Playwright Christopher Durang, known for works like Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All For You and Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, has passed away at the age of 75 due to complications from logopenic primary progressive aphasia, a form of Alzheimer's disease. His career was marked by acclaimed plays, collaborations with theater luminaries, and a Tony-winning production. Durang's impact on the theatrical world will be remembered through his influential body of work.
Christopher Nolan's biopic "Oppenheimer" dominated the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards, with Cillian Murphy winning best actor and the ensemble cast taking home outstanding performance by a cast. "Killers of the Flower Moon" star Lily Gladstone was named best leading actress, while Barbra Streisand received the lifetime achievement prize. Tributes were paid to several industry legends during the show, and the event also featured a reunion of "The Devil Wears Prada" stars Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, and Emily Blunt.
Helen Mirren ripped up an AI-generated speech while being honored at the American Cinematheque Awards, expressing her gratitude for the industry and individuals who supported her throughout her acting career before revealing that the speech was written by AI. She then recalled her favorite memories working with directors and co-stars, and expressed her desire to conquer a musical movie despite admitting that she's terrible at singing.
Harrison Ford was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Critics Choice Awards, where he emotionally thanked his wife, Calista Flockhart, for her support. The actor, known for iconic roles like Han Solo and Indiana Jones, expressed gratitude for the opportunities in the industry and the talented individuals he has worked with throughout his career. Director James Mangold delivered a heartfelt introduction, praising Ford's impact on the film industry, while highlighting some of his notable film appearances.
The Daytime Emmys honored Susan Lucci with a Lifetime Achievement Award, while General Hospital was named outstanding daytime drama and The Kelly Clarkson Show repeated as outstanding talk series. General Hospital won a total of seven Daytime Emmys, including best supporting actress for Sonya Eddy. The Young and the Restless also received tribute for its 50-year run. Kelly Clarkson won six Daytime Emmys, including outstanding daytime talk-show host. Other winners included The People's Court, The Drew Barrymore Show, Down to Earth with Zac Efron, and José Andrés and Family in Spain. Several legends of daytime television were also honored, including Peter Bergman, Cynthia Watros, Greg Rikaart, and Francesca James. Susan Lucci and Maury Povich received Lifetime Achievement Awards.
Maury Povich, the 84-year-old talk show host, received the Daytime Emmys Lifetime Achievement Honor from his wife, journalist Connie Chung. Povich, known for his tabloid-style show and previous work as a news reporter and anchor, was honored during the creative arts ceremony in Los Angeles. Several celebrities paid tribute to Povich in videos, and he jokingly disregarded his former boss Rupert Murdoch's emphasis on winning viewers over awards.
"General Hospital" wins big at the 50th Daytime Emmy Awards, taking home six trophies including best daytime drama series. Susan Lucci receives the Lifetime Achievement Award for her 40-year run on "All My Children," while Barbara Walters is remembered by Connie Chung for her contributions to television. Other winners include Alley Mills, Thorsten Kaye, and Kelly Clarkson. The ceremony marks the first major awards show since the end of the writers' and actors' strikes.
General Hospital wins Outstanding Drama at the 50th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, while Kelly Clarkson takes home awards for Best Talk Show Host and Best Talk Show. Susan Lucci receives the Lifetime Achievement Award, and a posthumous Emmy is given to Sonya Eddy, who passed away last summer.
Maury Povich, known for hosting the controversial talk show "Maury," is set to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Daytime Emmys. Povich, who initially thought it was a prank, spent 31 years hosting the show, which gained popularity for its "Who's the Daddy?" segment featuring live paternity tests. Despite criticism, Povich believes the show helped bring fathers closer to their children. The award will be presented by his wife, journalist Connie Chung, during the 50th Annual Daytime Emmys festivities. Povich plans to deliver a "stream of consciousness" speech and is rooting for Karamo Brown, who took over the show.
Martha Stewart, 82, dismisses the idea of "age-appropriate" style rules, stating that she has dressed the same since she was 17. The domestic doyenne, known for her recent "thirst traps" and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover, believes that people are more fabulous than ever in their senior years and applauds them. Stewart presented her friend Dennis Basso with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Fashion Group International Night of Stars gala, wearing one of his silver-sequined bouclé suits. Her Instagram followers agree that age is just a number, as they continue to praise her style and stunning appearance.
Busta Rhymes was honored with the lifetime achievement award at the BET Awards. The rapper got emotional during his acceptance speech, thanking his peers in the hip-hop community and attributing part of his success to his Black cultural heritage. An energetic tribute to Rhymes followed, featuring a long list of A-listers.
The 2023 BET Awards will celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop with performances by rappers and artists, including Coco Jones, Doechii, and GloRilla. Busta Rhymes will receive the lifetime achievement award, and Patti LaBelle will perform a tribute to the late Tina Turner. Despite a writers' strike, the show will go on without a host, with DJs cueing performers and celebrities. The BET Awards will also feature a tribute to the rappers and artists who made hip-hop culture what it is today.
Jennifer Grey presented her father, Joel Grey, with a lifetime achievement award at the 2023 Tony Awards. Joel Grey, who originated the role of The Emcee in the original Broadway run of "Cabaret," performed a bit of the song "Willkommen" during the pre-show telecast. Grey won a Tony for best featured actor in a musical for his role in "Cabaret" and later earned an Academy Award and Golden Globe for his performance in the film adaptation.
Jennifer Grey emotionally presented her father, Joel Grey, with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2023 Tony Awards. The touching moment was not featured during the main broadcast of the annual Broadway awards show, but rather was shown in the live pre-show, which exclusively played on Pluto TV. Fans were disappointed not to see the special honor during the main broadcast and took to Twitter to voice their frustrations.
The 76th annual Tony Awards received backlash after Lifetime Achievement Award winners Joel Grey, 91, and John Kander, 96, were not allowed to speak after receiving their award. Fans quickly took to social media to point out the situation, with many calling it disrespectful to the living legends. Grey was previously given the opportunity to make a speech as he accepted the award, however it was at the pre-show. Kander also received his award at the pre-show from New York, New York writing partner Lin-Manuel Miranda.
