Posts Tagged: emmy awards

2023 Emmys Ties Record For Most Winning Actors of Color

As the awards show celebrated its 75th anniversary, five of the 12 acting Emmys handed out on Monday night—pushed four months to MLK Day due to the 2023 strikes—went to performers of color, tying the 1991 record set by Lynn Whitfield, Madge Sinclair, and Ruby Dee. “I accept this award on behalf of every Black… Read more »

Emmy Awards Delayed Indefinitely Due To Strikes

This year’s Emmy Awards ceremony has been delayed indefinitely due to the ongoing actor and writer’s strikes. The show was scheduled to air Sept. 18th on Fox, but Variety reports that it’s been put on hold. A rescheduled date has not been announced, but Fox is reportedly looking at January 2024. It’s the first time… Read more »

Cedric the Entertainer

Cedric the Entertainer to Host 73rd Emmy Awards

It’s just been announced that Cedric the Entertainer will serve as executive producer and host this year’s 73rd Emmy Awards.   “Since I was a little boy huddled up next to my grandmother, television has always been my reliable friend,” said Cedric the Entertainer about his new gig. “It’s an enormous honor to host this year’s… Read more »