Author: Madiha Ahmed

RuPaul’s Drag Race has been slaying the Emmys for the past couple of years, winning two trophies for Outstanding Reality Competition Program while host RuPaul Charles snatched his fourth consecutive Emmy last year for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Competition Program. The show made history — or “herstory” — in 2019 as the first series … Continue reading ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Team On Being “Ahead Of The Curve” In Amplifying LGBTQ+ Voices – Contenders TV Continue Reading →

When Nicole Byer heard she was nominated for an Emmy as the host of Netflix series Nailed It!, she quickly discovered she has made history as the first Black woman to be nominated in the category of Outstanding Host. “It means little to me in a way where it doesn’t affect me,” said Byer during Deadline’s virtual Contenders Television: The Nominees event. “It … Continue reading ‘Nailed It!’s Nicole Byer On Being First Black Woman Nominated For A Hosting Emmy & Offering Viewers Escape In Difficult Times – Contenders TV Continue Reading →

One of the key castings in the final two seasons of Netflix’s The Crown was revealed on Twitter this morning. Australian actress Elizabeth Debicki, age 30, will play Princess Diana in the series, which is anticipated to resume in 2022. She appeared in such films as A Few Best Men, The Great Gatsby, Everest, The Night Manager, Guardians of … Continue reading ‘The Crown’ Adds Elizabeth Debicki As Princess Diana For Final Two Seasons Continue Reading →

During this morning’s Amazon Contenders Emmy TV panel for The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, EP/director/writer Dan Palladino said that “within five or six months” the 16-Emmy winning series should expect to be back in production for its fourth season. “King COVID is ruling everything,” said Palladino about the delay, “Amy and I and the writers are soon to … Continue reading ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ EPs & Cast On Season 3’s Cliffhanger, Return To Production & The Pitfalls Of Showbiz – Contenders TV Continue Reading →

“There’s something about the nature of the writing on the show,” remarked The Handmaid’s Tale star Bradley Whitford. “It refuses to take an easy journey.” Anyone who has been following June’s journey for the last three seasons would agree with that description. The finale of Season 3 left a cliffhanger when June, played by Elisabeth Moss, who successfully freed … Continue reading ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Cast On Why Hulu Drama “Refuses To Take An Easy Journey” & Season 4 – Contenders TV Continue Reading →

Last year, Billy Porter made history as the first openly gay Black man to win the Emmy Award for Lead Actor in a Drama for his turn as Pray Tell, the no-nonsense ballroom MC with a heart of gold, on FX’s critically acclaimed Pose. This year, he is nominated again and although he says the win would be amazing, … Continue reading ‘Pose’ Star Billy Porter Says Awards Are Amazing, But “It’s Always About The Work First” – Contenders TV Continue Reading →

Just as Taika Waititi’s low-budget New Zealand-based horror comedy What We Do In The Shadows became a worldwide word-of-mouth favorite in 2014, FX’s small-screen spin-off has found its audience growing in an exponential way too. This year nominated for an impressive eight awards at the Emmys, including one for Outstanding Comedy Series, the show picks up on the … Continue reading ‘What We Do In the Shadows’ EP Stefani Robinson: “I Can’t Believe We’re Getting Away With It” – Contenders TV Continue Reading →

You know those people who can’t seem to turn their minds off? People who spend practically every hour of every day swimming in anxious thoughts? People who put extra pressure on themselves to be everything for everyone? (*Raises hand*) Well, that’s me. It’s a blessing and a curse. On the one hand, it keeps me motivated … Continue reading Music Mood Board: Songs to Play When Your Anxious Thoughts Become Too Overwhelming Continue Reading →

Geena Davis’s inclusive Bentonville Film Festival has unveiled its jury prize winners for their sixth annual festival. The fest, which was a hybrid of in-person and virtual events, had its most diverse festival to-date with over 70 films where over 80% were directed by women, 65% BIPOC and 45% LGBTQIA+. Isabel Sandoval’s Lingua Franca took home the top trophy, … Continue reading Bentonville Film Festival Unveils Jury Prize Winners: ‘Lingua Franca’ ‘The Donut King’, ‘Immigrant Voices Of America’ Among Honorees Continue Reading →

Lana Condor is giving us sweet Lara Jean Covey vibes in her new at-home music video with boyfriend Anthony De La Torre. The To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before actress shared a cover of Lauv’s song “I Like Me Better” on her YouTube channel on Friday — you might recognize the track from the original trailer of Condor’s Netflix … Continue reading Lana Condor Channels Lara Jean Covey Singing “I Like Me Better” at Home With Her Boyfriend Continue Reading →