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Today — 19 September 2024Main stream

‘Survivor’ Season 47 to Feature Jon Lovett, a Former Obama Speechwriter

The show’s 47th season, which features Jon Lovett, a former Obama speechwriter, premieres Wednesday. But even in heated election years, presidential politics rarely intrudes.

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Electoral politics have rarely pierced the bubble surrounding “Survivor,” a reality television show that has spanned 25 years and 46 seasons.
Yesterday — 18 September 2024Main stream

Book Review: ‘Connie: A Memoir,’ by Connie Chung

17 September 2024 at 17:00
In a frank and entertaining new memoir, the TV newscaster recounts how sexism, and Dan Rather, sidelined her groundbreaking career.

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Connie Chung at the “CBS Evening News” anchor desk. She shared the top job with Dan Rather for two years.
Before yesterdayMain stream

Harris Campaign Says She Will Meet the Press (on Her Terms)

The vice president, who has granted few interviews as the Democratic nominee, is now ramping things up. But she is likely to focus on local outlets and nontraditional venues where voters get their news.

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Vice President Kamala Harris speaking last month at the Democratic convention in Chicago. Her campaign’s media team is particularly focused on local TV and radio stations in battleground states like Pennsylvania.

Meta Plans to Ban the Russian TV Network RT

17 September 2024 at 13:21
The Facebook and Instagram owner said it would bar Russian media outlets including RT, which the U.S. has accused of acting as an intelligence arm.

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Meta, which owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, said the ban would take place in the coming days.

Emmy Viewership Rises to 6.9 Million Viewers

17 September 2024 at 06:34
The uptick puts the Emmys among the award shows, such as the Oscars, that have had audience gains in the past few years.

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“Shogun” actors Anna Sawai and Hiroyuki Sanada were among the winners at the 76th annual Emmy Awards ceremony on Sunday.

First-Time Emmy Winners, From Jodie Foster to Lamorne Morris

Jodie Foster added to her awards collection while the stars of “Shogun” and “Baby Reindeer” helped propel their shows to big nights.

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Jodie Foster’s Emmy win for “True Detective: Night Country” comes decades after her Academy Awards for “The Accused” and “The Silence of the Lambs.”

‘Shogun’: Here’s What to Know About the Record-Breaking Emmy Hit

17 September 2024 at 01:01
The FX epic ruled TV’s top honors, racking up 18 Emmys for its first season. Here is a brief guide to this saga of samurai warriors and star-crossed lovers.

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“Shogun,” with Hiroyuki Sanada, won 18 Emmy Awards, the most any show has ever won for a single season.

“Shogun” Emmy Win Lifts FX Past Bigger Rivals

16 September 2024 at 21:58
The network has been a darling among critics for years. But it hit a new high on Sunday, with “Shogun” winning best drama and “The Bear” picking up several awards as well.

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The team from “Shogun” accepted the award for outstanding drama series at the Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday.

Hannah Berner Finds Her Latest Act in Standup Comedy

14 September 2024 at 17:02
The former tennis player and fired “Summer House” cast member has found her footing in comedy, with a hit Netflix special and a podcast tour.

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Over the last few years, Hannah Berner, a comedian, podcaster, TikTok star and former reality show cast member, has made herself ubiquitous online.

2024 Emmys: Best and Worst Moments From the Awards Show

16 September 2024 at 17:02
It was a good night for diversity and kilts, but one also marked by shameless ads and … humidity? (Why was everyone so shiny?)

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The Emmy for shameless product placement goes to Ebon Moss-Bachrach, left, and Taylor Zakhar Perez, for an awkward scotch promotion.

Emmys 2024 Red Carpet Looks: Ayo Adebiri, the Banana Costume & More

16 September 2024 at 20:50
The fashion on the red carpet ran the gamut. These 16 looks were among the most notable.

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The actress Jennifer Aniston reprised her role as a red-carpet staple at the Emmy Awards on Sunday.
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