A primer on the 2023 Emmy Awards — and why they were delayed

The 2023 Emmy Awards are arriving in 2024. Hollywood’s two strikes meant a four-month delay for television’s annual celebration of itself — the awards were originally slated for last September. But both strikes have now been resolved and the show will go on. The event will be held Monday night at the Peacock Theater in Los … Read more

In Netflix special, Chappelle says SF taught him ‘the trick to life’

FILE: Dave Chappelle performs during a midnight pop-up show at Radio City Music Hall on Oct. 16, 2022, in New York City. Jason Mendez/Getty Images for ABA Dave Chappelle just released a new comedy special streaming on Netflix called “The Dreamer,” and once again, San Francisco makes a major appearance.  Chappelle has a long history in … Read more

British actor Tom Wilkinson, known for films Michael Clayton and The Full Monty, dead at 75

Tom Wilkinson, the Oscar-nominated British actor known for his roles in The Full Monty, Michael Clayton and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, has died, his family said. He was 75. A statement shared by his agent on behalf of the family said Wilkinson died suddenly at home on Saturday. It didn’t provide further details.  Wilkinson was nominated for … Read more

From Barbenheimer to Britney, these are the pop culture stories that kept us entertained in 2023

Let’s get the honourable mentions out of the way, first. Rihanna performed at the SuperBowl — and announced a pregnancy while she was onstage. The Beatles released a new song using an old demo from the late John Lennon, featuring additions by Paul McCartney, the late George Harrison and Ringo Starr, as well as a little help … Read more

Carrie Coon Loves Your Mean ‘Gilded Age’ Tweets

Bertha Russell did the damn thing. In The Gilded Age’s second season finale, Carrie Coon’s ruthless robber baroness emerged the victor in the great war between her beloved Metropolitan Opera and The Academy of Music, championed by old-money society queen Lina Astor (played by Donna Murphy). Even those casually acquainted with American history most likely … Read more

Former WWD City Editor and Actor-Director Ron Cohen Dies – WWD

Ron Cohen, Women’s Wear Daily’s former longtime city editor and financial editor, died on Nov. 22 at his New York apartment. Cohen, 93, was under hospice care at the time of his death, which was due to natural causes following pulmonary and respiratory issues, according to his son Laurence Frazen. In addition to his 43-year … Read more