Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series – Uzo Aduba, Orange Is the New Black

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role – Idris Elba, Beasts of No Nation

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries – Queen Latifah, Bessie

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries – Idris Elba, Luther

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series – Viola Davis, How to Get Away with Murder

Photos from the red carpet and ceremony are included below. Congrats to all the winners.

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After a week of big premieres, it was time to see how second episodes would hold up. Some managed to maintain the high level of the premiere, some buckled, one even improved. Check out our thoughts with this week’s Hit, Miss, or Let. Now would be a good chance to mention that a show can’t be on the Let list two weeks in a row.

Hits

Minority Report – 1×02 – “Mr. Nice Guy”

With the Minority Report pilot taking a beating among critics, there was a lot of pressure put on the second episode. Where as the pilot put us in the middle of the action and premise, the second episode took a step back and put a focus on character relationships and world building, both of which will be key to the show’s success. The killer in this week’s would be murder was predictable, but sometimes it’s about the how and not the who. One of the highlights of the series so far is how they treat today’s technology and cultural trends as antiquated and obsolete.

Black-ish – 2×02 – “Rock, Paper, Scissors, Gun”

With what seemed to be impeccable timing, last week’s episode of Black-ish dealt with guns. Black-ish took a sensitive topic and handled it with finesse. There were no surprises on who in the Johnson family would fall on which side of gun control, but the kids’ opinions and actions were a nice source of comedy. Junior even put some bass in his voice a la Wes Gibbins. And Ruby’s presence was felt even if she wasn’t there.

Rosewood – 1×02 – “Fireflies and Fidelity”

I’ll admit I was skeptical about Rosewood, but it’s making strides in finding its own. As we got a look into Rosewood’s personal life and relationships, it’s clear that this is the way to go. Seeing how Rosewood’s medical issues affects his romantic life and the tension between him and his mom balances the seemingly omniscient persona we see at his office and crime scenes. Plus, the murder of the week had a nice twist.

Sleepy Hollow – 3×01 – “I, Witness”

Sleepy Hollow returned last week and it had a pretty solid premiere. With the death of Katrina and Henry, Sleepy Hollow was able to get back to its roots and be the show we all know and love. Abbie and Ichabod are rediscovering the teamwork that allowed them to save the world a few times over. And now that Hawley is gone, Jenny now is getting the chance to shine again. Frank Irving is missed, but you can’t win them all.

How to Get Away with Murder – 2×02 – “She’s Dying”

How to Get Away with Murder started off with such a bang, it was hard to see how it could maintain that level. Yet, somehow it did. Annalise had her lovers doing her dirty work, but her lovers turned the tables on her. Wes has maintained the bass in his voice. The law kids are showing growth. Viola Davis continues to prove why she won the Emmy. And there’s another murder mystery.

Misses

Empire – 2×02 – “Without a Country”

Empire is falling apart at the seams. The number of guest stars is disorienting. The plot doesn’t make sense. Lucious recorded a track in jail in one take and released it on the radio before Hakeem could get his album out. And the characters have done a 180. Jamal has become insufferable. Cookie is making stupid decisions. Lucious doesn’t know which son he loves. And Anita is just there. Empire is imploding, and like with most major disasters we can’t look away.

Scandal – 5×02 – “Yes”

The season premiere set up what was to be a promising second episode, with the Olitz affair being exposed. But instead of tackling that head on, Scandal ran away from it. Literally. Olivia spent the entire episode running away from it. And when Fitz finally goes back to Mellie (like he always does), Olivia then decides to confirm the affair. Just another salvo to try salvage another lacking episode. Olivia has long lost her killer instinct and, like the show itself, is a shadow of her former self.

What shows do you think were hits, misses, and lets? Is there a show you think should be covered?

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How to Get Away with Murder started off with one major murder, but it really upped the count over the season. Lies, affairs, and betrayal were the mark of the season. No one was safe from corruption. No one can claim innocence. It’s been over half a year since the first season finale, so let us refresh your memory.

• Annalise found herself a nice youthful holiday wig.
• Annalise can get herself any man at anytime and have them do anything she wants.
• Annalise put Nate, her boy toy, through the ringer, including a trip to jail.
• The law kids are bad at the whole murder thing.
• Annalise got a rude awakening from her mother but had a touching mothering moment with Wes.
• Wes finally put some bass in his voice.
• Wes has a disgusting relationship with Rebecca.
• Bonnie’s win record is almost as bad as David Rosen’s.
• Bonnie is sleeping with Asher.
• Michaela finally ends her engagement with her sexually ambiguous beau.
• Connor sleeps around to get ahead but falls for Oliver.
• Connor and Oliver gets tested for HIV. Connor’s in the clear, but Oliver tested positive.
• Laurel and Frank had sexual angst.
• Laurel also had a thing with a legal aid.
• Laurel is dealing with being a disappointment to her father (and quite frankly, the viewers).
• Frank killed Lila.
• Wes killed Sam, although it was more of a team effort.
• Who killed Rebecca? It doesn’t really matter.
• Viola Davis won the Emmy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRwv5mJ6MpY

Season Two of How to Get Away with Murder premieres September 24 and will air Thursdays at 10/9c on ABC.

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Last night was the Emmys, and it was an eventful one. Epic speeches were given, and history was made. Congratulations goes out to the winners and the nominees. If you missed the Emmys or just want to hear the speeches again, we got you covered.

Regina King – Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie (American Crime)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=petS-gepzsM

Uzo Aduba – Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (Orange Is the New Black)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsaIcvdc34o

Viola Davis – Lead Actress in a Drama Series (How to Get Away with Murder)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrkGmYbvISo

Also congrats to Reg E. Cathey for winning the Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series.

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The Primetime Emmy nominations were announced this morning, and we got some decent representation, which is more than we can say for the Oscars. Check below to see if your favorite Black actor/filmmaker was nominated for an Emmy. Who do you think was snubbed?

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series

Anthony Anderson – Black-ish

Don Cheadle – House of Lies

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

Niecy Nash – Getting On

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

Andre Braugher – Brooklyn Nine-Nine

Keegan-Michael Key – Key & Peele

Titus Burgess – Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series

Viola Davis – How to Get Away with Murder

Taraji P. Henson – Empire

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

Uzo Aduba – Orange Is the New Black

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie

Queen Latifah – Bessie

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie

David Oyelowo – Nightingale

Outstanding Variety Sketch Series

Key & Peele

Outstanding TV Movie

Bessie

Nightingale

Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series

Cicely Tyson – How to Get Away with Murder

Khandi Alexander – Scandal

Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series

Reg E. Cathey – House of Cards

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie

Regina King – American Crime

Angela Bassett – American Horror Story: Freak Show

Mo’Nique – Bessie

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie

Michael Kenneth Williams – Bessie

Outstanding Writing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special

John Ridley – American Crime, “Episode One”

Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special

Dee Rees – Bessie

Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series

Key & Peele

The 67th Primetime Emmy Awards will air September 20 at 8/7c on FOX.

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Tonight is the 2015 edition of the BET Awards, where BET acknowledges the achievements of entertainers and athletes in their fields. The show will be full of performances and laughs. Tune in tonight to see if your faves take home an award. The nominees for the filmmaking categories are included below.

BEST ACTRESS

Gabrielle Union
Kerry Washington
Taraji P. Henson
Tracee Ellis Ross
Viola Davis

BEST ACTOR

Anthony Anderson
Idris Elba
Jussie Smollett
Kevin Hart
Terrence Howard

YOUNGSTARS AWARD

Jacob Latimore
Jaden Smith
Mo’ne Davis
Quvenzhané Wallis
Zendaya

BEST MOVIE

Annie
Beyond the Lights
Selma
Think Like a Man Too
Top Five

The 2015 BET Awards air tonight at 8/7c on BET and Centric. The full nomination list can be found here.

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Harriet Tubman is one of the most well-known Black leaders in history, freeing countless slaves via the Underground Railroad. So, it’s on fitting that she’s getting three biopics. One in particular is an HBO biopic starring Viola Davis. I have 100% faith that she will kill this role. She will also serve as a producer. The biopic is based on Kate Clifford Larson’s Bound for the Promise Land. The other two biopics in the works are the WGN drama Underground and the NBC production Freedom Run, produced by Stevie Wonder.

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It looks like another actor is joining Suicide Squad: Common. At this rate, we might have to consider Suicide Squad a Black film. Common will be joining Will Smith (Deadshot), Viola Davis (Amanda Waller), and Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje (Killer Croc).

Common is slowly but surely making this movie career happening. He’s riding high from Selma onto DC.

We don’t know what character Common will be playing. Which character do you think he’ll play? Who do you want him to play?

Suicide Squad is set to be released August 5, 2016.

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It looks like DC is learning that diversity is a good thing. Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje was cast as Waylon Jones AKA Killer Croc in the upcoming Suicide Squad. He will be joining Will Smith (Deadshot) and Viola Davis (Amanda Waller). Akinnuoye-Agbaje has recently been in the films Annie and Thor: The Dark World and will be in this season of Game of Thrones. The Suicide Squad cast is shaping up nicely.

Suicide Squad will be released on August 5, 2016.

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VIDEO – @violadavis confirms to @BenMulroney she'll play Amanda Waller in #SuicideSquad shooting in Toronto! #etalk pic.twitter.com/nrZupqPxqk

— etalk (@etalkCTV) February 24, 2015

Suicide Squad is planned to be released in 2016.

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