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Emmy Awards Full Winners’ List: The Bear and Succession Take Home Most Wins

The best of television was celebrated in California’s lavish Peacock Theatre on January 15 during the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards. The glitzy evening dished out trophies in various categories in acting, writing, direction, and overall best shows on TV, among others. FX’s comedy-drama The Bear — about a young fine-dining chef who leaves behind his illustrious New York career and comes home to Chicago to run his family sandwich shop — won the maximum number of awards including Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series.

Jesse Armstrong’s satirical comedy-drama Succession — which revolves around a global media and entertainment conglomerate owned by the Roy Family — enjoyed the highest number of nominations in multiple categories. The series is now also the first ever to receive three nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series.

In terms of limited series, Korean director Lee Sung Jin’s Beef emerged as an undisputed winner. There was something for video game enthusiasts as well! HBO’s Last of Us became the first live-action video game adaptation to be nominated in major Emmy categories.

Other winning programmes include Abbott Elementary, The White Lotus, Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, and Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.

Repeating the roaring success at the Critics’ Choice Awards, HBO/Max dominated the nominations at the Emmys as well and became the first network with four Outstanding Drama Series nominees since NBC at the 1992 ceremony.

Here is the complete list of all the winners at the 75th edition of Primetime Emmy Awards.

Series Awards

Outstanding Comedy Series

The Bear – WINNER

Abbott Elementary

Barry

Jury Duty

Only Murders in the Building

Ted Lasso

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

Wednesday

Outstanding Drama Series

Succession – WINNER

The Last of Us

Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series

Beef – WINNER

Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story

Daisy Jones & the Six

Fleishman Is in Trouble

Obi-Wan Kenobi

Outstanding Reality Competition Program

RuPaul’s Drag Race – WINNER

Survivor

The Amazing Race

The Voice

Top Chef

Outstanding Talk Series

The Daily Show with Trevor Noah – WINNER

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Late Night with Seth Meyers

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

The Problem with Jon Stewart

Outstanding Scripted Variety Series

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver – WINNER

A Black Lady Sketch Show

Saturday Night Live

Outstanding Variety Special

Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium – WINNER

75th Annual Tony Awards

Chris Rock: Selective Outrage

The Apple Music Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show Starring Rihanna

The Oscars

Acting Awards

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series

Jeremy Allen White, The Bear – WINNER

Bill Hader, Barry

Jason Segel, Shrinking

Jason Sudeikis, Ted Lasso

Martin Short, Only Murders in the Building

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series

Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary – WINNER

Christina Applegate, Dead to Me

Jenna Ortega, Wednesday

Natasha Lyonne, Poker Face

Rachel Brosnahan, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series

Kieran Culkin, Succession – WINNER

Bob Odenkirk, Better Call Saul

Brian Cox, Succession

Jeff Bridges, The Old Man

Jeremy Strong, Succession

Pedro Pascal, The Last of Us

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series

Sarah Snook, Succession – WINNER

Bella Ramsey, The Last of Us

Elisabeth Moss, The Handmaid’s Tale

Keri Russell, The Diplomat

Melanie Lynskey, Yellowjacket

Sharon Horgan, Bad Sisters

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

Steven Yeun, Beef – WINNER

Daniel Radcliffe, Weird: The Al Yankovic Story

Evan Peters, Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story

Kumail Nanjiani, Welcome to Chippendales

Michael Shannon, George & Tammy

Taron Egerton, Black Bird

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

Ali Wong, Beef – WINNER

Dominique Fishback, Swarm

Jessica Chastain, George & Tammy

Kathryn Hahn, Tiny Beautiful Things

Lizzy Caplan, Fleishman Is in Trouble

Riley Keough, Daisy Jones & the Six

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

Ebon Moss-Bachrach, The Bear – WINNER

Anthony Carrigan, Barry

Brett Goldstein, Ted Lasso

Henry Winkler, Barry

James Marsden, Jury Duty

Phil Dunster, Ted Lasso

Tyler James Williams, Abbott Elementary

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

Ayo Edebiri, The Bear – WINNER

Alex Borstein, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

Hannah Waddingham, Ted Lasso

Janelle James, Abbott Elementary

Jessica Williams, Shrinking

Juno Temple, Ted Lasso

Sheryl Lee Ralph, Abbott Elementary

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

Matthew Macfadyen, Succession – WINNER

Alan Ruck, Succession

Alexander Skarsgård, Succession

F. Murray Abraham, The White Lotus

Michael Imperioli, The White Lotus

Nicholas Braun, Succession

Theo James, The White Lotus

Will Sharpe, The White Lotus

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

Jennifer Coolidge, The White Lotus – WINNER

Aubrey Plaza, The White Lotus

Elizabeth Debicki, The Crown

J. Smith-Cameron, Succession

Meghann Fahy, The White Lotus

Rhea Seehorn, Better Call Saul

Sabrina Impacciatore, The White Lotus

Simona Tabasco, The White Lotus

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

Paul Walter Hauser, Black Bird – WINNER

Jesse Plemons, Love & Death

Joseph Lee, Beef

Murray Bartlett, Welcome to Chippendales

Ray Liotta, Black Bird

Richard Jenkins, Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story

Young Mazino, Beef

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

Niecy Nash-Betts, Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story – WINNER

Annaleigh Ashford, Welcome to Chippendales

Camila Morrone, Daisy Jones & the Six

Claire Danes, Fleishman Is in Trouble

Juliette Lewis, Welcome to Chippendales

Maria Bello, Beef

Merritt Wever, Tiny Beautiful Things

Directing Awards

Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series

The Bear: “Review” – Christopher Storer – WINNER

Barry: “wow” – Bill Hader

Ted Lasso: “So Long, Farewell” – Declan Lowney

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel: “Four Minutes” – Amy Sherman-Palladino

The Ms. Pat Show: “Don’t Touch My Hair” – Mary Lou Belli

Wednesday: “Wednesday’s Child Is Full of Woe” – Tim Burton

Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series

Succession: “Connor’s Wedding” – Mark Mylod – WINNER

Andor: “Rix Road” – Benjamin Caron

Bad Sisters: “The Prick” – Dearbhla Walsh

Succession: “America Decides” – Andrij Parekh

Succession: “Living+” – Lorene Scafaria

The Last of Us: “Long, Long Time” – Peter Hoar

The White Lotus: “Arrivederci” – Mike White

Outstanding Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

Beef: “Figures of Light” – Lee Sung Jin – WINNER

Beef: “The Great Fabricator” – Jake Schreier

Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story: “Bad Meat” – Carl Franklin

Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story: “Silenced” – Paris Barclay

Fleishman Is in Trouble: “Me-Time” – Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris

Prey – Dan Trachtenberg

Writing Awards

Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series

The Bear: “System” – Christopher Storer – WINNER

Barry: “wow” – Bill Hader

Jury Duty: “Ineffective Assistance” – Mekki Leeper

Only Murders in the Building: “I Know Who Did It” – John Hoffman, Matteo Borghese, and Rob Turbovsky

Ted Lasso: “So Long, Farewell” – Brendan Hunt, Joe Kelly, and Jason Sudeikis

The Other Two: “Cary & Brooke Go to an AIDS Play” – Chris Kelly and Sarah Schneider

Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series

Succession: “Connor’s Wedding” – Jesse Armstrong – WINNER

Andor: “One Way Out” – Beau Willimon

Bad Sisters: “The Prick” – Sharon Horgan, Dave Finkel, and Brett Baer

Better Call Saul: “Point and Shoot” – Gordon Smith

Better Call Saul: “Saul Gone” – Peter Gould

The Last of Us: “Long, Long Time” – Craig Mazin

The White Lotus: “Arrivederci” – Mike White

Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

Beef: “The Birds Don’t Sing, They Screech in Pain” – Lee Sung Jin – WINNER

Fire Island – Joel Kim Booster

Fleishman Is in Trouble: “Me-Time” – Taffy Brodesser-Akner

Prey – Patrick Aison and Dan Trachtenberg

Swarm: “Stung” – Janine Nabers and Donald Glover

Weird: The Al Yankovic Story – Al Yankovic and Eric Appel

Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver – WINNER

Late Night with Seth Meyers

Saturday Night Live

The Daily Show with Trevor Noah

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

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Prince Harry reveals biggest ‘disagreement’ he had with Elton John

Prince Harry boasts a long list of famous friends, but one of the most notable names on the roster is Sir Elton John.

In addition to endless revelations and the exposing of private conversations in his bombshell memoir “Spare,” the Duke of Sussex also writes about his long-standing friendship with the Rocket Man.

It’s no secret that the “Tiny Dancer” hitmaker shared a close friendship with Harry’s late mother, Princess Diana. But the singer’s friendship with the duke began to blossom after he performed a rewritten version of “Candle In The Wind” at Diana’s funeral.

It appears, however, that their friendship suffered a minor hiccup in recent years, with Harry detailing one instance in particular that resulted in a disagreement between them.

After hearing that the “Bennie And The Jets” singer wanted to serialize his autobiography in the Daily Mail — a publication Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, have taken legal action against in the past — the duke had no choice but to voice his concerns.

Prince Harry was upset that Elton had decided to go with the Daily Mail, seeing the outlet as a source of misery in his life.

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Harry asked the multi-Grammy Award winner why he had chosen a publication he claimed had made his life “miserable.”

The singer’s response was that he “wanted people to read” the book, forcing Harry to back off.

“I loved him. I’ll always love him. And I also didn’t want to spoil the holiday,” Harry added.

Even though the two had this disagreement, their friendship is still intact.

The “Rocket Man” singer had a close friendship with Princess Diana and even performed at her funeral.

Despite the disagreement, the pair’s friendship has seen the “I’m Still Standing” singer help him out in times of distress.

Harry and Meghan were publicly defended by the singer amid their criticism of the British press in 2019.

“I am deeply distressed by today’s distorted and malicious account in the press surrounding the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s private stay at my home in Nice last week,” the singer tweeted at the time.

Princess Diana comforts pop star Elton John as he weeps openly at a memorial mass for Italian Fashion King Gianni Versace in Milan July 22, 1997.

Princess Diana and Sir. Elton John were close friends during her life.

Princess Diana and Elton John at the “Feed the World” Live Aid concert at Wembley on July 13, 1985.

“Prince Harry’s mother, Diana Princess Of Wales was one of my dearest friends. I feel a profound sense of obligation to protect Harry and his family from the unnecessary press intrusion that contributed to Diana’s untimely death.”

“After a hectic year continuing their hard work and dedication to charity, David and I wanted the young family to have a private holiday inside the safety and tranquility of our home,” he continued, adding that he provided the pair “with a private jet flight” in a bid to “maintain a high level of much-needed protection.”

The singer also performed at the pair’s 2018 wedding.

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How the icon rocketed to legend status

When it comes to living legends, there is no one that stands quite as tall and rockets to the forefront of our hearts and minds quite like as Elton John.

The iconic singer has brought brilliant talent and artistry to the globe for decades and continues to do so with his farewell tour and new music. The rocketman has had a whirlwind life, ruling his domain of the world like an emperor.

With a past filled with celebrity friends and feuds, wild parties of rock and roll, to health challenges and finally settling into sobriety and family life, John, 75, has lived a very full and fascinating journey.

He’s even been able to rally fellow pop stars like Britney Spears back to the world of music with their newest release “Hold Me Closer.”

So what makes him such a powerhouse? Was he meant to become one of the greatest musicians of all time? What lies ahead for his legacy? Join me as we dive into his stars because I’m a pop culture astrologer and I can see it all.

Elton John is a fiery Aries Sun.

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Elton John’s birth chart shows he was always meant to be a prolific muse

Elton John was born on March 25, 1947. This makes him a fiery Aries Sun with a grounded Taurus Moon. His birth time hasn’t been confirmed anywhere online, so until I have the honor of crossing paths with him someday (I can only hope, get at me!), we’ll instead focus on what we do, in fact, know. When it comes to elemental energy, John is heavily composed of Fire and Air. This should come as no surprise because he is tremendously passionate and charismatic as well as a profound communicator. These traits tend to appear when someone has a lot of these elemental energies.

When it comes to astrological aspects that run through his chart, there are a few different themes. First and most importantly, John is a revolutionary. Several planetary interactions emphasize this repeatedly. First, his Mars, the planet of drive, links to Uranus, the planet of the future. This makes him original, eccentric and a strong nonconformist. He is visionary and energetic in outlook, unafraid to be rebellious and go against the status quo in the pursuit of his goals.

He is a courageous, pioneering free spirit whose mission in life is to bring new ideas into being. His Neptune, the planet of imagination, is united with his Midheaven, bringing him tremendous success in a musical and artistic career. Uranus also dances with his Midheaven, too, making him a uniquely gifted individual, with both ambition and unconventional attitudes that have always held the power to change society at large. His Mercury, the planet of communication, is also united with Mars, bringing him an agile and aggressive mind, with an unending will to speak, connect and succeed.

The next major theme is that John is practically a divine channel of the muses. In a sense, this is because his birth chart heavily emphasizes his creative expression. I also can understand his indulgent and hedonistic past, too, because of how this overlays his chart, too. He’s extravagant and magnificent and is a creature of passion and pleasure. His Sun, ruling his life force, is opposite Neptune, amplifying his visionary magic tremendously. His Sun also spins with Jupiter, the planet of fortune and expansion, empowering him with divine luck, wealth and a larger than life personality.

No matter where he has gone, luck was always sure to follow. His Venus, the planet of art, prances with Jupiter, bringing him a regal and graceful energy and brilliance in creativity. Venus links to Uranus and his Midheaven, too, further empowering him with groundbreaking abilities to shock the globe. Last, as should come as no surprise, John was built for groundbreaking success.

Many planetary alignments speak of him as a leader. His Jupiter spins with Saturn, making him an excellent manager with the ambition and natural power to be honored and respected. He was meant to work within society at large. His Sun links to Pluto, bringing him a strong desire to be recognized and admired, and with his Sun also smiling upon Saturn, he has always possessed the concentration, focus and determination to put absolutely everything he has into his goals and accomplishments.

What are predictions for Elton John?

So what lies ahead for Mr. Elton John? Let’s take a peek! First and foremost, he is in an extremely important period of his life where wealth is going to be a key theme—and amassing even more. This is because Pluto and Saturn are drawing emphasis here. I would not be shocked to see him also utilizing his wealth in the coming decade to truly invest in social causes he truly believes in. He’s also drumming up plenty of inspiration in 2022 and will again beginning the summer of 2023—which will last until May 2024.

This is because Jupiter will sparkle and spin, casting hymns and love songs from his heart and mind. While I do think retirement is something that is on the docket, particularly because of the eclipses that are beginning to appear in 2023 and 2024, I still think he will always in a sense “be creating.” It’s moreso a lifestyle for him rather than just trying to capitalize on his sense of wealth—it’s actually more about the joy of doing so and the legacy of inspiration he is leaving behind. Towards the end of the decade, though, when Saturn moves into Aries over his Sun, he will feel a weakening.

This begins in 2026 till the end of the 2020s. This period of time will test him, but also give him an opportunity to reflect on the beauty he has built. I sure hope one day I get to sit with him over a meal and listen to his visionary perception of the world. You heard it here first.

Astrology 101: Your guide to the stars

Kyle Thomas is a globally recognized pop culture astrologer who has been featured in “Access Hollywood,” E! Entertainment, NBC & ABC television, Cosmopolitan Magazine, Hulu, Bustle, Elite Daily, Marie Claire and more. He is known for his cosmic guidance for celebrities, business executives and prominent influencers. His work harnesses the power of the stars in regards to entertainment lifestyle and trends affecting people worldwide. For more information, visit KyleThomasAstrology.com.

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Britney teams up with Elton for first new music since 2016

It feels as if the whole world has been embracing Britney Spears since the #FreeBritney movement began in 2019.

And finally freed from the 13-year conservatorship that ended last November, the pop superstar is now getting some support from Elton John — a music legend who knows how it feels to be still standing after years of struggles — on “Hold Me Closer,” her first newly recorded single since 2016.

The cross-generational collaboration between 40-year-old Spears and the 75-year-old Rocket Man — which dropped from the dream-duet heavens on Friday morning — is a radical reworking of John’s 1971 classic “Tiny Dancer.” Indeed, it’s such an extreme makeover that they gave the song it’s own new name taken from the original’s chorus. All together now, “Hold me closer, tiny dancer!”

While “Tiny Dancer” was an epic ballad that took your inner ballerina pirouetting across the keys in a fanciful flight, “Hold Me Closer” goes twirling directly under the disco ball with some thumping beats but also a light airiness that captures some of the graceful beauty of the original.

Like John’s recent hit with Dua Lipa — “Cold Heart (Pnau remix),” which mashed up “Rocket Man” with a few of his other songs — “Hold Me Closer,” produced by Andrew Watt and Cirkut, also features elements of Elton’s “The One” and “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart.”

The cover of Britney Spears and Elton John’s new single “Hold Me Closer.”

And while their digitally altered voices sometimes blend into one another where you can hardly tell the difference, it’s great to hear the moments when Spears’ distinctive, much-missed chirp stands out.

And after the its initial futuristic electro-whirl, “Hold Me Closer” brings you back down to earth with John’s piano work at the end.

The beginnings of this collaboration go all the way back to 2015, when Spears professed her love for “Tiny Dancer” in a tweet. And now, after six long years away from music, this is hopefully just the start of the long-awaited Britney comeback.

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