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entertainment22 days ago•130 min saved

Dolly Parton Honored Posthumously with Americana Lifetime Achievement

Dolly Parton recorded a posthumous acceptance speech for the Americana Music Honors & Awards’ Lifetime Achievement Award before her death in August, praising Americana and bluegrass as central to her career and life, recounting her Hungry Again era in 1997 and a musical renaissance. She thanks the AMA, was introduced by Emmylou Harris, and Brandi Carlile performed a tribute; the award was announced prior to her death, and more tributes are expected this year.

via Vulture|

#americana-music #bluegrass #dolly-parton

music22 days ago•19 min saved

Dolly Parton Accepts Americana Lifetime Honor via Video Released During Ceremony

Dolly Parton posthumously receives the Americana Music Honors & Awards Lifetime Achievement via a video recorded before her death, introduced by Emmylou Harris and followed by a Brandi Carlile–led tribute performance. The event also honors Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, with Chris Stapleton among the performers. Parton’s message underscores her roots in Americana, her career renaissance, and her philanthropic legacy, including Dollywood, the Imagination Library, wildfire relief, and vaccine research funding.

via Variety|

#americana-awards #brandi-carlile #dolly-parton

entertainment1 month ago•24 min saved

Clooney Earns Venice Golden Lion for Life’s Work at Festival Kickoff

George Clooney received the Venice Film Festival’s Golden Lion for lifetime achievement during the opening ceremony, with emotional tributes from friends including Laura Dern and Amal Clooney. Clooney reflected on a career shaped by 'happy accidents,' urged courage for storytellers amid fear, and thanked collaborators as Venice kicked off its slate with premieres like Danny Boyle’s Ink.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#entertainment #george-clooney #golden-lion

entertainment6 months ago•2 min saved

Joni Mitchell Earns JUNO Lifetime Award, Performs in Tribute

Joni Mitchell received the 2026 JUNO Lifetime Achievement Award and joined Sarah McLachlan and Allison Russell to perform a portion of “Big Yellow Taxi” in a tribute, while reflecting on her health journey after a brain aneurysm and highlighting her long list of Canadian honors.

via Pitchfork|

#big-yellow-taxi #entertainment #joni-mitchell

music6 months ago•18 min saved

Joni Mitchell Praises Mark Carney as a Blessing at JUNO Awards

Joni Mitchell accepted a lifetime‑achievement award at the JUNO Awards in Hamilton and called Canadian leader Mark Carney a “blessing” while onstage beside him, then reflected on her life including living in Los Angeles and a past brain aneurysm that she said changed her life for the better; the ceremony also highlighted other Canadian music moments.

via hollywoodreporter.com|

#canada #joni-mitchell #juno-awards

entertainment8 months ago•18 min saved

Bill Nye to Receive Lifetime Achievement at 4th Annual Children's & Family Emmys

Bill Nye will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at NATAS’s 4th Annual Children’s & Family Emmy Awards, with NATAS also announcing 2026 Gold Circle and Silver Circle inductees and winners in animation and public service. Nye’s long career in science education and broadcasting is honored, with the honors ceremony on March 1 and the awards ceremony on March 2 at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York.

via Variety|

#awards #bill-nye #childrens-and-family-emmys

entertainment1 year ago•32 min saved

Kim Novak Celebrates Lifetime Achievement at Venice Film Festival

Kim Novak was honored with the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the Venice Film Festival, where a documentary about her career was screened. Once Hollywood's biggest star, Novak chose to leave the industry to focus on her art and personal life, reflecting on her experiences with studio system pressures, her relationships, and her principles, including her stand against racism and her fight for fair treatment in Hollywood.

via Deadline|

#entertainment #hollywood #kim-novak

entertainment1 year ago•1 min saved

Tom Cruise and Dolly Parton to Receive Honorary Oscars

Tom Cruise will be honored with an Honorary Oscar for lifetime achievement at the Governors Awards this fall, recognizing his significant contributions to the film industry, despite not having won a competitive Oscar during his career.

via The New York Times|

#entertainment #governors-awards #honorary-oscar

entertainment2 years ago•3 min saved

"Barbra Streisand's Heartfelt SAG Awards Speech Leaves Audience in Awe"

Barbra Streisand was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 30th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, where she humorously expressed her gratitude and reminisced about her dreams of becoming an actress. The Hollywood elite, including Jennifer Aniston and Bradley Cooper, paid tribute to her exceptional talent and enduring legacy. Streisand, a recipient of numerous awards, also released a lengthy memoir and remains an influential figure in the entertainment industry.

via Variety|

#actors #barbra-streisand #entertainment

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

"Joni Mitchell's Historic Grammy Debut at 80"

Joni Mitchell, the iconic singer-songwriter, will make her Grammy Awards performance debut at the age of 80, after being nominated 18 times and winning nine Grammys. Mitchell recently returned to performing after a near-fatal brain aneurysm in 2015 and will be accompanied by famous admirers at the show. She has been a powerful influence on artists embracing diversity and integrity, and has spoken out about the lack of recognition for her music in the 1970s due to music industry sexism. Other performers at the event include Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, Travis Scott, and Olivia Rodrigo, with SZA leading the nominations.

via BBC.com|

#entertainment #grammy-awards #joni-mitchell

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

Joni Mitchell to Make Debut Performance at 2024 Grammy Awards

Joni Mitchell, the legendary singer-songwriter, will be performing at the 66th Grammy Awards, marking her first appearance on the Grammy stage. At 80 years old, Mitchell is also nominated for her 10th Grammy for her live album, "Joni Mitchell at Newport," in the Best Folk Album category. The Grammy Awards will take place on February 4, 2024, and will feature performances from other artists such as Burna Boy, Billie Eilish, and U2. Mitchell's return to performing comes after recovering from a 2015 brain aneurysm, during which she had to relearn basic skills, including playing the guitar.

via CBS News|

#entertainment #folk-album #grammy-awards

entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Legends Honored: Mel Brooks and Angela Bassett Receive Oscars at Governors Awards"

97-year-old Mel Brooks received a lifetime achievement Oscar at the Governors Awards, joking about selling his previous Oscar and vowing not to sell this one. Angela Bassett was also honored, emphasizing the need for a more inclusive and forward-thinking industry. The event provided an opportunity for Oscars hopefuls to network with Academy voters, with attendees including Christopher Nolan, Emma Stone, and Leonardo DiCaprio. The delayed Governors Awards were also a chance to honor industry veterans Carol Littleton and Michelle Satter.

via Yahoo News|

#angela-bassett #entertainment #governors-awards

entertainment2 years ago•6 min saved

"Kelly Clarkson's Double Victory at 2023 Daytime Emmys Steals the Show"

Kelly Clarkson and her talk show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, continued their winning streak at the 2023 Daytime Emmy Awards, with Clarkson winning Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host and her show winning Outstanding Daytime Talk Series. Other winners included Jennifer Nettles for Outstanding Original Song, and Variety Studio: Actors on Actors for Outstanding Arts and Popular Culture Program. Connie Chung presented her husband, Maury Povich, with the Lifetime Achievement Honor. The ceremony also paid tribute to Susan Lucci, Dr. Phil, and Rachael Ray, and recognized Tanya Hart and Al Schwartz for their 50 years of accomplishment in the industry.

via Billboard|

#awards #daytime-emmys #entertainment

entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

Kevin Hart Receives Mark Twain Prize for Lifetime Achievement, Calls It a Surreal Honor

Comedian Kevin Hart has been selected to receive the Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize for lifetime achievement in American humor. Hart, known for his successful stand-up career and box office hits, will be honored for his contributions to comedy and culture. The award ceremony will take place on March 24 at the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts. Previous recipients of the prestigious award include Richard Pryor, George Carlin, Whoopi Goldberg, and Dave Chapelle.

via USA TODAY|

#comedy #entertainment #kennedy-center

entertainment3 years ago•2 min saved

Angela Bassett and Mel Brooks Among Honorary Oscar Recipients

Angela Bassett is set to receive an honorary Oscar from The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for her extraordinary contributions to the state of motion picture arts and sciences. However, many argue that she deserves a real Oscar, especially considering her iconic performances in films like "What's Love Got to Do With It?" and her role as Queen Ramonda in "Black Panther." With her cultural significance, immense talent, and longevity in the industry, Bassett's fans believe she deserves more than just an honorary award.

via The Root|

#acting #angela-bassett #entertainment