<p>It was a win for the Black actors at the 72nd Television Academy Awards as a record number of prizes were scored by them.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Regina King, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Uzo Aduba and Zendaya all won honors at the Emmys. They join Eddie Murphy, Maya Rudolph and Ron Cephas Jones, who won guest acting Emmys on Saturday. The seven Emmy wins by Black actors in the drama, comedy and limited series fields tops the previous high of six, set two years ago.</p>

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<p>Rudolph also won a second Emmy this week for outstanding voiceover performance for her work on Netflix's animated series ‘Big Mouth’.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Black actors (Laurence Fishburne and Jasmine Cephas Jones of Quibi's #FreeRayshawn) also earned both short-form acting awards, and RuPaul won his fifth straight Emmy for best reality host.</p>

<p>With her win for lead actress in a limited series or movie, King tied the record for most Emmys won by a Black actor -- with a total of four.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Zendaya became the youngest-ever winner for lead actress in a drama series and just the second Black woman to win in that category, following Viola Davis in 2015.</p>

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It was a win for the Black actors at the 72nd Television Academy Awards as a record number of prizes were scored by them. Regina King, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Uzo Aduba and Zendaya all won honors at the Emmys.

It was a win for the Black actors at the 72nd Television Academy Awards as a record number of prizes were scored by them. Regina King, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Uzo Aduba and Zendaya all won honors at the Emmys. They join Eddie Murphy, Maya Rudolph and Ron Cephas Jones, who won guest acting Emmys on Saturday. The seven Emmy wins by Black actors in the drama, comedy and limited series fields tops the previous high of six, set two years ago. Emmy Awards 2020: Key highlights from this year's pandemic-hit ceremony Rudolph also won a second Emmy this week for outstanding voiceover performance for her work on Netflix's animated series ‘Big Mouth’. Black actors (Laurence Fishburne and Jasmine Cephas Jones of Quibi's #FreeRayshawn) also earned both short-form acting awards, and RuPaul won his fifth straight Emmy for best reality host. With her win for lead actress in a limited series or movie, King tied the record for most Emmys won by a Black actor -- with a total of four. Emmys 2020 was epic as Jennifer Aniston rounded up her gal pals for 'Friends' mini-reunion; watch Meanwhile, Zendaya became the youngest-ever winner for lead actress in a drama series and just the second Black woman to win in that category, following Viola Davis in 2015. Emmy 2020: Celebs who slayed the virtual red carpet while staying at home

From Regina King to Zendaya, big win for Black artists this Emmys

<p>Zendaya and John David Washington‘s new movie 'Malcolm &amp; Marie' will land on&nbsp;Netflix now. The streaming site bought the worldwide rights for $30 million. Netflix hasn't yet announced a date for the film's release.&nbsp;<br />
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The movie has been shot secretly during the quarantine. The movie tells the story of a filmmaker (Washington) returns home with his girlfriend (Zendaya) following a celebratory movie premiere as he awaits what's sure to be an imminent critical and financial success. The evening suddenly takes a turn as revelations about their relationships begin to surface, testing the strength of their love.</p>

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<p>Earlier, Zendaya had revealed that she shot the movie during the coronavirus lockdown, ''It was an incredible experience. I’d been talking to Sam often during the quarantine. Sometimes he’d just call to shoot the sh*t and chat about life. And, eventually, I said to him, ‘I need to do something creative.’ So we bounced ideas back and forth, and then he started writing. Sam reached out to John David [Washington] about wanting to be a part of the project, so we fronted our own money and put it together ourselves''. Zendaya and John also serve as executive producers on the movie.<br />
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On the work front, Washington was last starred in 'Tenet', while, Zendaya was last seen in 'Euphoria', for which she has been nominated in Emmy for the first time under Best actor category.</p>


Zendaya and John David Washington‘s new movie 'Malcolm & Marie' will land on Netflix now. The streaming site bought the worldwide rights for $30 million. Netflix hasn't yet announced a date for the film's release.

Zendaya and John David Washington‘s new movie 'Malcolm & Marie' will land on Netflix now. The streaming site bought the worldwide rights for $30 million. Netflix hasn't yet announced a date for the film's release. The movie has been shot secretly during the quarantine. The movie tells the story of a filmmaker (Washington) returns home with his girlfriend (Zendaya) following a celebratory movie premiere as he awaits what's sure to be an imminent critical and financial success. The evening suddenly takes a turn as revelations about their relationships begin to surface, testing the strength of their love. The romantic drama MALCOLM & MARIE, starring @Zendaya and John David Washington, is coming to Netflix! Sam Levinson's lush, witty, achingly beautiful film is shot in black-and-white 35MM with cinematography by Marcell Rév. pic.twitter.com/ui1iYEGvtK — NetflixFilm (@NetflixFilm) September 13, 2020 × Earlier, Zendaya had revealed that she shot the movie during the coronavirus lockdown, ''It was an incredible experience. I’d been talking to Sam often during the quarantine. Sometimes he’d just call to shoot the sh*t and chat about life. And, eventually, I said to him, ‘I need to do something creative.’ So we bounced ideas back and forth, and then he started writing. Sam reached out to John David [Washington] about wanting to be a part of the project, so we fronted our own money and put it together ourselves''. Zendaya and John also serve as executive producers on the movie. On the work front, Washington was last starred in 'Tenet', while, Zendaya was last seen in 'Euphoria', for which she has been nominated in Emmy for the first time under Best actor category.

Zendaya and John David Washington‘s 'Malcolm & Marie' sells to Netflix for $30 million

<p>Trailer of ‘Dune’ is out and it looks like one of those visual feasts you can’t miss out on.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The sci-fi epic features a number of stars including Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Jason Momoa, Oscar Issac, Javier Bardem, Dave Bautista and Josh Brolin.</p>

<p>The film is directed by Denis Villeneuve of ‘Arrival’ fame. The story is an upgraded version of David Lynch’s adaptation of the Frank Herbert novel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is set in the dystopian future and revolves around a family which is given the charge of the planet Arrakis, also known as Dune. While they seek to establish a stronghold, the family encounters enemies in the form of giant sandworms.</p>

<p>The background score by Hans Zimmer enhances the feel of the movie.</p>

<p>Watch the trailer:</p>

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<p>The official synopsis of Dune reads, “A mythic and emotionally charged hero’s journey, Dune tells the story of Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, who must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet’s exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence—a commodity capable of unlocking humanity’s greatest potential—only those who can conquer their fear will survive.”</p>

<p>‘Dune’ will be released on December 18, 2020.</p>

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Trailer of ‘Dune’ is out and it looks like one of those visual feasts you can’t miss out on. The sci-fi epic features a number of stars including Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Jason Momoa, Oscar Issac, Javier Bardem, Dave Bautista and Josh Brolin.

Trailer of ‘Dune’ is out and it looks like one of those visual feasts you can’t miss out on. The sci-fi epic features a number of stars including Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Jason Momoa, Oscar Issac, Javier Bardem, Dave Bautista and Josh Brolin. The film is directed by Denis Villeneuve of ‘Arrival’ fame. The story is an upgraded version of David Lynch’s adaptation of the Frank Herbert novel. It is set in the dystopian future and revolves around a family which is given the charge of the planet Arrakis, also known as Dune. While they seek to establish a stronghold, the family encounters enemies in the form of giant sandworms. The background score by Hans Zimmer enhances the feel of the movie. Watch the trailer: The official synopsis of Dune reads, “A mythic and emotionally charged hero’s journey, Dune tells the story of Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, who must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet’s exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence—a commodity capable of unlocking humanity’s greatest potential—only those who can conquer their fear will survive.” ‘Dune’ will be released on December 18, 2020. 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' cast had a reunion and we have proof!

Watch 'Dune' trailer: Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya star in an epic sci-fi film

<p>Zendaya now has an Emmy nomination to her credit. The 23-year-old star got her first nod for acting in HBO series ‘Euphoria’ -- earning a nomination for best actress in a drama role.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the category, Zendaya is up against Jennifer Aniston (The Morning Show), Laura Linney (Ozark), Olivia Colman (The Crown), Sandra Oh (Killing Eve), and Jodie Comer (Killing Eve).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Comer won the category in 2019 for her portrayal of the psychopathic assassin Villanelle in the British drama series.</p>

<p>During the Emmy nominations livecast, Zendaya’s nomination was announced by Laverne Cox.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On the nod, Zendaya shared a beautiful post of gratitde on Instagram and wrote, "I’m honestly speechless, my heart is just overflowing with love and gratitude. I’m so incredibly honored to work beside the talented people that I get to call family. I am a small piece of a big beautiful puzzle and I’m so proud of all of you. Thank you to everyone out there who’s watched and given our show life, thank you @samlev00 @hbo @a24 for everything and @televisionacad for this beautiful acknowledgment, thank you, thank you, thank you. We out here Emmy nominated y’all!!"</p>

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<p>Zendaya rose to fame as a Disney Channel staple on family-friendly shows like ‘Shake It Up’ and ‘K.C. Undercover’.</p>

<p>Emmys 2020 will take place on September 20 on ABC, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/emmy-awards-2020-netflix-leads-with-160-nominations-heres-the-full-list-316569">Emmy Awards 2020: Netflix leads with 160 nominations; here's the full list</a></p>

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Zendaya now has an Emmy nomination to her credit. The 23-year-old star got her first nod for acting in HBO series ‘Euphoria’ -- earning a nomination for best actress in a drama role.

Zendaya now has an Emmy nomination to her credit. The 23-year-old star got her first nod for acting in HBO series ‘Euphoria’ -- earning a nomination for best actress in a drama role. In the category, Zendaya is up against Jennifer Aniston (The Morning Show), Laura Linney (Ozark), Olivia Colman (The Crown), Sandra Oh (Killing Eve), and Jodie Comer (Killing Eve). Comer won the category in 2019 for her portrayal of the psychopathic assassin Villanelle in the British drama series. During the Emmy nominations livecast, Zendaya’s nomination was announced by Laverne Cox. On the nod, Zendaya shared a beautiful post of gratitde on Instagram and wrote, "I’m honestly speechless, my heart is just overflowing with love and gratitude. I’m so incredibly honored to work beside the talented people that I get to call family. I am a small piece of a big beautiful puzzle and I’m so proud of all of you. Thank you to everyone out there who’s watched and given our show life, thank you @samlev00 @hbo @a24 for everything and @televisionacad for this beautiful acknowledgment, thank you, thank you, thank you. We out here Emmy nominated y’all!!" View this post on Instagram I’m honestly speechless, my heart is just overflowing with love and gratitude. I’m so incredibly honored to work beside the talented people that I get to call family. I am a small piece of a big beautiful puzzle and I’m so proud of all of you. Thank you to everyone out there who’s watched and given our show life, thank you @samlev00 @hbo @a24 for everything and @televisionacad for this beautiful acknowledgment, thank you, thank you, thank you. We out here Emmy nominated y’all!! A post shared by Zendaya (@zendaya) on Jul 28, 2020 at 2:34pm PDT × Zendaya rose to fame as a Disney Channel staple on family-friendly shows like ‘Shake It Up’ and ‘K.C. Undercover’. Emmys 2020 will take place on September 20 on ABC, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel. Emmy Awards 2020: Netflix leads with 160 nominations; here's the full list Watch: Michelle Obama shares sneak peek of her debut podcast with Barack

Zendaya gets her first Emmy nomination for 'Euphoria'

<p>Zendaya and John David Washington must be exhausted, given the time they used to shoot their film ‘Malcolm &amp; Marie’.&nbsp;</p>

<p>They shot the entire film in a few weeks, starting from June 17 to July 2, amid the COVID-19. The film had stalled due to lockdowns but as the restrictions have eased, the cast and crew have wrapped up the production work on the project.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The cast and crew reportedly took numerous steps to ensure the safety of all parties involved, as required by the Writers Guild of America.<br />
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The pre-production work on the film had begun on March 16, shortly after ‘Euphoria’ writer and creator Sam Levinson received a call from Zendaya, who asked if he'd be able to write and direct a movie during the quarantine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Levinson then wrote the ‘Malcolm &amp; Marie’ script with Zendaya and John David Washington in mind -- in just 6 days.&nbsp;<br />
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According to Deadline, the plot "has some echoes of Netflix's Marriage Story, while resonating several social themes that the world is experiencing right now," with COVID-19 being one of those themes.</p>

<p>The film could possibly win the turtle of being a film made from the beginning to end during the pandemic.&nbsp;</p>


Zendaya and John David Washington must be exhausted, given the time they used to shoot their film ‘Malcolm & Marie’. They shot the entire film in a few weeks, starting from June 17 to July 2, amid the COVID-19.

Zendaya and John David Washington must be exhausted, given the time they used to shoot their film ‘Malcolm & Marie’. They shot the entire film in a few weeks, starting from June 17 to July 2, amid the COVID-19. The film had stalled due to lockdowns but as the restrictions have eased, the cast and crew have wrapped up the production work on the project. The cast and crew reportedly took numerous steps to ensure the safety of all parties involved, as required by the Writers Guild of America. The pre-production work on the film had begun on March 16, shortly after ‘Euphoria’ writer and creator Sam Levinson received a call from Zendaya, who asked if he'd be able to write and direct a movie during the quarantine. Levinson then wrote the ‘Malcolm & Marie’ script with Zendaya and John David Washington in mind -- in just 6 days. According to Deadline, the plot "has some echoes of Netflix's Marriage Story, while resonating several social themes that the world is experiencing right now," with COVID-19 being one of those themes. The film could possibly win the turtle of being a film made from the beginning to end during the pandemic.

This is how Zendaya and John David Washington filmed 'Malcolm & Marie' amid COVID-19

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<p>In one of the most anticipated New York Fashion Week runway events this season, American designer Tommy Hilfiger unveiled his latest ready-to-wear looks on Sunday in a collaboration with actress Zendaya at the Apollo Theater in Harlem.<br />
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The '70s-inspired show - dubbed "TommyNow" - rolled out the "TommyxZendaya" fall 2019 collection, Hilfiger's second joint effort with the 23-year-old American singer and 'Euphoria'&nbsp;star.<br />
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"The collection's bold tailored pieces are infused with a modern twist that celebrates the strength that comes from fearlessly being your true self," Hilfiger, 68, said in a statement. Their last collaboration in March served up bold fashion statements at the Comédie des Champs-Élysées in Paris.<br />
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On Sunday, a diverse cast of models including Grace Bol, Halima, and Winnie Harlow rocked the runway donning high-waisted snake print pants and dresses, faux furs, velvet blazers and bootleg trousers, leather platform shoes and more.<br />
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South African model Candice Swanepoel sparkled in a metallic halter neck jumpsuit and Ashley Graham, who last month announced that she was pregnant, wowed the audience with a polka dot dress and velvet platform heels.<br />
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The front row, lined with celebrities including models Gigi and Bella Hadid and the design world's elite, joined other attendees in dancing along to Aretha Franklin's "Respect" and "Move on Up" by Curtis Mayfield.<br />
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"It is a goosebump moment for us to become part of the Apollo's storied history tonight," said Hilfiger. His show was a "see now, buy now" event - a trend in the fashion industry that sees labels make outfits displayed in catwalk shows available to consumers to purchase immediately.<br />
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Viewers watching the event live online were able to click on any outfit they chose and purchase the items right away. The Hilfiger brand, owned by fashion giant PVH Corp, is one of the best-known names in the US&nbsp;apparel business, with over 1,600 retail outlets in the Americas, Europe, and Asia.<br />
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The brand is the biggest contributor to PVH's sales. Nordstrom Inc will be the exclusive wholesale partner for the "TommyxZendaya" collection in the United States.<br />
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New York Fashion Week's five-day schedule, which previously ran for a full week, was streamlined to give buyers and editors more time to attend London Fashion Week, which follows directly after the New York event ends on Wednesday.<br />
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In one of the most anticipated New York Fashion Week runway events this season, American designer Tommy Hilfiger unveiled his latest ready-to-wear looks on Sunday in a collaboration with actress Zendaya at the Apollo Theater in Harlem.

In one of the most anticipated New York Fashion Week runway events this season, American designer Tommy Hilfiger unveiled his latest ready-to-wear looks on Sunday in a collaboration with actress Zendaya at the Apollo Theater in Harlem. The '70s-inspired show - dubbed "TommyNow" - rolled out the "TommyxZendaya" fall 2019 collection, Hilfiger's second joint effort with the 23-year-old American singer and 'Euphoria' star. "The collection's bold tailored pieces are infused with a modern twist that celebrates the strength that comes from fearlessly being your true self," Hilfiger, 68, said in a statement. Their last collaboration in March served up bold fashion statements at the Comédie des Champs-Élysées in Paris. On Sunday, a diverse cast of models including Grace Bol, Halima, and Winnie Harlow rocked the runway donning high-waisted snake print pants and dresses, faux furs, velvet blazers and bootleg trousers, leather platform shoes and more. South African model Candice Swanepoel sparkled in a metallic halter neck jumpsuit and Ashley Graham, who last month announced that she was pregnant, wowed the audience with a polka dot dress and velvet platform heels. The front row, lined with celebrities including models Gigi and Bella Hadid and the design world's elite, joined other attendees in dancing along to Aretha Franklin's "Respect" and "Move on Up" by Curtis Mayfield. "It is a goosebump moment for us to become part of the Apollo's storied history tonight," said Hilfiger. His show was a "see now, buy now" event - a trend in the fashion industry that sees labels make outfits displayed in catwalk shows available to consumers to purchase immediately. Viewers watching the event live online were able to click on any outfit they chose and purchase the items right away. The Hilfiger brand, owned by fashion giant PVH Corp, is one of the best-known names in the US apparel business, with over 1,600 retail outlets in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. The brand is the biggest contributor to PVH's sales. Nordstrom Inc will be the exclusive wholesale partner for the "TommyxZendaya" collection in the United States. New York Fashion Week's five-day schedule, which previously ran for a full week, was streamlined to give buyers and editors more time to attend London Fashion Week, which follows directly after the New York event ends on Wednesday.

Zendaya unveils latest ready-to-wear look of Tommy Hilfiger at New York Fashion Week

<p>The Teen Choice Awards were handed out on Sunday night in Hermosa Beach, California.&nbsp;According to The Hollywood Reporter, Lucy Hale was the host for the evening while digital star David Dobrik served as her co-host.&nbsp;<br />
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The award night also included some much-awaited performances from `OneRepublic,` `Mabel and Jordan McGraw,` and `Sarah Hyland`.<br />
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Winners from the world of film, television, music, sports, digital and more won the Teen Choice trophy, shaped like a life-size surfboard.<br />
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During the Teen Choice Awards ceremony, Taylor Swift was honored with the first-ever Icon Award.<br />
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A full list of the winner of Teen Choice Awards winners are as follows:<br />
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Choice Action Movie: 'Avengers: Endgame`<br />
Choice Action Movie Actor: Robert Downey Jr. - `Avengers: Endgame`<br />
Choice Action Movie Actress: Scarlett Johansson - `Avengers: Endgame`<br />
Choice Sci-Fi/Fantasy Movie: `Aladdin`<br />
Choice Sci-Fi/Fantasy Movie Actor: Will Smith - `Aladdin`<br />
Choice Sci-Fi/Fantasy Movie Actress: Naomi Scott - `Aladdin`<br />
Choice Drama Movie: `After`<br />
Choice Drama Movie Actor: Fiennes Tiffin - `After`<br />
Choice Drama Movie Actress: Josephine Langford - `After`<br />
Choice Comedy Movie: `Crazy Rich Asians`<br />
Choice Comedy Movie Actor: Noah Centineo - `The Perfect Date`<br />
Choice Comedy Movie Actress: Laura Marano - `The Perfect Date`<br />
Choice Movie Villain: Josh Brolin - `Avengers: Endgame`<br />
Choice Summer Movie: `Spider-Man: Far From Home`<br />
Choice Summer Movie Actor: Tom Holland - `Spider-Man: Far From Home`<br />
Choice Summer Movie Actress: Zendaya - `Spider-Man: Far From Home</p>

<p><strong>TV</strong><br />
Choice Drama TV Actor: Cole Sprouse -`Riverdale<br />
Choice Drama TV Actress: Camila Mendes - `Riverdale`<br />
Choice Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Show: `Shadowhunters`<br />
Choice Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Actor: Jared Padalecki - `Supernatural`<br />
Choice Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Actress: Katherine McNamara - `Shadowhunters`<br />
Choice Action TV Show: `MacGyver`<br />
Choice Action TV Actor: Stephen Amell - `Arrow`<br />
Choice Action TV Actress: Gabrielle Union - `L.A.`s Finest`<br />
Choice Comedy TV Show: `The Big Bang Theory`<br />
Choice Comedy TV Actor: Jaime Camil - `Jane the Virgin`<br />
Choice Comedy TV Actress: `Nina Dobrev - `Fam`<br />
Choice TV Villain: Cameron Monaghan - `Gotham`<br />
Choice Reality TV Show: `America`s Got Talent`<br />
Choice Throwback TV Show: `Friends`<br />
Choice Summer TV Show: `Stranger Things`<br />
Choice Summer TV Actor: Noah Schnapp -- `Stranger Things`<br />
Choice Summer TV Actress: Millie Bobby Brown -- `Stranger Things`</p>

<p><strong>MUSIC</strong><br />
Choice Female Artist: Billie Eilish<br />
Choice Music Group: Why Don`t We<br />
Choice Country Artist: Dan + ShayChoice Latin ArtistCNCO<br />
Choice R&amp;B/ Hip-Hop Artist: Cardi BChoice Rock ArtistPanic! At The Disco<br />
Choice Song: Female Artist:Lauren Jauregui - `Expectations`<br />
Choice Song: Male ArtistLouis Tomlinson - `Two of Us`<br />
Choice Song: Group`BLACKPINK - `DDU-DU DDU-DU`<br />
Choice Pop Song: Ariana Grande - `thank u, next`<br />
Choice Country Song: Dan + Shay - `Speechless`Choice Electronic/Dance SongEllie Goulding, Diplo, &amp; Red Velvet - `Close to Me (Red Velvet Remix)`<br />
Choice Latin Song: CNCO - `Pretend`Choice R&amp;B/Hip-Hop SongLil Nas X (feat. Billy Ray Cyrus) - `Old Town Road [Remix]`<br />
Choice Rock Song: Panic! At The Disco - `Hey Look Ma, I Made It`<br />
Choice International Artist: BTSChoice CollaborationBTS (feat. Halsey) - `Boy With Luv`<br />
Choice Summer Song: `Senorita`- Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello<br />
Choice Summer Male Artist: Shawn Mendes<br />
Choice Summer Female Artist: Halsey<br />
Choice Summer Group: Jonas Brothers<br />
Choice Summer Tour: BTS - BTS World Tour Love Yourself: Speak Yourself<br />
Choice Song from a Movie: `A Whole New World` (End Title), Aladdin - Zayn and Zhavia Ward</p>

<p><strong>DIGITAL</strong><br />
Choice Female Web Star: Emma Chamberlain<br />
Choice Male Web Star: David Dobrik<br />
Choice Comedy Web Star: The Dolan Twins<br />
Choice Social Star: Noah Centineo<br />
Choice Music Web Star: Annie LeBlanc<br />
Choice Fashion/Beauty Web Star: Hannah Meloche<br />
Choice Gamer: PewDiePie<br />
Choice YouTuber: Sam and Colby</p>


The Teen Choice Awards were handed out on Sunday night in Hermosa Beach, California. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Lucy Hale was the host for the evening while digital star David Dobrik served as her co-host.

The Teen Choice Awards were handed out on Sunday night in Hermosa Beach, California. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Lucy Hale was the host for the evening while digital star David Dobrik served as her co-host. The award night also included some much-awaited performances from `OneRepublic,` `Mabel and Jordan McGraw,` and `Sarah Hyland`. Winners from the world of film, television, music, sports, digital and more won the Teen Choice trophy, shaped like a life-size surfboard. During the Teen Choice Awards ceremony, Taylor Swift was honored with the first-ever Icon Award. A full list of the winner of Teen Choice Awards winners are as follows: Choice Action Movie: 'Avengers: Endgame` Choice Action Movie Actor: Robert Downey Jr. - `Avengers: Endgame` Choice Action Movie Actress: Scarlett Johansson - `Avengers: Endgame` Choice Sci-Fi/Fantasy Movie: `Aladdin` Choice Sci-Fi/Fantasy Movie Actor: Will Smith - `Aladdin` Choice Sci-Fi/Fantasy Movie Actress: Naomi Scott - `Aladdin` Choice Drama Movie: `After` Choice Drama Movie Actor: Fiennes Tiffin - `After` Choice Drama Movie Actress: Josephine Langford - `After` Choice Comedy Movie: `Crazy Rich Asians` Choice Comedy Movie Actor: Noah Centineo - `The Perfect Date` Choice Comedy Movie Actress: Laura Marano - `The Perfect Date` Choice Movie Villain: Josh Brolin - `Avengers: Endgame` Choice Summer Movie: `Spider-Man: Far From Home` Choice Summer Movie Actor: Tom Holland - `Spider-Man: Far From Home` Choice Summer Movie Actress: Zendaya - `Spider-Man: Far From Home TV Choice Drama TV Actor: Cole Sprouse -`Riverdale Choice Drama TV Actress: Camila Mendes - `Riverdale` Choice Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Show: `Shadowhunters` Choice Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Actor: Jared Padalecki - `Supernatural` Choice Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Actress: Katherine McNamara - `Shadowhunters` Choice Action TV Show: `MacGyver` Choice Action TV Actor: Stephen Amell - `Arrow` Choice Action TV Actress: Gabrielle Union - `L.A.`s Finest` Choice Comedy TV Show: `The Big Bang Theory` Choice Comedy TV Actor: Jaime Camil - `Jane the Virgin` Choice Comedy TV Actress: `Nina Dobrev - `Fam` Choice TV Villain: Cameron Monaghan - `Gotham` Choice Reality TV Show: `America`s Got Talent` Choice Throwback TV Show: `Friends` Choice Summer TV Show: `Stranger Things` Choice Summer TV Actor: Noah Schnapp -- `Stranger Things` Choice Summer TV Actress: Millie Bobby Brown -- `Stranger Things` MUSIC Choice Female Artist: Billie Eilish Choice Music Group: Why Don`t We Choice Country Artist: Dan + ShayChoice Latin ArtistCNCO Choice R&B/ Hip-Hop Artist: Cardi BChoice Rock ArtistPanic! At The Disco Choice Song: Female Artist:Lauren Jauregui - `Expectations` Choice Song: Male ArtistLouis Tomlinson - `Two of Us` Choice Song: Group`BLACKPINK - `DDU-DU DDU-DU` Choice Pop Song: Ariana Grande - `thank u, next` Choice Country Song: Dan + Shay - `Speechless`Choice Electronic/Dance SongEllie Goulding, Diplo, & Red Velvet - `Close to Me (Red Velvet Remix)` Choice Latin Song: CNCO - `Pretend`Choice R&B/Hip-Hop SongLil Nas X (feat. Billy Ray Cyrus) - `Old Town Road [Remix]` Choice Rock Song: Panic! At The Disco - `Hey Look Ma, I Made It` Choice International Artist: BTSChoice CollaborationBTS (feat. Halsey) - `Boy With Luv` Choice Summer Song: `Senorita`- Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello Choice Summer Male Artist: Shawn Mendes Choice Summer Female Artist: Halsey Choice Summer Group: Jonas Brothers Choice Summer Tour: BTS - BTS World Tour Love Yourself: Speak Yourself Choice Song from a Movie: `A Whole New World` (End Title), Aladdin - Zayn and Zhavia Ward DIGITAL Choice Female Web Star: Emma Chamberlain Choice Male Web Star: David Dobrik Choice Comedy Web Star: The Dolan Twins Choice Social Star: Noah Centineo Choice Music Web Star: Annie LeBlanc Choice Fashion/Beauty Web Star: Hannah Meloche Choice Gamer: PewDiePie Choice YouTuber: Sam and Colby

Teen Choice Awards 2019: Here's the full list of winners

<p>In a pleasant surprise to patients and their families, the cast of `Spider-Man: Far From Home` including Jake Gyllenhaal, Tom Holland, and Zendaya, visited a children`s hospital in Los Angeles on Thursday for a screening of the film.<br />
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The screening was followed by a question and answer session with the stars.<br />
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"We wanted them to be the first people here on the West Coast to see it. This is going to be really fun," said Tom Holland, who plays the lead role.</p>

<p>Holland wore his famous red, black and blue superhero costume to the hospital while Jake Gyllenhaal chose to dress as Mysterio.&nbsp;Much to the delight of kids, Holland performed a few stunts as well.&nbsp;<br />
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The cast also gave autographs and clicked pictures with the kids. They later attended the star-studded premiere of the film that day.</p>


In a pleasant surprise to patients and their families, the cast of `Spider-Man: Far From Home` including Jake Gyllenhaal, Tom Holland, and Zendaya, visited a children`s hospital in Los Angeles on Thursday for a screening of the film.

In a pleasant surprise to patients and their families, the cast of `Spider-Man: Far From Home` including Jake Gyllenhaal, Tom Holland, and Zendaya, visited a children`s hospital in Los Angeles on Thursday for a screening of the film. The screening was followed by a question and answer session with the stars. "We wanted them to be the first people here on the West Coast to see it. This is going to be really fun," said Tom Holland, who plays the lead role. Holland wore his famous red, black and blue superhero costume to the hospital while Jake Gyllenhaal chose to dress as Mysterio. Much to the delight of kids, Holland performed a few stunts as well. The cast also gave autographs and clicked pictures with the kids. They later attended the star-studded premiere of the film that day.

'Spider-Man: Far From Home' cast visits children's hospital in LA

<p>Hugh Jackman was born for the stage. Long before he became popular as Wolverine, Grant, in various films and stage shows showcased his impeccable talent at singing, acting and dance. After the success of Wolverine, the man got a new image makeover - which stuck with him for years to come. And while we love him as the angsty mutant, we can&#39;t help but miss the showman that Jackman is inherently.<br />
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The actor had a good year in 2017 with Logan lapping up both critical as well as commercial success. And Jackman ends the year literary with a bang as he comes back to his original love. Filmmaker Michael Gracey&#39;s film The Greatest Showman traces the rise and fall and rise of &nbsp;P. T. Barnum-an American showman and businessman who changed the way America perceived theatre and stage artists. But while the film is about Barnum&#39;s life, it gives Jackman ample scope to showcase his talent as a singer-dancer-actor.&nbsp;<br />
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Born to a poor tailor and orphaned at an early age, Burnum does odd jobs for a living. His only companion, Charity is his former employer&#39;s daughter and far away in a finishing school. The two develop feelings for each other over the years and eventually marry and settle down. When the company where Burnum works is declared bankrupt, he manages to convince a bank to offer him a loan to set up Barnum&#39;s American Museum in downtown Manhattan, an attraction showcasing various wax models of subjects of interest. As the doors open to the public, most shun it for its oddities. Initially, sales are slow and it&#39;s only when his daughters suggest him to showcase something alive, he endeavors to search for various &lsquo;freaks&rsquo; (people with various physical abnormalities or extraordinary abilities) to serve as performers for his museum.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>While critics pan it and high society scoff at it, it becomes an instant hit with people flocking his museum to watch &#39;the circus of freaks&#39;. While Brunum earns enough money to afford comforts and luxuries for his family, he craves to rise up socially and be accepted. He then collaborates with theater star Phillip Carlyle who in turn opens up Burnum to the world of royalty and introduces him Swedish opera singer Jenny Lind who agrees to come to America and perform for Burnum.&nbsp;<br />
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The story then traces how Burnum rises in power and in turn lose out on some of his old friends and associates and how he eventually returns back to his roots and starts afresh.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While the story is somewhat known and predictable, it is the foot tapping music by&nbsp;John Debney, John Trapanese&nbsp;that keeps one engaged throughout the films two-hour runtime. From the opening act, &#39;Come Alive&#39; which shows the grand show that Burnum has put together to the dreamy, aspirational &#39;Million Dreams&#39; that narrates a young Burnum and Charity&#39;s dreams to the romantic &#39;Rewrite Stars&#39; that features Zendaya and Efron - the songs stay with you much after the film finishes.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Gracey creates a 19th century America beautifully but the songs are infused with modernity. The camera work by Seamus McGarvey has rapid shots, the choreography is very contemporary, yet the film manages to entertain you. Perhaps Gracey wanted to make it more relatable to the young audience and the musical infuses a lot of modernity in the way the story is told.&nbsp;<br />
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While there are formidable performances by Michelle Williams, Zac Efron, Rebecca Ferguson, and Zendaya, the film ultimately isJackman&#39;s show. Illness and age notwithstanding, Jackman still has the charm and brings his best to the table, as always making &nbsp;<em>The Greatest Showman</em> a perfect watch for this holiday season. It won&#39;t overwhelm you, but you will surely be tapping your foot to the songs and marveling at the amazing Jackman.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>One sequence as Jackman and Efron performing together. I think that should be a good enough reason to watch the film.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Rating:</strong> 3/5</p>


The musical, despite its flaws, is a perfect watch for this holiday season.

Hugh Jackman was born for the stage. Long before he became popular as Wolverine, Grant, in various films and stage shows showcased his impeccable talent at singing, acting and dance. After the success of Wolverine, the man got a new image makeover - which stuck with him for years to come. And while we love him as the angsty mutant, we can't help but miss the showman that Jackman is inherently. The actor had a good year in 2017 with Logan lapping up both critical as well as commercial success. And Jackman ends the year literary with a bang as he comes back to his original love. Filmmaker Michael Gracey's film The Greatest Showman traces the rise and fall and rise of P. T. Barnum-an American showman and businessman who changed the way America perceived theatre and stage artists. But while the film is about Barnum's life, it gives Jackman ample scope to showcase his talent as a singer-dancer-actor. Born to a poor tailor and orphaned at an early age, Burnum does odd jobs for a living. His only companion, Charity is his former employer's daughter and far away in a finishing school. The two develop feelings for each other over the years and eventually marry and settle down. When the company where Burnum works is declared bankrupt, he manages to convince a bank to offer him a loan to set up Barnum's American Museum in downtown Manhattan, an attraction showcasing various wax models of subjects of interest. As the doors open to the public, most shun it for its oddities. Initially, sales are slow and it's only when his daughters suggest him to showcase something alive, he endeavors to search for various ‘freaks’ (people with various physical abnormalities or extraordinary abilities) to serve as performers for his museum. A poster of The Greatest Showman (Others) × While critics pan it and high society scoff at it, it becomes an instant hit with people flocking his museum to watch 'the circus of freaks'. While Brunum earns enough money to afford comforts and luxuries for his family, he craves to rise up socially and be accepted. He then collaborates with theater star Phillip Carlyle who in turn opens up Burnum to the world of royalty and introduces him Swedish opera singer Jenny Lind who agrees to come to America and perform for Burnum. The story then traces how Burnum rises in power and in turn lose out on some of his old friends and associates and how he eventually returns back to his roots and starts afresh. While the story is somewhat known and predictable, it is the foot tapping music by John Debney, John Trapanese that keeps one engaged throughout the films two-hour runtime. From the opening act, 'Come Alive' which shows the grand show that Burnum has put together to the dreamy, aspirational 'Million Dreams' that narrates a young Burnum and Charity's dreams to the romantic 'Rewrite Stars' that features Zendaya and Efron - the songs stay with you much after the film finishes. Zav Efron in a still from The Greatest Showman (Others) × Gracey creates a 19th century America beautifully but the songs are infused with modernity. The camera work by Seamus McGarvey has rapid shots, the choreography is very contemporary, yet the film manages to entertain you. Perhaps Gracey wanted to make it more relatable to the young audience and the musical infuses a lot of modernity in the way the story is told. While there are formidable performances by Michelle Williams, Zac Efron, Rebecca Ferguson, and Zendaya, the film ultimately isJackman's show. Illness and age notwithstanding, Jackman still has the charm and brings his best to the table, as always making The Greatest Showman a perfect watch for this holiday season. It won't overwhelm you, but you will surely be tapping your foot to the songs and marveling at the amazing Jackman. One sequence as Jackman and Efron performing together. I think that should be a good enough reason to watch the film. Rating: 3/5

'The Greatest Showman' review: Hugh Jackman and the amazing music will win your heart

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