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Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Beyoncé and Jay-Z to Compete Against Each Other for an Emmy This Year
Beyoncé is facing some particularly familiar competition for an Emmy this year: her own husband. As the 2025 Emmy nominations were announced on Tuesday, both Queen Bey and Jay-Z (real name Shawn Carter) were listed as nominees in the outstanding variety special (live) category; Beyoncé for her Beyoncé Bowl halftime show for the NFL's Christmas Day game on Netflix, and Jay as one of the executive producers for Kendrick Lamar's Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show. More from The Hollywood Reporter Emmy Noms Analysis: Reading Between the Lines of Tuesday's Announcement 'Severance' Dominated in Emmys Nominations - But for the Wrong Season Emmys Nominations Snubs: 'Squid Game' Shut Out, 'Handmaid's Tale' Only Lands One Nod - Uzo Aduba Surprises It's hard to track how many times a husband and wife have ever competed against one another in the same Emmy category in the past, though it's certainly not a common occurrence. Both Beyoncé and Lamar's halftime shows were critically lauded and groundbreaking. Beyoncé performed the first-ever Christmas Day NFL halftime show, while Lamar broke records for the most-viewed Super Bowl halftime show of all time with over 133 million viewers. SNL50: The Homecoming Concert rounds out the music-related programming nominated in this year's variety special (live) category, and the three will be up against the Oscars as well as fellow Saturday Night Live special SNL50: The Anniversary Special. Aside from the variety special itself, Beyoncé was also nominated for outstanding directing for a variety special for the concert alongside co-director Alex Rudzinski. It's the third time she's been nominated in that category, having previously gotten nods for Lemonade back in 2016, and for Homecoming: A Film by Beyonce in 2019. Both Beyoncé and Lamar's halftime shows were also recognized in outstanding the choreography for variety or reality programming category, with Charm La'Donna getting nominated for both shows. Tyrik Patterson, Christopher Grant and Parris Goebel were nominated for the Beyonce Bowl's choreography as well. Lamar himself was also nominated for outstanding music direction for the halftime show, alongside fellow music director Tony Russell, and Questlove was tapped for musical direction for the SNL anniversary concert alongside James Poyser. Questlove was also nominated for outstanding directing for a documentary/nonfiction program with Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years Of SNL Music, as well as for outstanding documentary or nonfiction special for Sly Lives! (Aka The Burden of Black Genius). Within the Emmy's seven music-specific categories themselves, other big-name nominees included Hans Zimmer for his score on The Americas, Adam Sandler with Dan Bulla for the music and lyrics to 'Adam Sandler's Song: 50 Years' on SNL50: The Anniversary Special, and Kristen Wiig, Sean Douglas and Josh Greenbaum for the music and lyrics on 'Harper and Will Go West' from Will & Harper. The full list of nominees for this year's Emmy music categories is below. Outstanding Music Composition For A Series (Original Dramatic Score) Andor, 'Who Are You' Brandon Roberts, Composer Based On A True Story, 'Relapse' Sherri Chung, Composer Cobra Kai, 'Blood In Blood Out' Leo Birenberg, ComposerZach Robinson, Composer Severance 'Cold Harbor' Theodore Shapiro, Composer The Studio, 'The Missing Reel'Antonio Sánchez, Composer The White Lotus, 'Amor Fati'Cristobal Tapia de Veer, ComposerOutstanding Music Composition For A Limited Or Anthology Series, Movie Or Special Black Mirror, 'Hotel Reverie'Ariel Marx, Composer Black Mirror, 'USS Callister: Into Infinity'Daniel Pemberton, Composer Dying For Sex, 'It's Not That Serious'Ariel Marx, ComposerMonsters: The Lyle And Erik Menendez Story, 'Spree'Thomas Newman, Composer Julia Newman, Composer The Penguin, 'After Hours'Mick Giacchino, Composer The Supremes At Earl's All-You-Can-Eat Kathryn Bostic, ComposerOutstanding Music Composition For A Documentary Series Or Special The Americas, 'Andes'Hans Zimmer, Composer Anže Rozman, Composer Kara Talve, Composer Chef's Table 'José Andrés' Duncan Thum, Composer David Bertok, Composer Leonardo Da VinciCaroline Shaw, Composer Planet Earth: Asia, 'Beneath The Waves' Jacob Shea, ComposerLaurentia Editha, Composer Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story Ilan Eshkeri, ComposerOutstanding Music Direction The Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show Starring Kendrick Lamar Kendrick Lamar, Music DirectorTony Russell, Music Director The Kennedy Center HonorsRickey Minor, Music Director The Oscars Michael Bearden, Music Director SNL50: The Anniversary Special Lenny Pickett, Music Director Leon Pendarvis, Music Director Eli Brueggemann, Music Director SNL50: The Homecoming ConcertJames Poyser, Music DirectorAhmir 'Questlove' Thompson, Music Director Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics Agatha All Along, 'Circle Sewn With Fate / Unlock Thy Hidden Gate.' Song Title: 'The Ballad of the Witches' Road'Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Music & LyricsRobert Lopez, Music & Lyrics Andor, 'Who Are You?' Song Title: 'We are the Ghor (Planetary Anthem)' Nicholas Britell, Music & Lyrics Tony Gilroy, Music & Lyrics The Boys, 'We'll Keep The Red Flag Flying Here' Song Title: 'Let's Put the Christ Back in Christmas'Christopher Lennertz, Music & Lyrics SNL50: The Anniversary Special, Song Title: 'Adam Sandler's Song: 50 Years'Adam Sandler, Music & LyricsDan Bulla, Music & Lyrics Song Title: 'Harper and Will Go West' Sean Douglas, Music & LyricsKristen Wiig, Music & LyricsJosh Greenbaum, Lyrics Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music Dept. QCarlos Rafael Rivera, Composer Scott Frank, Composer Dune: Prophecy Volker Bertelmann, Composer LazarusKamasi Washington The ResidenceMark Mothersbaugh, Composer The White LotusCristobal Tapia de Veer, Composer Your Friends & NeighborsDominic Lewis, Composer Hamilton Leithauser, Composer Outstanding Music Supervision Hacks, 'I Love LA'Matt Biffa, Music Supervisor The Last Of Us, 'The Price' Evyen Klean, Music SupervisorIan Broucek, Music SupervisorScott Hanau, Music Supervisor The Righteous Gemstones, 'You Hurled Me Into The Depths, Into The Very Heart Of The Seas' DeVoe Yates, Music SupervisorGabe Hilfer, Music Supervisor Severance, 'Cold Harbor'George Drakoulias, Music Supervisor The Studio, 'The Promotion'Gabe Hilfer, Music Supervisor The White Lotus, 'Same Spirits, New Forms'Gabe Hilfer, Music Supervisor Best of The Hollywood Reporter From 'Party in the U.S.A.' to 'Born in the U.S.A.': 20 of America's Most Patriotic (and Un-Patriotic) Musical Offerings Most Anticipated Concert Tours of 2025: Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar & SZA, Sabrina Carpenter and More Hollywood's Most Notable Deaths of 2025 Solve the daily Crossword
Metro
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Danny Devito gives rare update on close friend Jack Nicholson's welfare
Danny DeVito has shared details of his friend Jack Nicholson's recent welfare as the 88-year-old has rarely been seen in public over the last decade. Once known for his frequent appearances courtside at Laker's games, Nicholson is now rarely seen out and about, with the recent exception of his cameo during the live broadcast of SNL50: The Anniversary Special in February. DeVito, 80, has been close friends with Nicholson since the pair first worked together on One Flew Over the Cuckoo Nest 50 years ago. 'I just saw Jack a couple weeks ago — it was his birthday a month ago, and he's great,' DeVito told People Magazine in a recent interview. Nicholson and the Always Sunny in Philadelphia star bonded on the set of the iconic film, with DeVito going on to star in the Nicholson-directed 1978 comedy Goin' South three years later. They also both appeared in James L. Brooks' seriocomic, 1983 Best Picture winner Terms of Endearment, the 1992 biopic Hoffa directed by DeVito, and the 1996 Tim Burton comedy Mars Attacks!. 'We were in the presence of this guy who's really at his moment,' DeVito says, reflecting on meeting Nicholson during production of the now-classic 1975 drama. By then, Nicholson had already built a formidable résumé with Easy Rider, Carnal Knowledge, The Last Detail, and Chinatown. Cuckoo's Nest would cement his status, earning him his first Academy Award for Best Actor and launching a career that would tally 12 nominations and three wins. Despite that, DeVito says Nicholson remained deeply grounded. 'He started out exactly the way everybody else did, where he couldn't get a job,' DeVito recalls. 'It was like he came to Hollywood and he was going to just write and direct, and then Easy Rider comes along after the Corman stuff… So he was in our milieu, and he was always just as open and genuine, and we all felt it immediately.' Nicholson was last seen on Saturday Night Live's 50th birthday special, with the show pulling stars that included Steve Martin and Sir Paul McCartney as well as Nicholson. The 87-year-old has rarely been seen in public in the 15 years since his last film, How Do You Know, released in 2010. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Disney icon reveals second pregnancy days after announcing acting comeback MORE: I Know What You Did Last Summer star confesses 90s horror reboot isn't 'gory enough' for her MORE: Country star Conner Smith charged after knocking down and killing woman, 77
Toronto Sun
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Sun
Judge dismisses Justin Baldoni's $400M lawsuit against 'It Ends With Us' co-star Blake Lively
Published Jun 09, 2025 • 2 minute read Blake Lively appears at the SNL50: The Anniversary Special at Rockefeller Plaza in New York on Feb. 16, 2025, left, and Justin Baldoni appears at a special screening of "The Boys in the Boat" in New York on Dec. 13, 2023. Photo by Evan Agostini / AP A judge on Monday dismissed the lawsuit filed by actor and director Justin Baldoni against his 'It Ends With Us' co-star Blake Lively after she sued him for sexual harassment and retaliation. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account U.S. District Court Judge Lewis Liman's decision is the latest development in the bitter legal battle surrounding the dark romantic drama that includes Lively suing Baldoni in late December. Baldoni and production company Wayfarer Studios countersued in January for $400 million, accusing Lively and her husband, 'Deadpool' actor Ryan Reynolds, of defamation and extortion. The judge ruled that Baldoni can't sue Lively for defamation over claims she made in her lawsuit, because allegations made in a lawsuit are exempt from libel claims. Liman also ruled that Baldoni's claims that Lively stole creative control of the film didn't count as extortion under California law. While Lively was accused in the lawsuit of threatening to refuse to promote the film, Wayfarer does 'not allege facts showing that Lively had an obligation to promote the film or to approve marketing materials,' Liman wrote. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Baldoni's legal team can revise the lawsuit if they want to pursue different claims related to whether Lively breached a contract, the judge said. 'It Ends With Us,' an adaptation of Colleen Hoover's bestselling 2016 novel that begins as a romance but takes a dark turn into domestic violence, was released in August, exceeding box office expectations with a $50 million debut. But the movie's release was shrouded by speculation over discord between Lively and Baldoni. The judge also dismissed Baldoni's defamation lawsuit against The New York Times, which had reported on Lively's sexual harassment allegations. 'Today's opinion is a total victory and a complete vindication for Blake Lively, along with those that Justin Baldoni and the Wayfarer Parties dragged into their retaliatory lawsuit, including Ryan Reynolds, (publicist) Leslie Sloane and The New York Times,' Lively's attorneys, Esra Hudson and Mike Gottlieb, said in a prepared statement. The lawyers said they 'look forward to the next round' of seeking attorneys' fees, treble damages and punitive damages. The Associated Press sent emails seeking comment to Baldoni's attorneys. Lively appeared in the 2005 film 'The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants' and the TV series 'Gossip Girl' from 2007 to 2012 before starring in films including 'The Town' and 'The Shallows.' Baldoni starred in the TV comedy 'Jane the Virgin,' directed the 2019 film 'Five Feet Apart' and wrote 'Man Enough,' a book challenging traditional notions of masculinity. Toronto Blue Jays Olympics World Celebrity Olympics
Japan Today
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Japan Today
Judge dismisses Justin Baldoni's lawsuit against 'It Ends With Us' costar Blake Lively
FILE - Blake Lively appears at the SNL50: The Anniversary Special at Rockefeller Plaza in New York on Feb. 16, 2025, left, and Justin Baldoni appears at a special screening of "The Boys in the Boat" in New York on Dec. 13, 2023. (Photos by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File) A judge on Monday dismissed the lawsuit filed by actor and director Justin Baldoni against his 'It Ends With Us' costar Blake Lively after she sued him for sexual harassment and retaliation. U.S. District Court Judge Lewis Liman's decision is the latest development in the bitter legal battle surrounding the dark romantic drama that includes Lively suing Baldoni in late December. Baldoni and production company Wayfarer Studios countersued in January for $400 million, accusing Lively and her husband, 'Deadpool' actor Ryan Reynolds, of defamation and extortion. The judge ruled that Baldoni can't sue Lively for defamation over claims she made in her lawsuit, because allegations made in a lawsuit are exempt from libel claims. Liman also ruled that Baldoni's claims that Lively stole creative control of the film didn't count as extortion under California law. Baldoni's legal team can revise the lawsuit if they want to pursue different claims related to whether Lively breached a contract, the judge said. Emails seeking comment were sent to attorneys for Baldoni and Lively. 'It Ends With Us,' an adaptation of Colleen Hoover's bestselling 2016 novel that begins as a romance but takes a dark turn into domestic violence, was released in August, exceeding box office expectations with a $50 million debut. But the movie's release was shrouded by speculation over discord between Lively and Baldoni. The judge also dismissed Baldoni's defamation lawsuit against The New York Times, which had reported on Lively's sexual harassment allegations. © Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
San Francisco Chronicle
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
‘Does anyone have a blanket?': Dakota Johnson's dress steals the spotlight on ‘The Tonight Show'
Dakota Johnson found herself the center of unexpected attention on 'The Tonight Show' — not for her new film 'Materialists,' but for the plunging neckline of her outfit. From the moment the actress took her seat opposite host Jimmy Fallon on Monday, June 2, she appeared uneasy. Glancing at the in-studio monitors and seeing her short, low-cut black dress, Johnson had a sudden realization. 'Oh God,' the '50 Shades of Grey' star said. 'This is the wrong outfit.' 'No, no. I think it's perfect, you look great,' Fallon replied. 'Just don't move.' But the actress wasn't convinced, later asking, 'Does anyone have, like, a blanket I could wear?' 'My eyes are up here,' Johnson teased during one especially awkward moment, prompting Fallon to look skyward. 'I don't even know what to do,' the host said. 'I'm confused.' Fallon gamely offered a tissue, which Johnson promptly stuffed into the neckline. 'That's perfect,' she joked. 'No one will even know the difference!' After giving the tissue back to Fallon, he quipped that he'd sell the tissue on eBay. 'You won't believe where this tissue's (been)! TMZ!' he said. Despite the distraction, the pair did manage to touch on 'Materialists' and shared stories from February's ' SNL50: The Anniversary Special.' Johnson, who spent part of her childhood in San Francisco and Monterey, recalled watching the event from under the bleachers with Lorne Michaels and a brief backstage interaction with Meryl Streep, who kissed her hand. But talk soon turned back to the dress. 'Tell me if there's a problem,' Johnson told Fallon. 'There's almost a problem, but not quite,' star of the NBC late-night talk show said. 'Everything is going according to plan.' She wore it briefly before regaining her composure and carrying on. This isn't Johnson's first brush with live-TV wardrobe hiccups. Last year, she held up her dress for the entirety of a 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' interview after a strap broke mid-show.
