Category Archives: Award Shows

Eddie Murphy Steps Down as “Academy Awards” Host

Posted on November 9, 2011 by admin

Tweet One day after Brett Ratner stepped down as producer of the 84th Academy Awards, after making a homophobic comment, Eddie Murphy has also resigned as host of the show. There was speculation that Murphy would bolt considering it was … Continue reading →

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Oscar Producer Gil Cates Dies – R.I.P.

Posted on November 1, 2011 by admin

Tweet Sad news out of Hollywood today, longtime Oscar telecast producer, Gil Cates died Monday, October 31st at the age of 77 years old. I sat down with Cates nearly every year that he produced the Academy Awards and found … Continue reading →

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GET YOUR MOVIE TO THE ACADEMY BEFORE MONDAY!

Posted on September 27, 2011 by admin

Tweet October 3, is the deadline to submit entries in the Live Action Short Film, Animated Short Film and Foreign Language Film categories to be considered for the 84th Academy Awards®.  Complete entries must arrive at the Academy of Motion … Continue reading →

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EDDIE MURPHY WILL HOST OSCARS

Posted on September 6, 2011 by admin

Tweet Oscar® nominee Eddie Murphy, whose performing career spans movies, television and the stage, will host this year’s Academy Awards show on Sunday, February 26, 2012, telecast producers Brett Ratner and Don Mischer announced today. This will be Murphy‘s first … Continue reading →

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AGNES NIXON RETURNS TO ‘ALL MY CHILDREN’

Posted on August 8, 2011 by admin

Tweet Agnes Nixon, creator of ABC’s daytime drama All My Children, returns to the show as Agnes Eckhart, a long standing board member of Pine Valley Hospital. Nixon, often called the “queen of the modern soap opera,” created All My … Continue reading →

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“So You Think You Can Dance” Gets Eight Emmy Noms – Cat Deeley Recognized As Host

Posted on July 15, 2011 by admin

Tweet After eight seasons on the air, So You Think You Can Dance received eight Emmy Award nominations. Backstage after the show Thursday night, Executive Producer Nigel Lythgoe, Judge Mary Murphy and first time nominee Cat Deeley were still high … Continue reading →

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JAMES SPADER JOINS ‘THE OFFICE’

Posted on July 6, 2011 by admin

Tweet Multiple Emmy Award winner James Spader will be joining the regular cast of NBC’s The Office (Thursdays, 9-9:30 p.m. ET) as CEO Robert California of Sabre, the parent company of Dunder Mifflin. “James will reprise his role as Robert … Continue reading →

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INSPIRATIONAL COUNTRY MUSIC WEEK

Posted on June 13, 2011 by admin

Tweet the Christian Country Music Association and The Tennessee Breast Cancer Coalition are teaming up during Inspirational Country Music Week. feature evening showcases highlighting 2011 ICM Award nominees, a silent auction with proceeds going to the Breast Cancer Awareness Fund, exhibits, … Continue reading →

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Bieber and Eminem Win Big at the 2011 Billboard Music Awards

Posted on May 23, 2011 by admin

Tweet Justin Bieber and Eminem were the top winners at the Billboard Music Awards Sunday in Las Vegas. Bieber nailed down seven wins including Top New Artist, while Eminem grabbed six awards including Top Artist.   Country Music superstar Taylor … Continue reading →

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BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS

Posted on May 19, 2011 by admin

Tweet The 2011 Billboard Music Awards, hosted by Ken Jeong, airs live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday May 22 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. Tweet

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