BREAKING NEWS:
This morning the Emmy awards were announced and it looks like Black folks will be front and center up in the house.
Shonda Rhimes' "Grey's Anatomy" was diagnosed as worthy of a Best Drama Emmy nod and we couldn't be happier. Not letting the controversy over Isiaih Washington spoil the party, Chandra Wilson was also rewarded with a nomination for best supporting actress in a dramatic series.
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Although checked into a different hospital, Oscar winner Forest Whitaker garnered a nod for outstanding guest actor in a drama series when he cut up on NBC's "ER." (Anybody else missing Eric LaSalle on that show?)
Speaking of drama, the other best-drama series were “Boston Legal,” “House,” “Heroes,” and "The Sopranos," the HBO mob series that went to its grave this year. With 15 nominations, it looks like heaven is definitely smiling on Tony Soprano.
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"Ugly Betty,” based on a Colombian telenovela, made it into the ranks of best comedy series nominees. Star America Ferrera was recognized with a nomination for her starring role, with Vanessa L. Williams also receiving recognition in the outstanding supporting actress category.
Speaking of comedy, the always hilarious "That's So Raven" was nominated in the outstanding children's programming category. As a star and producer of the hit Disney Channel show, looks like Bill Cosby taught Raven Simone well.
While Queen Latifah's "Life Support" on HBO landed her an outstanding lead actress in a miniseries nomination, Spike Lee also gave the cable channel something to smile about. His "When The Levees Broke: A Requiem In 4 Acts" received several nods, including outstanding direction for a non-fiction program.
Finally, we have to mention Wanda Sykes HBO special "Sick & Tired," getting a nod for outstanding variety, or music special. You so crazy Wanda!
The bids for the 59th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced in a brief ceremony at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences’ Leonard H. Goldenson Theatre.
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The three-hour Emmy Awards ceremony will be broadcast Sept. 16 by Fox from the Shrine Auditorium.