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Sunday, June 11, 2023

Alex Newell Becomes First Nonbinary Acting Tony Winner for ‘Shucked’ by Clayton Davis

Actor Alex Newell made history at this year’s Tony Awards, becoming the first openly nonbinary performer to win an acting prize for their performance as Lulu in Jack O’Brien’s “Shuck…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:42PM
Monday, May 1, 2023

Tony Predictions: Best Direction of a Play/Musical – Helmer Hopefuls Duke It Out Including LaTanya Richardson Jackson and Michael Arden by Clayton Davis

Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Gr…

SOURCE: Variety at 07:39PM

Tony Predictions: Best Actor – The Season’s Biggest Stars Come Out to Compete Including Oscar Isaac, Corey Hawkins and Jeremy Pope by Clayton Davis

Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Gr…

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Tony Predictions: Best Actress — Jessica Chastain and Jodie Comer Lead the Tiny Pool of Eligible Contenders by Clayton Davis

Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Gr…

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Tony Predictions: Best Featured Actor/Actress in a Play – Danielle Brooks, D’Arcy Carden and Samuel L. Jackson Jostle in a Crowded Field  by Clayton Davis

Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Gr…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:19PM

Tony Predictions: Best Featured Actor/Actress in a Musical – Scene Stealers Grab the Spotlight  by Clayton Davis

Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Gr…

SOURCE: Variety at 02:16PM

Tony Predictions: Best Actor in a Musical – J. Harrison Ghee, Josh Groban and Ben Platt Likely to Lead the Field by Clayton Davis

Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Gr…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:38PM

Tony Predictions: Best Actress in a Musical – ‘Parade’ and ‘Sweeney’ Stars Will Challenge Victoria Clark in a Tight Race  by Clayton Davis

Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Gr…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:25PM

Tony Predictions: Original Score – Three Big Contenders And a Few Wild Cards Including Lin-Manuel Miranda by Clayton Davis

Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Gr…

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Tony Predictions: Book of Musical – A Trio of Sure Things  by Clayton Davis

Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Gr…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:52PM
Sunday, April 30, 2023

Tony Predictions: Best Play Revival – Fewer Candidates But a Surprisingly Competitive Race  by Clayton Davis

Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Gr…

SOURCE: Variety at 02:45PM

Tony Predictions: Best Play — Tom Stoppard, Pulitzer and Olivier Winners Vie for Five Spots by Clayton Davis

Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Gr…

SOURCE: Variety at 02:20PM
Friday, April 28, 2023

Tony Predictions 2023: ‘Some Like It Hot’ and ‘The Piano Lesson’ Among Broadway Contenders Seeking Recognition by Clayton Davis

Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Gr…

SOURCE: Variety at 02:15PM

Tony Predictions: Best Musical Revival — Encores! Alumni and Lush Orchestras Dominate the Field by Clayton Davis

Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Gr…

SOURCE: Variety at 02:07PM
Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Could Sparks Fly for Adam Driver, Simon Helberg and ‘Annette’ at the Oscars? by Clayton Davis

The musical groove of Amazon Studios’ “Annette” has landed within the confines of the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. While the terms “strange” and “quirky” will be understat…

SOURCE: Variety at 07:49AM
Friday, June 11, 2021

Emmy Predictions: Supporting Actor in a Drama Series – Will Anthony Ramos Get a Boost From ‘In the Heights’ for the Emmys? by Clayton Davis

Variety's Awards Circuit is home to the official predictions for the upcoming Emmys ceremonies from film awards editor Clayton Davis. Following history, buzz, news, reviews and sources, the …

SOURCE: Variety at 01:08PM
Friday, May 28, 2021

Emmy Predictions: Best Lead Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie – Can Lin-Manuel Miranda and Leslie Odom Jr Conquer the Emmys? by Clayton Davis

Variety's Awards Circuit is home to the official predictions for the upcoming Emmys ceremonies from film awards editor Clayton Davis. Following history, buzz, news, reviews and sources, the …

SOURCE: Variety at 03:59PM
Wednesday, May 12, 2021

In Celebration of Katharine Hepburn’s Birthday, Here Are 12 Actors Who Should Also Have Four Oscar Wins by Clayton Davis

If there’s a Hollywood equivalent to a cinematic President’s Day, it has to be the birthday of Katharine Hepburn, who was born on May 12, 1907. The legendary actress, who passed away in …

SOURCE: Variety at 08:20PM
Friday, May 7, 2021

2021 Emmys Predictions: All Awards Categories by Clayton Davis

Variety's Awards Circuit is home to the official predictions for the upcoming Emmys ceremonies from film awards editor Clayton Davis. Following history, buzz, news, reviews and sources, the …

SOURCE: Variety at 06:35AM
Thursday, May 6, 2021

2021 Emmy Predictions: The Collective by Clayton Davis

Variety's Awards Circuit is home to the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars and Emmys ceremonies from film awards editor Clayton Davis. Following history, buzz, news, reviews and so…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:45PM
Wednesday, April 21, 2021

As Oscar Voting Closes, Members Indicate ‘Father’ Upsets, Actress Race Down to Viola Davis and Frances McDormand by Clayton Davis

The final voting for the Academy Awards officially closed at 5 p.m. PT today. Speaking with multiple Academy voters, there’s something that needs to be stressed: this upcoming Oscars is a …

SOURCE: Variety at 06:30AM
Friday, April 16, 2021

Viola Davis on ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ and Black Artists Being the ‘Leftovers’ In Hollywood by Clayton Davis

As accomplished as Academy Award winner Viola Davis is in the industry, she still feels the unfair comparisons and judgments for the roles she chooses. “It’s so hard to get films made th…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:24AM
Friday, April 9, 2021

Amanda Seyfried on Her ‘Mank’ Oscar Nomination and Pitching Herself to Play Glinda in the ‘Wicked’ Movie by Clayton Davis

For “Mank” star Amanda Seyfried, she keeps her phone on silent and turns off all her notifications, so when she received an Oscar nomination for best supporting actress as Marion Davies …

SOURCE: Variety at 05:36AM
Thursday, March 18, 2021

Oscars Producers Say No Zooms, No Jeans at This Year’s Ceremony by Clayton Davis

The Academy Awards are over a month away, and the show’s details have been a drip-drip as the season presents various challenges for award shows and ratings. In a letter to this year’s O…

SOURCE: Variety at 08:10PM
Tuesday, March 9, 2021

Neon CEO Tom Quinn on the Oscar Prospects for ‘Palm Springs’ and ‘Cinema Starting in the Theater’ by Clayton Davis

Oscar voting is wrapping on Wednesday, but it ain’t over ’til it’s over. Film distributor Neon, the reigning champion at the Academy Awards for best picture with “Parasite,” has a…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:54PM
Sunday, March 7, 2021

Critics Choice Awards 2021 Winners List (Updating Live) by Clayton Davis

With the 2021 awards season is in full swing, the 26th annual Critics Choice Awards will honor the best and brightest in both film and television on Sunday. This year’s ceremony is an in-…

SOURCE: Variety at 08:14PM
Thursday, March 4, 2021

Oscars Predictions: Best Actress – Could Andra Rule the ‘Day’ With ‘Billie Holiday’? by Clayton Davis

Variety's Awards Circuit is home to the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars from Film Awards Editor Clayton Davis. Following Academy Awards history, buzz, news, reviews and sources,…

SOURCE: Variety at 07:41AM
Tuesday, March 2, 2021

Where Are They Now? The Golden Globes Winners’ Statues After Zoom Ceremony by Clayton Davis

Sacha Baron Cohen, Lee Isaac Chung, Chloé Zhao and many others virtually won Golden Globes on a night filled with technical hiccups and awkward Zoom moments. One of the notable things missi…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:43PM
Thursday, February 18, 2021

A Guide to Avoiding #OscarsSoWhite: Instructions for Academy Voters Before Filling Out Their Ballots by Clayton Davis

⊗ Film is supposed to be inclusive. But if you can’t see yourself on-screen, do you feel as if you even exist? One-third of our lives is spent at work, and the artists who express their…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:57PM
Monday, January 11, 2021

Gotham Awards 2020, Full Winners List (Updating Live) by Clayton Davis

The 2020 Gotham Awards made history, with all of this year’s best feature nominees directed by women for its 30th celebration. The annual event, which is typically held in early December, …

SOURCE: Variety at 09:32PM

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