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Thursday, April 11, 2019

Julianna Margulies ('The Hot Zone') on shocking true story of Ebola outbreak and fighting back against science deniers [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO INTERVIEW] by Marcus James Dixon

"I couldn't believe that the story was true and that I'd never heard about it," proclaims Julianna Margulies about "The Hot Zone." Based on the nonfiction bestseller by Richard Preston Jr., …

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Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Great news, Jessica Lange: You're now Emmy eligible for 'AHS: Apocalypse' because of last-minute rule switch by Marcus James Dixon

The TV academy announced on Tuesday, April 9 that "American Horror Story: Apocalypse" would be forced to compete as a drama series (not as a limited series) at this year's Emmys because it f…

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Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Burping Girl, aka Margie Mays, advances to 'American Idol' Top 40 thanks to 'Greatest Showman' ballad [WATCH] by Marcus James Dixon

Margie Mays, who earned the nickname "Burping Girl" because of her penchant for belching when she sings, has advanced to the Top 40 of "American Idol" Season 17. The quirky 25-year-old dog w…

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Tuesday, March 12, 2019

Singing teacher Shawn Sounds is latest 4-chair turn artist on 'The Voice' Season 16: Which team did he join? [WATCH] by Marcus James Dixon

Shawn Sounds became the latest artist to receive a four-chair turn on "The Voice" during Night 5 of the blind auditions. This 33-year-old Texas middle school teacher grew up wanting to be a …

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Wednesday, February 27, 2019

John Legend gets revenge on 'The Voice' coach Adam Levine by blocking him during Julian King's blind audition [WATCH] by Marcus James Dixon

Soon after Adam Levine used his block to prevent John Legend from coaching Domenic Haynes on "The Voice," the newest judge got sweet revenge on the Maroon 5 singer. The back-and-forth battle…

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Thursday, February 14, 2019

Team Tamar Braxton or Team Marissa Jaret Winokur: Who's your favorite 'Celebrity Big Brother' winner? [POLL] by Marcus James Dixon

So far both seasons of CBS’s reality TV show “Celebrity Big Brother” have been won by fierce women, but are you Team Tamar Braxton or Team Marissa Jaret Winokur? Recording …

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Wednesday, February 13, 2019

'The Masked Singer' Lion takes on Lady Gaga, but judges still confused about identity: Mel B? Hailee Steinfeld? [WATCH] by Marcus James Dixon

Lion roared once again on “The Masked Singer” stage in Wednesday’s seventh episode, performing Lady Gaga‘s “Diamond Heart” for judges Nicole Scherzinger, …

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Sunday, February 3, 2019

Can 'A Star Is Born' make Oscars history as first film to win Best Picture without directing OR editing nominations? by Marcus James Dixon

When the 2019 Oscar nominations were announced, one-time Best Picture front-runner “A Star Is Born” was hit with two major snubs: Best Director for Bradley Cooper and Best Film E…

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Monday, January 21, 2019

Prince Poppycock ('AGT: Champions') takes on Lady Gaga after 9-year absence from 'America's Got Talent' [WATCH] by Marcus James Dixon

“Simon, I see you wore white as well. We’re exactly the same!” opera singer Prince Poppycock joked to “America’s Got Talent: The Champions” judge Simon Co…

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Tuesday, January 15, 2019

Oscar sisters? It's looking more and more likely that Glenn Close and Lady Gaga will BOTH win Academy Awards by Marcus James Dixon

If Gold Derby’s racetrack odds are correct, get ready to see acceptance speeches on Oscar night from two of the year’s biggest awards magnets: Glenn Close and Lady Gaga. Close le…

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Friday, January 4, 2019

'The Masked Singer' head-scratcher: Is Lady Gaga really the Lion, as Nicole Scherzinger and Jenny McCarthy suggest? [POLL] by Marcus James Dixon

It’s the million-dollar question that has every reality TV fan scratching their heads: Is Lady Gaga really the Lion on Fox’s “The Masked Singer”? During Lion’s …

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Thursday, December 27, 2018

Hey, 'RuPaul's Drag Race' fans: Here's why D.J. 'Shangela' Pierce isn't nominated with 'A Star Is Born' cast at SAG Awards by Marcus James Dixon

Forget Lady Gaga. The real breakout star of “A Star Is Born,” Warner Bros’ romantic musical that’s poised to take awards season by storm, is D.J. “Shangela&#…

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Tuesday, December 25, 2018

51% of readers say Lady Gaga would be 'perfect Oscars host' " The other 49% aren't so kind [POLL RESULTS] by Marcus James Dixon

“She’d be the perfect Oscars host!” That’s how 51% of our readers voted in our recent poll about whether the film academy should tap Lady Gaga to emcee their 2019 cer…

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Monday, December 17, 2018

Should Lady Gaga host the Oscars? She'd be only the 4th female host this century [POLL] by Marcus James Dixon

It’s no secret that the Oscars are having a tough time finding a host for their 2019 ceremony. First Kevin Hart stepped down following a backlash against his homophobic Twitter remarks…

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Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Attack of the musicals! 'A Star Is Born' and 'Mary Poppins Returns' could make Golden Globes history by Marcus James Dixon

History could be made at this year’s Golden Globes if voters decide to sing the praises of “A Star Is Born” as Best Film Drama and “Mary Poppins Returns” as Bes…

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Thursday, November 15, 2018

Will Golden Globes stage 'Alias' reunion by nominating Bradley Cooper ('A Star Is Born') and Jennifer Garner ('Camping')? by Marcus James Dixon

On ABC’s spy thriller “Alias” (2001-06), Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Garner played best friends/sometimes lovers Will Tippin and Sydney Bristow. In the 12 years since the s…

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Friday, November 2, 2018

'SNL' promo: Pete Davidson pokes fun at breakup with Ariana Grande by proposing to Maggie Rogers [WATCH] by Marcus James Dixon

After making headlines for their summertime romance, “Saturday Night Live” star Pete Davidson and pop sensation Ariana Grande called off their engagement last month. The ex-coupl…

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Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Best Actress Oscar slugfest: Editors debate 'exciting' battle between Lady Gaga, Glenn Close, Olivia Colman and … [WATCH] by Marcus James Dixon

“It does seem like Best Actress this year is one of the most exciting — if not the exciting — races to watch,” declares Gold Derby’s Marcus James Dixon in ou…

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Tuesday, October 30, 2018

SandyRedd's Ariana Grande cover in 'The Voice' knockouts earns Jennifer Hudson's final save of the season [WATCH] by Marcus James Dixon

During Monday’s episode of “The Voice,” Jennifer Hudson paired up Patrique Fortson and SandyRedd in the sixth knockout round of Season 15. Patrique wowed with Aerosmith&…

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Monday, October 8, 2018

If Lady Gaga ('A Star Is Born') can't save the Oscars, no one can by Marcus James Dixon

The Oscars are off the deep end. And only Lady Gaga can dive in and save them. Last year’s 90th ceremony, in which “The Shape of Water” won Best Picture, hit an all-time lo…

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Friday, September 14, 2018

Emmy predictions: Elisabeth Moss ('The Handmaid's Tale') will win Best Drama Actress with no clear runner-up in sight by Marcus James Dixon

After losing a whopping six Emmys for “Mad Men,” TV academy members are poised to make it up to Elisabeth Moss in a big way. She just won Best Drama Actress for “The Handma…

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Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Glennis Grace blows roof of Dolby Theatre with 'This Woman's Work' cover during 'America's Got Talent' Semifinals [WATCH] by Marcus James Dixon

Glennis Grace returned to “America’s Got Talent” during this week’s Semifinals 2 episode and took on “This Woman’s Work” by Kate Bush. As a mother, …

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Thursday, August 30, 2018

Emmy Experts predict Elisabeth Moss will win Best Drama Actress, with Sandra Oh and Keri Russell tied for second place by Marcus James Dixon

Twenty-three of Gold Derby’s Emmy Experts from major media outlets have chimed in with their Best Drama Actress predictions, and Elisabeth Moss (“The Handmaid’s TaleR…

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Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Christina Wells becomes Broadway 'diva' after 'Dreamgirls' performance on 'America's Got Talent' live show [WATCH] by Marcus James Dixon

Adult singer Christina Wells returned to “America’s Got Talent” 2018 this week to perform live from the Dolby Theatre in the Quarterfinals 3 episode. This time around Ch…

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Tuesday, August 14, 2018

Courtney Hadwin returns to 'America's Got Talent' and blows the roof off Dolby Theatre with 'Papa's Got A Brand New Bag' [WATCH] by Marcus James Dixon

After becoming Howie Mandel‘s Golden Buzzer back in the early auditions of “America’s Got Talent,” 14-year-old singer Courtney Hadwin hasn’t been seen since. We…

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Monday, July 30, 2018

How to watch Best Drama Actress Emmy episodes for Claire Foy, Tatiana Maslany, Elisabeth Moss, Sandra Oh, Keri Russell, Evan Rachel Wood by Marcus James Dixon

TV academy members have just a few weeks to watch all of the Emmy episode submissions for the 2018 nominees before final voting takes place August 13-27. Which of this year’s Best D…

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Monday, July 23, 2018

Emmy Experts predict Elisabeth Moss ('The Handmaid's Tale') but warn to watch out for Sandra Oh ('Killing Eve') by Marcus James Dixon

Gold Derby’s Emmy Experts from major media outlets are nearly unanimous that Elisabeth Moss (“The Handmaid’s Tale”) will win her second consecutive trophy for Best Dr…

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Thursday, July 19, 2018

Bryan Cranston hints that Walter White is still alive in the 'Breaking Bad' universe: 'Was there a coroner's report?' by Marcus James Dixon

To celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the “Breaking Bad” premiere, producer/star Bryan Cranston joined creator Vince Gilligan and cast members Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norri…

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Saturday, July 14, 2018

How to watch Comedy Guest Actor Emmy episode submissions for Sterling K. Brown, Bryan Cranston, Katt Williams … by Marcus James Dixon

Now that the 2018 Emmy nominations have been revealed, TV academy members have one month to watch episodes submitted by all of the nominees before final voting takes place August 13-27. Sinc…

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Wednesday, July 11, 2018

'The Handmaid's Tale' Season 2 finale: Elisabeth Moss, Yvonne Strahovski, Bruce Miller and more chat shocking episode by Marcus James Dixon

WARNING: This report contains spoilers from the Season 2 finale of “The Handmaid’s Tale.” Hulu premiered the highly anticipated Season 2 finale of “The Handmaid’…

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Sunday, June 24, 2018

Sterling K. Brown ('This Is Us') & Elisabeth Moss ('Handmaid's Tale') will both repeat at 2018 Emmys, say 10 leading Experts by Marcus James Dixon

Even though Emmy voters love repeats, Best Drama Actor and Best Drama Actress haven’t repeated together since Bryan Cranston (“Breaking Bad”) and Glenn Close (“Damage…

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