Emmys change rules so actors can be recognized as gender-neutral 'Performers' on award statues

It’s a move gender-nonconforming entertainers have been vying for. Dillon’s letter read in part. Meanwhile,PosestarMj Rodriguezspoke about awards voters generally inan interview for EW’s Pride Month cover. The 2023 Emmy Award were previously postponed in July.David McNew/Getty Images “I know exactly what they’re thinking right now,” Rodriguez said. “I know they don’t see me as a woman. They don’t have to tell me. This year’s Emmys will be held on Sept....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 72 words · Kathryn Villa

Emmys will no longer categorize comedy and drama based on runtime

The presence of actual jokes, however, is still TBD. What becomes a comedy most? The Primetime Emmys are addressing that very question with some new changes to its nomination process. Rachel Brosnahan on ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’.Christopher Saunders/Amazon Studios Meanwhile, joke-heavy, lighter fare like yourTheMarvelousMrs. Maiseland yourCrazy Ex-Girlfriendhave dared to venture into the 45-minute, even hourlong territory usually reserved for prestige dramas. Behold what streaming hath wrought! Comedies that are actually comedic … what’s Hollywood gonna do?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 199 words · Jack Fleming

Emmys: Zoe Kazan deserves a nomination forThe Plot Against America

A brilliant performance in HBO’s alternate-history miniseries should not be overlooked by the TV Academy. There’s a three-minute shot fromThe Plot Against Americathat I can’t get out of my head. It’s one side of phone call that’s reaching across a nation on fire. Credit: Michele K. Short/HBO Seldon is frightened, for reasons I won’t spoil. Bess is also frightened, because she’s seen the country go downhill all around her. Her children are in danger....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 217 words · Phyllis Hayes

Emotional Will Smith wins Best Actor after slapping Chris Rock at Oscars: 'Love will make you do crazy things'

In this business, you’ve got to be able to have people disrespecting you. You’ve got to smile, and you’ve got to pretend like that’s okay." He also apologized to the Academy and his fellow nominees but not Rock for the outburst. Will Smith wins Best Actor at the 2022 Oscars.ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images “Art imitates life,” Smith added. “I look like the crazy father, just like they said. I’m the crazy father, just like they said about Richard Williams....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 129 words · Aaron Ramirez

Encantosong 'We Don't Talk About Bruno' passes 'Let It Go' as highest-charting Disney animated hit in 26 years

It’s time to talk about “Bruno” becoming the highest-charting song from aDisneyanimated movie in 26 years. 4 on this week’s chart thanks to 29 million streams and 8,000 downloads sold. Those numbers helped it surpass Idina Menzel’s rendition of “Let It Go,” which reached No. ‘Encanto’ song ‘We Don’t Talk About Bruno’ passes ‘Let It Go’ from ‘Frozen’ as the biggest animated Disney hit in 26 years.Disney (2) 5 in April 2014....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 77 words · Crystal King

EnchantedsequelDisenchantedbegins production with Maya Rudolph as new villain

How do we know we’ll loveDisenchanted? On Monday,Disney+announced that the long-awaitedEnchantedsequel is finally in production. Plus, it shared some plot details and casting news. Patrick’s daughter, Morgan, is now a teenager. Adams, Dempsey,Idina Menzel, andJames Marsdenwill all reprise their roles from the first film. Also returning are songwritersAlan MenkenandStephen Schwartzwho will write new music for the film. Disney also revealed that Rudolph will portray Giselle’s new adversary, Malvina. Rudolph tweeted, “What’s a good fairy tale without a great villain?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 155 words · Isabella Wilson

Enola Holmesis the feminist romp the Holmes canon needs: Review

“The future is up to us.” It’s an apt metaphor for what the film could mean for the mythic detective. Things get complicated when Enola meets fellow runaway Lord Tewksbury (a winning Louis Partridge). Netflix Brown is cheeky and spritely in the role. As an actress, she has a self-possessed quality that grounds the performance. Cavill is perhaps an odd choice to play the eccentric, occasionally even obsequious and hubristic Holmes....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 89 words · Evelyn Neal

Enter EW'sStranger ThingsWalkie T-ALKIE giveaway sweepstakes

All you have to do is enter online atwww.ew.com/StrangerThingsSweepsor by mail. Read on for more details. OFFICIAL RULES Void outside the 50 United States, District of Columbia and where prohibited. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. HOW TO ENTER:There are two (2) ways to enter. There is no cost to register or enter. Entering the Sweepstakes will automatically register entrant atwww....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 223 words · Jamie Walters

Enter for a chance to win a Stephen King prize package

If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. Five winners will receive three of King’s latest novels, an audiobook, and a set to gift! Get into the holiday spirit with master horror writerStephen King! Stephen King novels: ‘Billy Summers,’ ‘If It Bleeds,’ ‘The Institute,’ and ‘Elevation’.Simon & Schuster Limit one entry per person.Enter now! Check out the official rules here. Stephen King novels: ‘Billy Summers,’ ‘If It Bleeds,’ ‘The Institute,’ and ‘Elevation’....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 76 words · Jennifer Larsen

Enter the Fray: 'Fringe,' 'Religulous,' and the VMAs revisited

Last week was exhausting! So check outour rundown of the most-commented-on PopWatch postsof last week! Owen Gleiberman gave us the scoop onBill Mahers blasphemous new documentary,Religulous.9. Credit: Russell Brand: Kevin Winter/Getty Images; Joshua Jackson: Craig Blankenhorn You confessed the pop-culture purchases that prevail even in a crappy economy.8. The premiere of The CWsPrivilegedgot mixed reviews.7. Simon Vozick-Levinson threw a mini listening party for Kanye Wests new single.6. Our TV criticsKen Tucker and Gillian Flynnrevealed what shows really make them laugh....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 139 words · Holly Soto

Enter the Fray: a week filled with fall TV and Biden vs. Palin

addCredit(Thurman: Linda R. Chen; Harold: RonTom/ABC) 10. Some of you are still watching True Blood… 8. No big deal, Jeff Probst just bloggedSurvivorfor us this week!!! Credit: Thurman: Linda R. Chen; Harold: RonTom/ABC Michael Slezak recapped the return ofBrothers & Sistersand you told him who your favorite couples were 6. George Kennedy stopped by PW to remember Paul Newman inCool Hand Luke 5. In this chapter of iPod Inspection, you told us what songs iTunes gave the cold shoulder...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 110 words · Matthew Joyce

Enter the Fray: A week of break-ups, Guns N' Roses, and fallen 'Heroes'

Below, your top ten most commented-on posts for this week! Mandi Bierly forbade Bon Jovi from effing with anymore of his songs 9. Hollywood conservatives complained about their closeted lives 8. Credit: R Mickshaw/Getty Images Marc Bernardin brainstormed with PDubbers on how to saveHeroes 5. Michael Slezak publicly ended his relationships withFringeandTrue Blood. (It wasnt him, it was them!) And the Jason Castro fans came out for the showdown, too!...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 91 words · Adam Lewis

Enter the Fray: A week of campaigning, tricks, and treats

), there were plenty ofpop culture treats (and tricks) for you to consume. Amy Wilkinson and other PopWatch staffers shared whatirrationally scares them. (Seriously you guys, outer space is terrifying.) Joe the Plumber might have a new occupation soon Joethe Country Singer. Christina, Mariah, and Hilary threw down in a battle ofthe video divas. I shared my love ofChuckwith the world (or just thisblog, either way). A newHarry Pottertrailer premiered, and we couldntfigure out who Ron was snogging (Turns out its Lavender Brown....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 157 words · Patricia Cooper