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Find out who took home gold for this year's Emmy Awards
- September 21, 2016

The biggest Emmy winners this year were HBO's medieval fantasy hit " Game of Thrones ", which won the coveted best drama series for a second year, and FX's much talked about dramatization of the 1995 O.J. "We're not mailing this to her. Maggie, if you want this, it'll be in the lost and found". Smith has never attended an Emmy but personally collected her two Oscars (1969 and 1978) and a Tony (1990). (more...)

AC/DC's Longtime Bassist Quits Band
- September 21, 2016

Despite it not being a very rockin' thing to do, Johnson took their advice and the band replaced him with Axl Rose for the remainder of its tour. He will finish his run with the band once they end their current world tour. Founding guitarist Malcolm Young was forced to leave the band in 2014 due to dementia. "I feel in my gut it's the right thing". When Bon [Scott] died, it changed. (more...)

Beyoncé and Jay Z Set to Host Brooklyn Charity Concert
- September 20, 2016

Proceeds will be divided between charities nominated by the artists on the bill, and the Robin Hood Foundation , which fights poverty and funds educational programmes in the poorest areas of NY. Though "Yonce" and "Hov" are the powerhouses set to host the one-night event, they have invited some of their music entertainment friends like Lauryn Hill and Lil Wayne to join them for the benefit show. (more...)

Hillary Clinton Touts Experience Killing Terrorists at Press Conference on Recent Attacks
- September 20, 2016

Fifty days out from the presidential election, a bomb in NY, a mass stabbing in Minnesota and a New Jersey pipe blast injured dozens and put national security centre-stage in the 2016 race. In a statement , Trump's campaign accused the White House of playing down the threat posed by Islamic State. The letter was signed by Hillary Clinton supporters and prominent Republicans, all of whom say the next president will take office at a complex moment in world affairs. (more...)

The Big Bang Theory 2016 Recap: Season 10 Premiere - Conjugal Conjecture
- September 20, 2016

Press play on our exclusive sneak peek of Penny's family from the Big Bang Theory's premiere below! In the past on The Big Bang Theory , Penny's father, Keith Carradine made an appearance, but tonight, Penny's mother and brother will attend her wedding ceremony and party for their family and friends after they eloped last season in Las Vegas. (more...)

"The Big Bang Theory" Season 10: Cast List, Premiere Date, & Spoilers
- September 20, 2016

Also, it'll be amusing to see more of Norris in this role, given that by and large we do associate him for the most part with playing serious characters, such as Hank or Big Jim from a different CBS show in "Under the Dome". Reports hint of a possible budding romance between him and Sheldon's mom, Mary . Now this is how you start a new season. Given the ever expanding lore, executive producer Steven Molaro shared that as the show goes on so does the development of his beloved ... (more...)

'Game of Thrones,' 'Veep' win Emmys again, newcomers also feted
- September 20, 2016

Coming to even more grander things, Game of Thrones won the Outstanding Drama Series for the second year in a row. The show also acknowledged the diverse and changing landscape on television, not only in the presenters but in the range of winners. (more...)

Jeb Bush makes surprise, hilarious Emmys cameo
- September 20, 2016

When Kimmel tells him there's a lot of competition to win, Bush offers advice: "If you run a positive campaign, the voters ultimately will make the right choice", Bush says at one point, playing the straight man. "Who do you have lined up to fill the spot on the Supreme Court", Kimmel joked. After The Voice won an Emmy for Best Reality Show, Burnett commented that Hillary Clinton called to say he gave Trump five minutes of free advertising on ABC. (more...)

Emmy Awards 2016 list of winners
- September 20, 2016

But the real message of this year's nominations was remarkably clear: the best television turns vague social notions into vividly specific stories and increasingly does it in real time - Mr Robot and The People v. All in all, more of the same shows took away most of the awards in this year's Emmy. Julia Louis-Dreyfus, who stars in the political satire " Veep ", said in her award acceptance speech that she would "like to take the opportunity to personally apologize for our current ... (more...)

'People v OJ Simpson', 'Game of Thrones' rule Emmys 2016
- September 20, 2016

Louis-Dreyfus was on fire, channeling Selina Meyer in the cleverest joke from the weak opening skit ("LBJ - that was my nickname during my high-school Spanish class") and continuing the anti-Trumpism Kimmel introduced during her acceptance speech: "Our show started out as a political satire, but it now feels more like a sobering documentary". (more...)

Game of Thrones makes Emmy history: Most awards ever
- September 20, 2016

He's a complete risky monster. For her part, Maslany also seemed dazed when her name was called: "I should have had this written down", she said. After Soloway spoke, Tambor added: "Ditto", as USA Today and others reported. The show, based on George RR Martin's novels, has now scooped 38 Emmys, beating Frasier's record of 37 to become the most-awarded narrative show in Emmy history. (more...)

Trump Shows Some Medical Records on 'Dr. Oz Show'
- September 20, 2016

Oz Show". At one point, Dr. Mehmet Oz asked Trump, "When you look in the mirror, what do you see?" Trump's physician, Dr. Harold Bornstein , wrote that Trump was in "excellent health". "He takes a lipid lowering agent (rosuvastatin) and a low dose aspirin". While her top campaign aides conceded they were too slow in providing the public with information about Clinton's condition, it was unclear how quickly they themselves had been informed. (more...)

Exploring the final frontier, Star Trek offered peace, paper says
- September 20, 2016

For a short time, when you hover over the "Like" button, you'll also see a few familiar faces and gestures. Accolades for " Star Trek " are filling the internet on the 50th anniversary of the television show's premiere back in 1966, and now the pope's newspaper has joined the chorus of hosannas for one of the most popular franchises in entertainment history. (more...)

Russell Wilson's ankle injury is reportedly significant, Week 2 status in question
- September 20, 2016

Wide receiver Kenny Stills took advantage of broken coverage in the Seattle secondary to get 10 yards past any Seahawks defender on the Dolphins' first offensive play of the second quarter, only to drop a flawless pass from quarterback Ryan Tannehill . (more...)

Barrett returning home for Saturday's game
- September 20, 2016

Against Bowling Green, the Buckeyes' defense struggled early against the quick Falcons offense. That Houston game could also form the blueprint for the Buckeyes. "It means so much to me because playing in these (big games) the last two years, the most prepared team wins". Curtis Samuel has played a key role for the Ohio State Buckeyes so far this season. (more...)

Gretchen Carlson, Fox settle Roger Ailes sexual harassment lawsuit for $20M
- September 20, 2016

Roger Ailes , chairman and CEO of Fox News and Fox TV stations, was accused of firing host Gretchen Carlson because she refused his sexual advances. So far Ailes has not interrupted his 24/7 work with Donald Trump prepping him to debate Hillary Clinton to respond. But 21st Century effectively surrendered after two months of withering publicity about the suit and an alleged culture of harassment at Fox fostered by Ailes. (more...)

Emmy telecast hits another record low
- September 20, 2016

Most notably, FX's hit historical drama series, "The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story", netted important Emmys for most of its nominated performers. "I was very astonished and pleased to win the award". The infamous "rift" between the actor and Jimmy Kimmel Live! host has been an ongoing late-night joke since 2013. (more...)

Julia Louis-Dreyfus's Perfect Emmys Speech Made Us Laugh and Cry
- September 20, 2016

Anticipation is high for Season 7, and when asked what we can expect from the penultimate year of the show, Weiss wryly said, "it will be bigger, and it will be better, and it will also be worse, but mostly better". Our show started out as a political satire but it feels now like sobering documentary . At the end of her acceptance speech, with hands visibly shaking, she dedicated her Emmy to her father before revealing that he passed away on September 16. (more...)

Doctor for Donald Trump Says He's in 'Excellent Physical Health'
- September 20, 2016

A lot of times these rooms are very hot, like saunas, and I guess that is a form of exercise and, you know?" Although she went on to characterize other Trump supporters as people who feel powerless, left behind in the economy and desperate for change, the backlash was immediate. (more...)

Patchy fog around this morning ahead of a warm afternoon
- September 20, 2016

Despite humid conditions at the surface, the atmosphere will remain on the dry side aloft. Fall lovers get ready! We flirt with 80 for Saturday but a weak cold front sags south. Meteorologist Sarah Fletcher says high pressure will keep skies clear and temperatures high through the start of the work week. There is a slight chance of a few showers and thunderstorms early Tuesday morning, otherwise, the next chance of rain holds off until the weekend. (more...)