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The elusive Janis Joplin biopic is closer to reality, as Shailene Woodley has received a commitment for a $2.49 million tax credit from the California Film Commission for the film, it was announced Tuesday (Sept. 10).
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“I have a feeling Janis would be smiling ear to ear, zipping down the PCH in her psychedelic Porsche knowing her story is bringing opportunities and funding to the city and people that held so much significance to her,” Woodley, who will star in and produce the film, said in a statement.
“Thank you to the California Film Commission’s Film & Television Tax Credit Program — myself and the other producers on this project believe California is the only place to film a slice of Janis’s life with authenticity and truth — and we are so grateful to have received the green light to do so!” the Big Little Lies star added.
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The Joplin biopic from Temple Hill qualified for just under $10 million in production expenditures for a 30-day shoot in California, according to the state’s film commission.
The Joplin biopic from Temple Hill qualified for just under $10 million in production expenditures for a 30-day shoot in California, according to the state’s film commission.
Joplin died in 1970 at age 27 and a biopic of the legendary singer has yet to be produced, but not for a lack of trying. Amy Adams, Zooey Deschanel, P!nk and Melissa Etheridge, among others, were earlier on board to play Joplin in movies that never got to production.
In all, the California Film Commission awarded $51.6 million in tax credits to 19 projects to shoot in the state. That also includes keeping the Universal Content Productions’ Suits LA series from leaving Los Angeles for a rival locale.
“Suits LA is a show whose characters are deeply ensconced in the world of film and television. Being able to shoot here will be a huge part of the show’s authenticity,” Suits LA showrunner Aaron Korsh said in a statement.
Other projects qualifying for local tax credits include the reboot Community – The Movie, executive produced by Dan Harmon and Andrew Guest, and reuniting the original cast for this film adaptation and an untitled Screen Gems project.
This article was originally published by The Hollywood Reporter.
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Fox Sports and its sister channel FS1 have become a hub for some of the biggest sports, including NFL games, NASCAR, college basketball and soccer. The easiest way for you to watch live games on Fox Sports is through its cable channel, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t more affordable streaming options for those who have recently cut the cord.
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Opting for streaming packages may eliminate expensive cable bills, but it does come with some challenges like trying to livestream major games. Live TV streamers can eliminate the issue by giving access to Fox Sports, FS1 and additional live sports channels including ESPN, ABC, NBC, CBS and TNT.
Fox Sports airs Sunday football games starting at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT, and thanks to cheaper streaming alternatives, you don’t need to invest in cable to watch NFL games online for free.
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How to Watch Fox Sports & FS1 Online Without Cable for Free
Fox Sports and FS1 don’t have a designated streaming platform to livestream matches, but there are a few live TV streamers that’ll let you catch Sunday football games and more for little to no cost.
Below, ShopBillboard put together a few live TV streaming options with free trials and promos that’ll let you watch Fox Sports and FS1 without cable.
DirecTV Stream
You can score a five-day free trial through DirecTV Stream when you sign up for one of its four packages. Subscribing will let you watch Fox Sports and FS1 online through DirecTV Stream. Every streaming package includes Fox Sports and FS1 in addition to FS2, Fox Deportes and dozens of other channels. Bonus offer: you can save $30 off the first two months when you combine a streaming package with a “Sports Pack.” Right now, the Entertainment + Sports Pack is $80 (reg. $95) for the first two months.
Other perks you’ll be able to enjoy include unlimited DVR storage, local channels and the ability to stream on as many smart devices as you want.
Sling TV
Sling TV is another affordable option that’ll let you watch Fox Sports in 4K and FS1 online without cable. For a limited time, the streamer is offering 50% off the first month when you sign up for one of its three packages, which can cut the cost down to as low as $20 (reg. $40). You can choose from the Orange, Blue or Orange + Blue packages depending on what your streaming needs are. Fox Sports and FS1 are only offered in the Blue plan, but you can combine it with the Orange package to get all 68 channels, DVR storage and the ability to stream on up to three devices for just $30 (reg. $60).
Fubo TV
Fubo TV will give new users a seven day free trial and $30 off the first month (after the free trial is over) when you sign up for one of its streaming packages. Each plan comes with Fox Sports in 4K definition, FS1 as well as FS2, Fox Soccer Plus and Fox Deportes, which you can watch for as low as $50 (reg. $80) through the limited time promo. You’ll be able to watch at least 100 channels with 1,000 hours of DVR and the option to stream on 10 devices at once. For 4K definition, you can upgrade to the Premium Plan, which also includes free Paramount+ with Showtime.
When the free trial and promo is complete, you’ll be charged the regular price based on the package you choose at checkout: $80 for the Pro Plan (the cheapest option), $90 for the Elite Plan and $100 for the Premium Plan.
Hulu + Live TV
Get the most content options including the option to watch Fox Sports and FS1 with Hulu + Live TV. Not only will you get more than 95 live TV channels, but access to the entire Hulu library including exclusive content, originals and programming from FX and ABC. Extra savings opportunity: Hulu + Live TV is offering a rare three day free trial when you sign up, which means you can watch Fox Sports and FS1 for no cost. Once the free trial is over, you’ll be charged the regular subscription price of $77 a month.
As an added bonus, Hulu + Live TV is automatically bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+ to give you even more exclusive content including NFL games and live sports that you can only watch on ESPN.
2024 NFL Schedule
Below you can find upcoming games airing on Fox Sports and FS1 or check here for the full game schedule.
Sunday (Sept. 15):
New Orleans Saints vs. Dallas Cowboys at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT on Fox
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Detroit Lions at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT on Fox
Indianapolis Colts vs. Green Bay Packers at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT on Fox
Seattle Seahawks vs. New England Patriots at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT on Fox
New York Giants vs. Washington Commanders at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT on Fox
Los Angeles Rams vs. Arizona Cardinals at 4:05 p.m. ET/1:05 p.m. PT on Fox
Sunday (Sept. 22):
Giants vs. Cleveland Browns at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT on Fox
Packers vs. Tennessee Titans at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT on Fox
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Saints at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT on Fox
Denver Broncos vs. Buccaneers at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT on Fox
Baltimore Ravens vs. Cowboys at 4:25 p.m. ET/1:25 p.m. PT on Fox
San Fransisco 49ers vs. Rams at 4:25 p.m. ET/1:25 p.m. PT on Fox
Lions vs. Cardinals at 4:25 p.m. ET/1:25 p.m. PT on Fox
Sunday (Sept. 20):
Saints vs. Atlanta Falcons at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT on Fox
Rams vs. Chicago Bears at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT on Fox
Eagles vs. Buccaneers at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT on Fox
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Carolina Panthers at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT on Fox
Commanders vs. Cardinals at 4:05 p.m. ET/1:05 p.m. PT on Fox
Patriots vs. 49ers at 4:05 p.m. ET/1:05 p.m. PT on Fox
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Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump are set to face off in their first presidential debate airing live ABC on Tuesday (Sept. 10).
The debate will be held at Philadelphia’s National Center and moderated by ABC News anchor David Muir and ABC News Prime anchor Lindsey Davis.
Keep reading for details on how to watch and stream the 2024 Presidential Debate live from anywhere.
What Time Does the Presidential Debate Start?
The Trump-Harris presidential debate starts at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT on Tuesday. The debate will air live on ABC and stream on Hulu, Disney+, ABC News Live and the ABC app. ABC will air Race for the White House, a pre-debate special, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT, and a post-debate special after the debate.
How to Watch the Presidential Debate on ABC
If you don’t have access to ABC or a digital antenna for local channels, you can stream the presidential debate live on Fubo, Sling TV and Hulu + Live TV. The debate will also simulcast on Disney+, Hulu, Peacock and Paramount+ with Showtime.
How to Watch the Presidential Debate on Other Channels
What channel does the presidential debate come on? If you’re a DirecTV customer who lost access to ABC, there are plenty of ways to livestream the debate, which will simulcast on several other networks including CBS, NBC, PBS, the CW, CNN, Fox, Fox News, MSNBC, Newsmax and C-SPAN.
Peacock Premium subscribers can stream the debate with live access on NBC. Those who have Paramount+ with Showtime can live stream the debate on CBS, and Max subscribers can watch debate coverage through CNN Max.
How to Watch the Presidential Debate Internationally
Want to stream the debate from outside of the country? You’ll need ExpressVPN or another VPN subscription to access a number of channels and streaming platforms from outside of the U.S.
Presidential Debate Guidelines
The presidential debate will have a run time of 90 minutes with two commercial breaks, according to guidelines released by ABC last week. Candidates will have two minutes to respond to each question, two minutes for rebuttal and one minute for additional clarification, if needed. Microphones will be muted when the candidate isn’t answering a question.
Trump is slated to deliver his closing statements ahead of Harris. The 78-year-old candidate won a virtual coin toss giving him first pick at podium location and delivering closing remarks. Trump chose the left podium and Harris will be on right.
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Ahead of Sonic The Hedgehog 3, due in theaters on Friday, Dec. 20, you can get ready for the third movie with the Knuckles spinoff (no pun intended) series. Although it was made for the Paramount+ streaming service, you can now buy the physical media version.
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Starting at $16.99, Knuckles is now on DVD and Blu-ray at Target and other retailers.
And if you’re a Target Circle member, you can order now and get Knuckles delivered straight to your home in two days (with orders more than $35).
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If you want to take it a step further, you can sign up for the Target Circle Card (with no annual fee), which offers an extra 5% discount on all purchases, two-day free shipping with no order minimums and more. Learn more about the Target Circle Card here.
In addition, Knuckles on DVD and Blu-ray is ready to buy at Amazon.
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‘Knuckles’
Taking place between Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Sonic the Hedgehog 3, the Knuckles TV series follows Knuckles (voiced by Idris Elba) showing deputy sheriff Wade Whipple (Adam Pally) how to be a fierce Echidna warrior.
The spinoff also stars Cary Elwes, Edi Patterson, Stockard Channing, Julian Barratt, Rory McCann, Scott Mescudi, Ellie Taylor, Tika Sumpter, Ben Schwartz, Colleen O’Shaughnessey, Christopher Lloyd and others.
Knuckles is available on DVD and Blu-ray starting at $16.99 at Target. Watch a trailer for the TV show below.
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Tim Burton brought the campy Beetlejuice back to life for a second time in the new movie Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, which premiered in theaters on Friday (Sept. 6). Before you get tickets to see the sequel in your Beetlejuice merch and pick up a Beetlejuice–inspired Ouija board, you’ll want to refresh your memory on what happens in the 1988 version in order to catch all the callouts to the original.
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Burton’s original film became an Oscar winner for its use of makeup. The 72-year-old reprises his role as “the ghost with the most” in Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice alongside other returning actors from the 1988 version including Winona Ryder and Catherine O’Hara. Wednesday‘s Jenna Ortega also joins the sequel’s cast as Lydia Deetz’s (Ryder) daughter.
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Keep reading to learn the streaming options for Beetlejuice below.
How to Watch Beetlejuice Online for Free
The easiest way to watch Beetlejuice is through Max, the official streaming platform for Warner Bros. Discovery content. If you already have a Max subscription, you can stream Beetlejuice online for no added cost.
Don’t have Max? While there is no free trial for new users, the streaming platform offers three affordable plans that you can choose based on your needs. Plans start at $9.99 a month or $99.99 a year, and include Beetlejuice in addition to the entire library of HBO, Warner Bros. and Discovery Channel content.
Students can also take advantage of a student membership that’ll save you 50% off the ad-supported plan.
Looking for more savings? You can also bundle Max with Hulu and Disney+ for as low as $16.99 a month and get triple the amount of content options.
Another option that’ll let you watch Beetlejuice online for free is through Prime Video. The streamer offers a seven-day free trial of Max when you add the premium channel to your Prime subscription. You’ll be able to stream Beetlejuice for free in addition to all content within Max straight through Prime Video. Once your free trial is over, you’ll be charged $9.99 a month on top of your Prime subscription.
Don’t have a Prime membership? Amazon is offering a 30-day free trial for new users that sign up and you can stack it on top of Max’s seven day free trial. You’ll get all the perks of Prime for free including access to Prime Video, Prime Reading, Prime Day discounts, free one-day shipping, grocery delivery and Prime Try Before You Buy. When both free trials have ended, you’ll be charged $9.99 a month for Max as well as $14.99 a month for Prime (or $139 a year).
How to Watch Beetlejuice Online At Home
There are a few ways you can stream the movie at home through video-on-demand if you want to watch Beetlejuice digitally.
Prime Video will let you stream the movie or rent it for as low as $8. You don’t have to be a Prime member in order to stream Beetlejuice through Prime Video. You can either rent the movie for $7.99 or purchase it for $7.99 (regularly $14.99), and the film will automatically be downloaded into your video library to watch whenever. Rentals will be available for 30 days after purchase and for 48 hours after you start streaming it.
Collectors can take advantage of up to 57% off Beetlejuice 4K Ultra HD, which will give you the entire film in 4K definition.
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Beetlejuice follows a married couple who, after becoming recently deceased ghosts, are plagued by the Deetz family, who moves into their home and begin to renovate it. When all of their attempts to rid the family fail, the couple seeks the help of the mischievous Beetlejuice (Michael Keaton), whose trickery results in more trouble than what they bargained for.
Other cast members include Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, Winona Ryder, Catherine O’Hara and Glenn Shadix.
How to Watch Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice At Home
The sequel is still in theaters, but if you’re antsy to own the film, you can preorder the Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice DVD online. Once the movie is released, you’ll be guaranteed a copy of the movie delivered to your home by the day it comes out.
Preorder the movie below.
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The Deetz family returns to Winter River in Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice when they must come together to mourn a tragic death in the family. Lydia (Ryder) is haunted by the events that took place years ago, but her daughter, Astrid Deetz (Ortega), is skeptical of the past. When Astrid finds a portal to the afterlife, Lydia must put aside her fears and call upon the demon Beetlejuice to help her rescue her daughter — but deals with the demon rarely come without a little mischief.
Other cast members include Monica Bellucci, Willem Dafoe, Justin Theroux and Arthur Conti.
Watch the official trailer for the original Beetlejuice below.
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If you’re looking for something new to watch, then Hulu + Live TV is your one stop for entertainment, sports, news and more with live TV streaming and hit originals such as Only Murders In the Building. It’s back for season four with the intrepid podcast hosts in pursuit of a new killer in California. But if you’d like to catch up with the mystery comedy instead, all previous seasons are waiting for you to stream.
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Starting at $76.99, you can sign up for Hulu + Live TV to watch almost 100 broadcast and cable networks, along with hit originals from Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN+. In fact, you can save $30 off your first month of service — a nearly 40% savings.
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Hulu + Live TV features broadcast channels, such as ABC for Monday Night Football and the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, NBC, CBS and Fox. The streaming service also has cable networks such as BET, CMT, Disney Channel, ESPN, Hallmark Channel, FX, Bravo, TLC, E!, Fox Sports, MTV for the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards, OWN, Paramount Network, TV Land, A&E, Cartoon Network, CNN, Food Network, Lifetime, National Geographic and much more.
Additionally, Hulu + Live TV comes with Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN+ at no additional cost. It’s one of the best ways to get access to hit originals such as Only Murders In the Building, Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, Tell Me Lies, The Mandalorian, ESPN’s 30 for 30 film series and more. It’s like getting four streaming services for the price of one.
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Meanwhile, Hulu + Live TV is compatible with a number of web-based devices, including smart TVs, Google TV, Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV 4K, Apple iPhone and Apple iPad, Android smartphones and tablets, Android TV, web browsers including Google Chrome and Apple Safari, gaming consoles such as PS5 and Xbox, select cable boxes and other devices.
With a starting price of $76.99, Hulu + Live TV is one of the best ways to watch nearly 100 entertainment, sports, lifestyle and news channels, along with originals from Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN+, on a wide range of devices. Right now, you can save $30 off your first month of service. Learn more about Hulu + Live TV here.
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In a brand new teaser for Joker: Folie à Deux, Lady Gaga‘s Harley Quinn tells Joaquin Phoenix’s Arthur Fleck, “You can do anything you want” — which probably isn’t the best thing to say to someone with an unpredictable neurological disorder who’s currently institutionalized for committing several murders. But alas, the pop superstar’s character only […]
In addition to being a double nominee at the Primetime Emmys on Sunday, Sept. 15, Selena Gomez is slated to present on the show. Gomez is nominated for outstanding actress in a comedy series for the first time for her role in Only Murders in the Building. She is also nominated as an executive producer of the show, which is up for outstanding comedy series for the third year in a row. Her co-stars Steve Martin and Martin Short, who are also double Emmy nominees this year, are also slated to present on the show.
Another music superstar, Reba McEntire, is also a presenter. McEntire’s new sitcom, Happy’s Place, is set to premiere on NBC on Friday, Oct. 18. McEntire’s first sitcom, Reba, ran from 2001 to 2007.
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The 76th Emmy Awards, hosted by the father-and-son team of Eugene Levy and Dan Levy, will broadcast live on ABC Sunday, Sept. 15 (8-11 p.m. ET/5-8 p.m. PT) from the Peacock Theater at L.A. LIVE in downtown Los Angeles, and will be available for streaming on Hulu Sept. 16-22. Jesse Collins Entertainment is producing the show.
Both father and son won multiple Primetime Emmys four years ago for Schitt’s Creek. Dan won four; Eugene won two.
Jimmy Kimmel, who won his third Primetime Emmy at the Creative Arts Emmys over the weekend as host of the 2024 Oscars and is also nominated for outstanding talk series, is also set to present. Kimmel had hosted the Primetime Emmys the last three times it aired on ABC (in 2012, 2016, 2020), but is not hosting this year. (The show rotates among the three legacy networks and Fox.)
TV legend Dick Van Dyke, whose legacy was saluted when Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic won outstanding variety special (pre-recorded) at the Creative Arts Emmys, will also present.
In addition, there will be special appearances from Olympic gold medalist swimmer Caeleb Dressel and Olympic bronze medalist rugby player Ilona Maher.
Here’s a complete list of the presenters for the 2024 Primetime Emmys
Christine Baranski
Kathy Bates
Meredith Baxter
Candice Bergen
Gael Garcia Bernal
Matt Bomer
Zach Braff
Connie Britton
Nicola Coughlan
Billy Crystal
Viola Davis
Giancarlo Esposito
Colin Farrell
Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Lily Gladstone
Selena Gomez
Dulé Hill
Ron Howard
Brendan Hunt
Joshua Jackson
Allison Janney
Don Johnson
Mindy Kaling
Jimmy Kimmel
Padma Lakshmi
Greta Lee
John Leguizamo
George Lopez
Diego Luna
Jane Lynch
Steve Martin
Nava Mau
Reba McEntire
Janel Moloney
Ebon Moss-Bachrach
Niecy Nash-Betts
Taylor Zakhar Perez
Mekhi Phifer
Melissa Peterman
Da’Vine Joy Randolph
Sam Richardson
Maya Rudolph
Richard Schiff
Martin Sheen
Martin Short
Jean Smart
Jimmy Smits
Antony Starr
Gina Torres
Dick Van Dyke
Susan Kelechi Watson
Damon Wayans
Kristen Wiig
Henry Winkler
Bowen Yang
Steven Yeun
The 2024 edition of the Oscars won outstanding variety special (live) on night one of the Creative Arts Emmys. It’s the first time the Oscars have won the top program Emmy in variety since 1991, when it won in a predecessor category, outstanding variety, music or comedy program. Before that, the Oscars won the top program award in 1979 and 1988.
In winning outstanding variety special (live), The Oscars prevailed over The Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show Starring Usher, The Greatest Roast of All Time: Tom Brady and the latest editions of the Grammys and the Tonys.
Raj Kapoor, Molly McNearney and Katy Mullan served as executive producers of the Oscars. Jimmy Kimmel hosted for the fourth time.
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The Creative Arts Emmys are being presented over two consecutive nights at the Peacock Theater at LA Live in in downtown Los Angeles. The first ceremony on Saturday (Sept. 7) focused on unscripted and documentary programs. Sunday’s ceremony will focus on scripted programs.
Rickey Minor won outstanding music direction for his work on the Oscars. It’s his third win in the category, following wins for Taking the Stage: African American Music and Stories That Changed America (2017) and the Kennedy Center Honors (2020).This year’s win was a particular achievement because Minor was competing with himself. He was also nominated for his work on The 46th Kennedy Center Honors.
The Oscars won two other Creative Arts Emmys – outstanding direction for Hamish Hamilton and outstanding production design for a variety special. These four awards bring the total number of Emmy Awards won by the Oscars to 63. (The show was known as the Academy Awards through 2012, when the show formally changed the name to the more fan-friendly Oscars.)
Saturday Night Live was the big winner on night one of the Creative Arts Emmys with six wins. This brings the show’s tally of Primetime Emmy wins to 97, the record for a series. The show is set to launch its 50th season this fall.
The show’s wins were all in technical craft categories – directing; lighting design/lighting direction; technical direction and camerawork; production design; hairstyling; and makeup.
Blue Eye Samurai, Jim Henson Idea Man and The Oscars each won four awards on Saturday. Billy Joel – The 100th Live at Madison Square Garden and Welcome to Wrexham each won three. Girls State and Love on the Spectrum each won two.
The Billy Joel special won three technical awards – sound mixing; lighting design/lighting direction; and technical direction and camerawork. But it lost the top award in its field, outstanding variety special (pre-recorded) to Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic. This is the second year in a row that award went to a show celebrating a TV legend in his or her 90s. Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love won last year.
As the executive producer/performer of the MSG special, Joel would have won his first Primetime Emmy if the program had won. He has won five Grammys and a Tony.
Jim Henson: Idea Man, a Disney + program about the genius creator of the Muppets, won outstanding documentary or non-fiction special, where it beat The Greatest Night in Pop, about the recording session that produced “We Are the World,” as well as separate docs about comedians Steve Martin and Albert Brooks and the Girl’s State event.
David Fleming won outstanding music composition for a documentary series or special (original dramatic score) for his work on Jim Henson Idea Man. It’s his first Primetime Emmy. The show’s other awards were outstanding sound editing for a non-fiction or reality program and outstanding picture editing for a nonfiction program.
Henson, who died in 1990 at age 53, won five Grammys and three Primetime Emmys. In addition, he was inducted into the TV Academy Hall of Fame in 1987.
The Beach Boys on Disney + won for outstanding sound mixing for a nonfiction program.
The Voice won outstanding picture editing for a structured reality or competition program.
Maya Rudolph won outstanding character voice-over performance for her role as Connie the Hormone Monstress on Netflix’s Big Mouth. This is her sixth Primetime Emmy; her fourth in this category. Rudolph’s mother, the late Minnie Riperton, topped the Billboard Hot 100 in 1975 with “Lovin’ You” and received two Grammy nominations.
Alan Cumming, host of The Traitors, won outstanding host for a reality/competition program, beating Ru Paul Charles, host of RuPaul’s Drag Race, who had won the last eight years running. Cumming won a Tony for best actor in a musical in 1998 for his role as the Emcee in a reboot of Cabaret. He picked up a second Tony in 2022 as one of platoon of producers of A Strange Loop.
Jeopardy! won outstanding game show for the second year in a row, but Ken Jennings, the show’s host (and contestant with the longest winning streak), lost outstanding game show host to Pat Sajak, who recently concluded a 40-year run as the host of that show.
Shark Tank won outstanding structured reality show for the fifth total time. It beat Queer Eye, which had won the last six years in a row. These two shows are the top winners in the history of the category.
An edited presentation of the awards from both nights of the Creative Arts Emmys will air Saturday, Sept. 14, at 8:00 p.m. PT on FXX. Subsequently, the program will be available for streaming on Hulu from Sunday, Sept. 15 through Wednesday, Oct. 9.
The 76th Emmy Awards will be broadcast live from the Peacock Theatre on Sunday, Sept. 15, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. ET/5 p.m. to 8 p.m. PT on ABC. The broadcast will be available for streaming the next day on Hulu.
Will Jennings, the Oscar- and Grammy-winning co-writer of Titanic‘s “My Heart Will Go On” and other hit songs by Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood and Whitney Houston, has died. He was 80.
The superstar lyricist passed away Friday (Sept. 6) at his home in Tyler, Texas, his caregiver Martha Sherrod confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter. A cause of death was not provided, but Jennings had been experiencing health issues in recent years.
“A sad time, the passing of Will Jennings, a maestro, brilliant mind and a gentle spirit. It was an enormous honor to have worked with such a musical genius,” former J. Geils Band singer Peter Wolf, who collaborated with Jennings, wrote on X (formerly Twitter) Saturday.
During his career, the Songwriters Hall inductee co-wrote six songs that reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart: Barry Manilow’s “Looks Like We Made It” (1977); Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes’ “Up Where We Belong” (1982); Winwood’s “Higher Love” (1986); Houston’s “Didn’t We Almost Have It All” (1987); Winwood’s “Roll With It” (1988); and Celine Dion’s “My Heart Will Go On” (1998).
Jennings also collaborated with Clapton on “Tears in Heaven,” which hit No. 2 on the Hot 100 and topped Billboard‘s Adult Contemporary chart for three weeks in 1992. The tribute to Clapton’s late son also earned the pair a song of the year trophy at the 35th annual Grammy Awards.
Jennings won best original song at the Academy Awards in 1983 for co-writing An Officer and a Gentleman‘s “Up Where We Belong” alongside Jack Nitzsche and Buffy Sainte-Marie. He took home the same honor in 1998 for the Titanic classic “My Heart Will Go On,” which he wrote-wrote with composer James Horner. The Dion-sung ballad also won a Grammy for song of the year.
Jennings was born in Kilgore, Texas, in 1944. Before hitting it big in songwriting, he was a professor at Tyler Junior College and later Austin State University, before teaching at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. His résumé also includes musical collaborations with superstars like B.B. King, Mariah Carey, Jimmy Buffett and Roy Orbison.
Jennings is survived by his wife, Carole, and his sisters, Joyce and Gloria.