"The hip-hop dancing was no problem at all," jokes Paula Pell about working on the pop-musical comedy "Gilrs5eva." For our recent webchat, she clarifies, "It was actually hell on earth. It w…
For Jane Levy, the second season of "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist" was about Zoey working through the pain of losing her father. Zoey also struggles to figure out her love life and takes on…
"It took me to some really unexpected places," reveals Heidi Schreck of her show "What the Constitution Means to Me." The idea of a play about her teenage years as a constitutional debater c…
While every show had to figure out ways to safely film during a pandemic, "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist" was more affected than most, seeing that it's, you know, a musical with grand, elabo…
Recording Academy President Harvey Mason Jr. is also the executive music producer for "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist," recording multiple covers of established songs for each and every episo…
Alex Newell has been a stealthy scene-stealer since the beginning of "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist." As Zoey's landlord-turned-best friend Mo, Newell turns in a confident performance every …
For some of the top costume designers in television and film, one thing has changed their jobs dramatically over the last two decades: the internet. "How it can enhance your work just daily,…
"I came in as the newbie in a deep way," confesses Sara Bareilles about her role in "Girls5eva." For our recent Gold Derby exclusive video interview, she adds, "I haven't had any TV experien…
"Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist" had a less than extraordinary showing at last year's Emmys, only earning a juried choreography award and no other nominations. But the NBC musical comedy is s…
Nat Geo's "Genius" brand is a force to be reckoned with at the Emmys, winning two trophies and being nominated for Best Limited Series and Best Actor for its first two installments: "Genius:…
"I wanted to make sure I could live up to the comedy chops," confesses Renée Elise Goldsberry about her role in the new Tina Fey-produced series "Girls5eva." She continues, "Not only with t…
The 2021 Grammys sparked controversy with their nominations and snubs " par for the course for the institution, whose own former CEO Deborah Dugan alleged vote-rigging and conflicts of inter…
As final voting kicks off on April 15, we wondered who decides the 2021 Oscars. There are 9,362 members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences who are eligible to vote for both t…
Leslie Odom Jr. was more than a bit uncomfortable during a recent Zoom conversation with the Wrap's Sharon Waxman as she ticked off all of his accomplishments including a Tony for his perfor…
Since the first Screen Actors Guild Awards ceremony in 1995, only four performers have nabbed trophies for roles that had previously earned them Tony wins. Brian Dennehy ("Death of a Salesma…
The Duke was top! The legendary jazz composer/musician/orchestra leader Duke Ellington made Oscar history 49 years ago when he became the first Black nominee for composing. He contended for …
Leslie Odom Jr. is now a two-time Oscar nominee, earning recognition for his performance as Sam Cooke in "One Night in Miami" and for writing the film's end credits song, "Speak Now." Odom r…
Academy Awards members had the option of nominating 10 films this year for Best Picture, but they decided to go with eight: "The Father," "Judas and the Black Messiah," "Mank," "Minari," "No…
Last year's Oscar race for Best Actress was over before it even started. Renee Zellweger became the instant frontrunner as soon as "Judy" premiered in the fall. She predictably swept all of …
One of the surprises on Oscar nomination morning was "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom's" snub in Best Picture. That Netflix film still received five nominations, including in Best Actor for heavy f…
On Monday's "Late Show," host Stephen Colbert marked the one-year anniversary of Broadway going dark due to the pandemic, leaving thousands of people out of work. It's been "525,600 minutes"…
The 2021 Academy Award nominations included a number of historic and long overdue firsts. "Judas and the Black Messiah" is the first Best Picture nominee with an all-Black producing team as …
The Grammy Awards air live nationwide on Sunday, March 14 from in and around the Los Angeles Convention Center beginning at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CBS. The 63rd annual Grammys will be hosted…
In February 1996, Alanis Morissette made history as the youngest Album of the Year winner at the Grammys at age 21 when her landmark collection "Jagged Little Pill" prevailed. She lost that …
After months of delay and uncertainty, the 2021 Academy Awards nominations have finally arrived. Starting on Monday, March 15 at 8:19 a.m. ET/5:19 a.m. PT, presenters Priyanka Chopra Jonas a…