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OK!’s 2008 Emmy Picks

September 18th, 2008

The 60th Annual Primetime Emmy awards are live on Sunday, Sept. 21 on ABC and the stars are surely getting ready and gearing up for the big event. Don’t know who to cheer for? Check out OK!’s picks to win, as well as TV Guide channel red carpet correspondent Lisa Rinna’s predictions for a few of the coveted awards.

 

REALITY-COMPETITION PROGRAM
Nominees: The Amazing Race, American Idol, Dancing With the Stars, Project Runway, Top Chef
Should win: The Amazing Race
Will win: The Amazing Race

The Amazing Race always wins this award, it seems, because frankly put, it’s well done, exciting, and instead of being filmed in a studio, it takes place all over the globe. We wouldn’t be surprised to see it nab the Emmy for the sixth year in a row.

HOST (REALITY PROGRAM)
Nominees: Tom Bergeron (Dancing With the Stars), Heidi Klum (Project Runway), Howie Mandel (Deal or No Deal), Jeff Probst (Survivor), Ryan Seacrest (American Idol)
Should win: Tom Bergeron
Will win: Tom Bergeron

Due to Ryan Seacrest overkill, we think the Emmy will go to Tom Bergeron, who acts fast on his feet during the live broadcast of DWTS and manages to be cheesy and endearing at the same time.

 

SUPPORTING ACTOR (COMEDY)
Nominees: Jon Cryer (Two and a Half Men), Kevin Dillon (Entourage), Neil Patrick Harris (How I Met Your Mother), Jeremy Piven (Entourage), Rainn Wilson (The Office).
Should win: Neil Patrick Harris
Will win: Neil Patrick Harris

Besides the fact that NPH does a stellar job on HIMYM, he’s been highly visible this year, acting in Old Spice commercials and "Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along-Blog."

SUPPORTING ACTRESS (COMEDY)
Nominees: Kristin Chenoweth (Pushing Daisies), Amy Poehler (Saturday Night Live), Jean Smart (Samantha Who?), Holland Taylor (Two and a Half Men), Vanessa Williams (Ugly Betty)
Should win: Amy Poehler
Will win: Vanessa Williams

While we’d love to see Amy pick this one up (as the first to be nominated in this category in 30 years, fans love Vanessa as evil Wilhelmina Slater, and it could be her turn for an Emmy.

SUPPORTING ACTOR (DRAMA)
Nominees: Ted Danson (Damages), Michael Emerson (Lost), Zeljko Ivanek (Damages), William Shatner (Boston Legal), John Slattery (Mad Men)
Should win: Ted Danson or John Slattery
Will win: William Shatner

Ted’s a TV institution, and John is a show-stealer on Mad Men, but for some reason we can’t quite put our finger on, it feels like this one will go to William’s work as inappropriate lawyer Denny on Boston Legal.

SUPPORTING ACTRESS (DRAMA)
Nominees: Candice Bergen (Boston Legal), Rachel Griffiths (Brothers & Sisters), Sandra Oh (Grey’s Anatomy), Dianne Wiest (In Treatment), Chandra Wilson (Grey’s Anatomy)
Should win: Dianne Wiest
Will win: Candice Bergen

Backlash after Katherine Heigl’s antics this year has taken the shine off Grey’s Anatomy, so Sandra and Chandra are out. Dianne Wiest already has an Oscar and is brilliant as Gabriel Byrne’s therapist on In Treatment, but our guess is Candice’s TV past will get her the Emmy this year to add to the five she has at home for Murphy Brown.

 

OUTSTANDING ACTOR (COMEDY)

Nominees: Alec Baldwin (30 Rock), Steve Carell (The Office), Lee Pace (Pushing Daisies), Tony Shalhoub (Monk), Charlie Sheen (Two and a Half Men).
Should win: Alec Baldwin
Will win: Tony Shalhoub

While we feel Alec Baldwin was shafted last year due to bad press surrounding those voicemails he left for his daughter and has recovered nicely in the public eye, Tony Shalhoub has won six awards for his quirky role on Monk, the last in 2005, and who are we to mess with a record like that?

Lisa’s pick: Steve Carell
“I think he is so funny and talented and it is his turn to win. And he is always the best dressed!” she says of The Office actor.

OUTSTANDING ACTRESS (COMEDY)
Nominees: Christina Applegate (Samantha Who), America Ferrera (Ugly Betty), Tina Fey (30 Rock), Julia Louis-Dreyfus (The New Adventures of Old Christine)
Should win: Tina Fey
Will win: Tina Fey

Tina Fey is on a roll this year, having won the Golden Globe already in this category. Plus, she’s just brilliantly hilarious at all times and we can’t imagine her not winning this.
 
Lisa’s pick: Tina Fey
“She is a comic genius and it’s her year, I’m guessing. She is groovy cool and I always love her designer choices she makes on the red carpet!”

 

OUTSTANDING ACTOR (DRAMA)
Nominees: Gabriel Byrne (In Treatment), Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad), Michael C. Hall (Dexter), Jon Hamm (Mad Men), Hugh Laurie (House), James Spader (Boston Legal)
Should win: Jon Hamm
Will win: Jon Hamm

Having won the Golden Globe for his role as ad exec Don Draper on Mad Men, we wouldn’t be surprised if Jon carries away an Emmy as well this year. Even if you haven’t seen the show, believe us, he is just that good.

Lisa’s pick: Jon Hamm.
“Just awesome, and so new and fresh," she gushes. "I can’t wait to meet him, I’m a big fan. And he’s hot!”

OUTSTANDING ACTRESS (DRAMA)
Nominees: Glenn Close (Damages), Sally Field (Brothers & Sisters), Mariska Hargitay (Law & Order: SVU), Holly Hunter (Saving Grace), Kyra Sedgwick (The Closer)
Should win: Glenn Close
Will win: Kyra Sedgwick

Glenn deserves an Emmy for her hard-hitting role on Damages, but we think Kyra’s body of work on The Closer is such a wide critical success and favorite with fans that she’ll squeak out a win over Glenn and last year’s winner, Sally Field.

 

Lisa’s pick: Sally Field
“What a competitive field, all are so amazing. I think Sally’s work was phenomenal this season, as it always is and it just may be her time!" she says. " She wore a gorgeous Valentino last year and I look forward to seeing what designer she chooses this year!”

 

OUTSTANDING COMEDY SERIES
Nominees: Curb Your Enthusiasm, Entourage, The Office, 30 Rock, Two and a Half Men.
Should win: 30 Rock or The Office
Will win: 30 Rock

While both NBC shows are fan favorites, this is Tina Fey’s year and we think she’ll bring her show with her to the podium again for best comedy series over the popular Entourage, especially since Adrian and the boys were off TV for a year.

OUTSTANDING DRAMA SERIES
Nominees: Boston Legal, Damages, Dexter, House, Lost, Mad Men.
Should win: Mad Men
Will win: Mad Men

Although it’s currently only in its second season now, Mad Men has already scored 16 Golden Globe wins this year. So why not bag up the Emmy to go, too? Besides the winning streak, the highly-stylized retro show has garnered a lot of buzz, even among those who don’t watch it. 

 

Watch Lisa and her co-host Joey Fatone work the red carpet on Live at the Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 21  at 6 p.m. on the TV Guide Channel.

Primetime Emmy Nominations

July 17th, 2008

 

Here are the nominees in the main categories for the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards. For the list of nominees, click here. The ceremony airs Sept. 21 on ABC.

Outstanding Drama Series
Boston Legal
Damages
Dexter
House
Lost
Mad Men

Outstanding Comedy Series
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Entourage

The Office
30 Rock
Two and a Half Men

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Gabriel Byrne, In Treatment
Bryan Cranston, Breaking Bad
Michael C. Hall, Dexter
Jon Hamm, Mad Men
Hugh Laurie, House
James Spader, Boston Legal

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Glenn Close, Damages
Sally Field, Brothers & Sisters
Mariska Hargitay, Law and Order: Special Victims Unit
Holly Hunter, Saving Grace
Kyra Sedgwick, The Closer

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
Alec Baldwin, 30 Rock
Steve Carell, The Office
Lee Pace, Pushing Daisies
Tony Shaloub, Monk
Charlie Sheen, Two and a Half Men

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
Christina Applegate, Samantha Who?
America Ferrera, Ugly Betty
Tina Fey, 30 Rock
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, The New Adventures of Old Christine
Mary-Louise Parker, Weeds

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

Ted Danson, Damages
Michael Emerson, Lost
Zeljko Ivanek, Damages
William Shatner, Boston Legal
John Slattery, Mad Men

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Candice Bergen, Boston Legal
Rachel Griffiths, Brothers & Sisters
Sandra Oh, Grey’s Anatomy
Dianne Wiest, In Treatment
Chandra Wilson, Grey’s Anatomy

 

 

 

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Jon Cryer, Two and a Half Men
Kevin Dillon, Entourage
Neil Patrick Harris, How I Met Your Mother
Jeremy Piven, Entourage
Rainn Wilson, The Office

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Kristin Chenoweth, Pushing Daisies
Amy Poehler, Saturday Night Live
Jean Smart, Samantha Who?
Holland Taylor, Two and a Half Men
Vanessa Williams, Ugly Betty

Outstanding Reality-Competition Program
The Amazing Race
American Idol
Dancing with the Stars
Project Runway
Top Chef

Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program
Tom Bergeron, Dancing with the Stars

Heidi Klum, Project Runway

Howie Mandel, Deal or No Deal

Jeff Probst, Survivor

Ryan Seacrest, American Idol

 

30 Rock, Mad Men Lead Emmy Nods

July 17th, 2008

 

 

The Primetime Emmys are going to Rock and go Mad this year.

Cult favorite 30 Rock and freshmen series Mad Men lead all series nominations (HBO’s John Adams leads with 23 overall) for the 60th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards with 17 and 16 nods, respectively.

The NBC comedy will be back to defend its Comedy Series crown against some familiar players, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Entourage, The Office and Two and a Half Men while the critically acclaimed AMC drama will try to edge out Boston Legal, Damages, Dexter, House and Lost for Drama Series honors.

No, you’re not counting wrong – there are six nominees there, as there are also in the Drama Actor category. Defending champ James Spader (Boston Legal) will be looking for his fourth Emmy against perennial bridesmaid Hugh Laurie (House) and a bunch of newbies – In Treatment’s Gabriel Byrne, Breaking Bad’s Bryan Cranston, Dexter’s Michael C. Hall and Golden Globe-winning Mad Men Jon Hamm.

 

 

 

The Academy stuck with the traditional five nominees though in the other races. Last year’s Brothers & Sisters‘ Drama queen (no pun intended) Sally Field returns to the fray and will duke it out with four tough chicks — 2006 winner Mariska Hargitay (Law and Order: Special Victims Unit), TNT’s girl power duo of Holly Hunter (Saving Grace) and Kyra Sedgwick (The Closer) and Damages’ Glenn Close, who earned her 11th nomination.

Glenn’s co-stars Ted Danson and Zeljko Ivanek could cause some, um, damage in the Supporting Drama Actor race. They’re up against the always ostentatious William Shatner (Boston Legal), Mad Men’s John Slattery and Lost’s Michael Emerson.

With Katherine Heigl out of the Supporting Drama Actress running – but not out of a job – Grey’s Anatomy will have to rely on Chandra Wilson and Sandra Oh to take one for the team. The medical drama had a poor showing, netting only five nominations and getting shut out of the Drama Series race. Chandra and Sandra will double-team up against Boston Legal’s Candice Bergen, Brothers & Sisters’ Rachel Griffiths and Dianne Wiest from In Treatment.

Grey’s may have faltered, but 30 Rock rose to the occasion – increasing its nomination tally by seven from last year. Seven of those nominations, in fact, are in guest acting races. Leading lady Tina Fey will be looking to sweep the Big Three awards in a single season (Globe, SAG, Emmy) against Ugly Betty’s America Ferrera (who did so last year), Samantha Who?’s Christina Applegate, 2006 funnywoman Julia Louis-Dreyfus (The New Adventures of Old Christine) and Weeds’ Mary-Louise Parker. Tina could potentially win four trophies come Emmy night — she’s also nominated for variety performer in Saturday Night Live, writing for 30 Rock and producing the comedy.

Meanwhile, the show’s leading man Alec Baldwin will face off against The Office’s Steve Carell, three-time champ Tony Shahloub (Monk), Two and a Half Men’s Charlie Sheen and a fresh face in Pushing Daisies’ Lee Pace.

 

 

 

Lee wasn’t his show’s only acting nod. Bubbly blonde Kristin Chenoweth, who announced the nominations Thursday morning, scored a Supporting Comedy Actress nomination, as did her co-announcer, How I Met Your Mother’s Neil Patrick Harris – in a different category, of course.

Unfortunately for Neil’s fake on-screen paramour, Britney Spears, she was not shortlisted in the Guest Comedy Actress race. And if you really want to keep score, she didn’t make the Top 10 list either.

Neil will look to dethrone two-time defending champion Jeremy Piven for Supporting Comedy Actor bragging rights and Kristin will hope to trump another petite blonde comedienne – Saturday Night Live’s Amy Poehler, who became the first SNL woman to nab a nomination. Not to be outdone, her husband, Will Arnett, reeled in a nod for Guest Comedy Actor for 30 Rock too.

In the reality show races, D-lister Kathy Griffin may get a bookend trophy while the Reality – Competition race features last year’s players, The Amazing Race, American Idol, Dancing with the Stars, Project Runway and Top Chef. The Amazing Race is looking for its sixth consecutive win.

Should the globe-trotting series win yet again, Ryan Seacrest will still have another chance for an Emmy. A new category, Reality Show Host, will pit the AI emcee against DWTS’ Tom Bergeron, Runway babe Heidi Klum, Deal or No Deal’s Howie Mandel and Survivor’s Jeff Probst.

The 60th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards will air Sept. 21 on ABC.

William Hurt on Dancing with the Stars?

July 16th, 2008 / Author: OK! Staff

William Hurt is playing a new character on the upcoming season of the FX drama Damages, but it’s another show that he’s angling for a spot on. The actor admitted to OK! that he has had thoughts of following in the ballroom footsteps of his Children of a Lesser God co-star, Marlee Matlin, who competed on Dancing with the Stars last season.

When asked if he’d do DWTS himself, William told OK!, "I think about it. I could go to the octenegarians’ episode, maybe. I love to dance!"

The Oscar winner watched Marlee shake and boogy her way to seventh place. He said of the deaf actress, "She’s amazing in every way. She’s always had my vote."

Meanwhile, William is joining his former Big Chill co-star Glenn Close in Damages. His character Daniel will come to Glenn’s character Patti for legal advice, and the 58-year-old is looking forward to sharing the screen with Glenn again.

"We’ve known each other for a long time," he said.

By Carole Glines

Ted Danson Rises from the Dead!

July 16th, 2008 / Author: OK! Staff

Although it appeared as though his character, the corrupt billionaire Arthur Frobisher, died in the season finale of Damages, Ted Danson will definitely be back for the second season of the critically acclaimed show.

Producers hinted he could return throughout series of flashbacks, as the drama often bends the time continuum — but other than that, they’re remaining tight-lipped.

The former Cheers star told reporters the showy role "made me really excited about going to work as an actor again. That is worth everything to me."

He adds, "I’ve never had carte blanche to be so narccisistic — except in life — as I’ve had with this part."

By Carole Glines

Emmy Watch: Drama Nominees

July 15th, 2008

Another TV season has come and gone, which means only one thing — Emmy season is upon us! Nominations for the 60th Annual Primetime Emmys will be announced on Thursday, and in anticipation of it, OK! brings you its own predictions of who will make the cut. First up — the drama categories.

Drama Series
Boston Legal
Damages
House
Lost
Mad Men

With last year’s winner The Sopranos gone for good, there’s room for more new blood in the lineup. Critically acclaimed freshmen dramas Damages and the Golden Globe-winning Mad Men to should find their way on the list, alongside past nominees, popular favorite House and the always baity Boston Legal. The final spot should go to Lost, but don’t be surprised if Grey’s Anatomy pops up.

Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Bryan Cranston, Breaking Bad
Jon Hamm, Mad Men
Hugh Laurie, House
Denis Leary, Rescue Me
James Spader, Boston Legal

Defending champion — and three-time winner — James Spader will return yet again, as will the way overdue Hugh Laurie. Golden Globe winner Jon Hamm is all but a shoo-in as well. That leaves two spots. As a past nominee, Denis Leary has an edge to get back in while a newbie slot should go to Bryan Cranston, thrice a supporting comedy actor nominee for Malcolm in the Middle. The pitch-perfect Michael C. Hall may just miss the cut given the macabre nature of Dexter.

Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Glenn Close, Damages
Sally Field, Brothers & Sisters
Mariska Hargitay, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Holly Hunter, Saving Grace
Kyra Sedgwick, The Closer

Three years ago, it was supposed to a head-to-head race between Glenn Close and Mariska Hargitay for top honors, but Medium’s Patricia Arquette upset them all. That shouldn’t happen this time, but you’ll never know with those Emmy voters! A constant for the last four years, Mariska should be back, as will Glenn, this time for Damages, not The Shield. Rounding out the field will be the TNT girl-power duo of Kyra Sedgwick and Holly Hunter, and you can’t count out reigning queen Sally Field, whose tape — her dealing with her son in Iraq — is right up voters’ alley.

Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Ted Danson, Damages
Michael Emerson, Lost
William Shatner, Boston Legal
John Slattery, Mad Men
Blair Underwood, In Treatment

In a shocker, last year’s champ, Lost’s Terry O’Quinn didn’t even make the Top 10 list! But that just means more room for his co-star(s). Michael Emerson, who lost out to Terry last year, should nab a nod, and 2005 nominee Naveen Andrews could very well join him. Hammy William Shatner, who’s won two statuettes for Denny Crane, should return while scene-stealers Ted Danson, John Slattery and Blair Underwood will get first-time nods for their new shows.

Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Candice Bergen, Boston Legal
Rachel Griffiths, Brothers & Sisters
Sandra Oh, Grey’s Anatomy
Dianne Wiest, In Treatment
Chandra Wilson, Grey’s Anatomy

This is better known as "The Category Katherine Heigl Removed Herself From." The Grey’s star won’t be around to defend her crown, but she could pass it along to her colleagues, Sandra Oh and Chandra Wilson, who would be earning their fourth and third consecutive nominations, repsectively. Crashing the hospital party will be the heartbreaking Rachel Griffiths, legal eagle Candice Bergen (who famously withdrew her name from Emmy consideration after winning five times for Murphy Brown) and double Oscar winner Dianne Wiest.

Glenn Close: “I Would Love for My Daughter to Act!”

March 25th, 2008 / Author: cwillett

While some celebrities in Hollywood look to shelter their children from the spotlight and nudge them into non-acting career paths, five-time Oscar nominee Glenn Close tells OK! she hopes for a day she can share the marquee with her daughter Annie.

"I would love for my daughter to act," Glenn explained to OK! at an event for her TV show Damages on Monday. "I don’t know if she will but I can’t think of a better profession."

As for those acting moms and dads who wish for different lives for their children, Glenn says, "I’ve never been able to understand why some people do something for their whole life and then decide that they don’t want their kids to do it."

In fact, Glenn tells OK! that she could only wish to share the joy of a life on-screen with Annie, who will turn 20 in a few weeks and is currently in college studying art history. "I’ve had a fantastic life in this industry," she says. "I can’t think of a more exciting thing for my daughter to do."

By David Lasky

George Clooney, Jennifer Garner Wow At National Board of Review Awards

January 24th, 2008

George Clooney, with girlfriend Sarah Larson in tow, yuks it up with everyone he can at the National Board of Review Awards, where he is being honored for best actor in Michael Clayton.

He grabs my arm and gives me a knowing wink. Where does he keep his awards? “I have a room,” he says. “I actually have a room. I have one [award].”

How does he feel about the acclaim for his role? “It’s definitely better than feeling terrible about it later,” self-deprecating George says.

What does co-star Tilda Swinton think of the couple? “I love Sarah,” she says. “She’s a beautiful girl, really beautiful. I never knew him before he was with her, but he seems pretty happy to me.”

Here’s the mesmerizing Jennifer Garner. When a Spanish TV presenter from Calle Que Calle asks Mrs. Affleck if he can kiss her hand, she obliges. As she lifts her blinged-out hand, Jennifer coos, “bless your heart.”

Hubby Ben, who wins best directorial debut for Gone Baby Gone, moves through separately. His best supporting actor brother Casey’s lips are sealed about his new baby.

Best actress winner Julie Christie isn’t sure if her jewels are Bvlgari – or if they’re even real — while Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta Jones sail through.

Honoree Javier Bardem is thrilled to see his old buddy from Spain’s Calle Que Calle, who whips out a fake Oscar in case the prestigious awards show doesn’t happen due to the writers’ strike.

Denzel Washington, who accompanies his Great Debaters co-star Jurnee Smollett, says the cast “picked themselves. They stood out. It was a good feeling.”

Meanwhile, Emily Mortimer doesn’t feel badly about leaving her son Sam, 4, with their “fabulous” Serbian au pair. “He’s pleased when we go out because he gets to stay up late and have fun with her,” Mrs. Alessandro Nivola says.

Best director winner Tim Burton has a little one at home, too. How’s the month-old daughter he shares with Helena Bonham Carter? “Good, I think,” he tells me.

Speaking of family, here’s Glenn Close and her 20-year-old daughter Annie. Does she like coming to these events?

“It’s very good,” Annie laughs. “I’m blinded, but it’s great.”

Oh, and here’s Phil Donahue and wife Marlo Thomas. “Our film is titled Body of War,” he tells me. “It’ll be in a theater near you soon, and I hope you’ll come. I’ll park your car.”

What an offer!

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