Entertainment
Selena Gomez, ‘The Bear’ Lead 2024 Emmy Nominations with Record-Breaking Achievements
The 2024 Emmy nominations have made headlines with groundbreaking achievements from Selena Gomez, the comedy series ‘The Bear’, and the drama series ‘Shogun’.
Selena Gomez, known for her multifaceted talents in both acting and music, celebrated her inaugural acting Emmy nomination.
Recognized for her role as Mabel in ‘Only Murders In The Building’, she secured a nomination for Best Actress in a Comedy Series.
Additionally, Gomez earned acclaim as the most Emmy-nominated Latina producer in the Best Comedy Series category, credited for her role as an executive producer on Hulu’s ‘Only Murders In The Building’.
Meanwhile, the comedy series ‘The Bear’ set a new record by snagging an impressive 23 nominations in a single year, surpassing the previous record of 22 held by ’30 Rock’ in 2009.
In the drama category, ‘Shogun’ took the lead with an outstanding 25 nominations, solidifying its status as a frontrunner in this year’s Emmy Awards.
Among the nominees, Nigerian-American actress Ayo Edebiri received recognition for her role and was nominated for Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.
She joins a competitive field that includes other luminaries such as Quinta Brunson, Maya Rudolph, Kristen Wiig, Jean Smart, and Selena Gomez.
Expressing her joy and gratitude for the nominations, Selena Gomez took to Instagram to share a photo of herself beside a congratulatory cake adorned with the words ‘Congratulations Emmy Nominee’.
In her post, she expressed deep gratitude to the cast and crew of ‘Only Murders In The Building’ for the opportunity to portray Mabel.
The 2024 Emmy Awards are scheduled to take place on September 15 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, promising a night of celebration and recognition for the outstanding achievements in television this year.
Entertainment
Davido Congratulates Tems on Her Grammy Win for ‘Love Me Jeje’
Nigerian music superstar, Davido, has extended his congratulations to fellow Nigerian artist, Tems, for her recent victory at the 67th Grammy Awards.
Tems won the Best African Music Performance award for her hit song Love Me Jeje, which triumphed over several notable tracks, including Tomorrow by Yemi Alade, MMS by Asake and Wizkid, Sensational by Chris Brown featuring Davido and Lojay, and Higher by Burna Boy.
Davido, who has always been supportive of his fellow artists, took to his X (formerly Twitter) page to express his pride in Tems.
“Congratulations to my one and only! @chrisbrown! And to the Queen @temsbaby, we are proud of you,” Davido wrote, showing both his excitement and admiration for Tems’ achievement.
Entertainment
Trevor Noah Hints 2025 Grammys Could Be His Last Time Hosting in the U.S.
Trevor Noah, the South African comedian and beloved event host, has hinted that his time hosting the Grammy Awards in the U.S. may be coming to an end.
During his monologue at the 2025 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, Trevor shared that the upcoming reelection of Donald Trump could mark the final time he takes the stage to host an American event.
Trevor’s remark about the changes in Washington stirred curiosity as he reflected on the political climate.
“There’s been a few changes in Washington, so this may be the last time I get to host anything in this country,” he said.
Entertainment
Beyoncé Makes History With First Album of the Year Win at 2025 Grammys
Beyoncé has achieved a historic milestone at the 2025 Grammy Awards, securing her first-ever Album of the Year award for her country-inspired project, Cowboy Carter.
This victory marks the first time a Black woman has won this prestigious category since Lauryn Hill’s triumph in 1999.
Cowboy Carter not only clinched Album of the Year but also earned the accolade for Best Country Album, making Beyoncé the first Black woman in over five decades to win a Grammy in a country category.
During the ceremony, Taylor Swift presented the award to a visibly moved Beyoncé, who expressed her gratitude to God, her family, and collaborators.
She emphasized the importance of perseverance in transcending genre boundaries and acknowledged the contributions of Black and LGBTQ+ artists to country music.
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