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NFL Week 2: New York Jets vs Oakland Raiders Preview and Prediction
Many in Oakland believe that right side of the offensive line is the weak spot on offense. After being dominated through the first 17 minutes of play, the Jets appeared to begin reeling in the Raiders , scoring 10 unanswered points and getting the ball back with time expiring on the first half. [Full Article...]
Shailene Woodley is that obnoxious friend who doesn't even OWN a TV
The nominee for supporting actress in a limited series stumbled into an epic faux pas when taking part of E's "Live From the Red Carpet", when she admitted she really doesn't have time to watch television. "When do people have time to?" And even if she did own a TV, she probably wouldn't use it. Sorry, Shai - you were awesome in Big Little Lies , though, girl! She also explained... [Full Article...]
Glover breaks new ground with Emmy win
As Glenn Whipp at the Los Angeles Times reported, " Donald Glover is also the first director to win for a show he acted in since Alan Alda won for "MASH" in 1977". Glover thanked "the great algorithm" that put all the writers of the FX show in the same place. "He's probably the reason I'm up here". He had the eye for this show and he's just awesome. [Full Article...]
Master of None star Lena Waithe makes history with Emmys writing win
Lena Waithe became the first African-American woman to win an Emmy award for outstanding writing in a comedy series Sunday night. The Emmy-winning " Thanksgiving " episode follows Denise as she discovers her sexuality and comes out to her friends and family over the course of five Thanksgivings spanning 22 years. [Full Article...]
Bobby The Brain Heenan dies, dead at 73
Heenan , a Chicago native, got his start in a pair of Midwestern promotions, the World Wrestling Association and the American Wrestling Association. There are so many wonderful quotes from Heenan that still stick with me to this day. Heenan's constant verbal jousts with fellow WWE Hall of Famers Gorilla Monsoon and "Mean" Gene Okerlund on USA Network remain among the most memorable moments ... [Full Article...]
Top comedy Emmys go to Donald Glover, plus 'Veep' and its star
Though it has a tight murderer's row of actors in its cast (including perpetual nominee Anna Chlumsky and Emmy victor Tony Hale ), it's Louis-Dreyfus who has anchored the series and carried it to prominence. "This is and continues to be a role of a lifetime and an adventure of utter joy", she concluded, before thanking the audience again and departing the stage. [Full Article...]
Nicole Kidman rocks the Emmys with racy red dress
She completed the look with a bold red lip, straight blonde locks, and matching pumps! Earlier this year she opened up about shooting the hard scenes that play out in the abusive on-screen relationship with co-star Alexander Skarsgard on Big Little Lies . [Full Article...]
Stephen Colbert Hilariously Mocks Trump For Never Winning an Emmy
On Sunday night, thanks in large part to President Trump , Alec Baldwin snagged an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series at the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards . "When you die, you don't remember a bill that Congress passed, a decision the Supreme Court made or an address made by the President". "In these insane times, in his life even as an old man reminds us what courage and ... [Full Article...]