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Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Matlock' acting Emmy submissions include Kathy Bates and Skye P. Marshall, plus these 3 guest stars
CBS will submit nine cast members from Matlock Season 1 for Emmy consideration, Gold Derby has learned. Kathy Bates is entering the Best Drama Actress category for playing Madeline Kingston, a wealthy woman who's masquerading as a kind-hearted lawyer named Madeline "Matty" Matlock. Madeline uses her manipulation skills (and an assist from Werther's Originals) to try to uncover which partner at Jacobson Moore covered up evidence that could have prevented the opioid epidemic that led to her daughter's death. Bates, an Oscar winner for Misery (1990), has already won two Emmys in her career, for Two and a Half Men (guest actress, 2012) and American Horror Story: Coven (supporting actress, 2014), but this would be her first lead Emmy victory. More from GoldDerby Ramón Rodriguez on the power of vulnerability and grit in 'Will Trent': 'that combination of toughness and tenderness really drew me in' 'Industry' star Sagar Radia on his standout episode, 'White Mischief,' and if Rishi knows about 'Uncut Gems' 'The Four Seasons' star Erika Henningsen on the 'biggest opportunity' she's ever been given and what might happen in Season 2 Five performers are campaigning in the two featured categories: Sam Anderson as Edwin Kingston, David Del Rio as Billy Martinez, and Jason Ritter as Julian Markston in Best Drama Supporting Actor; and Leah Lewis as Sarah Yang and Skye P. Marshall as Olympia Lawrence in Best Drama Supporting Actress. Finally, three memorable guest stars from Season 1 will appear on this year's Emmy ballot: Beau Bridges as Howard "Senior" Markston in Best Drama Guest Actor; and Yael Grobglas as Shae Banfield and Julie Hagerty as Bitsy in Best Drama Guest Actress. Bates has led her category all season long, per the Gold Derby odds. If she prevails on Emmy night, she would be the oldest person ever to win Best Drama Actress, at age 77. (Damages star Glenn Close currently holds that record, at age 62.) Marshall, fresh off of her Critics Choice nomination, is now in the Top 20 for her Emmy category, while Matlock is in 16th place for Best Drama Series. Matlock is developed by Jennie Snyder Urman, and loosely inspired by the 1986 legal drama of the same name that was created by Dean Hargrove. "I wanted it to be a love letter to women in the workforce, that you can really have passion about your career, and you don't have to feel guilty about that," Urman recently told Gold Derby. Below is the list of Matlock's acting submissions for the 2025 Emmys. Note: These entries are being submitted by CBS; additional actors from the series may still choose to submit independently. Drama Actress: Kathy Bates Drama Supporting Actor: Sam Anderson, David Del Rio, Jason Ritter Drama Supporting Actress: Leah Lewis, Skye P. Marshall Drama Guest Actor: Beau Bridges Drama Guest Actress: Yael Grobglas, Julie Hagerty SIGN UP for Gold Derby's free newsletter with latest predictions Best of GoldDerby Michelle Monaghan reveals the sweetest unscripted moment in 'The White Lotus' Season 3 (and the ladies' water aerobics instructor) 'The Four Seasons' star Erika Henningsen on the 'biggest opportunity' she's ever been given and what might happen in Season 2 TV makeup and hair panel: 'Bridgerton,' 'RuPaul's Drag Race,' and 'The Wheel of Time' Click here to read the full article.
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Man picks up a 3.81-carat diamond, thinking it was a candy wrapper, while on a trip with his family
Some say luck is just a preparation that meets opportunity, while others call it fate. But sometimes, someone comes across something so precious and completely unexpected that it reminds us all of how surprising life can be. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Be it people finding million-dollar paintings in thrift stores or ancient coins buried in their backyard, these moments of accidental fortune seem to make one's day. There's something magical about discovering hidden treasure in the most unlikely places, and similar is the story of a man who recently had such a moment, where a simple family outing turned into a story to remember. This man was on an outing with his family While on a family vacation in Arkansas, , a farmer from Minnesota and amateur rock collector, made an unforgettable discovery where he found a 3.81-carat brown diamond. This took place on April 21 at the , a public site known for allowing visitors to search for real gems. According to a press release from Arkansas State Parks, DeCook had been exploring the area when he spotted something shiny on the ground. 'DeCook calmly walked over to where he had seen the diamond, picked it up and inspected it before calling to his brother,' the release stated. ''Oh, you're going to be mad once you see what I found!'' he jokingly told him. DeCook later told FOX 9 Minneapolis that the diamond had an unusual yet familiar appearance. 'Kind of looks like a candy wrapper. Real shiny looking, kind of like a Werther's candy wrapper… As you get closer to it, you can tell it's a diamond pretty quickly,' he said. Named the diamond after his dog The Minnesota resident returned to the park a few days later to have the gem officially registered. He named it 'The Duke Diamond' in honor of his dog. 'You just never know what you're gonna find. It's a chance of a lifetime,' DeCook said. Assistant park superintendent Waymon Cox noted that the recent rainy weather helped unearth the diamond. 'April has been a very wet month at the park, with more than 12 inches of rain,' Cox said. 'As rain falls in the search area, it washes away the dirt and uncovers heavy rocks, minerals, and diamonds near the surface.' DeCook's discovery marks the largest diamond found at the park so far in 2025. Before this the most significant discovery of a diamond in the park was a 7.46-carat gem that was found by a French tourist in January 2024.
Fox News
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Man finds 'candy-like' diamond while exploring Arkansas state park: 'Chance of a lifetime'
An amateur rock collector recently hit the jackpot while exploring a state park in Arkansas. David DeCook, a Minnesota resident, unearthed a stunning 3.81-carat brown diamond at the Crater of Diamonds State Park on April 21. The diamond is the largest that has been found in the park in 2025 so far, according to Arkansas State Parks. In a press release, the government organization said that DeCook was on a family trip to the park when he found the gem. "DeCook calmly walked over to where he had seen the diamond, picked it up and inspected it before calling to his brother," the press release noted. "Stirring up some natural sibling rivalry, David told Derek, '"Oh, you're going to be mad once you see what I found!'" The Minnesota resident returned to the park a few days later to register the diamond. DeCook decided to name his discovery "the Duke Diamond" after his dog. "You just never know what you're gonna find. It's a chance of a lifetime." DeCook identified himself as a farmer to FOX 9 Minneapolis and told the outlet that the diamond "kind of looks like a candy wrapper." "Real shiny looking, kind of like a Werther's candy wrapper… As you get closer to it, you can tell it's a diamond pretty quick," he said. DeCook added, "I was very surprised, I guess, and never thought I'd find one that big." "You just never know what you're gonna find. It's a chance of a lifetime." Arkansas State Parks also noted that after DeCook found the gem, a heavy amount of rain covered the area – a good omen for diamond hunters. "April has been a very wet month at the park, with more than 12 inches of rain," assistant park superintendent Waymon Cox said in a statement. "Many of the park's largest diamonds are found on top of the ground," he added. "As rain falls in the search area, it washes away the dirt and uncovers heavy rocks, minerals and diamonds near the surface." The Duke Diamond is the largest find at the Crater of Diamonds State Park since a French visitor found a 7.46-carat diamond in Jan. 2024. The tourist, Julien Navas, named the gem after his fiancée, Carine.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dr. Briana Sosenheimer honored with national Voice Award
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Centenary assistant professor of music Dr. Briana Sosenheimer has received an award for her dedication to teaching. Click here for more education news The National Association of Teachers of Singing recognized Dr. Sosenheimer for 'her dedication to teaching and the study of voice pedagogy and science' with the 2025 Voice Pedagogy Award. Dr. Sosenheimer is Director of Opera Centenary and the Coordinator of the Voice Area at the Hurley School of Music. Dr. Sosenheimer is a respected vocal teacher, stage director, and vocalist. She has performed internationally, including roles in Le nozze di Figaro, La Bohéme, Werther, and Carmen. Dr. Sosenheimer has also directed or assistant directed over 30 different productions with several different opera organizations. She also does outreach work, performing and composing operas for children. Dr. Cory Wikan, Dean of the Hurley School of Music, says, 'Dr. Sosenheimer is an exceptionally talented vocal pedagogue, stage director, and vocalist and is wholly deserving of this national honor.' The award comes with $500, which Dr. Sosenheimer plans to use to learn more about the science of voice by attending the Summer Vocology Institute at the University of Utah this summer. In the future, she would like to start a voice lab at Centenary and add more voice pedagogy curriculum. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Korea Herald
09-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Werther an emotional challenge for Kim Min-seok
Playing eponymous role in 25th anniversary staging of 'Werther,' Kim promises to keep growing as stage performer Kim Min-seok's latest musical role takes a lot out of him. While playing the titual character in "Werther" doesn't physically exhaust him, the lead singer of Korean indie duo MeloMance admits he feels emotionally drained after each performance -- especially given the intense sobbing and crying onstage. It's just his second role as a musical theater performer, but, perhaps buoyed by his recent win for best new actor at the Korea Musical Awards for his role as Orpheus in "Hadestown," he took the plunge. 'The role of Werther felt incredibly overwhelming, but I have a mindset of saying yes when I'm on the fence about something,' Kim told reporters during a group interview last week. Kim said that he aims to portray the character's singular love for Lotte -- an unrequited passion that brings him a sorrow so deep he exiles himself to cope with the situation. 'I approached his emotions analytically -- trying to grasp how he processed each situation. It made me realize just how immense despair can be when someone loses what they truly long for,' he said. "As if, no matter how many times I'm reborn, Lotte will always be my one and only love. It felt like there was no other way to express it but as a first love -- a love so rare, something one experiences only a few times in life. The kind of love that turns a person into a fool,' the 33-year-old explained. 'When people become emotional, they sometimes act in ways they normally wouldn't. It's not that they were unaware their actions were wrong, but I figured if I show unwavering love for Lotte, people might be convinced by the latter part of the story,' Kim added. Based on Johann Goethe's 19th-century novel "The Sorrows of Young Werther," the musical has established itself as a mainstay of the South Korean musical scene since its debut in 2000. Several actors have built their careers through it, including Cho Seung-woo, Jeon Mi-do and Um Ki-joon, who has become synonymous with Werther, having played the role since 2002. Kim alternates with Um and K-pop singer-turned-musical actor Yang Yo-seop for this run of the musical -- which could be a daunting prospect for someone in just their second musical outing. But Kim expressed his determination to grow as as a musical stage performer. 'I will strive to become a convincing Werther, putting in my best effort every moment to refine and improve my performance. The purpose of art should be to enrich people's lives, even just a little. My goal is for the audience to fully enjoy the performance and leave with an experience that stays true to the essence of the story," he said. Following Werther, MeloMance will release a new album and embark on a nationwide tour to celebrate their 10th anniversary. Kim also hopes to further explore his passion for musical theater. If given the opportunity, he dreams of one day performing as Mozart in 'Mozart!,' Gwynplaine in 'The Man Who Laughs,' and Charlie in 'Kinky Boots.' 'Werther' runs until March 16 at D-Cube Arts Center in Seoul before heading to Dream Theater in Busan for performances on March 29 and 30.
