The 2024 Oscars hosted by Jimmy Kimmel saw a 4% increase in viewership, averaging 19.5 million viewers, marking the most-watched awards show since 2020. While ratings among adults 18-49 slipped slightly, the earlier start time and presence of blockbuster nominees likely contributed to the audience growth. Oppenheimer led the night with seven awards, and following the Oscars, an episode of Abbott Elementary drew the show’s largest same-day audience ever.
The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards suffered its worst ratings ever with just 4.46 million viewers, down from 5.9 million in 2022, and a .87 rating in the 18-49 demographic. The decline is attributed to the show's postponement, competition with sports and political events, and a general trend of declining awards show viewership. In contrast, the Golden Globes saw a 50 percent jump in viewership in 2024, indicating a potential rebound for awards shows.
Ariana DeBose, known for her Oscar-winning role in West Side Story, became the subject of another unfortunate awards show moment when she was the butt of a joke at the Critics Choice Awards, which carried over to the Primetime Emmy Awards. The joke, delivered by Bella Ramsey, referred to "actors who think they're singers," including DeBose. Social media backlash ensued, with many defending DeBose and criticizing the disrespectful joke. Despite a spokesperson confirming it was scripted, Ramsey faced the brunt of the backlash. However, a photo of the pair embracing at the Emmys suggested a chance for reconciliation.
Comedian Jo Koy faced criticism for his hosting performance at the Golden Globe Awards, with reviews calling his jokes "painful" and noting that his opening monologue was actually booed. However, fellow comedians like Whoopi Goldberg and Michael Che defended Koy, emphasizing the difficulty of hosting an awards show and the challenge of making movie stars laugh. Despite the backlash, Koy expressed that he loved what he did but acknowledged that hosting is a tough gig.
Anthony Anderson is set to host the Emmys for the first time, aiming to keep the telecast light and celebratory while paying homage to 75 years of the award show and iconic TV shows. He plans to incorporate humor, jabs at friends and actors, and self-deprecating jokes, while also ensuring a respectful approach. Anderson seeks to give the acceptance speech he never had a chance to deliver and is open to pushing the envelope, with his mother possibly serving as the play-off music for long speeches.
The 2024 Golden Globes, despite undergoing reforms, were widely criticized for being unfunny and awkward, with host Jo Koy's opening monologue receiving negative feedback. The winners were mostly as expected, with "Oppenheimer" dominating the awards. "Barbie" suffered losses, and TV's big winner was HBO's "Succession." The article concludes with a call for the Golden Globes to consider calling it quits for the sanity of everyone involved.
The Hollywood Critics Association (HCA) has undergone a restructuring following allegations of malfeasance and a hostile membership environment. The organization has changed its name to the Hollywood Creative Alliance and implemented new leadership, including a new board and external CPA to handle finances. The HCA has also created a member handbook with rules and a code of conduct, as well as committees and an advisory committee to improve transparency and accountability. The organization aims to be more inclusive of various industry professionals and content creators. The HCA Awards will continue, with critics and entertainment journalists still having voting rights.
The 76th annual Tony Awards drew 4.31M viewers, a 2% increase from last year, making it the most-watched Tonys since 2019. The show was also the most live-streamed Tony Awards ever, with the audience on Paramount+ up 13% over last year. Despite the ongoing writers strike, the show went smoothly without a scripted opening or banter. Kimberly Akimbo won five awards including Best Musical, while Leopoldstadt won four Tonys including Best Play.
Samuel L. Jackson's reaction to losing the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Featured Role to Brandon Uranowitz went viral online, with many commenting on his lackluster response. Some viewers criticized Jackson for his "losing face," while others expressed support for Uranowitz's win. This incident was reminiscent of Angela Bassett's reaction to losing the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress earlier this year, with some social media users calling her a "sore loser."
Jessica Chastain explains why she continued to wear a mask at awards shows despite backlash, stating that she didn't want to risk getting sick and missing her Broadway show, "A Doll's House." Chastain received criticism for her decision, but she clarified that it wasn't a political statement. Her diligence paid off, as she avoided a COVID-19 wave on the awards circuit after the 2023 Golden Globes.
Actress Jessica Chastain revealed that she received criticism for wearing a mask at award shows during the past season. Chastain explained that she wore a mask to prevent contracting COVID-19 while performing on Broadway in Henrik Ibsen's play, A Doll’s House. Despite receiving flak, Chastain continued to wear a mask to protect herself and others.
Actress Jessica Chastain revealed that she received criticism for wearing a mask at award shows during the past season. Chastain, who was starring in a Broadway play at the time, wore a mask to prevent contracting COVID-19 and potentially missing shows. Despite receiving flak for her precautionary measures, Chastain did not contract the virus and was able to continue performing.
The Tony Awards will not be broadcast this year as scheduled after the Writers Guild of America denied a requested waiver that would have allowed for the show to air amid an ongoing writers strike. The Tonys committee is set to meet Monday to consider next steps following the union’s decision on the strike waiver. The WGA strike has impacted other awards shows as well, including the MTV Movie & TV Awards.
