Netflix spared no expense in commemorating the impending release of the period drama series, “Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar,” by hosting a grand celebration. The global premiere was on May 1st, “Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar” holds the distinction of being the first Indian series to grace the illustrious halls of the historic Egyptian Theatre in Los … Read more
Oppenheimer continued to steamroll through Hollywood’s awards season on Saturday, winning the top prize, for outstanding cast, along with awards for Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr., at the 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards. As the Academy Awards draw closer, Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster biopic — already a winner at the Golden Globes and the BAFTAs — … Read more
Monday evening’s Emmy Awards brought big wins for Succession, The Bear and Beef, an EGOT for Elton John, and paid tribute to beloved shows of the past after a months-long delay from the Hollywood strikes pushed the ceremony honouring series that aired in 2022-2023 into the new year. Host Anthony Anderson, who starred in black-ish, opened the show with a … Read more
The 2024 Golden Globes have returned to a new home and new management. After parting ways with the Hollywood Foreign Press Association following years of diversity and ethics scandals, the award show returned on Sunday with new voters and a new one-year deal with CBS. Known for its glitz, glam and flowing champagne, this year’s show was … Read more
FILE: A view of Anchor Brewing Co. on Aug. 3, 2017, in San Francisco. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images The Bay Area said goodbye to many businesses in 2023. But some closures, like those of long-lived neighborhood restaurants and massive department stores, came with a dose of surprise, even shock. While a new year always brings hope, … Read more
Jo Koy is set to host the 2024 Golden Globes, bringing his brand of observational humor to the oft-maligned awards show. However, Koy was only offered the gig after a different San Francisco Bay Area comedian reportedly turned it down. While not from the Bay Area originally, Koy based his 2022 film “Easter Sunday” in … Read more
FILE: Comedian Ali Wong performs onstage during the Moontower Comedy Festival at The Paramount Theatre on April 21, 2017 in Austin, Texas. Rick Kern/WireImage “I really think that for a woman, 40 is a golden age…” Ali Wong announced to a packed Masonic Auditorium, drawing cheers from the crowd. “…to get divorced.” This was the … Read more
A Netflix logo is seen in Los Angeles on Nov. 13, 2023. The company is headquartered in Los Gatos. Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images We are collectively pouring millions of years of attention into Netflix. The Los Gatos-based streaming giant published its first-ever Engagement Report on Tuesday, sharing the time subscribers spent watching the service’s top … Read more
