Spielberg, 'Top Gun' feted by National Board of Review
NEW YORK — (AP) — The prize for best film of the year at the National Board of Review Awards went to “Top Gun: Maverick." Despite the lack of a broadcast from Cipriani's 42 Street in midtown Manhattan, the National Board of Review Awards have long been a regular and starry stop in Hollywood's awards season. The National Board of Review makes it easier, too, by announcing winners in advance and pairing each with a lavish introduction from a collaborator or friend. Spielberg, who won best director for his movie-memoir "The Fabelmans," was introduced by "West Side Story" star Ariana DeBose. "Top Gun" star Tom Cruise didn't attend Sunday, but producer Jerry Bruckheimer applauded him while accepting for best film.
wftv.com'A Strange Loop’ makes history at Tonys; ‘Company’ wins 5
Jackson also won for best book. "A Strange Loop" beat "MJ," a bio musical of the King of Pop's biggest hits, for the top prize, although the other Jackson musical nabbed four Tony Awards including for best choreography. “Company” is an exploration of a single person’s conflicted feelings about commitment, traditionally focusing on a 35-year-old bachelor. Patti LuPone won best featured actress in a musical for her work in the revival, thanking COVID-19 safety officials in her acceptance speech. And the Tonys ushered in the latest EGOT winner: Jennifer Hudson, who has an Emmy, Grammy and Oscar, and joined that elite group Sunday when “A Strange Loop” won best musical — she’s a producer.
wftv.comPulitzer and now top Tony, 'A Strange Loop' makes history
75th Annual Tony Awards - Show Michael R. Jackson, second left, accepts the award for best new musical for "A Strange Loop" at the 75th annual Tony Awards on Sunday, June 12, 2022, at Radio City Music Hall in New York. Michael R. Jackson’s 2020 Pulitzer Prize drama winner is a theater meta-journey — a tuneful show about a Black gay man writing a show about a Black gay man. Jackson also won for best book, but many of the night's other Tonys were spread over several productions. “A Strange Loop” beat “MJ,” a bio musical of the King of Pop’s biggest hits, for the top prize, although the other Jackson musical nabbed four Tony Awards including for best choreography. Patti LuPone won best featured actress in a musical for her work in the revival, thanking COVID-19 safety officials in her acceptance speech.
wftv.com2022 Tony Awards: See the complete winners list from Broadway’s biggest night
See the complee list of categories and nominees below with winners noted in bold and italics:Best Musical:“Girl From the North Country”“MJ”“Mr. Saturday Night”“Paradise Square”“SIX: The Musical”“A Strange Loop” - WINNEROh you know, just a big, Black, & queer-ass TONY AWARD-WINNING Best Musical! Still to come are top acting honors and crowning Broadway’s best musical. #75YearsofTonys pic.twitter.com/0Vg3epbriM — The Tony Awards (@TheTonyAwards) June 13, 2022Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical:Billy Crystal, “Mr. See which Broadway favorites won big tonight → https://t.co/PqwduoQ8WR pic.twitter.com/27K0dfojyf — Playbill (@playbill) June 13, 2022Best Direction of a Play:Lileana Blain-Cruz, “The Skin of Our Teeth”Camille A.
wftv.com'Company,' 'The Lehman Trilogy' winning big at Tony Awards
75th Annual Tony Awards - Show The cast of "Company" performs at the 75th annual Tony Awards on Sunday, June 12, 2022, at Radio City Music Hall in New York. “MJ,” a bio musical of the King of Pop’s biggest hits, nabbed three Tony Awards including for best choreography. “Take Me Out” won for best play revival, and “Modern Family” star Jesse Tyler Ferguson won the Tony for best featured actor in a play for his work in it. Earlier, Darren Criss and Julianne Hough kicked off the four-hour awards, handing out mostly design awards. Best orchestrations went to “Girl From the North Country.” “The Lehman Trilogy” won for best scenic design of a play and lighting design of a play.
wftv.comTonys Latest | ‘The Lehman Trilogy’ is money with play win
75th Annual Tony Awards - Show A view of the stage appears before the start of the 75th annual Tony Awards on Sunday, June 12, 2022, at Radio City Music Hall in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP) (Charles Sykes)NEW YORK — (AP) — The Latest on the Tony Awards (all times local):10:15 p.m.“The Lehman Trilogy,” which tells the story of an American financial giant’s downfall, has won best new play honors at the Tonys. ___8 p.m.Eleven Tony Awards were handed out Sunday before the main telecast, spreading trophies across seven shows. Best orchestrations went to “Girl From the North Country.” And “The Lehman Trilogy” won for best scenic design of a play and lighting design of a play. It’s the Tony Awards.
wftv.comReworked Sondheim's 'Company' winning big at Tony Awards
75th Annual Tony Awards - Show The cast of "Company" performs at the 75th annual Tony Awards on Sunday, June 12, 2022, at Radio City Music Hall in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP) (Charles Sykes)NEW YORK — (AP) — A gender-swapped revival of Stephen Sondheim’s “Company” rode the fondness Broadway has for the late iconic composer by earning five statuettes, including best musical revival. Michael R. Jackson's “A Strange Loop,” a theater meta-journey about a playwright writing a musical, won the Tony for best book of a musical. “MJ,” a bio musical of the King of Pop’s biggest hits, nabbed three Tony Awards including for best choreography. Earlier, Darren Criss and Julianne Hough kicked off the four-hour awards, handing out mostly design awards.
wftv.com'MJ,' 'The Lehman Trilogy' and 'Company' win at Tony Awards
LuPone won best featured actress in a musical for her work in the revival, thanking COVID-19 safety officials in her acceptance speech. “MJ,” a bio musical of the King of Pop’s biggest hits, nabbed three Tony Awards including for best choreography, “The Lehman Trilogy” got two technical awards and Sam Mendes won for best direction of a play. Earlier, Darren Criss and Julianne Hough kicked off the four-hour awards, handing out mostly design awards. Best orchestrations went to “Girl From the North Country.” “The Lehman Trilogy” won for best scenic design of a play and lighting design of a play. The telecast had performances from this year’s Tony Award-nominated musicals, including “A Strange Loop,” “Company,” “Girl from the North Country,” “MJ,” “Mr.
wftv.comTonys Latest | ‘Take Me Out’ powers to best play revival
(Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP) (Charles Sykes)NEW YORK — (AP) — The Latest on the Tony Awards (all times local):9:15 p.m.“Take Me out” won the Tony Award for best play in 2003 and this year has won it for best play revival. ___8 p.m.Eleven Tony Awards were handed out Sunday before the main telecast, spreading trophies across seven shows. Best orchestrations went to “Girl From the North Country.” And “The Lehman Trilogy” won for best scenic design of a play and lighting design of a play. “The Skin of Our Teeth” won best costumes for a play, “MJ” won for choreography, best lighting of a musical and sound design of a musical and “Dana H.” won for sound design of a play. It’s the Tony Awards.
wftv.comTonys Latest: Marianne Elliott makes directing history
75th Annual Tony Awards - Show A view of the stage appears before the start of the 75th annual Tony Awards on Sunday, June 12, 2022, at Radio City Music Hall in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP) (Charles Sykes)NEW YORK — (AP) — The Latest on the Tony Awards (all times local):8:40 p.m.Marianne Elliott has made Tony history by becoming the only woman to have won three Tonys for directing. Host Ariana DeBose has kicked off the Tony Awards and Jesse Tyler Ferguson has won the first acting award of the night. ___8 p.m.Eleven Tony Awards were handed out Sunday before the main telecast, spreading trophies across seven shows. It’s the Tony Awards.
wftv.com'MJ,' Patti LuPone, Jesse Tyler Ferguson win at Tony Awards
NEW YORK — (AP) — “MJ,” a bio musical of Michael Jackson stuffed with the King of Pop’s biggest hits, nabbed a leading three early Tony Awards, and Patti LuPone won the third Tony of her illustrious musical theater career. LuPone won best featured actress in a musical for her work in the revival of Stephen Sondheim’s “Company,” and she thanked COVID-19 safety officials in her acceptance speech. Earlier, Darren Criss and Julianne Hough kicked off the four-hour awards, handing out mostly design awards. “The Skin of Our Teeth” won best costumes for a play, “MJ” won for choreography, best lighting of a musical and sound design of a musical, while “Dana H.” won for sound design of a play. "A Strange Loop," a theater meta-journey about a playwright writing a musical, goes into the show with a leading 11 Tony nominations.
wftv.comTonys Latest | Design awards spread across many productions
(Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP) (Charles Sykes)NEW YORK — (AP) — The Latest on the Tony Awards (all times local):8 p.m.Eleven Tony Awards were handed out Sunday before the main telecast, spreading trophies across seven shows. Best orchestrations went to “Girl From the North Country.” And “The Lehman Trilogy” won for best scenic design of a play and lighting design of a play. ___MORE ON THE TONYS— Tony Awards begin with non-acting honors handed out— List of Tony winners so far— On Broadway, more visibility, yes, but also an unseen threat— Pioneering Camille A. A total of eight design awards will be handed out along with best score, as well as the award for orchestrations and ending with choreography. It’s the Tony Awards.
wftv.comTony Awards begin with non-acting honors handed out in NYC
75th Annual Tony Awards - Show Hosts Julianne Hough, left, and Darren Criss speak at the 75th annual Tony Awards on Sunday, June 12, 2022, at Radio City Music Hall in New York. The first award of the night — for best score — went to “Six: The Musical,” with music and lyrics by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss. The season — with 34 new productions — represents a full return to theaters after nearly two years of a pandemic-mandated shutdown. DeBose, the Tony-nominated theater veteran and freshly minted Oscar winner for "West Side Story," said Broadway is due for a party. "A Strange Loop," a theater meta-journey about a playwright writing a musical, goes into the show with a leading 11 Tony nominations.
wftv.comTony Awards has stars — and those usually far from spotlight
It's the Tony Awards. The season — with 34 new productions — represents a full return to theaters after nearly two years of a pandemic-mandated shutdown. DeBose, the Tony-nominated theater veteran and freshly minted Oscar winner for "West Side Story," said Broadway is due for a party. "A Strange Loop," a theater meta-journey about a playwright writing a musical, goes into the show with a leading 11 Tony nominations. His co-star, Mary-Louise Parker, could become the first actor to receive consecutive Tonys for best actress in a play.
wftv.com'A Strange Loop’ makes history at Tonys; ‘Company’ wins 5
“A Strange Loop,” an irreverent, sexually frank work about Blackness and queerness took home the best new musical crown at the Tony Awards on Sunday, as voters celebrated Broadway’s most racially diverse season by choosing an envelope-pushing Black voice.
Film and stage star Ariana DeBose to host the Tony Awards
Theater-Tony Awards-Host FILE - Ariana DeBose arrives at the 94th Academy Awards nominees luncheon on Monday, March 7, 2022, in Los Angeles. DeBose will host this year’s Tony Awards. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File) (Jordan Strauss)NEW YORK — (AP) — New Academy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Ariana DeBose will host this year's Tony Awards. DeBose is a theater veteran, with roles in “Summer: The Donna Summer Musical,” “Hamilton,” “A Bronx Tale,” “Pippin,” “Motown the Musical,” “Bring It On: The Musical” and “Company.”The ceremony will he held nine months after “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” took the best new musical crown at the last Tony Awards, one postponed because of the pandemic.
wftv.comSocial media explodes during Oscars; TV viewership doesn't
Nielsen measures viewership in 15-minute increments, and the 17.3 million viewers during the quarter-hour when Smith's attack took place was virtually identical to the quarter-hour that followed. Led by its NCAA men's basketball tourney coverage, CBS won the week with an average of 6.2 million in prime time. ABC's “World News Tonight” led the evening news ratings race with an average of 8.3 million viewers last week. NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament: Arkansas vs. Duke, TBS, 10.34 million3. NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament: Arkansas vs. Gonzaga, CBS, 8.16 million.
wftv.comOscars live: Coming-of-age film ‘CODA’ wins best picture
(AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) (Chris Pizzello)“CODA” has won best picture at the Oscars. “The Godfather” — which won best picture — was released March 24, 1972. — Associated Press’ Tim Reynolds___7:30 p.m.“Summer of Soul” has won best documentary at the Oscars. “CODA,” which stands for child of deaf adult, earned Troy Kotsur an Oscar win as supporting actor. His “CODA” co-star Marlee Matlin was the first when she won best actress for “Children of a Lesser God” in 1987.
wftv.comOscars live: Will Smith wins best actor for ‘King Richard’
94th Academy Awards - Red Carpet Will Smith arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. “The Godfather” — which won best picture — was released March 24, 1972. Director Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson’s chronicle of the music of the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival took the trophy as expected at Sunday’s Academy Awards. His “CODA” co-star Marlee Matlin was the first when she won best actress for “Children of a Lesser God” in 1987. The telecast for the 94th Academy Awards will begin, as usual, at 8 p.m. EDT on ABC.
wftv.comOscars live: Jane Campion wins best director
94th Academy Awards - Red Carpet Jane Campion arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. “The Godfather” — which won best picture — was released March 24, 1972. — Associated Press’ Tim Reynolds___7:30 p.m.“Summer of Soul” has won best documentary at the Oscars. Director Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson’s chronicle of the music of the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival took the trophy as expected at Sunday’s Academy Awards. His “CODA” co-star Marlee Matlin was the first when she won best actress for “Children of a Lesser God” in 1987.
wftv.comOscars live: ‘Summer of Soul’ wins documentary feature
(Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) (Evan Agostini)The Latest on the Oscars (all times local):7:30 p.m.“Summer of Soul” has won best documentary at the Oscars. Director Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson’s chronicle of the music of the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival took the trophy as expected at Sunday’s Academy Awards. His “CODA” co-star Marlee Matlin was the first when she won best actress for “Children of a Lesser God” in 1987. He thanked his dad, paralyzed in a car accident: “You are my hero.”___6:10 p.m.“Encanto” has won the Oscar for best animated feature. The telecast for the 94th Academy Awards will begin, as usual, at 8 p.m. EDT on ABC.
wftv.comOscars live: ‘CODA’ wins best adapted screenplay
His “CODA” co-star Marlee Matlin was the first when she won best actress for “Children of a Lesser God” in 1987. His “CODA” co-star Marlee Matlin was the first when she won best actress for “Children of a Lesser God” in 1987. He thanked his dad, paralyzed in a car accident: “You are my hero.”___6:10 p.m.“Encanto” has won the Oscar for best animated feature. The producer of the Academy Awards says Sunday’s show will strike a balance between being upbeat and fun, while also acknowledging the war in Ukraine. The telecast for the 94th Academy Awards will begin, as usual, at 8 p.m. EDT on ABC.
wftv.comTroy Kotsur, Ariana DeBose make history at Academy Awards
(AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) (Chris Pizzello)LOS ANGELES — (AP) — Troy Kotsur and Ariana DeBose made history and the big-screen craft of Denis Villeneuve's science-fiction epic "Dune" won a leading six awards at Sunday's 94th Academy Awards. The first broadcast award went, fittingly, to Ariana DeBose, who became the first openly LGBTQ actor and first Latina to win best supporting actress. “This is our moment.”“Encanto,” the Disney hit propelled by its chart-topping soundtrack, won best animated film. Ryusuke Hamaguchi's three-hour Japanese drama “Drive My Car,” one of the year's most acclaimed films, won for best international film. The Academy Awards got underway Sunday off-camera, with the first eight awards on the night being handed out at the Dolby Theatre before the start of the ABC telecast.
wftv.comAriana DeBose wins Oscar for best supporting actress
94th Academy Awards - Show Ariana DeBose accepts the award for best performance by an actress in a supporting role for "West Side Story" at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) (Chris Pizzello)LOS ANGELES — (AP) — Ariana DeBose lived up to Oscar predictions and her “West Side Story” predecessor Rita Moreno. DeBose won the best supporting actress trophy Sunday for her breakout performance as the fierce Anita, 60 years after Moreno claimed the award in 1962 for the original film version of the Broadway musical. DeBose is a groundbreaker in her own right, the first Afro-Latina and openly LGBTQ actor to win in the category. “She just said, ‘Enjoy it, honey!’” DeBose told AP.
wftv.comOscars kick off with Beyoncé, awards for 'Dune' and DeBose
94th Academy Awards - Show Ariana DeBose accepts the award for best performance by an actress in a supporting role for "West Side Story" at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) (Chris Pizzello)LOS ANGELES — (AP) — The 94th Academy Awards kicked off with Beyoncé, a string of awards handed out off-camera to Denis Villeneuve's science-fiction epic "Dune" and a trio of Oscars hosts in Wanda Sykes, Amy Schumer and Regina Hall. The first broadcast award went, fittingly, to Ariana DeBose, who became the first openly LGBTQ actor and first Afro-Latina to win best supporting actress. To help restore the Oscars’ position, some argued in the lead-up to this year’s awards that a blockbuster like “Spider-Man: No Way Home” should have been nominated for best picture. One thing producers have promised: the night's final award will be best picture.
wftv.comOscars live: Hans Zimmer wins best score for ‘Dune’
“I’m here to see all the early categories because so often a lot of attention goes to the actors because people see our faces on screen,” Chastain said on the red carpet. The producer of the Academy Awards says Sunday’s show will strike a balance between being upbeat and fun, while also acknowledging the war in Ukraine. Packer also addressed the film academy’s controversial decision to award eight Oscars ahead of the live telecast and weave them into the broadcast. Dozens of nominees are already on the Oscars red carpet ahead of the ceremony, which begins at 4 p.m. Pacific with an hourlong ceremony bestowing eight awards. The telecast for the 94th Academy Awards will begin, as usual, at 8 p.m. EDT on ABC.
wftv.comOscars live: 'Dune' wins first Oscar of the night, for sound
“I’m here to see all the early categories because so often a lot of attention goes to the actors because people see our faces on screen,” Chastain said on the red carpet. The producer of the Academy Awards says Sunday’s show will strike a balance between being upbeat and fun, while also acknowledging the war in Ukraine. Packer also addressed the film academy’s controversial decision to award eight Oscars ahead of the live telecast and weave them into the broadcast. Dozens of nominees are already on the Oscars red carpet ahead of the ceremony, which begins at 4 p.m. Pacific with an hourlong ceremony bestowing eight awards. The telecast for the 94th Academy Awards will begin, as usual, at 8 p.m. EDT on ABC.
wftv.comOscars live: Jessica Chastain arrives to cheer early awards
94th Academy Awards - Arrivals Jessica Chastain arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. “I’m here to see all the early categories because so often a lot of attention goes to the actors because people see our faces on screen,” Chastain said on the red carpet. The producer of the Academy Awards says Sunday’s show will strike a balance between being upbeat and fun, while also acknowledging the war in Ukraine. Dozens of nominees are already on the Oscars red carpet ahead of the ceremony, which begins at 4 p.m. Pacific with an hourlong ceremony bestowing eight awards. The telecast for the 94th Academy Awards will begin, as usual, at 8 p.m. EDT on ABC.
wftv.comWill Smith, Chris Rock confrontation shocks Oscar audience
A 94th Academy Awards that steadily maintained a buoyant spirit was rocked by an unbelievable exchange after Will Smith took offense to a joke made by Chris Rock about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. After Rock joked to Smith that he was looking forward to a sequel to “G.I. Jane,” Smith stood up from his seat near the stage, strode up to Rock and slapped him. After sitting back down, Smith shouted at Rock to “keep my wife's name out of your (expletive) mouth."
news.yahoo.comReport: Rachel Zegler invited to present at Oscars
Oscars-Rachel Zegler FILE - Rachel Zegler attends the "West Side Story" premiere in New York on Nov. 29, 2021. The film is nominated for seven Academy Awards, including best picture, director and supporting actress for Ariana DeBose. The 20-year-old actor has been invited to be a presenter at the ceremony, according to a report in The Hollywood Reporter. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File) (Charles Sykes)“West Side Story” star Rachel Zegler may get her Oscars moment after all. The 20-year-old actor has been invited to be a presenter at the ceremony, according to a report in The Hollywood Reporter.
wftv.comQ&A: DeBose tries to stay grounded ahead of big Oscars night
NEW YORK — (AP) — Rita Moreno told her “Enjoy it, honey!” and that's what Ariana DeBose has been doing this awards season. It's been a long whirlwind journey of traveling the globe, meeting huge stars and public speaking, but DeBose is doing everything she can to stay grounded. DeBOSE: I think I need a little bit more time to fully understand everything that’s happening. To celebrate all the different kinds of work, the different types of work, I think it’s a thrilling space to be included in. DeBOSE: I haven’t fully decided yet, but what I lean towards I think will feel kind of like a surprise to some people.
wftv.com'The Power of the Dog' wins best picture at UK's BAFTAs
Britain Bafta Film Awards 2022 Arrivals Lady Gaga poses for photographers upon arrival at the 75th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London Sunday, March 13, 2022. Jane Campion was named best director for “The Power of the Dog,” only the third woman to win the prize in the awards’ 75-year history. British film academy chairman Krishnendu Majumdar opened the show, hosted by Australian actor-comedian Rebel Wilson, with a message of support for Ukraine. "The Power of the Dog,” set in 1920s Montana and starring Benedict Cumberbatch as a ranch owner, was nominated in eight categories and won two big ones: best film and best director. Kenneth Branagh’s semi-autobiographical “Belfast,” the story of a childhood overshadowed by Northern Ireland’s violent “Troubles,” was named best British film.
wftv.com'Dune,' 'Power of the Dog' lead race for BAFTA film awards
Britain BAFTA Nominees' Party Ariana DeBose poses for photographers upon arrival to the BAFTA Nominees' Party in central London Saturday, Mar. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP) (Joel C Ryan)LONDON — (AP) — Sci-fi epic “Dune” and dark western “The Power of the Dog” lead the race as the British Academy Film Awards return Sunday with a live, black-tie ceremony after a pandemic-curtailed event in 2021. Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune,” starring Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya, has 11 nominations including best film, cinematography and original score. Jane Campion’s “The Power of the Dog,” set in 1920s Montana and starring Cumberbatch as a ranch owner, has eight including best director and best film. Kenneth Branagh’s semi-autobiographical “Belfast,” the story of a childhood overshadowed by Northern Ireland’s violent “Troubles,” has six nominations including best film.
wftv.comFrom Cooper to Spielberg, stars turn out for AFI Awards
AFI Awards Luncheon Ariana DeBose, left, and Steven Spielberg arrive at the AFI Awards Luncheon on Friday, March 11, 2022, at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) (Chris Pizzello)BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — (AP) — From Bradley Cooper to Steven Spielberg, some of Hollywood’s brightest stars came together to relax and sip wine in a fancy ballroom where everyone ended up walking away a winner at the American Film Institute Awards on Friday. “Squid Game,” “Belfast” and “Summer of Soul (...or: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised’)” received special awards during the event. Laughs and hugs were shared before the event between “tick, tick… BOOM!” star Andrew Garfield and Lee Jung-jae and Jung Ho-yeon from “Squid Game.” Cooper and “Licorice Pizza” actor Cooper Hoffman had a chat before both posed for photos. The game is: There is no game,” AFI President Bob Gazzale said as many in the audience chuckled. For us, it was Sidney Poitier.
wftv.comNew this week: Plenty of Dolly Parton and 'Lucy and Desi'
(HBO Max/Prime Video via AP) (Uncredited)Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. The directorial debut of Mimi Cave is part comedy, part thriller and it's coming to Hulu on Friday. — AP Film Writer Lindsey BahrMUSIC— Dolly Parton has a big week ahead when she hosts the ACM Awards and drops not just a new album but also a novel. The album is described as a soundtrack and includes the song "Blue Bonnet Breeze," which Parton describes a "Romeo and Juliet kind of story." — The ACM Awards are touting a lineup that includes Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean and Dolly Parton — with Parton as host, performer and the recipient of a tribute by Kelly Clarkson.
wftv.comNew this week: Jingle Ball 2020 & 2 doses of Meryl Streep
MOVIES— Travel may seem closed off right now but how about a cruise with Meryl Streep, Dianne Wiest and Candice Bergen? — If one Streep film wasn’t enough for you, she’s again in typically fine form in “The Prom,” parodying a diva actor in Ryan Murphy’s adaptation of the 2018 Broadway musical. — AP Film Writer Jake CoyleMUSIC— Jon Bon Jovi has already produced an album this year with “2020” and the concert film "On a Night Like This — Bon Jovi 2020." — AP Entertainment Writer Mark KennedyTELEVISION— This season’s winner for lengthy title: “High School Musical: The Musical: The Holiday Special,” debuting Friday on Disney +. — The CW’s “iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2020,” a 90-minute special based on the annual concert, will air at 8 p.m. EST Monday, Dec. 14.
Rivera, Estefan, Miranda to star in digital benefit show
NEW YORK Chita Rivera, Gloria Estefan, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Thala will headline a benefit digital concert in October to celebrate Latino culture and achievement in theater. Hear Our Voices will be held online Oct. 1 and will be hosted by Andra Burns. It's going to pay attention to the present and look to the future, said Trujillo, who said the themes will explore Latin representation, inclusion and diversity. Additional attendees include Lucie Arnaz, Melissa Barrera, Jaime Camil, Florencia Cuenca, Ral Esparza, Mandy Gonzalez, Ral Gonzalez, Ivan Hernandez, Ariana DeBose, Mauricio Martinez, Bianca Marroqun, Shereen Pimentel, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Philippa Stefani, Anglica Vale, Robin de Jesus and Ana Villafae. The concert will be broadcast on Playbill.com, Playbills YouTube Channel and on The Broadway Leagues Viva.Broadway website.