On July 12, the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards nominations were announced, with HBO's "Succession" leading the pack with 27 nominations. Yvette Nicole Brown and Frank Scherma hosted the announcement, which comes at a tense time for Hollywood due to the ongoing Writers Guild of America strike. The Emmy Awards ceremony will take place on September 19, 2021, and viewers will have to wait to see which shows will take home the awards.
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Vanessa Kirby stars as the powerful and dangerous international arms dealer, Alanna Mitsopolis, in the new "Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One" movie. Kirby brings an electrifying dynamic to the film, inspired by the '60s TV series and featuring technology as both a weapon and a source of entertainment. Kirby's portrayal of the White Widow is sure to be an exciting and thrilling ride, with the movie's focus on technology and artificial intelligence.
SAG-AFTRA has agreed to the studios' request for federal mediation in an effort to bridge the divide in stalled contract talks. The union is pushing for increased wages and better working conditions for its members, while the studios have argued that the current economic climate makes it difficult to meet the union's demands. The federal mediation process is expected to begin in the coming weeks, with both sides expressing hope that it will lead to a successful resolution.
Milan Kundera, the renowned Czech author and dissident, has passed away at the age of 94. He was a major figure in the Czech literary scene in the 1960s and his works, which often explored themes of love, exile, politics and the deeply personal, won him critical acclaim and a wide readership. His novel "The Unbearable Lightness of Being" is considered one of his best works and has been translated into more than 40 languages, selling millions of copies worldwide. He was awarded the prestigious Jerusalem Prize in 2000 for his contribution to literature.
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Ticketmaster abruptly paused sales events for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in France on Tuesday morning, leaving many fans disappointed. The ticketing giant had scheduled 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. ticket sales events, but due to a technical glitch, many were unable to log into the website. Ticketmaster has not yet provided a new on-sale time, but fans can keep an eye on their Twitter page for updates.
At the New York City premiere of "Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning," co-star Hayley Atwell revealed that the most exhausting part of the shoot was a "train carriage" stunt with Tom Cruise. Atwell praised Cruise for his work ethic and technical understanding of filmmaking, and described him as "gracious and polite to everyone." The action-packed movie is set to be released in theaters on July 23.
Elina Svitolina advanced to the quarterfinals of Wimbledon after defeating Victoria Azarenka in three sets, but had to sacrifice her tickets to a Harry Styles concert in Vienna. Styles responded to a Wimbledon post about Svitolina's sacrifice, offering her a ticket to his show, which she has yet to respond to.