in hopes of wowing the judges and advancing to the next round.

Against the backdrop of the vibrant culinary scene in Wisconsin, contestants face a series of challenges designed to test their culinary prowess and creativity. From...

Attention foodies and aspiring chefs! Get ready for another thrilling episode of “Top Chef,” airing Wednesday, June 12th, 2024, at 9:00 Pm on Bravo. In this highly anticipated installment, talented cooks from across the culinary landscape will showcase their skills and creativity as they vie for the coveted title of Top Chef.

Viewers can expect a feast for the senses as contestants face off in a series of intense cooking challenges, pushing themselves to the limits to impress the discerning judges. From innovative flavor combinations to breathtaking presentations, these culinary masterminds will stop at nothing to prove they have what it takes to rise to the top.

With each episode, tensions run high as contestants battle it out in the kitchen, facing unexpected twists and turns that test their culinary prowess and ingenuity. From high-stakes quickfire challenges to elaborate themed dinners, “Top Chef” promises non-stop excitement and culinary brilliance.

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Get ready for another exciting episode of “Top Chef” on Bravo, airing Wednesday, 5 June 2024, at 9:00 Pm. In Season 21 Episode 12 titled “Goodbye Wisconsin,” aspiring chefs from across the country continue to compete for their chance at culinary stardom in this high-stakes cooking competition.

As the competition heats up, tensions rise as the chefs face off in a series of intense challenges designed to test their culinary skills, creativity, and ability to handle pressure. From quickfire challenges to elimination rounds, each episode pushes the chefs to their limits as they strive to impress the judges and stay in the competition.

In “Goodbye Wisconsin,” viewers can expect to see the chefs tackle unique and challenging tasks as they showcase their talent and passion for cooking. With twists and turns at every corner, this episode promises to keep viewers on the edge of their seats as they root for their favorite chefs to succeed.

Get ready for an exciting new episode of “Top Chef,” airing at 9:00 Pm on Wednesday, 29 May 2024, on Bravo. In Season 21, Episode 11, titled “Lay It All on the Table,” viewers are in for a culinary showdown like no other.

In this installment, a familiar face makes a triumphant return to the competition, adding an extra layer of excitement and competition to the mix. As the chefs face off in the kitchen, tensions run high as they strive to impress the judges with their culinary creations.

But the real twist comes when Tom, Kristen, and Gail are treated to a surprise dish cooked up by none other than Tom himself. With Kristen and Gail unable to resist the temptation, the bar is set high for the competing chefs as they prepare to lay it all on the table.

In a unique challenge, the chefs must serve their creations directly on a tabletop to Kristen,...

Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for If, Bridgerton and Hit Man.

If premiere

Writer-director John Krasinski joined stars Ryan Reynolds, Steve Carell, Cailey Fleming, Fiona Shaw, Alan Kim, Emily Blunt, Bradley Cooper, Awkwafina, Matt Damon, Amy Schumer, Maya Rudolph, Bobby Moynihan and Christopher Meloni at the New York premiere of If on Monday.

Bobby Moynihan, Steve Carell, John Krasinski, Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, Fiona Shaw and Alan Kim Bradley Cooper

Bridgerton premiere

Nicola Coughlan, Luke Newton, Claudia Jessie, Adjoa Andoh, Ruth Gemmell, Lorraine Ashbourne, Simone Ashley and Jonathan Bailey walked the carpet on Monday at the New York premiere of Bridgerton‘s third season.

Luke Newton and Nicola Coughlan Simone Ashley and Jonathan Bailey

Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion premiere

The Paley Center for Media hosted the world premiere of documentary Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion in Los Angeles on Monday,...

Michelle Yeoh has had a few hits and misses on the red carpet throughout her career. But most of the time, she makes incredible clothing selections that are often sophisticated, timeless, and have sleek silhouettes.

Her most recent appearance at the 2024 Gold Gala did not disappoint; she looked elegant in a cream Schiaparelli tweed skirt suit with some quirky accessories that, I think, balanced out the ensemble’s more traditional silhouette. She did, however, appear uncomfortable in her Sergio Rossi pumps.

Michelle Yeoh attends the 2024 Gold Gala hosted by Gold House at The Los Angeles Music Center to present Cynthia Erivo with the Gold Ally Honor (Credit: Faye’s Vision / Cover Images)

The 2024 Gold Gala

The 3rd Annual Gold Gala celebrated Aapi (Asian American and Pacific Islander) leaders and game-changers who made the Gold House A100 List and significantly influenced culture and society the previous year.

As per the press release,...

More than 600 guests converged at Los Angeles’ Music Center Saturday for Gold House’s third annual Gold Gala, one of the most extraordinary celebrations for the Asian American and Pacific Islander community in Hollywood, with those in attendance representing the 22 million Asian Americans with roots in more than 20 countries in East and Southeast Asia and India.

The event recognized the A100 list, which features trailblazers who have impacted American culture and society throughout the past year. Saweetie, Padma Lakshmi, Lucy Liu, Steven Yeun and Lee Sung Jin from Netflix’s Emmy-winning Beef,...

Gold Gala is the type of weekend where you can share an intimate booth at L.A. culinary hotspot Yangban with a Pulitzer winner (journalist Jose Antonio Vargas) and a top festival exec (TIFF chief programming officer Anita Lee) on Friday night and then mimosas and a sound bath at the Four Seasons the next morning with an Olympic figure skater and a former Miss Universe (Madison Chock and R’Bonney Gabriel, respectively) – all as part of mere pre-gaming to the titular main event, which took place at the Music Center in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday night.

Ostensibly a cultural celebration and awards dinner from Asian Pacific power broker network Gold House, the third annual Gold Gala was simultaneously an haute couture showcase (fashion designer Prabal Gurung served as its creative director) and a family reunion, with 600 Api talent and leaders from across multiple industries turning out in their finest “heritage black tie,...

Lucy Liu was honored with the Legend award at the third annual Gold House Gold Gala on Saturday in Los Angeles.

Liu delivered a passionate speech after accepting the award from Regina King. “What I love about Regina is that she always makes choices that are for her,” Liu told the audience. “When I started over 30 years ago, there weren’t a lot of choices that I could make for myself.”

Liu — whose credits include “Ally McBeal,” “Elementary,” “Kill Bill Vol. 1,” “Charlie’s Angels” and Steven Soderbergh’s “Presence” — talked about having to make casting decisions “because of limitations.” She said, “I love that we are all here tonight because there is no ceiling, and I’ve never seen that for myself. I want us to all collectively understand how special this moment is that we are together as a community. I share this award with you because you have lifted me up,...

Get ready for a mouthwatering culinary showdown with Season 21 Episode 9 of “Top Chef” titled “The Good Land,” airing on Bravo at 9:00 Pm on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.

In this thrilling episode, host Kristen will be joined by judges Tom and Gail to oversee the week’s Quickfire Challenge. The chefs will face the task of creating innovative dishes featuring cranberries, putting their culinary skills and creativity to the test.

From savory to sweet, the chefs will be challenged to incorporate cranberries into their dishes in unexpected and delicious ways. As tensions rise and the clock ticks down, viewers will be treated to a feast for the senses as the chefs strive to impress the judges and earn the coveted title of Top Chef.

Don’t miss “The Good Land” on “Top Chef” for an episode filled with culinary excellence, high-stakes competition, and mouthwatering dishes. Tune in to Bravo to witness the...

The Mammoth Lakes Film Festival revealed its lineup for this year’s festival, taking place from May 22 – 26 at venues across Mammoth Lakes.

The festival will open with the California premiere of director Lucy Lawless’ “Never Look Away,” which follows a CNN combat camerawoman who gets injured and must find the strength to carry on. The closing night features “Black Box Diaries,” directed by Shiori Ito, who investigates her own sexual assault through the film.

A Short Films Program will also be featured at the festival, consisting of 38 narrative shorts, 20 documentary shorts, 10 animation shorts and a program of music videos and a screenplay competition.

The Mlff film lineup is as follows:

North American Narrative Features:

All I’ve Got and Then Some

Tehben Dean and Rasheed Stephens | United States

Atikamekw Suns

Chloé Leriche | Canada

Psykhodrame

Miles Blim | United States

The Last Night in the Life of Death

Isaiah Brody | United States...

Padma Lakshmi has been a model, host of “Top Chef ” and producer and host of Hulu series “Taste the Nation.”

Now as she pursues new avenues, the recipient of Gold House’s inaugural Gold Legend Award, which will be given to her on May 11 at a celebration in Los Angeles, says she is pleased by the honor from an organization that does so much good.

Lakshmi will not just accept the honor, she has also designed the gala menu and is excited for guests to try out the food from her home state of Tamilnadu, India, by chef Vijay Kumar of Semma in New York.

“I just wanted to showcase how diverse Indian food is, and we don’t see a lot of these dishes so we’re doing a fully South Asian menu,” she says. Gold House is a nonprofit with bases in Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York...