ENTERTAINMENT ROUNDUP: WIZKID BATTLES JAY-Z, DRAKE AND CARDI B FOR BEST INTERNATIONAL ACT AT 2017 MOBO AWARDS

Catch up on the biggest entertainment stories that made the rounds yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing this Wednesday morning.

Wizkid, Maleek Berry, Tiwa Savage nominated for MOBO Awards 

Starboy Wizkid has been nominated alongside global superstars, Jay-Z, Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Cardi B and Travis Scott in the Best International Act category for this year’s MOBO Awards.

The category also has Solange Knowles, SZA and Migos as contenders.



Meanwhile, the Best African Act category was dominated by some of Nigeria’s biggest names including Davido, Maleek Berry, Tekno, Tiwa Savage, Wande Coal and of course, Wizkid.

Eugy, Juls and Sarkodie are the other Africans on that list.

Top London grime artiste, Stormzy leads the nominations pack with five nods including Best Album, Best Male and Best Grime Act.

The 2017 MOBO Awards will hold in Leeds, United Kingdom on 29 November.





You won’t believe the movie Beyoncé rejected a role in

It’s Beauty and the Beast.

Director of the live-action adaptation of the 1991 fantasy film, Bill Cordon recently revealed that he tried but failed to get Beyoncé to be a part of the movie.

Cordon said, “I tried to get her into Beauty and the Beast, but it wasn’t a big enough part. She would have been a good feather duster.”

Actress, Gugu Mbatha-Raw was later cast for the role.



Blac Chyna sues the entire Kardashian family

Because nothing stops anyone from dragging a “powerful”, “vindictive” family to court if need be.

Chyna is accusing her former in-laws of squashing her reality show, Rob and Chyna. She claims the Kardashians interfered with the production of the show hence causing E! Network to pull the plug.

The network has denied Chyna’s claims with documented evidence that says it was practically impossible to film as Chyna would not sit in the same room as Rob.

According to TMZ, she’s also alleging battery against Rob who she says “grabbed her phone, knocked her to the ground … and she ended up calling her son King’s nanny for help. She claims Rob flipped out and tore her bedroom door off at the hinges.”

Chyna also accuses Rob of being suicidal. TMZ got a series of text messages the former couple exchanged

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2017 BET HIP-HOP AWARDS – WINNER’S LIST.

The 2017 BET Hip-Hop Awards, hosted by DJ Khaled, concluded Tuesday night. The nomination tally was headlined by nine nominations each for Kendrick Lamar, Cardi B and DJ Khaled. Cardi B was surely the toast of the night, as she swept four awards.

Here's the complete list of winners and nominees.

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SINGLE OF THE YEAR  

Migos Feat. Lil Uzi Vert: --- “Bad and Boujee" 

Cardi B: --- “Bodak Yellow" === WINNER

Kendrick Lamar: --- “HUMBLE." 

Future: --- “Mask Off” 

DJ Khaled feat. Rihanna & Bryson Tiller: --- “Wild Thoughts”

ALBUM OF THE YEAR  

DJ Khaled: --- Grateful 

Future: --- FUTURE 

J. Cole: --- 4 Your Eyez Only 

Jay Z: --- 4:44 

Kendrick Lamar: --- DAMN === WINNER

Migos: --- Culture

BEST NEW HIP-HOP ARTIST 

Aminé 

Cardi B === WINNER

Kodak Black 

Playboi Carti 

Tee Grizzley

HUSTLER OF THE YEAR 

Cardi B === WINNER

Chance the Rapper 

Diddy 

DJ Khaled 

Jay Z 

Kendrick Lamar

BEST COLLABO, DUO OR GROUP 

DJ Khaled feat. Rihanna & Bryson Tiller: --- “Wild Thoughts” === WINNER

French Montana feat. Swae Lee: --- “Unforgettable” 

Migos feat. Lil Uzi Vert: --- “Bad and Boujee” 

Rae Sremmurd feat. Gucci Mane: --- “Black Beatles” 

Yo Gotti feat. Nicki Minaj: --- “Rake It Up”

BEST HIP-HOP VIDEO  

Cardi B: --- “Bodak Yellow” 

DJ Khaled feat. Rihanna & Bryson Tiller: --- “Wild Thoughts” 

French Montana feat. Swae Lee: --- “Unforgettable” 

Future: --- “Mask Off” 

Kendrick Lamar: --- “HUMBLE.” === WINNER

HOT TICKET PERFORMER 

Cardi B 

Chance the Rapper 

Drake 

J. Cole 

Kendrick Lamar === WINNER

LYRICIST OF THE YEAR / THE BEST ARTIST THAT GOT THE LYRICS 

Chance the Rapper 

Drake 

J. Cole 

Jay Z 

Kendrick Lamar === WINNER

VIDEO DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR 

Benny Boom === WINNER

Colin Tilley 

Dave Meyers and Missy Elliott 

Director X 

Hype Williams

DJ OF THE YEAR 

DJ Drama 

DJ Envy 

DJ Esco 

DJ Khaled === WINNER 

DJ Mustard

PRODUCER OF THE YEAR 

DJ Khaled & Nasty Beatmakers 

DJ Mustard 

London On Da Track 

Metro Boomin === WINNER

Mike Will Made-It 

Pharrell Williams

MVP OF THE YEAR 

Cardi B 

Chance The Rapper 

DJ Khaled=== WINNER

Jay Z 

Kendrick Lamar

MADE-YOU-LOOK AWARD (BEST HIP-HOP STYLE) 

A$AP Rocky 

Cardi B === WINNER

Future 

Migos 

Nicki Minaj

BEST MIXTAPE 

Cardi B: --- Gangsta Bitch Music Vol. 2 === WINNER 

Gucci Mane: --- Droptopwop 

Juicy J: ---- Gas Face 

Playboi Carti: ---- Playboi Carti 

Tee Grizzley: ---- My Moment 

Yo Gotti & Mike Will Made-It: --- Gotti Made-It

SWEET 16: BEST FEATURED VERSE 

Chance the Rapper: --- “I’m the One” (DJ Khaled feat. Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper & Lil Wayne) 

Gucci Mane: --- “Black Beatles” (Rae Sremmurd feat. Gucci Mane) 

Lil Uzi Vert: --- “Bad and Boujee” (Migos feat. Lil Uzi Vert) 

Nicki Minaj: --- “Rake It Up” (Yo Gotti feat. Nicki Minaj) === WINNER

Ty Dolla $ign: --- “Ain’t Nothing” (Juicy J feat. Wiz Khalifa & Ty Dolla $ign) 

Wiz Khalifa, “Ain’t Nothing” (Juicy J feat. Wiz Khalifa & Ty Dolla $ign)

IMPACT TRACK 

Cardi B: --- “Bodak Yellow” 

Jay Z: --- “Story of O.J.” === WINNER

Kendrick Lamar: --- “HUMBLE.” 

Kendrick Lamar: --- “DNA.” 

Lecrae: --- “Blessings” Feat. Ty Dolla $ign 

Tyler, The Creator: --- “Who Dat Boy” Feat. A$AP Rocky

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Hip Hop Reacts to Eminem's Attack on Trump During BET Hip Hop Awards

The rapper attacked Donald Trump for ferocious 4-minute freestyle. Addressing everything from the NFL protests & Puerto Rico to the Mexico border walls & Charlottesville, Eminem delivered an acapella cypher that any anti-Trump supporter will appreciate.

The freestyle instantly became the talk of the town, and here's how a few notable hip-hop artists are showing their praise:

J. Cole: Whoa. Rap God. Eminem thank you. Potentttt

T-Pain: Protect Eminem at all cost

Snoop Dogg posted an Insta video, captioned "Slim shady 🔌👊🏾👊", giving Eminem a “shout-out for saying some real shit.”  

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Colin Kaepernick: I appreciate you @Eminem

LeBron James: Racism is the only thing he's Fantastic 4(fantastic for), cause that's how he gets his rock off, he's orange. Sheesh Eminem!! 🔥🔥✊🏾🔥🔥#United

Enes Kanter:   Eminem at HipHopAwards - Em spitting facts...

MC REN: That Eminem freestyle was amazing!

Martin Lawrence: Eminem one of the best to do it

DJ SCREAM: Trump don't want smoke with Eminem !!! Save your tweet dawg.

PHORA: Eminem. God of Rap...

Keith Olbermann: After 27 years of doubts about rap I am now an Eminem fan. Best political writing of the year, period.

Mack Maine: Lawwwwwddddddd Eminem tee'd off!!! Wowwwwwwwww

Stalley: Thank you Eminem

Angie Martinez: wow! Eminem So Dope and So Necessary

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Charlie Puth Breaks Down “Attention” On Genius’ Video Series ‘Verified’

“Now we’re on the ‘This is about me’ music.”

“Attention” is the first single off of Charlie Puth’s forthcoming second studio album. After the massive success of his Wiz Khalifa-assisted hit “See You Again” and tracks like “One Call Away” and “We Don’t Talk Anymore” featuring Selena Gomez, Puth is readying a new sound for his next project. “Attention,” which he produced himself and co-wrote with Jacob Kasher, is about a spiteful ex-girlfriend.

“When I came up with the song originally, I was on this hotel bed in this really cool room in the Philippines,” he tells Genius. “I think back about the time when I was in that hotel room and she was literally crying to me about how mistreated she was by her ex—had me thinking that I could be the guy who could fix her. Like, girls are crazy. They’re amazing and crazy at the same time.”

Puth sat down with Genius for the latest episode of Verified, breaking down his new hit. Watch him go line-for-line with “Attention” in the video below

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Maleek Berry Breaks Down “Been Calling” on Genius’ Video Series ‘Verified’

“I always try and write the music in a way that anybody could relate to it.”

South London R&B singer Maleek Berry has been producing hits for Nigerian artists like Wizkid and Davido for years, but many fans got their first introduction to him in 2016 with the release of his debut solo EP Last Daze of Summer and its breakout single “Kontrol.” In June 2017, he dropped the self-produced single “Been Calling,” which has since earned over two million Spotify streams. The track came about as part of Berry’s effort to open up more in his music.

“Whenever I write songs, I always want to just dig deep and try and write about something I’ve been through before,” he explains to Genius. “And this was just one of those instances. Naturally, I’m a recluse. I don’t like talking too much. So I’m just getting to that stage now, where I’m trying to put everything that’s in my mind into my music and hey, that’s how "Been Calling” came about.

Maleek Berry recently sat down with Genius for the latest episode of Verified and broke down his melodic track. Watch him go line-for-line with “Been Calling” in the video below

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Did Travis Scott Tweet About Kylie Jenner’s Pregnancy Months Ago?

And a baby makes three! Kylie Jenner, 20, is reportedly pregnant and fans all over the world are losing their minds with excitement. Her beau Travis Scott, 25, is supposedly the father, and this would be the first child for both superstars. Kylie is allegedly four months along, so fans are speculating the rapper first hinted at the epic surprise on July 12 when he tweeted, “Legit happiest day of my life.”

Many originally thought he was spilling the beans on their breakup, but now they’re guessing he was secretly celebrating the news that he was becoming a dad! The makeup maven is reportedly due in Feb., sources tell PEOPLE, meaning their little one could be an Aquarius or Pisces.

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Kylie Jenner's Quotes on Motherhooh Over the Years

Kylie Jenner has always wanted a family of her own.

According to new reports, the Keeping Up With the Kardashians starlet and entrepreneur is expecting her first child with her boyfriend of at least six months, Travis Scott. Kylie's yet to break her silence on the reported pregnancy, but thanks to her many interviews in which she discusses motherhood, fans can only assume she's overjoyed.

ON HAVING A LARGE FAMILY  

"When I look to the far future and decide to have kids, I need to have a million girls," the E! reality star, who has five siblings of her own, told Teen Vogue in 2015.. "Ten years from now -- in 2025 -- I hope I have a kid."

ON DELETING SOCIAL MEDIA AFTER BECOMING A MOM  

"Once I have a kid I'm not going to be on Instagram," she admitted to Elle UK in 2015. "You know, I'll probably delete my Instagram and just… I don't know, live life."

ON HER IDEAL AGE TO HAVE KIDS  

During a 2016 episode of Keeping Up With the Kardashians, Kylie shared, "I feel like 30 is too late [to have kids]!" adding, "Every psychic said that I'm only going to have two kids."

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Inside Beyoncé & Jay-Z's $26 Million Mansion in the Hamptons

Beyoncé and Jay-Z just scored a seven bedroom estate in the luxurious beachside community of East Hampton, New York.

For $26 million, the couple and their three children will enjoy a property that measures out to 12,000 square feet on a two-acre site.

If visitors like best friends Michelle Williams, Kelly Rowland or mom Tina Knowles Lawson want to visit, the property also features a 1,800 square-foot guest cottage that includes a living room, full kitchen, two bedrooms and bath.

Inside the main house, residents will enjoy "state-of-the-art modern amenities" including bathrooms that are sculpted with marble selected in Verona, Italy.

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Kylie Jenner, 20, Is Pregnant! Expecting Baby Girl with Travis Scott!

Kylie Jenner, reality star and business mogul is due in February with her first child with rapper Travis Scott. Reportedly, they started telling friends a few weeks ago, although the family has known for quite some time. She is really excited and so is Travis.

The news was an unexpected but Kylie could not be more excited or thrilled about it and everyone is overjoyed for her. 

Apparently Travis began telling friends about the pregnancy in July. He was so excited that he couldn’t keep it in. From the whispers doing the round, it appears he’s been very affectionate and protective of Kylie since they found out. And he can’t wait to be a dad. 

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Foo Fighters Shade Justin Bieber for Canceling Tour

First it was Marilyn Manson, 48. Now, it’s the Foo Fighters. It seems that Justin Bieber, 23, is beefing with every single alternative-rock star from the 1990s. The latest feud came courtesy of Chris Shiflett, 46, lead guitarist for the Foo Fighters. While speaking with the Daily Star, Chris cast some doubt – while throwing some shade – over Justin’s reasoning for pulling out of the last 14-dates of the Purpose tour. “Whatever people say to the press, that is usually something that a publicist has cooked up, and there will be another reason – something behind the scenes,” Chris said, not buying JB’s excuse that he needed some “[rest] and relaxation.”

“I don’t want to be judgmental,” Chris said, as he was about to be judgmental, “but Dave [Grohl, 48] broke his leg and absolutely refused to cancel.” Damn, Chris. That’s cold – but where’s the lie? Chris brought up how Dave – along with the Foo Fighters – was busy rocking out in Gothenburg, Sweden on June 12, 2015. While playing their hit, “Monkey Wrench,” Dave fell off the stage! “Hey, ladies and gentlemen. I love you, but I think I just broke my leg. I really broke my leg.” While that would normally mean the show’s over, but not with the Foo Fighters. As Dave was getting fixed up, Taylor Hawkins, 45, took over singing until…Dave came back to finish the show!

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Gwen Stefani Announces Christmas Album

It's going to be a Gwen Stefani Christmas this holiday season! After dropping a teaser earlier this week, the 47-year-old entertainer has just confirmed that she is set to release her very first Christmas album, called You Make It Feel Like Christmas on October 6th.

Here's the tracklist:

1. Jingle Bells 
2. Let It Snow 
3. My Gift Is You 
4. Silent Night 
5. When I Was A Little Girl 
6. Last Christmas 
7. You Make It Feel Like Christmas (feat. Blake Shelton) 
8. Under The Christmas Lights 
9. Santa Baby 
10. White Christmas 
11. Never Kissed Anyone With Blue Eyes 
12. Christmas Eve

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Sarah Connor Will Be Back in Terminator 6, after 25 Years!

James Cameron, who directed the first two instalments of the franchise and is returning as a producer for the as-yet-untitled Terminator 6 film, announced that one of the series’ most iconic roles is making a return: Sarah Connor, played by actress Linda Hamilton.

Hamilton played Connor in the 1984 original Terminator film, then underwent a massive physical transformation when her character emerged as a Terminator-fighting action hero in the 1991 follow-up.

While Hamilton is now 60, Cameron argued that her age shouldn’t dampen her action hero credentials.

There are 50-year-old, 60-year-old guys out there killing bad guys,” he said, referring to the Liam Neesons and Sylvester Stallones of the film world.

“But there isn’t an example of that for women,” he continued.

“As meaningful as she was to gender and action stars everywhere back then, it’s going to make a huge statement to have that seasoned warrior that she’s become return.”

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Kris, Kim, Khloe, Kourtney📺 Sued for $32 Mn💰 Over Beauty Products

Kim, Khloe, Kourtney Kardashian and Kris Jenner are being sued by a guy who ran a beauty company who claims they screwed him out of a cut of the profits ... and he wants as much as $32 MILLION.

Here's the backstory. John LaBonty was CEO and President of Boldface, a company that markets beauty products. According to the lawsuit, the Kardashians gave Boldface an exclusive deal to market all its beauty stuff. Boldface morphed into a different company, but LaBonty says it didn't affect his interest.

LaBonty claims he had a 5% equity interest in all products in the the Kardashian Beauty line. He says the Kardashian women stopped making any effort to market, promote and support the line and thwarted the company's ability to make money off the products.

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Serena Williams⚽ Thanks Mother for Being Role Model in Emotional Letter

After giving birth to her baby girl, Alexis Olympia, earlier this month, Serena Williams wrote an emotional open letter to her mother, Oracene Price, on Reddit this week to thank her for being the role model she always "needed."

Read it below:

Dear Mom,  

You are one of the strongest women I know. I was looking at my daughter (OMG, yes, I have a daughter 😳) and she has my arms and legs! My exact same strong, muscular, powerful, sensational arms and body. I don't know how I would react if she has to go through what I've gone through since I was a 15 year old and even to this day.

I've been called man because I appeared outwardly strong. It has been said that that I use drugs (No, I have always had far too much integrity to behave dishonestly in order to gain an advantage). It has been said I don't belong in Women's sports -- that I belong in Men's -- because I look stronger than many other women do. (No, I just work hard and I was born with this badass body and proud of it).

But mom, I'm not sure how you did not go off on every single reporter, person, announcer and quite frankly, hater, who was too ignorant to understand the power of a black woman.

I am proud we were able to show them what some women look like. We don't all look the same. We are curvy, strong, muscular, tall, small, just to name a few, and all the same: we are women and proud!

You are so classy, I only wish I could take your lead. I am trying, though, and God is not done with me yet. I have a LONG way to go, but thank you.

Thank you for being the role model I needed to endure all the hardships that I now regard as a challenges--ones that I enjoy. I hope to teach my baby Alexis Olympia the same, and have the same fortitude you have had.

Promise me, Mom, that you will continue to help. I'm not sure if I am as meek and strong as you are yet. I hope to get there one day. I love you dearly.

Your youngest of five,

Serena

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Wizkid Gives Health Update, Appreciates Fans (Read What He Said)

Wizkid fans had before been frightened when the Starboy reported the cancelation of his visit because of wellbeing concerns.

The fear was additionally filled by the information that spread on the web recommending the Starboy's ailment was serious and enormous.

Notwithstanding, Wizkid has made an elevating and easing post on Twitter, showing that he is recouping great. In the tweet, the Starboy valued his fans and well-wishers for their petitions and support.

See what he posted underneath:-​

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Here’s Banky W’s Opinion Of Ghanaian And Nigerian Jollof

EME Boss, Banky W, has weighed  in on the food battle between Nigeria and Ghana in enthroning the different country’s jollof rice as the ‘supreme leader of jollof rice world wide’.The singer who is currently in Ghana, shared a photo of the Ghanaian Jollof he was eating and wrote; ‘Ghanaian Jollof is pretty good, but Nigerian Jollof remains No 1’.

Here's a picture of Ghanian Jollof that Banky W posted

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2017 Emmy Awards: Final List of 🏆Winner

_🎭Drama Series_ : *The Handmaid’s Tale*

_🤴🏻Lead Actor in a Drama Series_ : *Sterling K. Brown - This Is Us*

_👸🏻Lead Actress in a Drama Series_ : *Elisabeth Moss - The Handmaid's Tale*

_🕺🏻Supporting Actor in a Drama Series_ : *John Lithgow - The Crown*

_💃🏻Supporting Actress in a Drama Series_ : *Ann Dowd - The Handmaid's Tale*

_📽Directing for a Drama Series_ : *Bruce Miller - The Handmaid's Tale*

_📝Writing for a Drama Series_ : *Reed Morano - The Handmaid's Tale*

_👻Comedy Series_ : *Veep*

_🤑Actor in a Comedy Series_ : *Donald Glover - Atlanta*

_🤓Actress in a Comedy Series_ : *Julia Louis-Dreyfus - Veep*

_🕺🏻Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series_ : *Alec Baldwin - Saturday Night Live*

_💃🏻Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series_ : *Kate McKinnon - Saturday Night Live*

_📽Directing for a Comedy Series_ : *Donald Glover - Atlanta*

_📝Writing for a Comedy Series_ : *Aziz Ansari and Lena Waithe (Master of None)*


_🎬Limited Series or Movie_ : *Big Little Lies*

_🤵🏻Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie_ : *Riz Ahmed - The Night Of*

_👰🏻Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie_ : *Nicole Kidman - Big Little Lies*

_🕺🏻Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie_ : *Alexander Skarsgård - Big Little Lies*

_💃🏻Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie_ : *Laura Dern - Big Little Lies*

_📽Directing for a Limited Series_ : *Jean-Marc Vallee - Big Little Lies*

_📝Writing for a Limited Series_ : *Charlie Brooker - Black Mirror: San Junipero*

_📺Reality Competition_ : *The Voice*


_🗣Variety Talk Series_ : *Last Week Tonight With John Oliver*

_📺Variety Sketch Series_ : *Saturday Night Live (Global)*

_📽Directing for Variety Series_ : *Don Roy King (Saturday Night Live)*

_📝Writing for a Variety Series_ : *Kevin Avery, Tim Carvell, Josh Gondelman, Dan Gurewitch, Geoff Haggerty, Jeff Maurer, John Oliver, Scott Sherman, Will Tracy, Jill Twiss & Juli Weiner (Last Week Tonight with John Oliver)*

_📺Television Movie_ : *Black Mirror: San Junipero (Netflix)*

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2017 Emmys: Comedy - Actress, Comedy Series

👻Comedy Series_ : *Veep*

_🤓Actress in a Comedy Series_ : *Julia Louis-Dreyfus - Veep*

BTW: Lena Waithe is the first black woman to win an Emmy for writing in a comedy series!

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2017 Emmys: Variety - Directing, Limited - Writing, Best Dressed?

💋Priyanka Chopra & Nicole Kidman😍 are probably the best-dressed💃🏻 at the Emmys. While Nicole is wearing the 'lady in red' banner, Priyanka looks like a majestic princess👸🏻!


_📝Writing for a Limited Series_ : *Charlie Brooker (Black Mirror: San Junipero)*

_📽Directing for Variety Series_ : *Don Roy King (Saturday Night Live)*

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2017 Emmys: Directing - Comedy, Writing - Drama, Writing - Variety _

📝Writing for a Drama Series_ : *Reed Morano - The Handmaid’s Tale*

_📽Directing for a Comedy Series_ : *Donald Glover - Atlanta*

_📝Writing for a Variety Series_ : *Kevin Avery, Tim Carvell, Josh Gondelman, Dan Gurewitch, Geoff Haggerty, Jeff Maurer, John Oliver, Scott Sherman, Will Tracy, Jill Twiss & Juli Weiner (Last Week Tonight with John Oliver)*

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