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Former KPRC 2 Chief Meteorologist Frank Billingsley wins first Lone Star Emmy for Houston Derecho coverage
Read full article: Former KPRC 2 Chief Meteorologist Frank Billingsley wins first Lone Star Emmy for Houston Derecho coverageAlthough he retired earlier this year, former KPRC 2 Chief Meteorologist Frank Billingsley is still being recognized for his commitment to Houston and keeping the public safe and informed through the most intense storms.
‘The Secret Cities of Mark Kistler’ celebrates the artist’s 44-year legacy of 3D drawing
Read full article: ‘The Secret Cities of Mark Kistler’ celebrates the artist’s 44-year legacy of 3D drawingHe's inspired children worldwide with his craft of 3D drawing for more than 44 years. Find out how his love of teaching art led to a documentary showcasing his incredible journey.
Debbie Allen and Blair Underwood in Houston for World AIDS Day event at NRG Arena
Read full article: Debbie Allen and Blair Underwood in Houston for World AIDS Day event at NRG ArenaEmmy, Grammy, and Golden Globe winning choreographer, director, and producer – Houston’s own, Debbie Allen will speak at the event, and AIDS Healthcare Foundation will present its Lifetime Achievement Award to Emmy Award winning actor and activist Blair Underwood.
Bob Barker, longtime ‘Price Is Right’ host, dies at 99
Read full article: Bob Barker, longtime ‘Price Is Right’ host, dies at 99When producers hired Barker to host “The Price Is Right” in 1972, they hit the jackpot. The game show had faded significantly from its glory days in the late ‘50s and had been punted by two networks before it landed at CBS.
The pub from ‘Ted Lasso’ is an Airbnb and you can win a chance to stay there for $13
Read full article: The pub from ‘Ted Lasso’ is an Airbnb and you can win a chance to stay there for $13Not only can you have a pint at the famous pub from the hit AppleTV+ show “Ted Lasso,” Airbnb is also giving the opportunity for fans of the award-winning TV show to actually stay at the pub.
Bill & Giuliana Rancic’s big announcement
Read full article: Bill & Giuliana Rancic’s big announcementThursday at 3:00 p.m. on Houston Life, we check in with celebrity couple Bill and Giuliana Rancic. They’ve been married for nearly 15 years. The couple’s life has been chronicled on television ranging from winning the first season of The Apprentice and a daytime Emmy Award. But we’ve also had a front row seat to their struggles like Giuliana fighting breast cancer and their struggles starting a family. What’s next for the duo? They have a big announcement. We’ll hear it, Thursday at 3:00 p.m. on KPRC 2.
‘Game of Thrones’ lives on with Broadway prequel expected to debut in 2023
Read full article: ‘Game of Thrones’ lives on with Broadway prequel expected to debut in 2023A stage production of the Emmy Award-winning series “Game of Thrones” is reportedly being developed by its creator George R.R. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the stage play of the television series which spanned eight seasons will be about the 10-day Great Tourney in Westeros, which is “considered the biggest competition event in Westeros history,” that occurred 16 years prior to the events in “Game of Thrones.”“The play will for the first time take audiences deeper behind the scenes of a landmark event that previously was shrouded in mystery,” the play’s official description reads. “Featuring many of the most iconic and well-known characters from the series, the production will boast a story centered around love, vengeance, madness and the dangers of dealing in prophecy, in the process revealing secrets and lies that have only been hinted at until now.”AdAccording to the report, no characters have yet been officially confirmed for the play; however, iconic characters will be revived, such as Ned Stark, Jaime Lannister, Lyanna Stark, Lord Robert Baratheon, Prince Rhaegar Targaryen, Prince Oberyn Martell, and Ser Barristan Selmy. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the team behind the live “Games of Thrones” play, which is currently untitled, is working to get the show to Broadway, London’s West End, and Australia, with its premiere expected to be in 2023.
Click2Win: American Ninja Warrior Swag
Read full article: Click2Win: American Ninja Warrior SwagNBC’s four-time Emmy Award-nominated series “American Ninja Warrior” has returned for its ninth season and we’re giving away swag to one lucky fan of the show! The contest is open now until tomorrow night after the show, scroll down and enter now for your chance to win. 1 winner will receive the follow items:-One (1) American Ninja Warrior hat-One (1) deck of American Ninja Warrior trading cards-One (1) mini hand sanitizerContest begins at 1:00 P.M. on October 20, 2020. Deadline to enter is 9:00 P.M. on October 21, 2020. Enter here:
Oops, says Emmy: 'This Is Us' actor gets Emmy after mix-up
Read full article: Oops, says Emmy: 'This Is Us' actor gets Emmy after mix-up(The Television Academy via AP)LOS ANGELES – In a virtual Emmys version of the wrong-winner Oscars gaffe, Ron Cephas Jones’ guest actor award for “This Is Us” was announced for another nominee, Jason Bateman. In a voice-over announcement, Bateman was declared the winner for his guest appearance on HBO's “The Outsider,” while the screen displayed Jones' name. Other winners Saturday included Eddie Murphy, whose return to “Saturday Night Live” after more than three decades earned the star his first Emmy Award, for guest comedy series actor. Maya Rudolph claimed the category’s guest actress trophy for her portrayal of Sen. Kamala Harris on the same episode. Cherry Jones was honored as guest actor in a drama series for “Succession."