'Shōgun' Dominates Creative Arts Emmy Awards with Record Wins
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'Shōgun' Dominates Creative Arts Emmy Awards with Record Wins

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  • 'Shōgun' won a record 14 awards at the 2024 Creative Arts Emmys in Los Angeles at the weekend.

    • 'The Bear' secured seven awards and was one of the top winners.
    • Jamie Lee Curtis won her first Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actress in 'The Bear'.
    • Néstor Carbonell won Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for 'Shōgun'.

    • Songwriting duo Benj Pasek and Justin Paul joined the EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony) club with their Emmy win for 'Only Murders in the Building'.

    • Eric André received his first Emmy for Best Performer in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series.
    • Highlights from the awards will air on FXX on September 14 and stream on Hulu the next day.
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Comedy Legend Bob Newhart Passes Away at 94

Comedy Legend Bob Newhart Passes Away at 94

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  • Iconic American actor and stand-up comedian Bob Newhart, known for his deadpan delivery style, died at the age of 94 on Thursday.
    • The three-time Grammy winner passed away at his home in Los Angeles following a battle with a series of short illnesses.
    • Newhart began his career as an accountant in Chicago before transitioning to comedy, ultimately becoming a pioneer with his unique stand-up routines.
    • His career soared after being discovered by a local DJ and signing with Warner Bros Records, releasing the first comedy album to top the charts.
    • Throughout his career, Newhart starred in TV shows like 'The Bob Newhart Show' and made memorable appearances in films like 'Elf' and sitcoms like 'The Big Bang Theory'.
    • Newhart's wit and observational comedy style, characterized by long stories with funny statements, set him apart from his contemporaries.
    • Director Judd Apatow paid tribute to Newhart, calling him "the kindest most hilarious man."
    • Kaley Cuoco, actress from 'The Big Bang Theory', described Newhart as "classy, kind, generous, and absolutely hilarious."
    • Director and actor Paul Feig hailed Newhart as "truly one of a kind" in the world of stand-up comedy and acting.
    • Newhart is survived by his four children and numerous grandchildren, following the passing of his wife, Virginia 'Ginnie' Newhart, in 2023.
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